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biostatistics
Nonclinical Biostatistics Conference: An Overview
The 2017 Nonclinical Biostatistics Conference drew 150 to the Rutgers University campus in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Bachelor’s, Master’s Statistics and Biostatistics Degree Growth Strong Through 2016
Bachelor’s and master’s degrees earned in statistics and biostatistics continue their strong growth, while doctoral degrees are up only a couple percent from 2015 to 2016.
Update from the Division of Mathematical Sciences
An update from the management team of the Division of Mathematical Sciences at the National Science Foundation touches on recent program activities from DMS and an outlook for the future.
Summertime and the Living Is …
It’s August, but despite what Nat King Cole may have thought, the days are hardly lazy for the statistics profession.
Biopharmaceutical Symposium on Tap for October in Savannah
The 24th meeting of the Biopharmaceutical Applied Statistics Symposium (BASS XXIV) will be held October 23–27 at the Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District in Savannah, Georgia.
Interview with Editor of Statistics in Biopharmaceutical Research
Frank Bretz, the editor of Statistics in Biopharmaceutical Research, talks a little about himself, the journal, and what readers can expect in future issues.
Cultivating a Culture of Collaboration (with Gusto) in Your Career
Joseph C. Cappelleri, senior director of biostatistics at Pfizer Inc., says fostering collaboration and sharing your knowledge are important ways to move ahead in your career.
CSP 2017 Award Winners Named
Sara Burns, winner of the John J. Bartko Scholarship; Jami Jackson Mulgrave, winner of the Lester R. Curtin Award; and Jinyuan Liu, winner of the Lingzi Lu Memorial Award, will receive registration and travel support to attend the ASA Conference on Statistical Practice.
Nominations for Gertrude M. Cox and Roger Herriot Awards Sought
Nominate a distinguished statistician for the 2017 Roger Herriot Award for Innovation in Federal Statistics and Gertrude M. Cox Award.