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Produced by the American Statistical Association, STATtr@k is geared toward individuals who are in a statistics program, recently graduated from a statistics program, or recently entered the job world.
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Using Sports Analytics, Storytelling with Data to Inspire Interest in Statistics
Mike Lopez’s love of sports and data visualization led him to his current job working for the NFL’s National Football and Analytics League. He offers advice for others who would like a career in sports statistics.
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Certification: One Way to Transition to a Data Science Career
Roger Peng, a professor in the department of biostatistics at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, answers questions about earning a certification in data science as a way to pivot into the field.
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What to Ask About Graduate School in Biostatistics
When Simon Couch began applying to graduate school, he found he was only able to learn about some parts of the process through office hours, personal meetings, and social media messaging, so he decided to compile some of what he learned to help others apply.
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Students Uncertain but Hopeful About Future
College students face an uncertain future as 2021 begins and much remains unknown about how COVID-19 will continue to affect the economy and education.
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So, You’ve Decided to Study Data Science … Now What?
As a Duke senior who has had a long journey studying data science and is going to a tech company in San Francisco after graduation, James Chenyang Wang shares insights he wishes he’d had earlier.
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Career Opportunities at CSP 2019
The 2019 Conference on Statistical Practice Career Service provides a platform that connects attendees and statistical employers.
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Lessons on Leadership, Influence, and How to See the Big Picture from My Career
Here are a few situations in which Nathaniel Schenker was in the position to lead and influence others. From these “case studies,” he shares principles and practices of leadership.
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Celebrating Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month
To celebrate Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, we highlight four ASA members who have used their statistics skills and imaginations to snag sweet jobs.
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Q&A with Industry Leaders
Leaders in industry answer questions to help students and statistics departments better prepare for jobs in the technology sector.
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Career Success in the Federal Government
Dionne Price shares her recommendations and explains why you should consider a rewarding career as a government statistician.