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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How to Engage in Self-Care as You Grow as a Statistician
The Committee on Career Development provides support and information about career decisions to statisticians, from technical skills to networking, communication, and developing an online presence. Here, three members of the committee—Daniel Elchert, Erin Twomey-Wilson, and Esther Pearson—offer insight into another critical focus of career development: how to engage in self-care … [Read more...] about How to Engage in Self-Care as You Grow as a Statistician