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Upward Bound Math and Science Summer Program

The Upward Bound Math and Science Summer Program will be participating in an Public Health Laboratory Rotation this summer. The Public Health labs will be in areas of Environmental Health, International Health, and Biostatistics. The BSA will be working in conjunction with the project managers to organize the Biostatistics lab session on July 27 from […]

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Spring Course Offerings

If you have yet to register for Spring courses, here are some Biostatistics courses offered:  SPH BS 720 – Introduction to R: software for statistical computing environment This course provides students an opportunity to use the public domain and free software, R to perform statistical computing. The R language provides a rich environment for working […]

Halloween Party!!!!

Join the Biostatistics Department and the Data Coordinating Center for their annual Halloween Bash on Friday, October 29th from 12-2pm in room 335. Pizza will be provided and please bring a Spooky Dessert!! COSTUMES ARE REQUIRED! RSVP HERE! – The BSA

General Meeting – October 14th at 130 pm

The BSA will have it’s first general meeting on Thursday, October 14th from 130-230pm in room 332.  We hope to discuss plans for the semester, as well as nominate and vote for two additional officers.  The agenda will be available on the website, so feel free to print it out and bring it along!  If […]

How to be Successful in Biostatistics and Other Public Health Disciplines – A talk by Dr. Ted Colton

The Biostatistics Student Association invites you to:  How to be Successful in Biostatistics and Other Public Health Disciplines. Ted Colton, a renowned Professor of Epidemiology, will be speaking at the School of Public Health on September 23rd.   His talk, entitled “Colton’s 10 Commandments”, provides insight on how to be successful in biostatistics and public health research.  […]

Fall Meet and Greet!

Please Join us on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 5pm at Rudi’s to meet new students and greet old friends!  Some appetizers will be provided.  We hope to see you there!

Great Article in AMSTAT News

The article “In the Hot Seat: Two Experienced Consultants Discuss Hiring Statisticians” in AMSTATNEWS is a great read. You can find it at:  http://magazine.amstat.org/blog/2010/07/01/mastersnotebookjuly/ Check it out! Be ready for upcoming events in the Fall!

I graduated. Now what?

The BSA is hosting an event:  I graduated.  Now what?  Several biostatistics faculty members and recent graduates will discuss their experience in various industries and the job application process. This discussion is intended for students interested in pursuing jobs and internships in biostatistics. The event will be held in Crosstown 462A at 12:00 pm on […]

Biostatistics Seminar Series

Werner Kroll, Ph.D. Head of Research & Innovation Novartis Molecular Diagnostics      Molecular Diagnostics: The Opportunity   Date Thursday, April 1, 2010   Time 10:00-11:00   Location Crosstown Building 801 Massachusetts Avenue; Room: 305   (Refreshments will be provided)   More Info at:   http://sph.bu.edu/images/stories/scfiles/biostatistics/BUKroll.pdf Novartis is interested in having interns this summer.  This is […]