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
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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
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
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