2017 Statistics Yearly Newsletter
Let's take a look back at 2017 in the USC Statistics department.
Don Edwards to Retire After 36 Years of Service
The following events are planned in celebration of Don Edwards' retirement after 36 years of service.
Palmetto Lecturer Raymond Carroll to visit Department
The renowned statistician from Texas A&M will give two lectures, on March 22 and March 24.
USC Stat Reunion Dinner at JSM: August 2
The reunion dinner for JSM attendees from USC statistics was held at Ming Hin restaurant at 5:30 pm, Tuesday, August 2.
Peña Honored by ISI
The statistics professor is now an elected member of the ISI.
M.S. Alumnus Tong Wu Finds Success as Data Scientist
He has joined several other USC graduates at TCube Solutions.
This Is Statistics: A new ASA campaign!
Students, educators, parents, and counselors can learn about statistics as a career.
Ph.D. in Statistics -- A #1 Career Choice!
According to Fortune Magazine, the best graduate degree overall is a Ph.D. in statistics!
Wu and Hou Take Poster Awards at SCASA
Ph.D. students Zizhen Wu and Peijie Hou won awards for their poster presentations at the fall meeting of the South Carolina chapter of American Statistical Association.
Tebbs Elected as ASA Fellow
Joshua Tebbs was selected as a Fellow of the American Statistical Association, one of the highest honors for a statistician.
Good Career Prospects for Statisticians
Career Prospects for Statisticians are looking good. See the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook for statisticians and for actuaries.
Hanson Elected as ASA Fellow
Tim Hanson was selected as a Fellow of the American Statistical Association, among the highest honors for a statistician.