Graduation Roundup: The Latest News in Data Science Careers
May 18, 2017
We’re hitting graduation season! Best wishes to all the graduating students out there, whether it be high school or college, as you move on to your next big thing. As you look ahead, might we...
Real or Fake News? Let Statistics Help: 7 Questions to Ask
May 12, 2017
There is a lot of discussion about whether the stories we see in the news are real or fake. Statistical thinking can help you assess the validity of reports, claims from a new study, or...
What’s the Hottest Job in 2017?
May 5, 2017
Quiz time: What is one of the most in-demand jobs, with even more potential for growth in the coming years, that pays well and encompasses everything from sports to healthcare to marketing? Once again, it...
Teachers, Your Statistics Teaching Resource Just Got a Reboot
May 3, 2017
If you teach statistics and data science to grades K-12, ASA’s top resource for you just got a reboot. Meet Statistics Teacher. Combining the forces of ASA’s Statistics Teacher Network Newsletter (STN), which started as...
Mathematics & Statistics Awareness Month: Advice from Young Professionals
April 28, 2017
We’re highlighting the many different careers young professionals are building for themselves, starting with their statistics degrees. But how does one go from the classroom to data-crunching pro? ASA issued a survey to young professionals...