In this month’s column, Bill Bentley writes about why he put his successful consulting practice on simmer to go back to college.
Master's Notebook
Effective Collaboration Between Statisticians and Principal Investigators
Rachel Rogers defines collaboration and lays out what effective collaboration is for a master’s-level biostatistician.
Opportunities Await Applied Statisticians at JSM
Sameera R. Wijayawardana of the Committee on Applied Statisticians shares some of the best opportunities for applied statisticians at this year’s Joint Statistical Meetings.
The World of Biostatistics Is a ‘Wild West’: Take Advantage
The pharmaceutical industry is as complicated as it is interesting, and it’s plenty interesting. Jonathan L. Moscovici shares a few of of his experiences as a biopharmaceutical statistician that he didn’t really know (but wishes he did) as a grad student.
From ‘You Can’t’ to ‘I Did’: Master’s-Level Statistician Puts Experience to Work for Others
Statistician Marie Oldfield says she was always bad at math. But then she asked herself, “Why take an easy degree when I can challenge myself?” Here she writes about working to help others who want to go into math and statistics overcome the obstacles they might find in their way.
Lessons from 34 Years as a Master’s Statistician in Industry
Nestor Rohowsky reflects on the lessons of his 34 years in statistics and the key decisions that shaped his career.
Applied Statisticians: Get the Most Out of JSM
Amit Bhattacharyya, an appointed member of the Committee on Applied Statisticians (CAS), shares recommendations for how applied statisticians can best engage in thoughtful discussions about various uses of statistical principles and applications at JSM 2016 in Chicago.
The Paradox of Choice: Statistical Software Packages
With such a vast array of similar programs available, many students feel uneasy when thinking about which programs they would be asked to use in a professional setting.
Statisticians in Sierra Leone
Dana Haberling and Jodi Vanden Eng both spent some time working as statisticians in Sierra Leone. Here, they share their experiences.
Management Tips from Reyna—My Cleaning Lady
Statistician Mark Otto learns a tip or two about organization and management from his cleaning lady, Renya.