Please see the message below from Kelly McConville from Bucknell University

I am reaching out to introduce an exciting opportunity in collaboration with the American Association for Public Opinion Research, for your students that could greatly enhance their academic and professional journeys. The Journal Scholars Exchange (JSE) is a premier, two-month program, offered throughout the academic year, designed specifically for undergraduates aiming to develop crucial professional and presentation skills in a supportive, mentored environment. Participants will benefit from:

·         Complimentary Student Memberships: Join the American Statistical Association and American Association for Public Opinion Research and receive all the benefits of professional membership.

·         Professional Growth: Engaging networking opportunities and skill-building activities.

·         Presentation Excellence: Opportunities to practice presenting and discussing cutting-edge research from the Journal of Survey Statistics and Methodology.

·         Supportive Community: A network of peers and mentors dedicated to fostering success.

 
September/October Program Highlights:

·         Tuesday, September 24: Attend a panel of industry leaders who will share valuable insights into their fields and participate in a reverse Q&A session for tailored advice.

 

·         Tuesday, October 22: Present a selected article from the Journal of Survey Statistics and Methodology to a mentor and receive personalized feedback to enhance your presentation skills.

 
 
Who Can Apply? Undergraduate students interested in survey and public opinion research, statistics, data science, or related fields who are eager to boost their professional and presentation skills.

 

Application form: https://www.cognitoforms.com/AmericanAssociationForPublicOpinionResearch/JournalScholarsExchangeStudentsApplication

 

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Kelly McConville Director Dominguez Center for Data Science Bucknell University  Taylor Hall, 215

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Data science and survey design job opportunity

 

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has a job opportunity that I’d like to share with your recent graduates or other alumni. Here is a link to the job posting: CalCareers

 

Do you have a tool I could use to share this job opportunity? Or please share this link with anyone you think might be interested. Thank you for any help.

 

Here is a brief description of the job opportunity:

Come join a dynamic multidisciplinary team working to protect marine finfish and invertebrate populations while supporting sport fishing opportunities! California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Marine Region is seeking an individual skilled in development of statistically valid and innovative survey designs; conducting and interpreting statistical analyses using appropriate software and statistical models; identification of new strategies for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to meet CDFW’s responsibility to manage saltwater fisheries in a sustainable manner; and assessment of patterns in fisheries data to forecast future impacts and trends. This position will work independently and as part of a team on development of methods to generate estimates of total fishing effort, catch, and variance from California Recreational Fisheries Survey (CRFS) data and will work in collaboration with others to write computer programs to automate production of monthly and annual CRFS estimates. This position will also function as a prime resource person on statistical and technical guidance in support of other Marine Region sampling programs. The individual will also have the opportunity to apply their statistical knowledge by contributing to stock assessments and population modeling. Do not miss this opportunity to be an integral member of a team working to make a real difference.

 

Sincerely,

Laura

 

Laura Ryley

Senior Environmental Scientist

Fisheries Analytics Project

20 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Suite 100

Monterey, CA 93940

(831) 649-2890 – email is preferable at this time