Amherst College is hiring for a tenure-track position in statistics. Apply by October 5.
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Professional Opportunities
Amherst College is hiring for a tenure-track position in statistics starting July 2027.
Brittney Bailey
Brittney Bailey pursued graduate study at The Ohio State University, ultimately transitioning to a PhD program in biostatistics. Today, at Amherst College, Bailey advances research in mental health and aging.
Amherst Launches Statistics Department
Amherst College recently launched a new statistics department. Amstat News recently spoke to Amy Wagaman, professor and chair of statistics at Amherst, about the school’s vision and goals for the department.
Nicholas Horton Honored with Mosteller Statistician of the Year Award
Horton was recognized for his numerous innovative contributions to statistics and data science education and his significant participation in regional statistics activities for more than 25 years.
Symposium Focuses on Opportunities for Massachusetts Community Colleges
The NSF-funded Data Science Corps Wrangle-Analyze-Visualize project organized a symposium of academic leaders, faculty, and other stakeholders to foster the development of flexible and inclusive data science pathways in Massachusetts. The symposium was hosted by Smith College on June 13.
SPAIG Award Goes to Two
Two SPAIG awards were presented during the 2019 Joint Statistical Meetings. The first award was presented to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Sanofi Pasteur. The second award went to Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, Amherst College, Hampshire College, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, and MassMutual Financial Group.