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Education Archive
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CAUSE Accepting Entries for A-μ-Sing Competition
Entries are encouraged for original examples of statistics jokes/cartoons, songs, poems, or videos.
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Spatial Thinking Student Competition Taking Entries
The Environmental Systems Research Institute and International Statistical Institute are accepting applications for the 2022–2023 Spatial Thinking Student Competition. Entry topics may include statistics and data science or focus on areas of the economy, society, and environment.
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What Would You Tell Your Grad School Self?
Members of the ASA’s Committee on Career Development think back to their graduate school days and answer the question, “What would you tell your grad school self?”
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Fellowships Offered for Women in Science, Technology Fields
The American Association of University Women offers fellowships for women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study in mathematics/statistics, computer/information sciences, engineering, or architecture.
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ASA Sections Sponsor Student Paper Competitions
Many ASA sections sponsor student paper competitions to reward gifted students and help them mitigate the costs of attending JSM. Apply by December 15.
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Apply for Student and Early-Career Travel Funds
Students and early-career professionals can apply for funds to help them participate in ASA-sponsored meetings and become engaged in the statistical community.
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Pros, Cons, and Neutrals of Graduate School
George Rodriguez offers pros, cons, and neutrals on advanced degrees and ultimately comes down on the side of pursuing additional educational opportunities.
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Apply for NCTM Grant, Scholarship, or Award to Improve Math Teaching
Apply by May 1 for these grants, which range from $1,500 to $24,000 and aim to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics.
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IMS Seeks Applications for Student Award
Eligible applicants compete to be one of three speakers at an invited session as part of the IMS annual meeting. The award includes reimbursement of travel expenses and the meeting registration fee.
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Submissions Open December 1 for Chambers Award
This is an annual prize for statistical software written by, or in collaboration with, an undergraduate or graduate student. Submit your work by December 15, 2021, to be eligible for a $2,000 prize.