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
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Now Hiring Explorers: Career Opportunities in Aerospace for Statisticians, Data Scientists
Artemis II takes off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1 at 6:35 EDT. Photo courtesy of Adam Barone.By Adam Barone A native of Morocco, Amina Belkhayat Zoukkari and her father used to venture far from the city lights of Casablanca into the Atlas Mountains to look up at the stars and dream. Now a visiting research scholar at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical … [Read more...] about Now Hiring Explorers: Career Opportunities in Aerospace for Statisticians, Data Scientists
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 Young Investigator Award
Annually, the Teaching of Statistics in the Health Sciences Section of the American Statistical Association offers the Young Investigator Award to recognize a promising “young investigator” for his/her promise as a statistics educator or conducting statistics education research in the health sciences. A young investigator is defined as a current graduate student or recent … [Read more...] about Nominations Wanted for Young Investigator Award
Applications Sought for NextGen Scholarship
Applications will be accepted until May 8 for the New England Statistical Society’s NextGen scholarships for underrepresented groups in statistics and data science. To be eligible, a person must be the following: They also must show a genuine interest in statistics and data science through coursework, extracurricular activities, and/or future goals. The scholarships are … [Read more...] about Applications Sought for NextGen Scholarship