Students currently enrolled full time at a university within the United States are eligible to apply for the summer SBB Research Group Foundation STEM Scholarship.
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Fourth ASA Survey of Bachelor’s Graduates Tracks Rapidly Evolving Job Market
With the emergence of data science, machine learning, and AI, much has changed in the job market since the American Statistical Association’s first follow-up survey of bachelor’s graduates in 2017. This fourth survey of the graduating class of 2023 covers many changes, as well as considerable consistency.
Diversity in Backgrounds, Careers a Major Theme in Survey of Master’s Graduates
The 2023 statistics and biostatistics master’s graduates who responded to the ASA follow-up survey in spring 2024 came to their graduate program with undergraduate majors in 45 fields and then diverged into careers and studies in a variety of sectors, regions, and fields.
Applications Wanted for Bryant Scholarship
Applications are being accepted for the Edward C. Bryant Scholarship for an Outstanding Graduate Student in Survey Statistics until March 1.
2020 Master’s Graduates Land on Feet Despite COVID-19
The class of 2020 graduated into uncertain times and a job market deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the statistics and biostatistics master’s graduates in the job market who responded to the ASA follow-up survey seem to have landed on their feet.
More to Do at JSM
The JSM Diversity Workshop and Mentoring Program brings minority statisticians together with senior mentors, and being a docent is a great way to help first-time JSM attendees!
Review and Edit, Writing Workshops Planned for JSM
Two workshops designed for new researchers to develop capabilities for research publication are planned for JSM 2016 in Chicago.
SRC Abstract Submission Accepted Until March 31
Young researchers are encouraged to participate in the 2016 Spring Research Conference by submitting abstracts for contributed talks and posters. Additionally, money is available to support student participation.
The Paradox of Choice: Statistical Software Packages
With such a vast array of similar programs available, many students feel uneasy when thinking about which programs they would be asked to use in a professional setting.