It’s the start of a new academic year and, even if you’re not employed in the education sector, there’s an undeniable whiff in the air of new shoes, backpacks, and hopeful goal setting. How apt, then, that work and careers crop up a lot in this issue.
There’s the detail-packed, real-life case study of an ambitious data scientist within industry, an article about why statisticians need improvisation skills, and further advice on how to move into a leadership role.
But remember, all work and no play, etc. Music is a failsafe de-stressor, and when data analyst and music buff Mitchell Stirling got in touch with us about his dive into the data behind his pet subject—album closing tracks—we knew it deserved a wide audience. Please share with your musically minded friends using the gift link.
September 2026 Issue Highlights
- Album Closing Tracks
Is there a recognized pattern in the way artists say goodbye? - Radiation and Risk Statistics
Returning to Fukushima - The Procurement Pioneer
How a data scientist made supplier selection easier for his company - Improvisation for Statisticians
How the actor’s craft can help us think on our feet - Leadership
Six more steps to take you out of the backroom and into the boardroom - Bad stats
The dubious statistical reasoning used by US courts against federal workers
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