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What Makes a Statistician—and How to Become One
What does it mean to be a statistician, and how do you get there? In the April issue of Amstat News, ASA President Jeri Mulrow reflected on this question. We’re sharing her insights here for students or anyone considering a future in statistics. Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month exists to remind the world that statistics matters. Most of us reading this don’t need … [Read more...] about What Makes a Statistician—and How to Become One
Nominations Wanted for AAPOR Mitofsky Innovators Award
Nominations are being accepted for the American Association for Public Opinion Research Mitofsky Innovators Award, which recognizes accomplishments in the fields of public opinion and survey research within the past decade. These innovations could consist of new theories, ideas, applications, methodologies, or technologies. To be considered for the award, the innovations … [Read more...] about Nominations Wanted for AAPOR Mitofsky Innovators Award
The Human Side of Hiring: What Great Recruiters Understand About Biostatistics Careers
The most effective recruiters in biometrics understand the greater purpose behind their work. Great statisticians are not just data experts—they are drug developers. They see how study design decisions influence every stage of a product’s lifecycle, from protocol development to regulatory approval and post-marketing surveillance. Finding the right match involves more than … [Read more...] about The Human Side of Hiring: What Great Recruiters Understand About Biostatistics Careers
Papers Being Accepted for SIAM Student Paper Prize
The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics student paper prize is awarded annually to the student author(s) of the most outstanding paper(s) accepted by the society’s journals within the three years preceding the nomination deadline. The award is based solely on the merit and content of the student's contribution to the submitted paper. The deadline to submit a paper is … [Read more...] about Papers Being Accepted for SIAM Student Paper Prize