This month, we spotlight new member and PhD student Claudia Clinchard, who answered the following questions so we could get to know her better:
How did you become interested in statistics and/or data science?
When I was an undergraduate, I had a quantitative psychology professor who did a lot of consulting (e.g., feeding turtles, jewelry sales, and military training). I was instantly enamored with the idea of using statistics in many ways. My interest grew as I gained more experience throughout my graduate studies and as a statistical consultant at my university.
What do you consider your dream job?
My dream job is to use statistics/data science to solve real-world problems and communicate those results. I would love to keep working in a field that would let me keep using my statistics, collaboration, and writing skills.
What do you hope understanding statistics and/or data science helps you accomplish?
I hope it helps me solve real-world problems, whether that be in education, finance, health care, or elsewhere.
Is there a particular group of statisticians you would like to reach out to you?
I’d like to connect with the Committee on Women in Statistics, the LGBTQ+ Advocacy Committee, the LGBTQ+ Advocacy Committee, and the Section on Statistics and Data Science Education.
What is your favorite hobby?
I have a lot of hobbies, and it’s hard to pick just one! My favorite is a tie between reading and hiking.
What is something you would like people to know about you that we haven’t asked?
I’m pursuing a PhD in psychology and a master’s in data analysis and applied statistics. Many people are surprised at how much statistics we use in psychology and how well the two actually relate to each other!
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