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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The Joint Statistical Meetings for Newbies: 2026 Sessions
Heading to JSM for the first time can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of sessions, thousands of attendees, and an enormous program to navigate, it’s easy to wonder, “Where do I begin?” To help you get started, STATtr@k pulled together a short list of sessions especially suited to students and early-career … [Read more...] about The Joint Statistical Meetings for Newbies: 2026 Sessions
ASA Chapters Bring Statisticians, Data Scientists Together Locally
Statistics isn’t just a national conversation—it’s a local one, too. ASA chapters bring statisticians and data scientists together in regional communities, creating space for networking, professional development, and outreach close to home. From hosting events and continuing education opportunities to connecting with schools and promoting careers in statistics, chapters make … [Read more...] about ASA Chapters Bring Statisticians, Data Scientists Together Locally
ASA Community Strengthens Connections, Statistics
Statistics is stronger when it’s shared. The ASA’s online community platform brings members together to ask questions, exchange ideas, and stay connected across the field. From job postings and resource sharing to conversations within sections and interest groups, it’s a space in which statisticians learn from and support one another. Whether you’re networking, solving a … [Read more...] about ASA Community Strengthens Connections, Statistics
Advice, Practice Emerge from Committee Networking Event at JSM
By Kimberly Webb, Center for Biostatistics and Qualitative Methodology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Statisticians spend countless hours honing their technical skills through coursework, problem sets, and repeated practice. However, for many students and early-career professionals, it can be difficult to find guidance and practice for professional skills such … [Read more...] about Advice, Practice Emerge from Committee Networking Event at JSM