Bi-Weekly Newsletters
Bi-Weekly Newsletters
2024-2025
Week of 3/24/25
CONNECT WITH AN ELON ALUMNI AT MICROSOFT FOR CAREER ADVICE
Elon University alumni, Briana Brady, currently at Microsoft, is offering personalized interview prep and career advice. If you’re interested in learning more about working in tech or preparing for interviews, Briana would love to dedicate time to helping you advance your career. She is a graduate of not only Elon University, but also Elon’s Math and Statistics Department. Scheduling a session with Briana will help you gain valuable insights into the tech industry! Please fill out this 3 question survey if you are interested in scheduling a session with Briana.
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS
📅 Dates: March 26, April 2, and April 9, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Dr. Barker will be hosting a 3 part student workshop series on Qualitative Research for STEM students through Data Nexus. Students are welcome to come to all 3 or whichever they prefer. The first session will focus on basics of qualitative research, the last two sessions will focus on using Dedoose, a qualitative research tool that everyone in College of Arts and Sciences has access to use. Sign up for one or all of them!
DUKE DINO HUNT!
📅 Dates: March 27 – April 3, 2025
📍 Location: Duke Building (2nd and 3rd floors)
🎉Awards and Social Gathering: April 3, 2025 at 4:15pm in Duke 304
Mu Sigma Rho, the Statistics Honor Society, invites all statistics, data analytics, and mathematics majors/minors to participate in a Duke Dino Hunt! We will be hiding hundreds of dinosaur erasers on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Duke Building from March 27th – April 3rd. Collect as many as you can! Prizes will be awarded for a variety of different metrics – most dinosaurs, most yellow/orange dinosaurs, etc. Bring your treasure to a social gathering to award prizes and enjoy free snacks on Thursday, April 3 from 4:15-4:45 in Duke 304 to find out who wins.
VOLUNTEER MATH TUTORS NEEDED FOR LOCAL KIDS!
📅 Date: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings
🕒 Time: 4:45 – 7:15 pm
The Village Project offers FREE tutoring this spring for students in Pre-K through 5th grade at ABSS Title I Elementary Schools. No prior tutoring experience is needed and transportation is available. Volunteering with the Village Project is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, connect with the community, and contribute to the success of local students. Student volunteers will tutor ABSS students one-on-one or in small groups, focusing on math or reading. Supervising ABSS teachers will provide lesson plans. For more information, please contact villageproject@elon.edu or call (336)278-5892. To register, click here.
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING IN BIOSTATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE PROGRAMS
📅 Application Deadlines: Varies by site, but usually mid-March
SIBSDS are innovative seven-week summer research training programs where participants learn quantitative skills related to research challenges in studies of heart and lung diseases as well as infectious diseases. There are numerous sites that offer Summer Insititutes for Training in Biostatistics and Data Science! In the past, many Elon Statistics and Data Science majors have participated in these summer programs. Free housing and a stipend are included! Please see this link for information on all SIBSDS programs availalbe in Summer 2025.
ASA DATA FEST AT WAKE FOREST
📅 Date: April 4-6
📍 Location: Wake Forest University
Do you want hands on experience in statistics and data science that will allow you to discover what it is like to work on a professional project? If so, consider joining the DataFest Competition. This also looks great on your resume! For more information on the competition schedule and registration, see this link.
DATAFEST 2025 AT ELON!
📅 Date: April 11-14
Elon’s 2nd Annual Datafest is back in full force with a weekend-long team Data Challenge for students, a hack-a-thon, and a Creative Data Image Contest. The Data Challenge is limited to the first 40 students, registration is open, and participation counts as a co-curricular experience for the Advanced Data Competency Microcredential. For more information on Datafest, see this link. Participating in a Datafest competition is a great way to gain real-world experience, and it looks very good on a resume! Additionally, participation in any Datafest competition counts as 1 statistics experience point for statistics majors.
ELON’S IRIS CONFERENCE
📅 Date: April 12
The Integrating Research In Science (IRIS) Conference is a regional STEM conference for undergraduates on Saturday, April 12. The keynote speaker, Dr. Keriayn Smith, is an Associate Professor of Genetics at UNC Chapel Hill. This is a great opportunity for those who want to interact with students outside of Elon and present your research! Registration is free for anyone who attends. Please register by March 29th (if presenting) or April 5th (if not presenting). The registration link can be found here. For more information on the IRIS Conference, see this link.
MAKEOVER TAKEOVER
📅 Date: April 30, 2025
🕒 Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm
📍 Location: Moseley Student Center
Elon’s biggest celebration of creativity and hands-on making will be April 30 from 4:30-6:30 pm! Whether you love making, crafting, or just checking out cool projects, there’s something for everyone! Explore over 40 student-made projects—quilting, clothing, 3D printing, woodworking, electronics, and more!
GRADUATE TEACHING CERTIFICATE IN STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE
The Department of Statistics and the Department of STEM Education at NC State University have partnered to offer a new online graduate certificate in Teaching and Learning Statistics and Data Science. The program focuses on developing knowledge of core statistical and data science concepts and methods along with best practices for instruction. The program is meant to serve future and practicing high school and college teachers in any discipline that uses data, as well as graduate students interested in faculty or teaching careers! This online program consists of 12 hours (4 courses). More information on this program can be found by viewing the program flier and visiting http://go.ncsu.edu/tlsds.
DATA NEXUS IS HIRING
Data Nexus is hiring several Data Nexus Technology Ambassadors. If you are interested, check out EJN ID 162342 on the Elon Job Network.
STUDENT TRAINEE POSITIONS AT THE U.S. BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS
📅 Date: Now
Dr. Emily Buehler (Elon ’13) shared her experiences working as a statistician at the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. She has shared that there are vacancies for two Student Trainee positions (these are Pathways Internships with potential to be converted to full-time staff). These positions are open to current students in mathematics or statistics who have completed at least 2 years of college and will be continuing their education during/after the internship. The role would be part-time during the school year and full-time on breaks. It does have a periodic onsite requirement for the office in D.C., so it is most ideal for students with connections to the D.C. area. Here is the link to the announcement. If you would like to be connected to Dr. Buehler, please email Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu).
UNIVERSITY OF S.C. STATISTICS GRADUATE PROGRAM INFORMATION
📅 Date: Now
Students interested in master’s and doctoral degrees in statistics at the University of South Carolina (http://stat.sc.edu) can contact Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu) for an informational flyer or the Director of Graduate Studies Dr. David Hitchcock (hitchcock@stat.sc.edu). There is no fee to apply. The application deadline is January 15, 2025. Don’t leave your career to chance! The University of South Carolina M.S. program prepares you to work as a professional statistician in business, industry, or government, or to pursue further study in a Ph.D. program. The flexible program lets you focus on the statistics courses most meaningful to you and your goals. Discover how your mastery of statistics can impact the world. The Ph.D. program prepares you to conduct independent research, work as a lead statistician in business or industry, or teach statistics at the collegiate level. The flexible program allows you to focus on the statistical challenges that ignite your curiosity and move your career forward. See a summary of recent Ph.D. graduates here.
RTI INTERNATIONAL IS HIRING
📅 Date: Now
An Elon statistics alumni at RTI International has shared the following position with us, and you are encouraged to apply: Entry Level (N) – anticipated start in May/June 2025: Entry Level Statistician (Remote) in Durham, North Carolina | Careers at RTI Headquarters (RTP Area)
Many of our statistics majors have been employed by RTI in the past! RTI is “a nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition.” (https://www.rti.org/) If you are interested in networking with alumni at RTI, please contact Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu)
Week of 3/10/25
CONNECT WITH AN ELON ALUMNI AT MICROSOFT FOR CAREER ADVICE
Elon University alumni, Briana Brady, currently at Microsoft, is offering personalized interview prep and career advice. If you’re interested in learning more about working in tech or preparing for interviews, Briana would love to dedicate time to helping you advance your career. She is a graduate of not only Elon University, but also Elon’s Math and Statistics Department. Scheduling a session with Briana will help you gain valuable insights into the tech industry! Please fill out this 3-question survey if you are interested in scheduling a session with Briana.
DUKE DINO HUNT!
📅 Dates: March 27 – April 3, 2025
📍 Location: Duke Building (2nd and 3rd floors)
🎉Awards and Social Gathering: April 3, 2025 at 4:15pm in Duke 304
Mu Sigma Rho, the Statistics Honor Society, invites all statistics, data analytics, and mathematics majors/minors to participate in a Duke Dino Hunt! We will be hiding hundreds of dinosaur erasers on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Duke Building from March 27th – April 3rd. Collect as many as you can! Prizes will be awarded for a variety of different metrics – most dinosaurs, most yellow/orange dinosaurs, etc. Bring your treasure to a social gathering to award prizes and enjoy free snacks on Thursday, April 3 from 4:15-4:45 in Duke 304 to find out who wins.
VOLUNTEER MATH TUTORS NEEDED FOR LOCAL KIDS!
📅 Date: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings
🕒 Time: 4:45 – 7:15 pm
The Village Project offers FREE tutoring this spring for students in Pre-K through 5th grade at ABSS Title I Elementary Schools. No prior tutoring experience is needed and transportation is available. Volunteering with the Village Project is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, connect with the community, and contribute to the success of local students. Student volunteers will tutor ABSS students one-on-one or in small groups, focusing on math or reading. Supervising ABSS teachers will provide lesson plans. For more information, please contact villageproject@elon.edu or call (336)278-5892. To register, click here.
STUDENT INTERNSHIP THROUGH THE GARDNER INSTITUTE
📅 Application Deadline: March 3
The Gardner Institute, a higher ed-focused and equity-oriented foundation, is seeking a paid summer undergraduate intern who is interested in working with postsecondary educational data for assessment, analysis, or use in business intelligence. This is a virtual and paid internship. The internship form can be found here. Please contact internships@jngi.org with any questions. You can learn more about Gardner Institute Internships here.
MINI SYMPOSIUM IN SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND ITS ROLE IN DATA SCIENCE
📅 Date: March 3
This symposium is part of the International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Modelling. To sign up for the symposium, register here.
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING IN BIOSTATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE PROGRAMS
📅 Application Deadlines: Varies by site, but usually mid-March
SIBSDS are innovative seven-week summer research training programs where participants learn quantitative skills related to research challenges in studies of heart and lung diseases as well as infectious diseases. There are numerous sites that offer Summer Insititutes for Training in Biostatistics and Data Science! In the past, many Elon Statistics and Data Science majors have participated in these summer programs. Free housing and a stipend are included! Please see this link for information on all SIBSDS programs available in Summer 2025.
ASA DATA FEST AT WAKE FOREST
📅 Date: April 4-6
📍 Location: Wake Forest University
Do you want hands-on experience in statistics and data science that will allow you to discover what it is like to work on a professional project? If so, consider joining the DataFest Competition. This also looks great on your resume! For more information on the competition schedule and registration, see this link.
DATAFEST 2025 AT ELON!
📅 Date: April 11-14
Elon’s 2nd Annual Datafest is back in full force with a weekend-long team Data Challenge for students, a hack-a-thon, and a Creative Data Image Contest. The Data Challenge is limited to the first 40 students, registration is open, and participation counts as a co-curricular experience for the Advanced Data Competency Microcredential. For more information on Datafest, see this link. Participating in a Datafest competition is a great way to gain real-world experience, and it looks very good on a resume! Additionally, participation in any Datafest competition counts as 1 statistics experience point for statistics majors.
ELON’S IRIS CONFERENCE
📅 Date: April 12
The Integrating Research In Science (IRIS) Conference is a regional STEM conference for undergraduates on Saturday, April 12. The keynote speaker, Dr. Keriayn Smith, is an Associate Professor of Genetics at UNC Chapel Hill. This is a great opportunity for those who want to interact with students outside of Elon and present your research! Registration is free for anyone who attends. Please register by March 29th (if presenting) or April 5th (if not presenting). The registration link can be found here. For more information on the IRIS Conference, see this link.
GRADUATE TEACHING CERTIFICATE IN STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE
The Department of Statistics and the Department of STEM Education at NC State University have partnered to offer a new online graduate certificate in Teaching and Learning Statistics and Data Science. The program focuses on developing knowledge of core statistical and data science concepts and methods along with best practices for instruction. The program is meant to serve future and practicing high school and college teachers in any discipline that uses data, as well as graduate students interested in faculty or teaching careers! This online program consists of 12 hours (4 courses). More information on this program can be found by viewing the program flier and visiting http://go.ncsu.edu/tlsds.
DATA NEXUS IS HIRING
Data Nexus is hiring several Data Nexus Technology Ambassadors. If you are interested, check out EJN ID 162342 on the Elon Job Network.
STUDENT TRAINEE POSITIONS AT THE U.S. BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS
📅 Date: Now
Dr. Emily Buehler (Elon ’13) shared her experiences working as a statistician at the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. She has shared that there are vacancies for two Student Trainee positions (these are Pathways Internships with potential to be converted to full-time staff). These positions are open to current students in mathematics or statistics who have completed at least 2 years of college and will be continuing their education during/after the internship. The role would be part-time during the school year and full-time on breaks. It does have a periodic onsite requirement for the office in D.C., so it is most ideal for students with connections to the D.C. area. Here is the link to the announcement. If you would like to be connected to Dr. Buehler, please email Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu).
UNIVERSITY OF S.C. STATISTICS GRADUATE PROGRAM INFORMATION
📅 Date: Now
Students interested in master’s and doctoral degrees in statistics at the University of South Carolina (http://stat.sc.edu) can contact Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu) for an informational flyer or the Director of Graduate Studies Dr. David Hitchcock (hitchcock@stat.sc.edu). There is no fee to apply. The application deadline is January 15, 2025. Don’t leave your career to chance! The University of South Carolina M.S. program prepares you to work as a professional statistician in business, industry, or government or to pursue further study in a Ph.D. program. The flexible program lets you focus on the statistics courses most meaningful to you and your goals. Discover how your mastery of statistics can impact the world. The Ph.D. program prepares you to conduct independent research, work as a lead statistician in business or industry, or teach statistics at the collegiate level. The flexible program allows you to focus on the statistical challenges that ignite your curiosity and move your career forward. See a summary of recent Ph.D. graduates here.
RTI INTERNATIONAL IS HIRING
📅 Date: Now
An Elon statistics alumni at RTI International has shared the following position with us, and you are encouraged to apply: Entry Level (N) – anticipated start in May/June 2025: Entry Level Statistician (Remote) in Durham, North Carolina | Careers at RTI Headquarters (RTP Area)
Many of our statistics majors have been employed by RTI in the past! RTI is “a nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition.” (https://www.rti.org/) If you are interested in networking with alumni at RTI, please contact Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu)
Week of 2/18/25
TODAY (2/18) – MATH AND STATS COLLOQUIUM
📅 Date: February 18
🕒 Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
📍 Location: McMichael 115
Dr. Steve Trettel from the University of San Francisco will talk about Geometry, Topology, and the Poincare Conjecture! Mathematics is centered around big questions that point out gaps in our knowledge and guide our search for unexpected connections. One of these is the Poincare conjecture, formulated in the early 1900s and finally resolved in 2002. The Poincare solution unlocks a deep connection between topology and the tools of calculus and geometry. Snacks will be available at the talk!
VOLUNTEER MATH TUTORS NEEDED FOR LOCAL KIDS!
📅 Date: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings
🕒 Time: 4:45 – 7:15 pm
The Village Project offers FREE tutoring this spring for students in Pre-K through 5th grade at ABSS Title I Elementary Schools. No prior tutoring experience is needed and transportation is available. Volunteering with the Village Project is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, connect with the community, and contribute to the success of local students. Student volunteers will tutor ABSS students one-on-one or in small groups, focusing on math or reading. Supervising ABSS teachers will provide lesson plans. For more information, please contact villageproject@elon.edu or call (336)278-5892. To register, click here.
STUDENT INTERNSHIP THROUGH THE GARDNER INSTITUTE
📅 Application Deadline: March 3
The Gardner Institute, a higher ed-focused and equity-oriented foundation, is seeking a paid summer undergraduate intern who is interested in working with postsecondary educational data for assessment, analysis, or use in business intelligence. This is a virtual and paid internship. The internship form can be found here. Please contact internships@jngi.org with any questions. You can learn more about Gardner Institute Internships here.
MINI SYMPOSIUM IN SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND ITS ROLE IN DATA SCIENCE
📅 Date: March 3
This symposium is part of the International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Modelling. To sign up for the symposium, register here.
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING IN BIOSTATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE PROGRAMS
📅 Application Deadlines: Varies by site, but usually mid-March
SIBSDS are innovative seven-week summer research training programs where participants learn quantitative skills related to research challenges in studies of heart and lung diseases as well as infectious diseases. There are numerous sites that offer Summer Insititutes for Training in Biostatistics and Data Science! In the past, many Elon Statistics and Data Science majors have participated in these summer programs. Free housing and a stipend are included! Please see this link for information on all SIBSDS programs availalbe in Summer 2025.
ASA DATA FEST AT WAKE FOREST
📅 Date: April 4-6
📍 Location: Wake Forest University
Do you want hands on experience in statistics and data science that will allow you to discover what it is like to work on a professional project? If so, consider joining the DataFest Competition. This also looks great on your resume! For more information on the competition schedule and registration, see this link.
DATAFEST 2025 AT ELON!
📅 Date: April 11-14
Elon’s 2nd Annual Datafest is back in full force with a weekend-long team Data Challenge for students, a hack-a-thon, and a Creative Data Image Contest. The Data Challenge is limited to the first 40 students, registration is open, and participation counts as a co-curricular experience for the Advanced Data Competency Microcredential. For more information on Datafest, see this link. Participating in a Datafest competition is a great way to gain real-world experience, and it looks very good on a resume!
ELON’S IRIS CONFERENCE
📅 Date: April 12
The Integrating Research In Science (IRIS) Conference is a regional STEM conference for undergraduates on Saturday, April 12. The keynote speaker, Dr. Keriayn Smith, is an Associate Professor of Genetics at UNC Chapel Hill. This is a great opportunity for those who want to interact with students outside of Elon and present your research! Registration is free for anyone who attends. Please register by March 29th (if presenting) or April 5th (if not presenting). The registration link can be found here. For more infomration on the IRIS Conference, see this link.
GRADUATE TEACHING CERTIFICATE IN STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE
The Department of Statistics and the Department of STEM Education at NC State University have partnered to offer a new online graduate certificate in Teaching and Learning Statistics and Data Science. The program focuses on developing knowledge of core statistical and data science concepts and methods along with best practices for instruction. The program is meant to serve future and practicing high school and college teachers in any discipline that uses data, as well as graduate students interested in faculty or teaching careers! This online program consists of 12 hours (4 courses). More information on this program can be found by viewing the program flier and visiting http://go.ncsu.edu/tlsds.
DATA NEXUS IS HIRING
Data Nexus is hiring several Data Nexus Technology Ambassadors. If you are interested, check out EJN ID 162342 on the Elon Job Network.
STUDENT TRAINEE POSITIONS AT THE U.S. BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS
📅 Date: Now
Dr. Emily Buehler (Elon ’13) shared her experiences working as a statistician at the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. She has shared that there are vacancies for two Student Trainee positions (these are Pathways Internships with potential to be converted to full-time staff). These positions are open to current students in mathematics or statistics who have completed at least 2 years of college and will be continuing their education during/after the internship. The role would be part-time during the school year and full-time on breaks. It does have a periodic onsite requirement for the office in D.C., so it is most ideal for students with connections to the D.C. area. Here is the link to the announcement. If you would like to be connected to Dr. Buehler, please email Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu).
UNIVERSITY OF S.C. STATISTICS GRADUATE PROGRAM INFORMATION
📅 Date: Now
Students interested in master’s and doctoral degrees in statistics at the University of South Carolina (http://stat.sc.edu) can contact Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu) for an informational flyer or the Director of Graduate Studies Dr. David Hitchcock (hitchcock@stat.sc.edu). There is no fee to apply. The application deadline is January 15, 2025. Don’t leave your career to chance! The University of South Carolina M.S. program prepares you to work as a professional statistician in business, industry, or government, or to pursue further study in a Ph.D. program. The flexible program lets you focus on the statistics courses most meaningful to you and your goals. Discover how your mastery of statistics can impact the world. The Ph.D. program prepares you to conduct independent research, work as a lead statistician in business or industry, or teach statistics at the collegiate level. The flexible program allows you to focus on the statistical challenges that ignite your curiosity and move your career forward. See a summary of recent Ph.D. graduates here.
RTI INTERNATIONAL IS HIRING
📅 Date: Now
An Elon statistics alumni at RTI International has shared the following position with us, and you are encouraged to apply: Entry Level (N) – anticipated start in May/June 2025: Entry Level Statistician (Remote) in Durham, North Carolina | Careers at RTI Headquarters (RTP Area)
Many of our statistics majors have been employed by RTI in the past! RTI is “a nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition.” (https://www.rti.org/) If you are interested in networking with alumni at RTI, please contact Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu)
R 101 3-PART WORKSHOP SERIES
📅 Dates: February 10, February 17, and February 24, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Dr. Taylor will be giving a 3-part R workshop. Students who attend all 3 are eligible for a R101 Microcredential. Sign up today!.
Week of 2/3/25
VOLUNTEER MATH TUTORS NEEDED FOR LOCAL KIDS!
📅 Date: Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings
🕒 Time: 4:45 – 7:15 pm
The Village Project offers FREE tutoring this spring for students in Pre-K through 5th grade at ABSS Title I Elementary Schools. No prior tutoring experience is needed and transportation is available. Volunteering with the Village Project is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, connect with the community, and contribute to the success of local students. Student volunteers will tutor ABSS students one-on-one or in small groups, focusing on math or reading. Supervising ABSS teachers will provide lesson plans. For more information, please contact villageproject@elon.edu or call (336)278-5892. To register, click here!
DATA NEXUS POWER OF WOMEN IN DATA SERIES TALK
📅 Date: February 13
🕒 Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
📍 Location: LaRose Student Center 200
Dr. Megan Squire, Deputy Director of Data Analytics and Open Source Intelligence at the Southern Poverty Law Center will give a talk on “Using Cybersecurity and Data Science to Understand Extremism”. Register here to attend!
MATH AND STATS COLLOQUIUM
📅 Date: February 18
🕒 Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
📍 Location: McMichael 115
Dr. Steve Trettel from the University of San Francisco will talk about Geometry, Topology, and the Poincare Conjecture! Mathematics is centered around big questions that point out gaps in our knowledge and guide our search for unexpected connections. One of these is the Poincare conjecture, formulated in the early 1900s, and finally resolved in 2002. The Poincare soultion unlocks a deep connection between topology and the tools of calculus and geometry. Snacks will be available at the talk!
MINI SYMPOSIUM IN SYSTEM DYNAMICS AND ITS ROLE IN DATA SCIENCE
📅 Date: March 3
This symposium is part of the International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Modelling. To sign up for the symposium, register here.
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING IN BIOSTATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE PROGRAMS
📅 Application Deadlines: Varies by site, but usually mid-March
SIBSDS are innovative seven-week summer research training programs where participants learn quantitative skills related to research challenges in studies of heart and lung diseases as well as infectious diseases. There are numerous sites that offer Summer Insititutes for Training in Biostatistics and Data Science! In the past, many Elon Statistics and Data Science majors have participated in these summer programs. Free housing and a stipend are included! Please see this link for information on all SIBSDS programs availalbe in Summer 2025.
ASA DATA FEST
📅 Date: April 4-6
📍 Location: Wake Forest University
Do you want hands on experience in statistics and data science that will allow you to discover what it is like to work on a professional project? If so, consider joining the DataFest Competition. This also looks great on your resume! For more information on the competition schedule and registration, see this link.
GRADUATE TEACHING CERTIFICATE IN STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE
The Department of Statistics and the Department of STEM Education at NC State University have partnered to offer a new online graduate certificate in Teaching and Learning Statistics and Data Science. The program focuses on developing knowledge of core statistical and data science concepts and methods along with best practices for instruction. The program is meant to serve future and practicing high school and college teachers in any discipline that uses data, as well as graduate students interested in faculty or teaching careers! This online program consists of 12 hours (4 courses). More information on this program can be found by viewing the program flier and visiting http://go.ncsu.edu/tlsds.
DATA NEXUS IS HIRING
Data Nexus is hiring several Data Nexus Technology Ambassadors. If you are interested, check out EJN ID 162342 on the Elon Job Network.
STUDENT TRAINEE POSITIONS AT THE U.S. BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS
📅 Date: Now
Dr. Emily Buehler (Elon ’13) shared her experiences working as a statistician at the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. She has shared that there are vacancies for two Student Trainee positions (these are Pathways Internships with potential to be converted to full-time staff). These positions are open to current students in mathematics or statistics who have completed at least 2 years of college and will be continuing their education during/after the internship. The role would be part-time during the school year and full-time on breaks. It does have a periodic onsite requirement for the office in D.C., so it is most ideal for students with connections to the D.C. area. Here is the link to the announcement. If you would like to be connected to Dr. Buehler, please email Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu).
UNIVERSITY OF S.C. STATISTICS GRADUATE PROGRAM INFORMATION
📅 Date: Now
Students interested in master’s and doctoral degrees in statistics at the University of South Carolina (http://stat.sc.edu) can contact Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu) for an informational flyer or the Director of Graduate Studies Dr. David Hitchcock (hitchcock@stat.sc.edu). There is no fee to apply. The application deadline is January 15, 2025. Don’t leave your career to chance! The University of South Carolina M.S. program prepares you to work as a professional statistician in business, industry, or government, or to pursue further study in a Ph.D. program. The flexible program lets you focus on the statistics courses most meaningful to you and your goals. Discover how your mastery of statistics can impact the world. The Ph.D. program prepares you to conduct independent research, work as a lead statistician in business or industry, or teach statistics at the collegiate level. The flexible program allows you to focus on the statistical challenges that ignite your curiosity and move your career forward. See a summary of recent Ph.D. graduates here.
RTI INTERNATIONAL IS HIRING
📅 Date: Now
An Elon statistics alumni at RTI International has shared the following position with us, and you are encouraged to apply: Entry Level (N) – anticipated start in May/June 2025: Entry Level Statistician (Remote) in Durham, North Carolina | Careers at RTI Headquarters (RTP Area)
Many of our statistics majors have been employed by RTI in the past! RTI is “a nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition.” (https://www.rti.org/) If you are interested in networking with alumni at RTI, please contact Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu)
SUMMER REU IN DATA ANALYSIS AT UNC GREENSBORO
📅 Application Deadline: February 1, 2025
UNC Greensboro is hosting a summer Research Experience (REU) for Undergraduates in Complex Data Analysis Using Statistical and Machine Learning Tools. This is a great opportunity for you to gain experience working in collaborative research teams. For more information, see this link.
R 101 3-PART WORKSHOP SERIES
📅 Dates: February 10, February 17, and February 24, 2025
🕒 Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Dr. Taylor will be giving a 3-part R workshop. Students who attend all 3 are eligible for a R101 Microcredential. Sign up today!.
DATAFEST 2025
📅 Date: April 11-14
The 2nd Annual Datafest is back in full force with a weekend-long team Data Challenge for students, a hack-a-thon, and a Creative Data Image Contest. The Data Challenge is limited to the first 40 students, registration is open, and participation counts as a co-curricular experience for the Advanced Data Competency Microcredential. For more information on Datafest, see this link.
Week of 10/28/24
DATA NEXUS IS HIRING
Data Nexus is hiring several Data Nexus Technology Ambassadors. If you are interested, check out EJN ID 162342 on the Elon Job Network.
📊PANEL ON CREATING DATA PORTFOLIOS BY ELON ALUMNUS📊
📅 Date: October 31, 2024
🕒 Time: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
📍 Location: Founders Hall Atrium
Data Nexus will be holding a Panel on Creating a Data Portfolio with Stephen Morris ‘ 11 (AWS), Lee Rainie (Imagining the Digital Future Center), and Ellie Najewicz (IBM). Come in your costume and get lots of Halloween treats! Register Here.
📊DATA FOCUSED INTERVIEW WORKSHOP📊
📅 Date: November 1, 2024
🕒 Time: 9:30 am-10:30 am
📍 Location: LaRose Student Center room 200
On November 1, Stephen Morris ’11 (AWS) will be running a Data Focused Interview Workshop from 9:30am-10:30am. Register here for the event. A lucky few can also register for Mock Interviews with Stephen or alumni Matthew Mitten (Bank of America).
DUKE UNIVERSITY SYMPOSIUM
📅 Date: November 1 and 2, 2024
📍 Location: Duke University, Durham, NC
Duke University is hosting a research symposium November 1-2 on New Connections in Math. This symposium is for undergraduate students with an interest in analysis, probability, partial differential equations (PDE), computation, and applied mathematics. For those who are interested in attending or presenting, they should do register via this website.
ALUMNI PANEL
📅 Date: November 7, 2024
🕒 Time: 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Duke 304
Mu Sigma Rho (Statistics Honor Society) will be sponsoring an alumni panel on November 7 from 4:15-5:00 in Duke 304. Statistics and Data Analytics alumni will join us to answer questions about careers and graduate school opportunities in statistics and data analytics. Current and interested majors and minors in statistics and data analytics are encouraged to attend.
THE EDGE MAGAZINE
The Edge Magazine is HIRING. Looking for a creative data-centric position? Apply for The Edge Fall 2024. As an Analytical Assistant for The Edge Magazine, you will be responsible for making creative suggestions based on data and research, following analytical trends, and collaborating with the social media team to develop online strategies. Follow @theedgemag on Instagram for more details!
RTI INTERNATIONAL IS HIRING
📅 Date: Now
An Elon statistics alumni at RTI International has shared the following position with us, and you are encouraged to apply: Entry Level (N) – anticipated start in May/June 2025: Entry Level Statistician (Remote) in Durham, North Carolina | Careers at RTI Headquarters (RTP Area)
Many of our statistics majors have been employed by RTI in the past! RTI is “a nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition.” (https://www.rti.org/) If you are interested in networking with alumni at RTI, please contact Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu)
Week of 10/14/24
DATA NEXUS IS HIRING
Data Nexus is hiring several Data Nexus Technology Ambassadors. If you are interested, check out EJN ID 162342 on the Elon Job Network.
MATH AND STAT FALL DEPT. DROP-IN HOURS
📅 Date: October 23, 2024
🕒 Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
📍 Location: Irazu at Moseley
Come and talk with faculty and department majors. All are welcome!
ELECTRONIC UNDERGRADUATE STATISTICS RESEARCH CONFERENCE
📅 Abstract Deadline: October 18, 2024
📅 Date: November 8, 2024
The Electronic Undergraduate Statistics Research Conference (https://www.causeweb.org/usproc/eusr/2024) is happening on Friday, November 8. Registration and abstract submission for this conference is now open. Abstracts are due by Friday, October 18. This conference is a great way for students doing statistics related research to share their work with others by recording a video of their presentation.
LEARN ABOUT DUKE UNIVERSITY’S GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN STATISTICAL SCIENCE
📅 Dates: October 11,15, 24 and 25, 2024
Duke University will be holding information sessions about their Master’s and PhD Statistical Science Programs! Master’s Information sessions are October 15 (9am) and October 24 (1pm). Click here to register for one of the Master’s information sessions. Information sessions on Duke’s PhD program in Statistical Science will be held October 11 (10am) and October 25 (1pm). Click here to register for one of the PhD information sessions.
📊DATA NEXUS TALK BY ELON ALUMNUS📊
📅 Date: October 23, 2024
🕒 Time: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
📍 Location: Lakeside 214
Data Nexus will be hosting alumni Maggie Macdonald ’15 (Applied Math and Political Science Major) and current Univ. of Kentucky Professor to speak on Big Political Data In Our Local Community. Register here!
📊INTERSECTION OF ART AND DATA📊
📅 Date: October 23, 2024
🕒 Time: 2:00 pm-3:20pm
📍 Location: Lindner 106
Discover the Intersection of Art and Data by attending a presentation by Videntes (A Multispectral Imaging Collective).
OPEN HOUSE FOR WAKE FOREST MASTERS OF STATISTICS PROGRAM
📅 Date: October 23, 2024
🕒 Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
📍 Location: Zoom
If you are interested in the possibility of attending graduate school for statistics, Wake Forest University will be hosting a virtual Open House to learn about their MS in Statistics program. Register online at https://go.wfu.edu/Wake-Stats-Open-House.
UNCG REGIONAL MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS CONFERENCE
📅 Abstract Deadline: October 25, 2024
📅 Registration Deadline: November 1, 2024
The 20th Annual UNC Greensboro Regional Mathematics and Statistics Conference will be held November 8-9. This is a friendly conference showcasing student research in mathematics, statistics, and related fields. Registration is free! The deadline to register is November 1. The deadline to submit an abstract for a presentation is October 25. Registration and more information can be found at https://mathstats.uncg.edu/rmsc.
📊PANEL ON CREATING DATA PORTFOLIOS BY ELON ALUMNUS📊
📅 Date: October 31, 2024
🕒 Time: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
📍 Location: Founders Hall Atrium
Data Nexus will be holding a Panel on Creating a Data Portfolio with Stephen Morris ‘ 11 (AWS), Lee Rainie (Imagining the Digital Future Center), and Ellie Najewicz (IBM). Come in your costume and get lots of Halloween treats! Register Here.
📊DATA FOCUSED INTERVIEW WORKSHOP📊
📅 Date: November 1, 2024
🕒 Time: 9:30 am-10:30 am
📍 Location: LaRose Student Center room 200
On November 1, Stephen Morris ’11 (AWS) will be running a Data Focused Interview Workshop from 9:30am-10:30am. Register here for the event. A lucky few can also register for Mock Interviews with Stephen or alumni Matthew Mitten (Bank of America).
DUKE UNIVERSITY SYMPOSIUM
📅 Date: November 1 and 2, 2024
📍 Location: Duke University, Durham, NC
Duke University is hosting a research symposium November 1-2 on New Connections in Math. This symposium is for undergraduate students with an interest in analysis, probability, partial differential equations (PDE), computation, and applied mathematics. For those who are interested in attending or presenting, they should do register via this website.
DEPT. RESEARCH/INTERNSHIP SHOWCASE
📅 Date: November 7, 2024
🕒 Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
📍 Location: Innovation Quad 221
Come see students present their experience on research, internship, and scholarship!
THE EDGE MAGAZINE
The Edge Magazine is HIRING. Looking for a creative data-centric position? Apply for The Edge Fall 2024. As an Analytical Assistant for The Edge Magazine, you will be responsible for making creative suggestions based on data and research, following analytical trends, and collaborating with the social media team to develop online strategies. Follow @theedgemag on Instagram for more details!
Week of 9/30/24
ELECTRONIC UNDERGRADUATE STATISTICS RESEARCH CONFERENCE
📅 Abstract Deadline: October 18, 2024
📅 Date: November 8, 2024
The Electronic Undergraduate Statistics Research Conference (https://www.causeweb.org/usproc/eusr/2024) is happening on Friday, November 8. Registration and abstract submission for this conference is now open. Abstracts are due by Friday, October 18. This conference is a great way for students doing statistics related research to share their work with others by recording a video of their presentation.
📊DATA NEXUS TALK BY ELON ALUMNUS📊
📅 Date: October 23, 2024
🕒 Time: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
📍 Location: Lakeside 214
Data Nexus will be hosting alumni Maggie Macdonald ’15 (Applied Math and Political Science Major) and current Univ. of Kentucky Professor to speak on Big Political Data In Our Local Community. Register here!
OPEN HOUSE FOR WAKE FOREST MASTERS OF STATISTICS PROGRAM
📅 Date: October 23, 2024
🕒 Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
📍 Location: Zoom
If you are interested in the possibility of attending graduate school for statistics, Wake Forest University will be hosting a virtual Open House to learn about their MS in Statistics program. Register online at https://go.wfu.edu/Wake-Stats-Open-House.
UNCG REGIONAL MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS CONFERENCE
📅 Abstract Deadline: October 25, 2024
📅 Registration Deadline: November 1, 2024
The 20th Annual UNC Greensboro Regional Mathematics and Statistics Conference will be held November 8-9. This is a friendly conference showcasing student research in mathematics, statistics, and related fields. Registration is free! The deadline to register is November 1. The deadline to submit an abstract for a presentation is October 25. Registration and more information can be found at https://mathstats.uncg.edu/rmsc.
📊PANEL ON CREATING DATA PORTFOLIOS BY ELON ALUMNUS📊
📅 Date: October 31, 2024
🕒 Time: 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
📍 Location: Founders Hall Atrium
Data Nexus will be holding a Panel on Creating a Data Portfolio with Stephen Morris ‘ 11 (AWS), Lee Rainie (Imagining the Digital Future Center), and Ellie Najewicz (IBM). Come in your costume and get lots of Halloween treats! Register Here.
📊DATA FOCUSED INTERVIEW WORKSHOP📊
📅 Date: November 1, 2024
🕒 Time: 9:30 am-10:30 am
📍 Location: LaRose Student Center room 200
On November 1, Stephen Morris ’11 (AWS) will be running a Data Focused Interview Workshop from 9:30am-10:30am. Register here for the event. A lucky few can also register for Mock Interviews with Stephen or alumni Matthew Mitten (Bank of America).
DUKE UNIVERSITY SYMPOSIUM
📅 Date: November 1 and 2, 2024
📍 Location: Duke University, Durham, NC
Duke University is hosting a research symposium November 1-2 on New Connections in Math. This symposium is for undergraduate students with an interest in analysis, probability, partial differential equations (PDE), computation, and applied mathematics. For those who are interested in attending or presenting, they should do register via this website.
THE EDGE MAGAZINE
The Edge Magazine is HIRING. Looking for a creative data-centric position? Apply for The Edge Fall 2024. As an Analytical Assistant for The Edge Magazine, you will be responsible for making creative suggestions based on data and research, following analytical trends, and collaborating with the social media team to develop online strategies. Follow @theedgemag on Instagram for more details!
Week of 9/16/24
📊DATA NEXUS SPEAKER📊
📅 Date: September 19, 2024
🕒 Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
📍 Location: LaRose Student Commons 200
The first Data Nexus speaker for the 2024-2025 academic year is on Thursday, September 19. Yasmeen Lee ’20, MPH, Evaluation Specialist at Food Insight Group, will speak about “Data and Food Security” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at LaRose Student Commons 200. To register, click here.
A food drive is being held to support local food security. Donation boxes are in Founders Hall Atrium, Duke 203, and the Psychology & Human Service Studies Building. Donations will be collected until September 19.
🎉WELCOME PARTY🎉
📅 Date: September 24, 2024
🕒 Time: 4:00 pm
📍 Location: Duke 304
Hey everyone! Ready for a slice of fun? Join us for a fabulous evening on September 24th at 4:00 p.m. in Duke 304, filled with FREE pizza, games, and all the info you need about our math, statistics, and data analytics majors. Whether you’re already in the mix or just curious, this is your chance to relax, meet cool people, and learn about what we do! Please sign up here so we can order enough pizza.
QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION
📅 Date: September 24, 2024
🕒 Time: 4:30 pm
📍 Location: Duke 203
There will be a Question and Answer (Q & A) session for Statistics majors related to the Senior Comprehensive Evaluation (SCE), which is also known as the Senior Portfolio and STS 0070. This event will take place on Tuesday, September 24th, at 4:30 pm in room 203 of the Duke building.
This session is open to any current or potential statistics major. We particularly encourage new majors and current seniors to attend to learn more about the SCE process.
The new SCE has two options: a written portfolio or completing statistics experiences. We will discuss both options and can help you make plans for the option most appropriate for you. Completing statistics experiences typically requires planning before your senior year, and we can help you identify opportunities that fit your interests.
STEM RESUME BLITZ
📅 Date: September 30, 2024
🕒 Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm or 3:30 pm-5:30 pm
📍 Location: Founders Hall
There will be a STEM Resume Blitz where you can get your resume reviewed by employers before the STEM Meet and Greet. To get your resume reviewed by employers, stop by Founders Hall on Monday, September 30 between 11:00am-1:00pm or 3:30pm-5:30pm.
STEM MEET AND GREET
📅 Date: October 1, 2024
🕒 Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
📍 Location: Founders Hall
There will be a STEM Meet and Greet on Tuesday, October 1 from 3:00pm-5:00pm in Founders Hall. Employers will be attending the STEM Meet and Greet.
ELECTRONIC UNDERGRADUATE STATISTICS RESEARCH CONFERENCE
📅 Abstract Deadline: October 18, 2024
📅 Date: November 8, 2024
The Electronic Undergraduate Statistics Research Conference (https://www.causeweb.org/usproc/eusr/2024) is happening on Friday, November 8. Registration and abstract submission for this conference is now open. Abstracts are due by Friday, October 18. This conference is a great way for students doing statistics related research to share their work with others by recording a video of their presentation.
UNCG REGIONAL MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS CONFERENCE
📅 Abstract Deadline: October 25, 2024
📅 Registration Deadline: November 1, 2024
The 20th Annual UNC Greensboro Regional Mathematics and Statistics Conference will be held November 8-9. This is a friendly conference showcasing student research in mathematics, statistics, and related fields. Registration is free! The deadline to register is November 1. The deadline to submit an abstract for a presentation is October 25. Registration and more information can be found at https://mathstats.uncg.edu/rmsc.
THE EDGE MAGAZINE
The Edge Magazine is HIRING. Looking for a creative data-centric position? Apply for The Edge Fall 2024. As an Analytical Assistant for The Edge Magazine, you will be responsible for making creative suggestions based on data and research, following analytical trends, and collaborating with the social media team to develop online strategies. Follow @theedgemag on Instagram for more details!
Week of 9/2/24
VOICES OF DISCOVERY
Dr. Tayo Sanders will be Elon University’s next Voices of Discovery Speaker. Dr. Sanders will present a talk about “Reimaging Drug Discovery and Manufacturing: Engineering a Path Towards Affordability” on Monday, September 9th at 7:00 pm in McCrary Theatre. See this link for more information.
R WORKSHOP
Data Nexus will run a three-part R 101 Workshop that can lead to a micro-credential for students. Faculty, Staff, and Students are welcome. The first in the series is Tuesday, September 10, from 6:00 to 7:00 in Innovation Hall, room 208. To sign up and see more details, go to this link.
FALL COLLOQUIUM
Dr. Peter Kim, Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Sydney, will present a talk on “Mathematically modeling the evolution of human postmenopausal longevity.” This talk will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 12th, in room 221 of the Innovation Quad. Pizza and drinks will be provided!
Following the talk (5:30-6:00 p.m.), the Association for Women in Mathematics Student Chapter planning committee will hold an informal gathering.
DATA NEXUS SPEAKER
The first Data Nexus speaker for the 2024-2025 academic year is on Thursday, September 19. Yasmeen Lee ’20, MPH, Evaluation Specialist at Food Insight Group, will speak about “Data and Food Security” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at LaRose Student Commons 200. To register, click here.
A food drive is being held to support local food security. Donation boxes are in Founders Hall Atrium, Duke 203, and the Psychology & Human Service Studies Building. Donations will be collected until September 19.
2023-2024
Week of 5/13/24
PIZZA PARTY!!!!
All math, stats, and data analytics majors are invited to a pizza party on Reading Day (Tuesday, May 14) at 12:30 in Duke 304. There will also be NC Jelly Donuts and raffle prizes.
MATH/STATS/DATA ANALYTICS LOUNGE
Did you know that there is a lounge space just for our majors? If you are looking for a place to study during final exams or work on a team-project. Check out the Math/Stats/Data Analytics Lounge in Duke 304. This is a space for YOU! Good luck on your exams!
TANGENTIAL MATH INDEPENDENT STUDY FALL 2024
Do you like solving puzzles and fun math quandaries? Come join the Tangential Mathematics 1-credit independent study course in Fall 2024. This group will meet once a week to group solve mathematical problems and puzzles. We will play with problems posted in several mathematical journals, and if you can solve a problem, you can submit your solution and get your name published as a solver! If you are interested, contact Dr. Lee (tlee@elon.edu) or Dr. Scherich (nscherich@elon.edu) for more information.
STATISTICS EXPERIENCE POINTS COMPETITION WINNERS!
We held our first ever statistics experiences raffle at our annual department senior celebration, and two statistics majors won $25 gift cards. Each “point” submitted counted as an entry into the raffle. Thus far, we have had 19 students submit a total of 61 statistics experiences! The most common submissions are for completing additional capstones, tutoring statistics, presenting locally, obtaining a professional certification, and participating in a data competition.
Skye Cady‘s NCUR presentation (Statistical Modelling of Alaskan Coral Biodiversity) was one of the two experiences selected in the raffle. Skye is one of four students who has earned at least 10 “points” in this new system, which boosted her chances of winning.
Want to increase your chances for our next raffle (held in the Fall semester)? Submit your statistics experiences now before you forget! Experiences can be submitted through this short form using this link. For more information about the statistics senior comprehensive evaluation, please see this link or talk with your advisor!
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
**See the previous newsletters for additional opportunities**
Position with Campus Technology to become available
Campus Technology Support is especially looking for someone to fill a newly open position as the Knowledge Base manager (formerly filled by one of our fabulous majors!). The job description for the manager includes maintaining articles in Elon’s Knowledge Base, such as editing, sorting, reviewing, and authorizing content and data in Team Dynamix and Excel. This position qualifies for any major but students in the Math and Stats department, especially data analytics majors, would be well-suited to this position. Be on the lookout for this job posting from Campus Tech Support!
Week of 4/29/24
TANGENTIAL MATH INDEPENDENT STUDY FALL 2024
Do you like solving puzzles and fun math quandaries? Come join the Tangential Mathematics 1-credit independent study course in Fall 2024. This group will meet once a week to group solve mathematical problems and puzzles. We will play with problems posted in several mathematical journals, and if you can solve a problem, you can submit your solution and get your name published as a solver! If you are interested, contact Dr. Lee (tlee@elon.edu) or Dr. Scherich (nscherich@elon.edu) for more information.
STATISTICS EXPERIENCE POINTS COMPETITION
**Extension on submissions** Statistics majors are encouraged to submit their experiences for credit toward the senior comprehensive evaluation and to be entered into a random drawing to win prizes. Students who submit approved experiences by Wednesday, April 30 at 5:00 PM will be entered into a random drawing (with one entry per experience point). This extension allows students participating in SURF to be included in this year’s drawing! Please submit experiences through this link. For more information about the statistics senior comprehensive evaluation, please see this link or talk with your advisor!
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
**See the previous newsletters for additional opportunities**
SMT Data Challenge 2024
Register with a team or individually by May 24, 2024 to participate in the SMT Data Challenge this Summer. This year’s data challenge will look at data from major (and minor!) league baseball to consider a situation that compares players, teams, and/or game play at two or more levels and to frame your analysis as a story. MLB teams will be recruiting new hires through this event. This data challenge is open to students only who will be enrolled in college during the Fall 2024 semester and must be 18 years of age. Data will be made available on May 27 and final submissions will be due on August 9. You have all summer to work on this challenge! For more details and to register, click on this link. Questions can be sent to: smt.datachallenge@smt.com
Week of 4/8/24
MATH/STATS/DATA ANALYTICS SOCIAL EVENT
Mark your calendars for the first-ever Math/Stats/DA Acrobats outing! On Sunday, April 21st at 7 PM, we have scheduled an acrobatic pole class for Elon students. Learn to do the basic circus climbs and spins on the pole apparatus with your Math, Stats, and DA buddies. No experience is needed! The class costs $10. To sign up and for more information, click this link: https://nancyscherich.com/mathstats-acrobats/. Contact Dr. Scherich (nscherich@elon.edu) for any questions. See you in the air!
STATISTICS EXPERIENCE POINTS COMPETITION
Statistics majors are encouraged to submit their experiences for credit toward the senior comprehensive evaluation and to be entered into a random drawing to win prizes. Students who submit approved experiences by Friday, April 26 at 5:00 PM will be entered into a random drawing (with one entry per experience point). Please submit experiences through this link. For more information about the statistics senior comprehensive evaluation, please see this link or talk with your advisor!
DATA ANALYTICS CAREER MENTORING
An Elon alum with experience working as a Data Analyst/Scientist would like to engage with our Data Analytics majors. If you are a graduating senior interested in having your resume reviewed and have a chance to learn about how to frame your experiences for a career in data analytics in a small group setting, please let Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu) know.
DATAFEST
Datafest will be held at Elon from April 19 to 22. It is a 48-hour team data challenge, but if you don’t have a team, that’s okay—sign up, and we will find you one. There will be a keynote, data contest, and AI toolbox session. This is a great experience to put on your resume, and there will be awards and prizes. For more information and to register, click here.
*Participation in this event can earn credit toward the Statistics Experience points senior assessment.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 19: Datafest keynote speaker on “AI and Ethics” from 4:30-5:30, followed by free pizza. Register to attend here.
April 22: AI Toolfest (part of Datafest). If you are using AI in a cool way, present your work. Sign up using this link by April 2.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
**See the previous newsletters for additional opportunities**
New England Statistical Society NextGen Scholarships
On behalf of the New England Statistical Society (NESS), I am happy to share the NESS NextGen scholarships for underrepresented minorities in statistics and data science (at least $1,000). These scholarships aim to advance the representation of underrepresented groups in statistics and data science by supporting graduating high school seniors and first/second-year undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in statistics and/or data science. A priority will be given for students who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant Program (for more information, please see this information page from the U.S. Department of Education). Applications are currently open (deadline: April 15, 2024) and can be accessed here.
College of Arts and Sciences and ELR Only Internship Information Sessions
- Virtual Sessions on Zoom: check the Elon Job Network under Events for Zoom link
- Monday, April 8, 2024, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
- Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
- Monday, April 15, 2024, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
- There will be an in-person information session on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Sankey Hall 106 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Week of 3/18/24
MATH/STATS SCHOLARSHIPS DUE!
Please check your email from Dr. Beuerle for a link to complete applications for our departmental scholarships. The original email was sent on Monday, March 8, at 8:42 AM. Click here for more information about departmental scholarships. Scholarship applications are due on March 27th.
DATAFEST
Datafest will be held at Elon from April 19 to 22. It is a 48-hour team data challenge, but if you don’t have a team, that’s okay—sign up, and we will find you one. There will be a keynote, data contest, and AI toolbox session. This is a great experience to put on your resume, and there will be awards and prizes. For more information and to register, click here.
*Participation in this event can earn credit toward the Statistics Experience points senior assessment.
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 19: Datafest keynote speaker on “AI and Ethics” from 4:30-5:30, followed by free pizza. Register to attend here.
April 22: AI Toolfest (part of Datafest). If you are using AI in a cool way, present your work. Sign up using this link by April 2.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
**See the previous newsletters for additional opportunities**
New England Statistical Society NextGen Scholarships
On behalf of the New England Statistical Society (NESS), I am happy to share the NESS NextGen scholarships for underrepresented minorities in statistics and data science (at least $1,000). These scholarships aim to advance the representation of underrepresented groups in statistics and data science by supporting graduating high school seniors and first/second-year undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in statistics and/or data science. A priority will be given for students who are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant Program (for more information, please see this information page from the U.S. Department of Education). Applications are currently open (deadline: April 15, 2024) and can be accessed here.
Week of 2/26/24
MATH/STATS TEA IS BACK!
Join majors in our department and faculty for social hour. Math/Stats Tea will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 in Duke 304.
UPDATED SAS MICRO-CREDENTIAL PRACTICE ASSESSMENT
The Introduction to Statistical Programming (SAS) micro-credential Moodle page has been updated to include a practice assessment. Students interested in enrolling in this self-paced micro-credential should email Dr. Barker (hbarker2@elon.edu) or Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu). Any student who has completed STS 2120 should earn this badge, which will appear on your LinkedIn page.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 1-3: DataFest, a data analysis competition where teams of up to five students attack a large, complex, and surprise data set over a weekend, will be held at Duke University. Your job is to represent your school by finding and communicating insights into these data. The teams that impress the judges will win prizes as well as glory for their school. Everyone will have a great experience, lots of food, and fun! For more information, please visit: https://dukestatsci.github.io/datafest/. If you are interested in forming a team and to receive additional information about parking passes, please contact Dr. VanKrevelen.
March 7: Math/Stats Department Colloquium speaker, Dr. Noah Williams from Appalachian State University, will be giving a talk on “Random thoughts on the Gauss-Lucas Theorem.” See you on 3/7/24 from 4:30-5:30 in Duke 302.
April 19-22: Elon will be hosting DataFest. There will be a keynote, data contest, and AI toolbox session. Students can REGISTER FOR THE DATA CHALLENGE at https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/data-nexus/datafest-at-elon/
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
**See the previous newsletter for additional opportunities**
Women in Science Scholars Program through the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation
This program offers a unique educational opportunity to young women by coupling scholarships with professional women scientists as mentors. Applicants must have a strong interest in science, maintain a GPA of 3.0, and plan to study at Elon for two more years. This is available for mathematics and statistics majors. To apply, send a one page essay (12 pt font, double-spaced) stating how you would benefit from the program and mentoring to Dr. Mary McManamy (mmcmanamy@elon.edu) by Friday, March 15th at 5:00 PM.
Study USA in Charlotte
The Study USA Program in Charlotte includes gaining practical experience and internship credit while living in Charlotte, NC (the location of Elon’s most recent regional center!). This experience also includes enrolling in a four-credit course taught by an Elon faculty member. Charlotte, NC is the banking center of North Carolina offering many analysts-type internships. The deadline to register is March 15th. Visit www.elon.edu/studyusa for more information.
Bridges to Healthcare Technology at Carnegie Mellon University
The Bridges to Healthcare Technology Summer Program provides participants with hands-on experience working with real data, on real problems, in a stimulating, collaborative, and supportive environment. This is a paid ($4000) summer residential program. For more information visit this link for more information.
Week of 2/12/24
MATH/STATS TEA IS BACK!
Join majors in our department and faculty for social hour. Math/Stats Tea will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 in Duke 304.
TUTORING
https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/arts-and-sciences/mathematics-statistics/tutoring/
REVISED STATISTICS COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION GUIDELINES
The guidelines for the senior comprehensive evaluation for the statistics majors have been revised. Formerly, all statistics majors were required to complete a portfolio. While the portfolio requirements have recently been revised, students may all earn statistics experience points instead. For more information about the updated guidelines, please visit: https://eloncdn.blob.core.windows.net/eu3/sites/242/2023/10/Revised-Senior-Comprehensive-Evaluation-for-Statistics-Majors-with-Points-2023-09-06.pdf
Note that seniors graduating in May 2024 may still use the previous portfolio guidelines available here: https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/arts-and-sciences/mathematics-statistics/statistics/statistics-senior-assesment/
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 15: (SPDC Event) Campus Alamance Meet and Greet will be held on Thursday, February 15 from 3:30-5:00 PM in McKinnon (Moseley 128). The 2024 Campus Alamance Meet and Greet will provide students an opportunity to learn about some of the local organizations that will be hosting an intern during the summer. Campus Alamance is an eight-week, paid internship program designed to provide Elon students with transformative internships through local partnerships.
February 15: Elon’s Year of Service Fellows Program (for May 2024 graduates) will be holding an information session on Thursday, February 15 from 6:00-7:15 on Zoom. Contact Laurie Judge (ljudge2@elon.edu) for more information.
February 19: (SPDC Event) College of Arts & Sciences Resume Blitz will be held on February 19 from 11:00-4:00 PM in Moseley 140. Join the College of Arts & Sciences career team and several employer volunteers in the lobby of the Student Professional Development Center (Moseley 140) to have your resume reviewed.
February 20: (SPDC Event) Elon’s Ultimate Career Fair will be held on February 20 from 2:00-5:00 PM in Alumni Gym. Ignite your journey with exclusive internship and job opportunities.
February 23: In honor of Black Solidarity Day, the Data Nexus is collaborating with CREDE to host a panel related to Discovering Data in Your Daily Life, Featuring Tres Michael ’19. More information is coming soon.
March 1-3: DataFest, a data analysis competition where teams of up to five students attack a large, complex, and surprise data set over a weekend, will be held at Duke University. Your job is to represent your school by finding and communicating insights into these data. The teams that impress the judges will win prizes as well as glory for their school. Everyone will have a great experience, lots of food, and fun! For more information, please visit: https://dukestatsci.github.io/datafest/. If you are interested in forming a team and to receive additional information about parking passes, please contact Dr. VanKrevelen.
April 19-22: Elon will be hosting DataFest. There will be a keynote, data contest, and AI toolbox session. Students can REGISTER FOR THE DATA CHALLENGE at https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/data-nexus/datafest-at-elon/
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
**See the previous newsletter for additional opportunities**
Data Science and Analytics Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at NC A&T (funded by the National Security Agency NSA and National Science Foundation NSF)
The REU program will engage student interns via information technology and cloud computing in investigative research that entails developing tools in data analytics. U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for the paid, onsite program. A $5,000 stipend, $4,000 house allowance, and $500 travel funds will be awarded. Applications are due by Friday, March 15 and can be submitted at https://ncat.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJoAVw0ysAb4pEO
Week of 2/1/24
We hope you had a fantastic winter term. A big announcement we would like to share with you is that our program assistant, Mrs. McBane retired in January. We have welcomed a new program assistant, Ms. Tyndall, to our department. Please stop by Duke 209 and introduce yourself to her. She will be your new contact for departmental needs.
As you are thinking about the spring semester, we wanted to ensure you were aware of upcoming opportunities. It is not too early to begin planning for Summer 2024! We hope you read through this email and find something interesting. Please let us know if you have any questions or relevant items to add to the bi-weekly emails. Good luck with the upcoming registration!
**Attention Seniors!**
Senior mathematics and statistics majors graduating in May 2024 should register for MTH 0070 or STS 0070, respectively. Please get in touch with Dr. Beuerle (jbeuerle@elon.edu) if you have any questions.
MATH/STATS TEA IS BACK!
Math/Stats Tea is back! Join majors in our department and faculty for social hour. The first tea will be on Wednesday, February 14, from 3:00-4:00 in Duke 304.
BEGINNER SAS MICRO-CREDENTIAL
Are you interested in earning a micro-credential badge from Elon University that will indicate your knowledge of SAS from STS 2120? If so, please reach out to Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu) or Dr. Barker (hbarker2@elon.edu) to be enrolled in the self-paced Moodle page for this micro-credential. To earn the badge, you will complete a multiple choice/short answer assessment and then complete a short coding challenge. The content of the assessments aligns with the SAS topics covered in STS 2120. For more information, please visit https://www.credly.com/org/elon-university/badge/introduction-to-statistical-programming. Badges are issued through Credly and can be added to your Linkspeake.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 8: Evan Wu will be talking about the CMU Baseball Analytics Summer program from 4:30-5:15 in Duke 304.
February 12: Alumni Morgan Ferguson will be speaking about Data and Disney in LaRose Student Center 200 from 4:30-5:30. There will be PRIZES, RAFFLE, AND FOOD. So, we are asking people to REGISTER IN ADVANCE if possible using this form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bTIYuh9x4kqGgWEVSTp6UyVjrcveYT9GvM-yPJU5BJNUNlFISVJWT09FUDYwMjE5RkdHM05JUjBKQi4u&origin=QRCode
February 23: In honor of Black Solidarity Day, the Data Nexus is collaborating with CREDE to host a panel related to Discovering Data in Your Daily Life, Featuring Tres Michael ’19. More information is coming soon.
April 19-22: Elon will be hosting Datafest. There will be a keynote, data contest, and AI toolbox session. Students can REGISTER FOR THE DATA CHALLENGE at https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/data-nexus/datafest-at-elon/
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES, FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Summer Internship at the Science Museum of Virginia accepting applications through March 1, 2024
The Science Museum of Virginia is seeking a math college interform for Summer 2024 to support math literacy in the general public. The math intern will complete projects outlined by the Science Museum and propose their own project. This is a paid position and will leave students with valuable communication skills. Math majors are not required, but upper-level coursework and enthusiasm are! The deadline to apply is March 1. For general information about applying, please get in touch with Jared Stawderman (jstrawderman@smv.org).
Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator (SUMSA) at the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation (IMSI) at the University of Chicago accepting applications through February 16, 2024
The Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator (SUMSA) is an eight week mathematics and statistics bootcamp for undergraduates which will take place June 10 – August 2, 2024. The program’s aim is to help prepare students for the rigors of graduate school through lecture series and problem sessions. It will cover core material in linear algebra, advanced calculus, metric spaces, probability, statistical modeling, and data science. This program is open to students who will be rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors at U.S. colleges and universities and will be at least 18 years old at the time the program begins.
Big Data Summer Institute at University of Michigan accepting applications through March 1, 2024
Michigan Biostatistics is recruiting undergraduate students who are interested in quantitative studies, big data, and human health to join us this summer for the Big Data Summer Institute. The experience runs June 17 – July 26. This program offers an $1800 stipend, on-campus housing, travel support, and meal allowance. For more information: https://sph.umich.edu/bdsi/index.html
Additional Summer Institutes at other universities can be found at this link: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/grants-and-training/summer-institute-biostatistics
**Attention Seniors!** Elon Year of Service Fellows Program
Paid opportunity for May 2024 graduates. Become empowered to impact Alamance County through meaningful service. Attend our information session on February 12, 8:00-9:45 PM (Virtual). Contact Laurie Judge, ljudge2@elon.edu, for more information.
National Fellowships & Scholarships** – Deadlines vary by scholarship
Are you interested in learning about national or international fellowships? Specifically, any students interested in applying for the Goldwater scholarship, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, NIH Undergraduate Scholarship, and Amgen Scholars Program this year are encouraged to contact Dr. Ryu (at hryu@elon.edu) or National and International Fellowships Office at ngalante@elon.edu for further discussion/assistance. The National and International Fellows Office will be hosting several sessions for interested students. The next one is Wednesday, February 14 at 4:15 PM. The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship information session will be held on Thursday, February 15 at 4:00 pm. Visit this website for more information: https://sites.google.com/view/nifo2024/home
We look forward to hearing about your involvement in these opportunities. If you participate, please let us know, as we would love to share your accomplishments with other students and on social media.
I hope your semester is off to a great start.
-Dr. Beuerle & Dr. Taylor
Week of 12/6/23
We hope that exam week is off to a great start for all of you. As you are thinking ahead to break, we wanted to ensure you were aware of upcoming opportunities. It is not too early to begin planning for Summer 2024! We hope you read through this email and find something interesting. Please let us know if you have any questions or relevant items to add to the bi-weekly emails.
DEPARTMENTAL TRIVIA
There were no submissions to the last trivia contest, but I wanted to share the following trivia answers:
The following faculty in our department played college sports: Dr. Barker (Synchronized Swimming), Dr. Arangala (Soccer), Dr. Lee (Cheer), and Dr. Doehler (Cross Country & Track).
The following faculty in our department have donated their hair: Dr. Yokley, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Barker, Dr. Arangala, Dr. Lee, and Dr. Doehler. Now the question remains, “Does playing collegiate sports cause someone to donate their hair?” Interesting…
BEGINNER SAS MICRO-CREDENTIAL
Are you interested in earning a micro-credential badge from Elon University that will indicate your knowledge of SAS from STS 2120? If so, please reach out to Dr. Taylor (ltaylor18@elon.edu) or Dr. Barker (hbarker2@elon.edu) to be enrolled in the self-paced Moodle page for this micro-credential. To earn the badge, you will complete a multiple choice/short answer assessment and then complete a short coding challenge. The content of the assessments aligns with the SAS topics covered in STS 2120. For more information, please visit https://www.credly.com/org/elon-university/badge/introduction-to-statistical-programming. Badges are issued through Credly and can be added to your LinkedIn profile.
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
University of Minnesota’s Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Equitable Data Science in Adolescent Development. Applications are due 1/31/2024.
This 10-week REU is a paid, full-time position designed to give undergraduate students hands-on training and research experience in data science, statistical modeling and machine learning, and scientific communication. Topics on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and their role in data science form the foundations of this program, emphasized early through DEI modules and discussions.
Visit this website for more information: Equitable Data Science in Adolescent Development website
Summer Training in Academic Research (STAR) Program applications accepted November 20, 2023 – January 5, 2024 for the Summer 2024 program
The eight-week program will give participants who are interested in science and medicine real hands-on experience in research methodology and writing. Participants are placed in teams and matched with Duke faculty mentors to work on an original, hypothesis-driven project, originating as a one-page summary and culminating in a complete research paper. A goal of the program is to have every participant qualify for co-authorship on a peer-reviewed manuscript related to their team’s project. College students receive $3,200, but the program does not covering housing and transportation. For more information, visit https://dcri.org/dukes-star-program/#compensation or email questions to dukestarprogram@duke.edu
State of North Carolina Internship Program applications accepted November 6, 2023 – January 8, 2023
Over a dozen North Carolina state agencies will hold 10-week paid summer internship programs. NC residents attending college with a 2.5 GPA are eligible. Visit this link and search by major (statistics and mathematics opportunities available): https://www.doa.nc.gov/divisions/council-women-youth/state-internship-program
Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator (SUMSA) at the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation (IMSI) at the University of Chicago accepting applications through February 16, 2024
The Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator (SUMSA) is an eight week mathematics and statistics bootcamp for undergraduates which will take place June 10 – August 2, 2024. The program’s aim is to help prepare students for the rigors of graduate school through lecture series and problem sessions. It will cover core material in linear algebra, advanced calculus, metric spaces, probability, statistical modeling, and data science. This program is open to students who will be rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors at U.S. colleges and universities and will be at least 18 years old at the time the program begins.
MULTIPLE FELLOWSHIP, GRANT, & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
**Attention Seniors!** Elon Year of Service Fellows Program
Paid opportunity for May 2024 graduates. Become empowered to impact Alamance County through meaningful service. Attend one of our information sessions: November 14, 4:30-5:45 PM (Virtual); December 4, 7:00-8:15 PM (Virtual); February 12, 8:00-9:45 PM (Virtual). Contact Laurie Judge, ljudge2@elon.edu, for more information.
U.S. Digital Corps Fellowship applications due November 17, 2023
The U.S. Digital Corps is an early‑career technology opportunity for recent graduates, career changers, Veterans, and more. We bring on Fellows in five broad skill tracks: software engineering, data science and analytics, product management, design, and cybersecurity. Fellows are matched with federal agencies based on their skill sets and interests and will work on pressing priorities to better serve the public. Priorities include: Economic recovery, Equity, Customer experience, Public health, Immigration
Public Service is the Digital Corps program of the Federal Government which is for new graduates (bachelor’s, master’s) interested in applying technical skills to improve government infrastructure and services. Applications to be a 2024 U.S. Digital Corps Fellow are open until November 17 — https://digitalcorps.gsa.gov/apply/
National Fellowships & Scholarships** – Deadlines vary by scholarship
Are you interested in learning about national or international fellowships? Specifically, any students interested in applying for the Goldwater scholarship, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, NIH Undergraduate Scholarship, and Amgen Scholars Program this year are encouraged to contact Dr. Ryu (at hryu@elon.edu) or National and International Fellowships Office at ngalante@elon.edu for further discussion/assistance.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND GRADUATE SCHOOL INTEREST SESSIONS
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Mathematics Graduate Program
Application deadline for assistantships and fellowships is December 12, 2023. Participate in world class research in algebra, geometry, topology, analysis, PDEs, and applied & computational mathematics! Finish your Master of Science in 2 years or PhD in 4-6 years. The faculty, postdocs, and more than 80 PhD students make a vibrant and first-rate mathematical community, pursuing research and teaching at the highest levels. Opportunities for nation and international conference travel and summer internships. Visit https://math.unc.edu/ for more information.
We look forward to hearing about your involvement in these opportunities. If you participate, please let us know, as we would love to share your accomplishments with other students and on social media. Best of luck on your exams and a successful end to your semester!
-Dr. Beuerle & Dr. Taylor