@Nicole_Jones is a great person to have on this career panel!
StatFest is a one-day, in-person conference aimed at encouraging undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups to consider careers and graduate studies in the statistical sciences.
The event will be hosted in the Executive Briefing Center at SAS on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employees are welcome to attend the free event, but registration is required (register by Sept 12).
StatFest includes presentations from established professionals, academic leaders, and current graduate students that will help attendees understand the opportunities and routes for success in the field.
This year, JMP's own Nicole Jones (@Nicole_Jones) will speak on a Career Panel titled "Opportunities in Industry" on Sept. 23 at 1:30 p.m. Other panel discussions will provide information and tips for a rewarding graduate student experience and achieving success as an academic statistician, among other topics.
"A well-rounded and creative team requires people of various cultures and backgrounds contributing different perspectives and information," Jones said. "This will lead to innovation and discoveries that may not have been considered otherwise."
There is also a forum aimed at faculty and professionals titled “Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders" taking place Sept. 23 at 3:15 p.m. led by Eric J. Daza from Evidation and Madhu Mazumdar from the Ican School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Learn more about the event!
