Although statisticians have been involved in various aspects of wildfire modeling for years, greater numbers of megafires, new data sources, and methodological advancements in statistics and data science are leading to increasing involvement.
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New Two-Year College Data Science, Analytics Programs on the Rise
Dozens of two-year colleges have started data science and analytics programs, with many offering degrees or certificates. Learn about the County College of Morris, Wake Tech, Montgomery College, and College of DuPage here.
Survey: Employers Struggling to Meet Demand for Data Analysts
More and more public and private sector employers are adding statisticians and data analysts to their ranks, but are having a difficult time finding qualified candidates, according to a new national survey released by the Society for Human Resource Management and sponsored by the American Statistical Association.
First ASA Conference on Statistical Practice
For this month’s president’s column, Nancy L. Geller invited Phil Scinto, chair of the Conference on Statistical Practice Organizing Committee, to provide an update on this new and exciting opportunity.