StatFest 2023, A One-Day ASA Conference for Undergraduates in Cary, NC

My name is Michael Thomas and I am contacting you today with an amazing opportunity for undergraduate students, faculty, or college counselors to attend a free one-day in-person conference at SAS Headquarters in Cary, NC on Saturday September 23, 2023. StatFest is a free conference aimed at encouraging undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups to consider careers and graduate studies in statistics and data science. The conference is an ongoing initiative of the American Statistical Association through its Committee on Minorities in Statistics.

The conference will include presentations from established professionals, academic leaders, and current graduate students who will help attendees understand the opportunities and routes for success in the field. Panel forums and lightning talks will include information and tips for a rewarding graduate student experience, achieving success as an academic statistician, opportunities in the private and government sectors, and much more.

The conference website, which contains the registration link, is below as well as a flyer describing this conference. College administrators as well as faculty are also encouraged to learn about this career field with the hopes of advocating for opportunities in statistical sciences among your students. Attendance is free, but registration is required.

https://community.amstat.org/cmis/events/statfest/statfest-2023

Don’t miss the chance to participate in this amazing event. Help get the word out and distribute this information among your students and counselors.  Please feel free to contact myself or Dr. Brittney Bailey (bebailey@amherst.edu) if you have any additional questions.

Thank you,

Michael M Thomas, MS

StatFest 2023 Marketing Team Member, ASA Committee for Minorities in Statistics

4th Year PhD Student, Computational Science and Engineering-CEE

Georgia Institute of Technology