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ASA–UIS Student Chapter Hosts Events to Promote Statistics, SAS Training
The ASA student chapter at the University of Illinois Springfield, referred to as ASA–UIS, hosted two events in March to strengthen statistical literacy, professional development, and community engagement among public health students. Led by chapter president Karan Kumar, the chapter organized a campuswide outreach event on March 17, followed by a hands-on SAS software workshop … [Read more...] about ASA–UIS Student Chapter Hosts Events to Promote Statistics, SAS Training
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
A Day in the Life of a Consulting Statistician
By Steve Jackson As statisticians, we serve in a wide range of roles—sometimes advancing science, sometimes guiding policy, and, often, simply helping people see clarity in numbers. Most organizations need an accountant, and most can benefit from a statistician. The settings may change, but the core challenge is the same: taking data and transforming it into insight others … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of a Consulting Statistician
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