Melissa Muko, ASA Production Coordinator/Graphic Designer

This month, the ASA launched STATtr@k, a website geared toward young professional statisticians (individuals who are in a statistics program, recently graduated from a statistics program, or who recently entered the job world). STATtr@k provides a central location to access career information and resources, as well as to learn more about the ASA and the statistics profession.

Based on the young professionals corner of Amstat News, STATtr@k features articles about such topics as how to apply for a job, how to be a successful graduate student, and how to make the transition from coursework to research. STATtr@k also offers information about career and mentorship sites, upcoming conferences, and awards and competitions. Students are encouraged to check the website monthly for the latest news and announcements.

STATtr@k also will provide information about becoming involved in the American Statistical Association and links to the ASA’s JobWeb, Community, and publications.

With the launch of STATtr@k, the ASA is striving to involve students in all aspects of the association. “The ASA is delighted to introduce this new feature,” said ASA Executive Director Ron Wasserstein. “Young professionals are the future of statistics, and the ASA hopes to support their development in every way it can.”

If you have an idea for an article or an announcement you would like to see on STATtr@k, email Amstat News Managing Editor Megan Murphy at megan@amstat.org. And don’t forget to visit STATtr@k today.

Editor’s Note: Visit the STATtr@k website to view the article “Recent Graduates Offer Advice to Undergraduates” that appeared in the print version of the March issue of Amstat News.