StatFest is a free, virtual series of events taking place September 17 and 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. EST. It is aimed at encouraging undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups to consider careers and graduate studies in statistics and data science. Registration is required, and you do not have to be an ASA member to sign up. Visit the Committee on … [Read more...] about Registration Open for Virtual StatFest
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Statistics: The Engine Behind AI, Modern Life
AI systems are excellent at sounding certain. Statistics asks whether they should. That question—how much confidence we should place in predictions, recommendations, and data-informed decisions—is becoming increasingly important in a world shaped by algorithms. Every day, people rely on systems built on statistical reasoning, often without realizing it. Weather forecasts … [Read more...] about Statistics: The Engine Behind AI, Modern Life
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
Registration Open for Mathematical Modeling Contest
The International Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications Scholarship Award will be awarded to the four top Mathematical Contest in Modeling / Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling teams. The Mathematical Contest in Modeling / Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling is an international contest designed to provide high school students and undergraduates with the … [Read more...] about Registration Open for Mathematical Modeling Contest