This month, we spotlight PhD statistics student Jovana Mitic, who answered a few questions, so we could get to know her better.
How did you become interested in statistics and/or data science?
I’ve always liked math, but statistics was the first place where I felt like I could use it to answer real questions. I like that it’s basically “how do we make good decisions when the data is messy and the world is uncertain?” That mix of theory and real-life impact is what pulled me in.
What do you consider your dream job?
My dream job is to be a data scientist or applied statistician doing modeling that actually gets used, such as building tools and analyses that help people make decisions, especially in public health. I also love collaborative work (not just coding alone all day) where I can communicate results clearly and make sure the methods match the question.
What do you hope understanding statistics and/or data science helps you accomplish?
I hope it helps me be the person who can look at a messy problem and say, “Here’s what the data actually supports, here’s what it doesn’t, and here’s what we’d need to know next.” I want to bring clarity when things are uncertain, without overselling results.
Is there a particular group of statisticians you would like to reach out to you?
I’d love to connect with people working in Bayesian stats, statistical computing, spatio-temporal modeling, and public health/epidemiology, plus grad student/early-career groups.
What is your favorite hobby?
Running, 100%. It keeps me sane. I also do reformer Pilates, and I’m a big Formula 1 fan.
What is something you would like people to know about you that we haven’t asked?
I’m originally from Serbia, and I’m currently a PhD student in applied statistics at Clemson. I’m excited to keep growing in the ASA community and to meet people who are working on applied problems I can learn from.
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