Virginia Tech Academy of Data Science

Attention employers! Today (Friday, July 17) is the last day to lock in your early bird rate for the Data Science Connections Career Fair this fall. The event will take place Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Owens Banquet Hall on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus. During the career fair, employers will have the opportunity to connect with undergraduate and graduate students pursuing data science career paths. Find candidates you like? Schedule an interview from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 23. For more information, including a registration link, head to our website: https://lnkd.in/eUpfWeeK

Employer registration for our Data Science Connections Career Fair this fall is now open! The event will take place Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Owens Banquet Hall on Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus. During the career fair, employers will have the opportunity to connect with undergraduate and graduate students pursuing data science career paths. Find candidates you like? Schedule an interview from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 23. There is only room for 25 employers during this year's career fair, so get in your registrations now! https://lnkd.in/eUpfWeeK

VT Statistics doctoral graduates share how the Statistical Applications and Innovations Group (SAIG) prepared them for successful careers in industry, national labs, and academia through collaborative research, professional development, and real-world problem solving. 📌 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eUaYmfHr

We’re thrilled to announce that Xinwei Deng, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗸𝗶 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄, has been elected a 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. This distinguished honor—awarded for nearly a century— recognizes a select group of statisticians and data scientists whose established reputations reflect outstanding contributions to statistical science and a sustained commitment to advancing the field. Each year, no more than one-third of one percent of the ASA’s membership is elected Fellow. Founded in 1839, the ASA is the world’s largest community of statisticians and data scientists, serving members in more than 90 countries. The association advances research, science, and technology; promotes sound statistical practice; guides public policy; and supports a world in which decisions are informed by data. Learn more about the ASA and Fellow designation at www.amstat.org. #Statistics #DataScience #ASAFellow #StatisticsCommunity #StatisticsResearch #DataScience

𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗦𝗔 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 The Department of Statistics at Virginia Tech is proud to celebrate Dr. Alexandra Hanlon, who has been named a recipient of the American Statistical Association's prestigious Founders Award, along with Dr. Donna LaLonde of the ASA and Dr. Cyndy Long of the Palmer College of Chiropractic. The Founders Award is among the ASA's highest honors, recognizing sustained leadership, service, and contributions that strengthen both the discipline and the broader statistical community. Dr. Hanlon's recognition reflects a career dedicated to advancing statistics through collaboration, mentorship, and service. Her leadership within the ASA has focused on expanding the reach and impact of statistical science across disciplines while fostering a more connected and inclusive professional community. At Virginia Tech, Dr. Hanlon is a faculty member in the Department of Statistics and the founder and director of the Center for Biostatistics and Health Data Science, established in 2019. The Center collaborates widely across Virginia Tech and beyond, working with faculty, students, other institutions, and industry partners on the full lifecycle of research, from grant development and study design to data analysis and scientific publication. Central to this work is mentorship. Dr. Hanlon actively mentors junior faculty and staff, serves on doctoral and thesis committees, and leads training initiatives such as CUBE, which develops both technical skills and collaborative capacity in data-driven research. This recognition highlights not only Dr. Hanlon's individual contributions, but also the impact of a collaborative, partnership-driven approach to statistics that strengthens research through rigor, insight, and meaningful collaboration. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗿. 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿. https://lnkd.in/ey6n59hp 

Do you: - live in the D.C. area, and - want to know more about our new M.S. in Data Science? Join Graduate Program Director Jennifer Van Mullekom for Virginia Tech's Open House on Thursday, April 23, to learn about the part-time degree option that will launch in Northern Virginia this fall. This option is designed for working adults from a variety of disciplines who want to combine their domain knowledge with data science to broaden their influence and advance their careers. Event Details: Thursday, April 23 6 - 8 p.m. Academic Building One 3625 Potomac Ave Alexandria, VA 22305 Register at the link below to attend! https://lnkd.in/eHXz5HAZ

One week ago, the Computational Modeling and Data Analytics (CMDA) program held its annual Academic Excellence Celebration, honoring 27 students for their outstanding achievement. The largest group of award recipients were granted the Luther & Alice Hamlett Scholarship, an endowed undergraduate scholarship, while additional awards (CMDA Alumni Scholarships and CMDA Outstanding Senior Awards) were made possible through generous donations from CMDA alumni and friends. Congratulations to all of our students who were honored with these awards! Virginia Tech College of Science

Join us for our Startup Panel on April 23rd from 7:00–8:00 PM in DDS 220 to hear from founders and interns about their journeys, insights, and the skills needed to succeed in startup environments. Food and drinks will be provided. We hope to see you there!!

Interested in helping to shape the future of data science at Virginia Tech? Join our growing team! We are seeking two talented professionals to fill essential positions within the Academy of Data Science: a Program Support Coordinator (https://lnkd.in/e6AGm2nV) and a Graduate Program Manager (https://lnkd.in/eKhzHnvb). Review dates are coming up soon (Apr. 17 and Apr. 27, respectively), so apply now!

Virginia Tech's Statistical Applications and Innovations Group is behind a new AI training program to help Navy researchers keep pace with emerging threats, covering everything from governance to machine learning capabilities. 🔗 Check out the full story: https://lnkd.in/eQkbKFV9 (Stephanie DeHart)