I am a third-year PhD student in statistics at North Carolina State University. When I started my PhD in August of 2023, I thought the journey would be mostly about hard classes, exams, research, and papers. I knew it would be difficult, but I didn’t realize how much it would shape me as a person, as well. It was a big step coming to the … [Read more...] about What I Wish I Knew Before I Started My PhD
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Travel Award Available for Female PhD Student
The Caucus for Women in Statistics and Data Science Professor Suddhendu Biswas Student Travel Award supports a female PhD student from a developing country so she can present her research at an international conference in India. It can be used to cover registration fees and travel-related expenses (e.g., airfare, hotel, and meals). Questions can be emailed to … [Read more...] about Travel Award Available for Female PhD Student
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
Pursuing Your PhD? There’s a Website for That
Interested in pursuing a PhD in statistics but not sure where to start? StatsPhD.com is a resource dedicated to making graduate study in statistics more broadly accessible by providing panel discussions that help viewers learn about the process of earning a PhD. The site is curated by a group of volunteer PhD students: Sarah Teichman from the University of Washington; Emily … [Read more...] about Pursuing Your PhD? There’s a Website for That