Abie Ekangaki, Jeri Mulrow, Reneé Moore, Shelley Liu, Glenn White, and Will Eagan presented a virtual panel for the Joint Statistical Meetings that focused on professional development in external professional societies and community groups. The session was titled “E Pluribus Unum: Achieving Your Potential in Statistics Through Different Organizations.”
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NISS Writing Workshop an Annual Success for Early Researchers
Each year, in conjunction with JSM, NISS gathers a host of senior authors, editors, grant writers/reviewers who share their advice and experiences with a group of junior faculty and early researchers. As JSM went virtual this year, so did the writing workshop, which meant participants who might not have been able to travel to Philadelphia (even under normal circumstances) were able to participate.
Reaching Your Networking Peak: A Guided Networking Session at JSM
The JSM 2019 guided networking session, “Reaching Your Networking Peak,” was led by pro-networker Sally Morton, an ASA former president, and hosted by the ASA Committee on Career Development.
CSP 2020 Heading to West Coast in February
The Conference on Statistical Practice will take place in Sacramento, California, February 20–22 and provide opportunities for attendees to further their career development and strengthen relationships in the statistical community.
Mentoring and Early Career Development Workshop: Takeaways
The North Carolina Chapter of the ASA recently offered its first Mentoring and Early Career Development Workshop for students and early-career professionals.
Review of Soft Skills Training Available
Members of the ASA’s Committee on Career Development (CCD) are developing a centralized directory of ASA resources in “soft skills” training.
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.
Be a Better Statistician with Professional Development at JSM
Learn about the Professional Development Program at JSM 2016, which boasts 30 continuing education courses, 12 computer technology workshops, and four personal skills development offerings.