Navigating the Statistics PhD Program and Beyond: Perspectives, Skills, and Strategies

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This course will expose PhD students in statistics to a structured overview of the skills they are expected to learn, how they are expected to develop these skills, what type of career opportunities they are being trained for, and how to best align with a particular career path. The course will focus on the skill development necessary for research-focused academic, teaching-focused academic, and industry career paths. The course will mainly focus on the following aspects, in particular: beginning in research in statistics, statistics research landscape, professional development, scientific writing, research, teaching, and job searches. The course will involve guest speakers, individual presentations, and class participation.