New England Statistical Society's NextGen scholarships

Please see the following scholarship opportunity:

Please help spread the word about the New England Statistical Society's NextGen scholarships for underrepresented minorities in statistics and data science! 

Eligibility: 

• Graduating high school senior or first/second-year undergraduate student 

• Persons from the following racial/ethnic backgrounds: American Indian/Alaskan Native, Black/African American, Hispanic, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander  

• Will be enrolled in a U.S. college or university for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year 

• Shows a genuine interest in statistics and data science through coursework, extracurricular activities, and/or future goals 

Deadline: May 1, 2025 

Amount: at least $1,000 

Applications are currently open, apply here: https://nextgenscholarship.nestat.org/ 

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Katherine Zavez
On behalf of the NextGen Committee
New England Statistical Society (NESS - https://nestat.org)
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Summer program for undergraduates: QSURE Call for Application

 Please see the following summer research opportunity:

We are now accepting applications for QSURE’s Summer 2025 program! All application materials must be submitted by 5pm EST on January 18^th, 2025. If you know of any undergraduate students interested in pursuing hands-on research in Epi/Biostats/Health outcomes/Comp Onc, please share this with them.

 

Attached is a flyer if you’d like to forward to other colleagues in your network who work with undergraduates. Alternatively, here is a tweet from the MSK Biostatistics Service!

 

For program details and to apply, please visit: https://www.mskcc.org/qsure

 

We strongly encourage students from groups historically underrepresented in quantitative sciences (disadvantaged, disabled, Black, Hispanic/LatinX, Native American) to apply!

 

Thank you!

 

Richard Koppenaal

 

Richard Koppenaal (He/him)
Senior Project Coordinator
Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
633 3rd Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, New York 10017

Main: 9739022084

koppenar@mskcc.org

Apply by Dec. 1: Join Michigan Biostatistics and Make an Impact

 

Join the Interest List

Are you passionate about mathematics, science, or data-driven problem-solving? The University of Michigan Department of Biostatistics invites you to apply for our graduate programs and bring your unique perspective to a top-ranked program where quantitative skills meet real-world impact. The deadline to apply for our graduate programs -- MS in Biostatistics, MS in Health Data Science, or PhD in Biostatistics -- is December 1, 2024. APPLY BY DECEMBER 1

Why Study Biostatistics? Biostatistics is a multidisciplinary field that combines mathematics, data science, and scientific inquiry to address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Whether you’re designing clinical trials, analyzing population health data, or applying machine learning to biomedical research, biostatistics empowers you to make a difference.

Who Studies Biostatistics? Math, Statistics, and Quantitative Students: Hone your theoretical skills and apply cutting-edge topics like Bayesian methods, causal inference, and high-dimensional data analysis to the day’s pressing questions in public health and biomedicine. At Michigan, your analytical abilities will thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment. Biological, Medical and Social Sciences Students: Address critical public health and biomedicine questions through interdisciplinary research in genomics, epidemiology, and health disparities. Michigan’s strong ties to public health and medicine positions your training and work to have a direct global impact. Data Science and Engineering Students: Apply computational methods, machine learning, and big data analytics to tackle complex datasets from genomics, imaging, and beyond. With Michigan’s robust computational resources, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation.

Why Study Biostatistics at Michigan? Built on a 75-year tradition of excellence in research, the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan is routinely recognized among the best biostatistics programs in the country. In the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings, Michigan was tabbed at No. 4 nationally. Biostatistics is a field with interdisciplinary collaboration at its core, and the University of Michigan is one of the best institutions in the world for collaborative research to take place. Between the wide-ranging expertise of its faculty members and the external partners at Michigan Medicine and many other nationally recognized departments on campus, many exciting projects are always ongoing in Michigan Biostatistics. Collaborate on projects in genomics, environmental health, cancer research, emerging technologies, big data, health disparities, and more. The work of biostatisticians contributes to research that shapes healthcare practices around the world. Graduates thrive in academia, government agencies, industry, and healthcare organizations after graduation. Establish new friendships and connections with peers from around the country and the world. In addition to many academic event offerings like seminars and workshops on emerging techniques and technologies, interact with one another at numerous social events including ice skating, department picnics, movie night, cultural celebrations, and more

Ready to Apply? The clock is ticking—submit your application by December 1, 2024. BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION TO MICHIGAN BIOSTATISTICS

Our Alumni are Making a Difference in the World 100% of our 2021 graduates are employed or pursuing an advanced degree Find out more about what our alumni are doing after graduation

Please also reach out to us via email at sph.biostat.admissions@umich.edu for more information about our programs. You are also encouraged to email any of our many faculty members; given their many diverse methods and applications, you are very likely to share research interests with one or more.

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Michigan Biostatistics

Cal Poly in Barcelona - Global Program

 Please see the below study abroad opportunity:

Appropriate Tech for the World's People- Winter Course

 Please see the below course offering for Winter quarter:

If you have any questions, contact: pschwart@calpoly.edu

Virtual Info Session: UC Berkeley MA Statistics Program – Nov 21, 2024

Advance Your Future in Data Science – Join Berkeley’s MA Statistics Info Session

 

Dear Advisors & Departments, We are excited to invite your students to a virtual information session about UC Berkeley’s MA in Statistics program on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. PST via Zoom. This session offers a chance to learn more about our rigorous one-year program, which provides training in areas like probability theory, statistical methods, and data analysis, with opportunities to specialize in fields such as machine learning, causal inference, natural language processing and more. Event Details: Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Time: 2:00 p.m. PST Location: Zoom (link will be provided upon registration, Register Here) This session will be a valuable opportunity for prospective students to hear about our curriculum, application process, and the unique advantages of joining the Berkeley Statistics community. Attendees will also have the chance to ask questions and gain insights directly from program staff and current students. Please feel free to share this information with your students and colleagues who might be interested in advancing their education in statistics and data science. Thank you for helping us spread the word. We look forward to connecting with potential future students on November 21! - David Apilado Jr.   UC Berkeley MA Statistics Graduate Program Advisor (Appointments open to all! Schedule an appointment with me here)