ASA Statfest

The American Statistical Association is hosting a multiweek virtual conference that is worth checking out: StatFest is a free conference designed to encourage undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups to consider careers and graduate studies in statistics and data science.  The conference will be running on Thursdays in September (the 11th, 18th, and 25th). The conference is an ongoing initiative of the American Statistical Association through its Committee on Minorities in Statistics.

 

The conference will include presentations from established professionals, academic leaders, and current graduate students who will help attendees understand the opportunities and routes for success in the field. Panel forums and graduate student talks will include information and tips for a rewarding graduate student experience, achieving success as an academic statistician, opportunities in the private and government sectors, and much more.

 

The conference website, which contains the registration link, is below. Faculty are also encouraged to learn more with the hopes of advocating for opportunities in statistical sciences among your students. Attendance is free, but registration is required.

 

https://community.amstat.org/cmis/events/statfest/statfest2025 

Wells Fargo Internship Program Application Now Open

Wells Fargo has officially opened applications for their 2026 internship programs. 

Opportunities are available across several early talent tracks:

• Finance Early Talent Program: 2026 Finance Internship Program – Early Careers
• Analytics & Data Program: Undergraduate Programs – Analytics & Data
• Quantitative Analytics Program: Graduate Programs – Quantitative Analytics

There are also many other internship opportunities available across different business areas: Explore All Early Careers Programs

Most roles are based in Charlotte, with additional openings in New York, Minneapolis, Texas, and a few other locations. 

Reach out to Dr. Schaffner (aschaffn@calpoly.edu) if you would like assistance connecting with a Wells Fargo Vice-President and Statistics alumni.

U-RISE at Cal Poly Application is Open!

"We are very excited to announce that the NIH U-RISE at Cal Poly training program has been reinstated! We are recruiting a cohort to start this fall (September 2025). U-RISE provides research training and opportunities to undergraduate students to help them develop their identities as scientists. There are many student benefits to this 2-year mentored research program including an annual stipend of ~$14,000, annual tuition of ~$7,800, a summer research experience at a research-intensive university, and “hands-on” research experience working in a laboratory at Cal Poly. Please see the attached flyer, QR code, and website (https://healthresearch.calpoly.edu/u-rise/about) for more information and a link to the application"

 

We have streamlined the application process for students, and the application is due on August 22, 2025. We encourage you to apply! If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Hagobian (thagobia@calpoly.edu) and Dr. Keadle (skeadle@calpoly.edu)

Thank you, 

Todd 

2025 ASA Diversity Mentoring Program

The ASA Diversity Mentoring Program brings historically-underrepresented BIPOC (African/African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American) graduate and undergraduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and junior professionals together with senior-level statisticians and faculty in academia, government, and the private sector in a structured program at the annual Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM). Travel funding to cover some or all of the costs of attendance is available.  For more information see https://community.amstat.org/cmis/events/dwmp/dmp2025

Apply for support to attend JSM 2025

 

Hi students, 

I'm pleased to announce that the Statistics Department has funding to support multiple selected students (up to $1500 each) to attend the Joint Statistical Meetings in Nashville from Aug 2-7. It is a great opportunity for students and statisticians starting their careers to learn from and interact with senior members of the profession. In addition to over 600 sessions (talks, workshops, posters), there will also be expos from many vendors and companies.

If you are interested in applying for department funding to support your attendance, please fill out this form by May 12. You'll need to log into the Cal Poly Portal to fill it out. On this form you will be asked to write, in around 250 words or less, why you would like to attend JSM 2025. 

Feel free to contact me with any questions. 

Best regards, 

Dr. Schaffner

Andrew Schaffner

Pronouns he/him/his

Chair and Professor, Statistics Department

Bailey College of Science and Mathematics

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo CA

phone: 805-756-1545

FIND YOUR FUTURE AT CDPH: Applications for the 2025 Fall Internship Cohort Close May 2, 2025

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Internship Program is excited to announce the opening of the application window for the 2025 Fall Internship Cohort! Applications are now open and will close on Friday, May 2, 2025. 

Below are more details about our program features and the application process:

 

The 2025 Fall Internship Cohort Details

• Applications open until Friday, May 2, 2025 
• Cohort Dates: September 3 to December 12, 2025 
• Interns receive hands-on experience working with the largest public health organization in the state.
• Remote, hybrid, and onsite opportunities are available. Onsite placements are only available at our Richmond and Sacramento locations.
• Students studying Public Health, Data and Informatics, Information Technologies, Communications, Health Education, and other supporting fields are encouraged to apply.
• Interns are paid between $18 and $21 per hour and work between 18 to 29 hours per week.  
• Paid interns must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. DACA and International students are eligible to apply.
• Applicants must be enrolled in an affiliated college or university and reside in California throughout the duration of the internship.
• Priority is given to college seniors and juniors, masters candidates, and transferring junior college students.

• Find out more on the CDPH Internship webpage. 

 

Apply Today! Applications will be open until May 2, 2025, at 11:59 P.M.

 

If you have any questions, please contact the CDPH Internship Program Team at CDPHInternships@cdph.ca.gov. 

 

The CDPH Internship Team

 

CDPH Internship Program Team

Office of Professional Development and Engagement

California Department of Public Health

[CDPHInternships@cdph.ca.gov]CDPHInternships@cdph.ca.gov

Mustang Media Group is Hiring BCSM students

Mustang Media Group is hiring for the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking for passionate reporters, videographers, on-air reporters and talent, photographers, columnists, designers, students interested in marketing, social media enthusiasts and analysts who contribute to content across various sections without overseeing editorial direction. We are searching for data analysts with a Statistics background. 

Head to https://apply.mustangmediagroup.com/  for details and qualifications of each position. All majors and experience levels are encouraged to apply! Applications are due next Wednesday, April 30.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Archana Pisupati at pisupati@calpoly.edu, or Jeremy Garza at jgarza11@calpoly.edu.