Stanford University is accepting applications for its CARE Scholars Program, a yearlong virtual experience designed to train students in Asian health research. The program equips participants with foundational skills in data science, population health, and collaborative research while providing the opportunity to work closely with Stanford faculty on real-world research … [Read more...] about Application Open for Stanford CARE Scholars Program
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Advice, Practice Emerge from Committee Networking Event at JSM
By Kimberly Webb, Center for Biostatistics and Qualitative Methodology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Statisticians spend countless hours honing their technical skills through coursework, problem sets, and repeated practice. However, for many students and early-career professionals, it can be difficult to find guidance and practice for professional skills such … [Read more...] about Advice, Practice Emerge from Committee Networking Event at JSM
A Day in the Life of a Consulting Statistician
By Steve Jackson As statisticians, we serve in a wide range of roles—sometimes advancing science, sometimes guiding policy, and, often, simply helping people see clarity in numbers. Most organizations need an accountant, and most can benefit from a statistician. The settings may change, but the core challenge is the same: taking data and transforming it into insight others … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of a Consulting Statistician
Why and How You Should Share Knowledge on LinkedIn
Like any other social network, LinkedIn offers valuable benefits when you produce useful content other people enjoy. As a statistician, I have been writing on LinkedIn for many years and have reaped those benefits handsomely. While sharing insights and engaging with my peers, I have grown professionally and formed meaningful connections with other professionals in … [Read more...] about Why and How You Should Share Knowledge on LinkedIn
Application Open for Regeneron Science Talent Search
The Regeneron Science Talent Search is a competition for high school seniors—an opportunity for students to showcase original research, judged by top scientists from across the country. Each year, about 2,500 students enter. Started in 1942 as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search, the aim of the competition is to empower promising young scientists to develop ideas that … [Read more...] about Application Open for Regeneron Science Talent Search