Social Media Helps Statisticians Track Foodborne Illness and Improve Disaster Response
August 20, 2015
Social media has power beyond serving as an outlet for self-expression and a place to share pretty pictures of donuts with friends. Statisticians are tapping into the data produced by social media posts and making...
Demand for Statisticians in Bay Area is Growing
July 21, 2015
Which fast-growing Bay Area job is creating a lot of buzz lately? You might guess computer programmer or software engineer, which would be totally reasonable considering Silicon Valley is home to Facebook, Google, Twitter and other high-tech...
Undergraduate Data Science Programs Are on the Rise—But Is the Degree Right for You?
July 8, 2015
Data science has been a hot topic in recent years, so it’s no surprise that undergraduate programs in the field are popping up across the country. But for what kinds of jobs are these degrees...
Statistics Among Top Jobs for Millennials, Report Says
June 17, 2015
If you are one of the 75 million Americans born between 1981 and 2000, statistics might be one of the best jobs to pursue. CBS Money Watch and Forbes recently reported this finding by CareerCast.com, which ranked...
10 Tips for Entry-Level Analytics Professionals
June 16, 2015
It’s no secret that analytics and data science are the hottest fields to get into right now. But getting into the field can be tough, and even with a stellar degree, it can be tricky...