Statistics—It’s not what you think it is.
With a career in statistics you can:
Statisticians Making A Difference
October 28, 2016
Statisticians are making the world a better place. From improving agricultural production to combating human rights abuses, the ways in which statisticians have a positive impact on society are numerous. Watch several accomplished statisticians describe the social impact of their work.
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In 2021, ‘Statistician’ Continues to be a Best Job
January 14, 2021
From monitoring pandemic impacts, to election projections, to social justice causes, the biggest issues of these times all have one…
Looking Ahead to 2021: A Year of Opportunity for Statisticians
December 17, 2020
This year been unpredictable and unprecedented for everyone. With the dramatic shift in the U.S. workforce and economy due to COVID-19, you may be wondering,“Is…
Fall Data Challenge 2020: Congratulations to our Winners!
November 23, 2020
In this year’s Fall Data Challenge, Get Out the Vote, 56 teams of 66 high school and 61 undergraduate students submitted their recommendations on how…
Meet a Statistician
Susan Murphy
Susan's groundbreaking work in statistics has helped doctors improve medical treatment for people suffering from chronic conditions such as ADHD, alcoholism, drug addiction, HIV/AIDS and cardiovascular disease. More
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