My family and I spend a fair amount of time on the highway, and perhaps the most prominent feature of highway routes is the abundance of billboards. I was struck recently by a recurring billboard message posing the question, “Is going to college still worth it?” This concerns me, given the ever-increasingly complex and demanding world we live in. And of … [Read more...] about What School Doesn’t Teach You About Succeeding at Work
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Looking for Your First Professional Job? Read These Tips
D. Anthony Miles D. Anthony Miles is a 35-time award-winning statistician, Enterprise Review Hall of Famer, forensic marketing pioneer, legal expert witness, and six-time best-selling author. He is also CEO and founder of Miles Development Industries Corporation, a consulting practice and venture capital firm, and CMO/equity partner for Safedrop Security … [Read more...] about Looking for Your First Professional Job? Read These Tips
JSM Overwhelm? Here’s Advice from Seasoned Attendees
Attending the Joint Statistical Meetings for the first time can feel overwhelming—it’s a big event with thousands of attendees! To help ease nerves, we asked a few seasoned attendees to share their first-time experiences. From unexpected moments to valuable lessons, here’s what they had to say: Liz Mannshardt, Westat What is a “wow” moment from your first conference? At my … [Read more...] about JSM Overwhelm? Here’s Advice from Seasoned Attendees