This is Statistics Video Download Center
Following is the series of videos produced for the ASA's public awareness campaign-This is Statistics. You can use any or all of the videos to promote statistics and careers in the field to your audience on your organization's website or as part of a presentation or speaking appearance. To download each video, just click on its title. For tips on using these videos to promote career opportunities in statistics, please refer to the Guide for Promoting Statistics, which is part of the This is Statistics Promo Toolkit.
Please click on the link for the corresponding video you would like to download:
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 Chandra Erdman, U.S. Census BureauChandra had her pick of prestigious positions when she graduated with a PhD in statistics from Yale University. After considering tenure-track university teaching jobs and positions with corporate firms like Goldman Sachs, she chose to join the U.S. Census Bureau. Chandra explains why she loves being a statistician and how a job with the U.S. Census is way cooler than you might think. |
Genevera Allen, Rice University & Baylor College of MedicineOne of the biggest hurdles to understanding the role of genetics in human health is making sense of the massive amounts of data that make up our DNA. Genevera uses statistics to extract meaning from big data sets, helping medical scientists uncover the relationships between genes and serious conditions like autism and cancer. |
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Roger Peng, Johns Hopkins UniversityWhat impact will extreme weather events-such as droughts, floods and heat waves–have on human health? That's one question statistician Roger Peng is working to answer. Through statistics, he's developing a better understanding of the health risks of climate change on vulnerable populations. |
Why You Need to Study StatisticsStatistics isn't just about data analysis or numbers; it is about understanding the world around us. And because the opportunities in statistics are so diverse, you can apply your knowledge to nearly any area you're passionate about, such as the environment, healthcare, human rights and sports. There's never been a better time to study statistics. Hear these accomplished statisticians explain why they chose to study statistics, and why you should too. |