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.

BioBreakthrough Conference

Join us at the BioBreakthrough Conference held at the Forum at Cal Poly on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 11 am - 3:00 pm! This event gathers innovative minds, where breakthroughs are born and ideas flourish. Come network with industry CEOs, engage in panel discussions, and be inspired by the latest advancements in biotechnology. Don't miss this opportunity to be a visionary and contribute to the future of bioinnovation! Free networking lunch included. Sign up now, spots are limited!

Expedited Review for MS Programs in Biostatistics & Health Data Science at Michigan

    

TURN DATA INTO PUBLIC HEALTH ACTION There's still time to apply to one of the top Biostatistics programs anywhere in the world! Applications are now being accepted for the Master of Science programs in Biostatistics and Health Data Science, with expedited review available when submitted by April 10. Hello Andrew, We’re reaching out to share an exciting opportunity for your students who may be considering graduate study in biostatistics or health data science. The University of Michigan Department of Biostatistics is reopening applications for Fall 2025 admission to our Master of Science in Biostatistics and Master of Science in Health Data Science programs. As a valued advisor and mentor, we hope you’ll pass this along to students who may still be exploring their options. In response to this year’s evolving admissions cycle, we’re offering a second application window with expedited review for those who apply by April 10. Why share this with the students you interact with? Expedited Review: Applicants who submit by April 10 will receive an admissions decision by April 15, before the national decision deadline. World-Class Training: Our programs are consistently ranked among the top in the world, with a focus on rigorous quantitative training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and impactful public health research. Supportive Environment: Students benefit from personalized faculty mentorship, diverse research opportunities, and a vibrant academic community within one of the top schools of public health in the country. Whether your students are interested in applied data science, statistical methodology, or improving public health outcomes, Michigan Biostatistics offers the flexibility and resources to help them thrive. We're happy to answer any questions you might have. Please feel free to reach out to Academic Program Manager Nicole Fenech at fenechn@umich.edu. Thank you for all that you do to support students in their academic journeys. SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BY APRIL 10 FOR EXPEDITED REVIEW STUDY BIOSTATISTICS AT MICHIGAN The Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan is recognized as a national leader in its own right, but it is also uniquely positioned among its peer departments due to the University's near-unparalleled investment in research and development, and its location in one of the country's premier college towns. The University of Michigan is the only institution ranked top-10 nationally in all three of these metrics. DEGREES OFFERED:  Biostatistics MS  | Health Data Science MS  |  Biostatistics PhD LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR DEGREES

Michigan Biostatistics | 1415 Washington Heights | Ann Arbor, MI 48109 US

DOE's Office of Science is Accepting Applications for Fall 2025 Undergraduate Internships

DOE’s Office of Science Is Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2025 Undergraduate Internships

Students Will Conduct Research and Technical Projects at National Laboratories 

Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2025 term of two undergraduate internship programs offered by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science: the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and the Community College Internships (CCI) program. The application deadline is May 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. 

Through SULI and CCI, undergraduate students and recent graduates discover science and technology careers at the DOE national laboratories and gain new knowledge, skills, and experience to further their educational and career goals. Interns work directly with national laboratory scientists, engineers, and technical professionals, assisting them on research or technical projects that support the DOE mission. SULI is open to full-time students attending either 2-or 4-year colleges and universities or recent graduates within two years of receiving their bachelor’s degree or associate degree, while CCI is exclusively for community college students. Both programs are stipend-based and offered three times annually in fall, spring, and summer terms. 

Two workshops are planned to introduce each program and share the application process and strategies for submitting a compliant application.  

• April 1, 2025, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT for CCI - Register here  
• April 3, 2025, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT for SULI - Register here    

In addition to the workshops, the program office invites applicants and letter of recommendation writers to attend SULI and CCI Office Hours to answer administrative questions such as those pertaining to uploading transcripts, submitting letters of recommendation, and general inquiries.  Office hours are scheduled on April 30, May 7, and May 14 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT. Registration (register here) is required for attendance.

SULI and CCI programs are managed by the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) in the Office of Science. More information can be found at https://science.osti.gov/wdts.

Sports Analytics Internship Opportunity

Please see the following summer internship opportunity:

Click here for more information and to apply.

Sustainability Courses, Spring Quarter

Dr. Schwartz is directing two sustainability courses Spring quarter:

• PHYS 310, covering Energy conversion technologies and implications on Society and the Environment
• PSC 392, Upper Division GE, Area B, Appropriate Technology for the World’s People, Design.  Please see attached flyer.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Schwartz at pschwart@calpoly.edu

Pete Schwartz
Cal Poly Physics, Sustainability
Baker Science Building, 180-608
805-756-1220
pschwart@calpoly.edu

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