Fostering Diversity in Biostatistics Workshop

Type: Job

Application Start Date: November 17, 2020
Deadline: March 12, 2021

The Eastern North American Region (ENAR) of the International Biometric Society 2021 Fostering Diversity in Biostatistics Workshop, would like to extend an invitation for students to join us for the upcoming Virtual Workshop. The goal of the virtual two-day Diversity Workshop is to introduce underrepresented minority students to biostatistics as well as connect students with professional statisticians in academia, government, and industry. The 2021 Fostering Diversity in Biostatistics Virtual Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 13th and Sunday, March 14th.  Here is the registration link for the virtual Workshop.

On Saturday, March 13th and Sunday, March 14th, 2021 the Eastern North American Region (ENAR) of the International Biometric Society will be hosting a two-day virtual workshop entitled "Fostering Diversity in Biostatistics." The workshop will provide a forum for discussion of important issues related to diversity and will be held virtually. Themes of the workshop will include career and training opportunities within biostatistics. The workshop will focus on connecting underrepresented minority students interested in biostatistics with professional biostatisticians in academia, government and industry.

Through panel discussions, current biostatistics graduate students as well as biostatistics professionals in academia, government, and industry will share their experiences and discuss topics such as mentoring, recruiting, and retaining students in related graduate programs. Thus, in addition to discussion with faculty and students from undergraduate institutions, this workshop provides opportunities to network and exchange ideas with participants from various graduate schools, industry, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies.

Additionally, this year will be the 20th Anniversary of the workshop. Due to this milestone, there will be acknowledgements and recognition of key leadership, committee members, and those who have made significant contributions to the success of this workshop through the years.

Registration is required.