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Hindsight Is 2023 for Former Statistics and Data Science Students
September 14, 2023
It’s back-to-school season! Gear up for the upcoming semester and consider diving into the captivating world of statistics and data science. Looking for diverse job opportunities that span across every industry? Look no further! With a variety of graduate programs and jobs, now is a great time for students to become data scientists and statisticians....
Elizabeth J. Kelly: “Statistics is for Adrenaline Junkies”
June 27, 2023
Elizabeth J. Kelly has always loved math, and as a professional statistician at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and a recreational rock climber, Elizabeth is an avid thrill-seeker who enjoys a challenge. “Math reminds me of climbing, including the need to focus, problem solve and persevere. I guess I ended up in statistics because I...
Perspectives: CUBE Program: A Student’s View of the World of Biostatistics
May 04, 2023
By Kayla Williams, mathematics major, Ohio State University I am currently a senior mathematics major at the Ohio State University, and hope to begin a Ph.D. program in statistics this upcoming fall. During the summer of 2022, I participated in the Collaborative Undergraduate Biostatistics Experience (CUBE) program at Virginia Tech. I enjoyed learning about the...
Celebrate Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month All Year
April 28, 2023
If you haven’t had a chance to celebrate Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month (MSAM), you still have time! But what is Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month? It was originally founded as Mathematics Awareness Week in 1986 with a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan. In 2017, the effort extended to statistics to highlight the importance of...
The Power of Biostatistics: Eric J. Daza Holds the Key to Evolving the Healthcare Industry
March 02, 2023
Many students don’t realize how much they love statistics until they take their first class. This was the case for Dr. Eric J. Daza, a health data scientist with over two decades of experience. Throughout his educational and professional experiences, Eric has learned that statistics can be a framework for life. Among his many accomplishments,...
Enhancing Lives: Dr. Kathy Ensor Uses Statistics to Improve Public Health Across Communities
January 12, 2023
Statisticians and data scientists truly have the power to change the world for the better. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, statisticians, like Dr. Kathy Ensor, conducted crucial data analysis to inform real-world public health decisions. And that’s just the beginning! In addition to her work teaching the next generation of statisticians at George R. Brown School...
Fall Data Challenge 2022: Congratulations to Our Winners!
December 05, 2022
In this year’s Fall Data Challenge, After the Bell, 72 teams and 262 students submitted their data analyses on how to enhance familial involvement in the K-12 educational experience using data from the National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES)’s 2019 Parents and Family Involvement (PFI) Survey. “Our annual Fall Data Challenge continues to be an opportunity...
Statisticians We Are Grateful For This Thanksgiving
November 23, 2022
Today, we want to recognize and celebrate some of the groundbreaking statisticians and data scientists in gratitude for their scientific and societal contributions. Careers in statistics and data science are growing and expanding into various industries. From healthcare to sports, these trailblazers have forged paths, made inspiring contributions, and made us grateful for all statistics...
Top Careers in STEM for Statisticians and Data Scientists
November 08, 2022
Today is National STEM/STEAM Day! Every year on November 8, we take time to celebrate the education of students pursuing STEM subjects by learning about science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics career opportunities. In recognition of National STEM/STEAM Day, This is Statistics wants to emphasize the importance of STEM and STEAM education programs by sharing...
Last Call to Submit for Fall Data Challenge: After the Bell
November 04, 2022
Students, this is your final call to submit your presentation for this year’s Fall Data Challenge! Complete your 2022 Fall Data Challenge: After the Bell submission form on the This is Statistics website by 11:59pm ET this Sunday, November 6, 2022. The 2022 Fall Data Challenge puts students’ data analysis and statistical skills to test...