During the ASA Science Policy Fellowship, the fellow spends 1–2 years in Washington, DC, working to elevate the profile of statistics in policymaking and advocating on behalf of the profession.
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Data Analytics, Data Science Degrees See Large Increases in 2022
This fall’s release of the 2022 degree completion data from the National Center for Education Statistics is marked by the large increases in the undergraduate and master’s degrees awarded in the recently introduced categories for data analytics and data science. The number of bachelor’s degrees in data science, for example, jumped to 897 in 2022, from 165 in 2021 and 84 in 2020. For bachelor’s degrees in data analytics, the 2020, 2021, and 2022 numbers are 325, 455, and 767, respectively.
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.
To Get a PhD or Not to Get a PhD? Part 4
The ASA Committee on Applied Statisticians gives you the experiences of four statisticians who took different paths after their master’s degrees. This month, Erin Twomey-Wilson explains why she found a master’s degree to be the best fit for her.
Two More Schools Create Master’s, Doctoral Data Science/Analytics Programs
Faculty at Washington University School of Medicine and Bowling Green State University answer questions about their graduate degree programs in data science.
ASA’s First Survey of Master’s Graduates Provides Insight Into Job Market Demand, Degree Satisfaction
The ASA’s first follow-up survey of master’s graduates is complete. The results provide insights into starting salaries, hiring sectors and companies, most frequently used technical and nontechnical skills, and undergraduate training—all valuable information for current and prospective students, statistics and biostatistics departments, and new graduates.
New Master’s or Doctoral Data Science and Analytics Programs
The proliferation of master’s and doctoral programs in data science and analytics continues. We have profiled many universities; here are five more.
Latest Issue of CHANCE Devoted to Sports
Children across the globe are fascinated with sports statistics. For many, this fascination never goes away! That’s why the editor devoted an entire issue of CHANCE to sports.
A Master’s in Statistics from a Scientist’s Perspective
Sheila Rosenberg believes pursing a master’s degree in statistics is worth the hard work. Here, she explains what she learned through the process and gives reasons for why she recommends a master’s in statistics.
Ellis R. Ott Scholarship Nominations Sought
ASQ’s statistics division is offering $7,500 scholarships to support students enrolled in a master’s degree or higher program with a concentration in applied statistics and/or quality management.