The ASA Committee on Career Development’s mission is to provide support and information about career decisions to statisticians. Here, Elizabeth Mannshardt tells us how the committee works to accomplish that mission.
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The Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference will convene in person to celebrate women in statistics and data science and bring together leaders from academia, government, and industry.
Keep Your Receipts: How Early-Career Statisticians Can Navigate Conferences
The authors offer suggestions for maximizing conference experiences for early-career statisticians, including students and recent graduates.
Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar Elected 2024 ASA President
Madhumita (Bonnie) Ghosh-Dastidar, a senior statistician at the nonprofit RAND Corporation and head of the RAND Statistics Group, was elected the 119th president of the American Statistical Association. She will be the first Asian-American female president and second Asian-American president.
Committee on Career Development Plans Pre-JSM Networking Event
The Committee on Career Development has several events offering tips to help JSM 2022 attendees network at the meetings.
Events, Networking Activities, and Places to Go During JSM
The Joint Statistical Meetings offers more than sessions. To round out your conference experience, there are opportunities to unwind and mingle informally, go sightseeing, network with employers, and advocate for the profession. Check out the list and pick a couple of activities that appeal to you.
JSM Has Much in Store for Students
Are you an ASA student member who is thinking about attending the Joint Statistical Meetings? This year, we head to the nation’s capital, where you will find many opportunities to learn, network with other statisticians and data scientists, and get more involved in the association.
JSM Is on Its Way to DC: Check Out Conference Highlights and Start Planning
The statistical event of the summer—The Joint Statistical Meetings—is in Washington, DC, this year. Join us August 6–11 to meet new people, talk to old friends, and explore the nation’s capital.
There are Mentors, and Then There Are Guardian Angels
ASA President Rob Santos says, “… building community is critical for us, both in our statistical community and in society more generally. Yes, we can be mentors, but we can and should also be guardian angels.”
Career Development Committee Hosts Free Professional Networking Event
The ASA’s Committee on Career Development hosted a free professional development event, “Promoting Your Networking Potential: A Virtual Networking Session,” August 5. The event featured statisticians and data scientists from academia, principal federal statistical agencies, and the private sector providing expert perspectives on how to build professional relationships and a network.