StatFest 2021 | Virtual | September 18-19, 2021
Join us for this year's StatFest on September 18, 2021 and September 19, 2021!
StatFest is traditionally a one-day conference aimed at encouraging undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups to consider careers and graduate studies in the statistical sciences. StatFest will be a two-half day conference this year given the use of a virtual platform.
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. Panel forums provide information and tips for a rewarding graduate student experience, achieving success as an academic statistician, opportunities in the private and government arenas, among other topics.
This conference is an ongoing initiative of the American Statistical Association through its Committee on Minorities in Statistics. Don't keep this great opportunity to yourself! Spread the word!
For more information please contact Dr. Therri Usher and Dr. Brittney Bailey.
StatFest 2021 Newsletters
These newsletters contain useful information for preparing for StatFest. We encourage you to read them prior to the start of StatFest.
Issue 1
Issue 2
To make the most of your experience at StatFest 2021, check out this link for tips on setting SMART Goals!
Registration
Registration for StatFest 2021 is now closed.
Final Program
See the final program.
Saturday, September 18
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Time
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Activity
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11:00 - 11:30 AM
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Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Recognition of Sponsors
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Opportunities in Statistics & Data Science: Lightning Talks (Industry)
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12:30 – 1:25 PM
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Keynote Address
Speaker: Rob Santos, Urban Institute and President of the ASA
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1:25 - 1:35 PM
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Break
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1:35 – 2:05 PM
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Networking Prep: How to Network in a Virtual Landscape
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2:05 – 2:35 PM
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Networking Session #1
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2:35 - 3:20 PM
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Expo: Internships & Employers
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3:20 - 3:30 PM
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Day 1 Closing Remarks
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Sunday, September 19
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Time
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Activity
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11:00 - 11:05 AM
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Day 2 Opening Remarks
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11:05 AM - 12:05 PM
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Opportunities in Statistics & Data Science: Lightning Talks (Academia, Government, & Non-Profit)
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12:05 - 12:40 PM
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Preparing for Admission to Graduate School
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12:40 - 12:50 PM
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Break
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12:50 - 1:50 PM
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Parallel Session: Graduate Student Experience (Students)
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12:50 - 1:50 PM
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Parallel Session: Inclusion and Promotion from Within (Professionals)
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1:50 – 2:00 PM
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Break
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2:00 - 2:30 PM
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Networking Session #2
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2:30 - 3:15 PM
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Expo: Graduate Programs
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3:15 – 3:30 PM
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Conference Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks
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StatFest EXPO
The StatFest Expo is a focal point of networking and recruiting. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect graduate programs and companies to students considering their next steps.
This year’s StatFest Expo will be held virtually. Attendees will be able to engage with representatives from the following list of exhibitors.
EXPO #1: Internships and Employers
(September 18, 2:35 – 3:20pm ET)
Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research
Columbia University, Department of Biostatistics
Biostatistics Epidemiology Summer Training (BEST) Diversity Program: Website
Department Website
JP Morgan Chase
Quantitative Analytics Summer Intern: Graduate
Lyft
Intern Video | Job & Internship Postings
Novartis
Analytics Team | Quantitative Sciences Hackathon | Diversity & Inclusion
RStudio
SAS
Stanford Quantitative Sciences Unit
Urban Institute
EXPO #2: Graduate Programs
(September 19, 2:30 – 3:15pm ET)
Brown University, Department of Biostatistics
StatFest Website
Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Statistics & Data Science
Department Website | MS Program | PhD Program
Emory University, Department of Biostatistics
North Carolina State University, Institute for Advanced Analytics
Promo Video | Department Website | Alumni Profiles
New York University, Department of Biostatistics
Department Website | Twitter: @NYUGPHBiostats
Pipelines into Quantitative Aging Research Summer Program: Flyer
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Statistics
Department Website | Prospective Students | Funding Opportunities
Graduate Opportunities in Statistics Scholarship | Application Fee Waiver
University of Michigan
UMich StatFest Website
Department of Biostatistics
Department Website | Department Video | DEI Commitment
Department of Statistics
PhD Program | Master’s-to-PhD Program | Master’s Program
Instagram: @UMichStats | Twitter: @UMichStatistics
University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Department Website | MS Program Flyer | PhD Program Flyer
University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Department Website | MS Program | PhD Program
University of Wisconsin, Quantitative Methods PhD Program
*Not exhibiting in StatFest 2021
Duke University, Statistical Science Department*
Department Page | Master’s Program | Ph.D. Program
University of California, Los Angeles, Anderson School of Management*
Master’s of Financial Engineering | MFE Video
How to Prepare for the Program | MFE Flyer
University of Connecticut, Department of Statistics*
Prospective Students Website
The slots for the 2021 StatFest Expo are now full, but you may contact Dr. Therri Usher and Dr. Brittney Bailey for more information about exhibiting in StatFest 2022.
Sponsors
StatFest is made possible through the generous support of sponsors. Four levels of sponsorship are available: Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, and Pearl. More information about how to be a sponsor and the current list of sponsors will be available soon. Please contact Dr. Adrian Coles for information on sponsoring StatFest and other initiatives led by the Committee on Minorities in Statistics.