MY ASA STORY DATA SCIENTIST

摘要

My story with the American Statistical Association begins with the influence of a mentor, Bruce Lund. I had long known about the ASA but, with a background in statistical astrophysics, most of my connections were in physics and astronomy or through the SAS community. As I began to take on more of a leadership role in analytics R&D through my work in the automotive industry, Lund recommended I become more involved with the ASA. In the last semester of my PhD program, I contacted my local ASA chapter in metro Detroit. I should have done it sooner! I made contact with many talented people and immediately got involved with chapter activities. I was working full time in the industry while continuing academic research on the side-something not often done in my area at the time. The local ASA chapter provided opportunities to bridge the gap between academia and industry.