Overview:
Are you a graduate student or early-career statistician considering an academic career? Join the NISS Virtual Academic Career Fair to hear directly from faculty and department leaders about what it takes to secure a statistical appointment in academia and how to thrive once you get there.
This interactive session will feature a panel of distinguished faculty members who will share insights about:
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The hiring process for tenure-track and teaching-focused positions
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How to build a strong academic portfolio (research, teaching, and service)
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What search committees are looking for in candidates
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Advice on preparing for interviews and job talks
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Balancing research, collaboration, and career advancement
Whether you’re entering the job market soon or planning ahead, this event offers valuable guidance on navigating the academic job landscape in statistics and data science.
Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the panelists and gain practical advice tailored to their goals and interests.
Speakers:
1. Daniel B. Hall, University of Georgia
2. Solomon W. Harrar, University of Kentucky
3. Nilay Tanik Argon, UNC-CH
4. Eric Chicken, Florida State University
Moderator: Coming soon!
About the Speakers:
Dr. Daniel B. Hall is the Interim Department Head and a Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Georgia. He also serves as the Director of the UGA Statistical Consulting Center, where he leads initiatives that foster collaboration and support for statistical research and application across a wide range of disciplines. Dr. Hall earned both his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (1988) and his Ph.D. in Statistics (1994) from Northwestern University. His research focuses on generalized linear and nonlinear regression models, analysis of clustered data, and mixture models. Since joining UGA, Dr. Hall has taken on several leadership roles within the department, including serving as Associate Department Head beginning in 2006. He has also been recognized for his excellence in teaching, receiving the 2021 General Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award from the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. Through his teaching, research, and leadership, Dr. Hall continues to advance the mission of the UGA Department of Statistics by bridging rigorous statistical methodology with practical, data-driven applications. See Profile
2. Solomon W. Harrar, University of Kentucky
3. Nilay Tanik Argon, UNC-CH
4. Eric Chicken, Florida State University
About the NISS Virtual Career Fair Series
NISS Sponsored webinars where experienced statisticians from industry, government and academia talk about and provide advice for individuals interested in pursuing a career as a statistician.
Playlists available on the NISS Communications YouTube Channel for all past Virtual Career Fairs:
Academic Career Fairs - YouTube
Event Type
- NISS Hosted