I love being a statistician. I’m proud to have a career in such an important and highly regarded profession. When I first entered the job market, I was excited to take on one of the hottest jobs out there, according to JobsRated.com. I was constantly saying to friends and family, “That’s what I do! Aren’t you impressed?” Then about 10–12 years ago, I blinked and data … [Read more...] about Being a Statistician in the Age of Data Science: Fleeting Advice from a Mid-Career, Card-Carrying Statistician
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Registration Open for SAS Curiosity Cup
Registration is open for The Curiosity Cup, a global SAS student competition that brings teams together to test and grow their knowledge of data science and analytics. To enter the competition, teams must have the following: Registrations are due by January 31, and papers must be submitted by February 21. Up to 15 teams will be selected for round two and notified by about … [Read more...] about Registration Open for SAS Curiosity Cup
Nominations Sought for SIAM Student Paper Prize
The SIAM Student Paper Prize is awarded annually to the student author of the most outstanding paper(s) accepted by Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics journals within the three years preceding the nomination deadline. … [Read more...] about Nominations Sought for SIAM Student Paper Prize
Nominations Wanted for Frank and Brennie Morgan Prize
Nominations are open for the Frank and Brennie Morgan Prize for Outstanding Research in Mathematics by an Undergraduate Student, which is $1,200 and awarded annually. To be eligible for the 2025 award, students must be a current undergraduate student at a college or university in Canada, Mexico, or the US and its territories as of December 31, 2023. To nominate a student, … [Read more...] about Nominations Wanted for Frank and Brennie Morgan Prize
Nominations Sought for Gertrude Cox Scholarship Award
The ASA Committee on Women in Statistics and Caucus for Women in Statistics and Data Science are accepting nominations for the Gertrude M. Cox Scholarship until February 23. The scholarship was established to encourage more women to enter statistically oriented professions. Application is limited to female permanent residents of the United States and Canada who are admitted … [Read more...] about Nominations Sought for Gertrude Cox Scholarship Award