2nd annual Preparing to Teach Workshop, Now Accepting Applications!

WHEN: July 27 (immediately prior to JSM)

WHERE: Fort Collins, Colorado

WHAT: with support from the National Science Foundation (pending final approval), the Section on Statistics and Data Science Education will host the 2nd annual Preparing for Careers in Teaching Statistics and Data Science Workshop. The workshop is designed for graduate students and recent PhDs interested in careers in teaching statistics and data science. All participants will receive funding for one night of lodging. A limited number of travel scholarships are available and will be awarded based on demonstrated need.

TOPICS: teaching introductory statistics; teaching data science; teaching-focused career opportunities; opportunities for grants; sharing resources and staying connected PURPOSE: to promote interaction, networking, and community building among recent and soon to be PhDs in statistics, data science, and relevant fields who are interested in academic and teaching focused careers and to provide them with valuable insights from leaders in the field

PRESENTERS: Beth Chance (Cal Poly), Allan Rossman (Cal Poly), Mine Cetinkaya-Rundel (University of Edinburgh & RStudio), Nicholas Horton (Amherst), and Ulrike Genschel (Iowa State)

APPLY by June 21 at https://preparingtoteach.org/apply/

DETAILS: preparingtoteach.org/ If you have additional questions, please contact cetinkaya.mine@gmail.com.