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Strategies for Advancing Your Career: An Interview with Yingwen Dong
In a recent statistical leadership forum at Sanofi, Jun Xing, biostatistics team leader of global medical affairs and diabetes/cardiovascular development at Sanofi, had the opportunity to interview Yingwen Dong, the global head of biostatistics in rare disease and rare blood disorders at Sanofi. Here, Dong shares the challenges she has faced and offers advice about identifying opportunities to advance your career.
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84.51° Data Science Director Shares Advice, Skills Needed to Succeed
What skills does Chad Stripling use daily, and why did he choose data science as a career? He tells us here and offers advice for future data scientists.
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New Pod of Asclepius Series: ‘The Philosophy of Data Science’
The Pod of Asclepius fall series, “The Philosophy of Data Science,” is the first of an annual series directed at early-career statisticians and data scientists. Its aim is to provide in-depth understanding of a single topic to augment the formal graduate school curriculum.
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How to Write an Effective Cover Letter and Résumé
Dawn Eash offers tips on getting your cover letter and résumé noticed by a prospective employer.
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Pondering the Why of a Statistics Career
“Statisticians are fortunate that we could combine our scientific interests with the ability to make a positive difference in the world,” wrote John Bailar in 1990. Sadly, John passed away last month. In his memory, we are republishing his essay, “Pondering the Why of a Statistics Career.”
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The Collaborating Statistician: Publishing in a Peer-Reviewed Journal
Research professor Alexandra Hanlon provides a flexible, step-by-step guide for statisticians who are collaborating in crafting a manuscript for a peer-reviewed clinical journal.
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Serve ASA and Enhance Your Influence
If you are interested in leadership, the ASA is an excellent place to try out skills and bold ideas that you may be reluctant to showcase at your workplace.
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ASA Currently Accepting Applications for 2014 Lester R. Curtin Award
ASA is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Lester R. Curtin Award.