Statisticians share their lived experiences, professional contributions, and perspectives, emphasizing both the challenges they face and the unique insights they bring to the field.
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ASA Adopts Statement Urging U.S. Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The ASA Board of Directors recently approved a statement urging the U.S. Senate to ratify a United Nations convention clarifying the rights of persons with disabilities.
Being a Hybrid Statistician
One type of job available to applied statistics graduates is that of “hybrid statistician,” in which statistical expertise is tied into a more general research-based role. Two master’s-level biostatisticians Emily Olsen and Melissa Danielson describe their jobs, what they like about being a hybrid statistician, and courses they completed to prepare them for this career.
Statistics Students with Reading Disabilities Need Tools
Statistics is a profession well suited to persons with disabilities. However, there is a need to ensure reading-impaired college students have access to the tools they need.