The American Statistical Association Section on Statistics in Marketing is accepting submissions for its 2026 Doctoral Dissertation Research Award, which recognizes outstanding dissertation research at the intersection of marketing and statistical methods. Qualified doctoral candidates around the world are invited to submit a research paper based on their dissertation. An … [Read more...] about Statistics in Marketing Section Announces Dissertation Award
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Career Advice from Those Who’ve Been There
Practical Significance cohosts Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein asked them to share career advice and insights for navigating career transitions. Read on to see what they had to say. Donna LaLonde: Tell us about your day job. Sastry Pantula: I am the dean of the College of Natural Sciences at California State University, San Bernardino, and it is one of the best jobs … [Read more...] about Career Advice from Those Who’ve Been There
Reflections on the Transition from Master’s to PhD Biostatistician
By Linda J. Harrison and Dustin J. Rabideau Being a biostatistician is a rewarding experience. Working at the intersection of math, biology, health care, and data science, a biostatistician applies rigorous mathematical and scientific thinking to solve real-world problems in medicine and public health. Biostatisticians have diverse careers collaborating with scientists … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Transition from Master’s to PhD Biostatistician