Artemis II takes off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1 at 6:35 EDT. Photo courtesy of Adam Barone.By Adam Barone A native of Morocco, Amina Belkhayat Zoukkari and her father used to venture far from the city lights of Casablanca into the Atlas Mountains to look up at the stars and dream. Now a visiting research scholar at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical … [Read more...] about Now Hiring Explorers: Career Opportunities in Aerospace for Statisticians, Data Scientists
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What Makes a Statistician—and How to Become One
What does it mean to be a statistician, and how do you get there? In the April issue of Amstat News, ASA President Jeri Mulrow reflected on this question. We’re sharing her insights here for students or anyone considering a future in statistics. Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month exists to remind the world that statistics matters. Most of us reading this don’t need … [Read more...] about What Makes a Statistician—and How to Become One
Student Chapters: Where You Can Learn, Connect, Grow
Your path into statistics doesn’t have to start alone. ASA student chapters create spaces for students to connect with peers who share an interest in data while building relationships with professional statisticians. Through meetings, events, and mentorship opportunities, these chapters help students explore careers, develop skills, and see what’s possible in the field. With no … [Read more...] about Student Chapters: Where You Can Learn, Connect, Grow
Nominations Wanted for AAPOR Mitofsky Innovators Award
Nominations are being accepted for the American Association for Public Opinion Research Mitofsky Innovators Award, which recognizes accomplishments in the fields of public opinion and survey research within the past decade. These innovations could consist of new theories, ideas, applications, methodologies, or technologies. To be considered for the award, the innovations … [Read more...] about Nominations Wanted for AAPOR Mitofsky Innovators Award
The Human Side of Hiring: What Great Recruiters Understand About Biostatistics Careers
The most effective recruiters in biometrics understand the greater purpose behind their work. Great statisticians are not just data experts—they are drug developers. They see how study design decisions influence every stage of a product’s lifecycle, from protocol development to regulatory approval and post-marketing surveillance. Finding the right match involves more than … [Read more...] about The Human Side of Hiring: What Great Recruiters Understand About Biostatistics Careers