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MASTER OF SCIENCE INSTATISTICAL SCIENCE
MSSS@IUB
Indiana University, BloomingtonDepartment of Statistics
DEPARTMENTOF STATISTICS
WEBS I TE
www.stat.indiana.edu
ADDRESS
IU Bloomington • BH 643 • Bloomington, IN 47405
E -MAI L
TELEPHONE
Kelly Hanna 812.855.7828
Prof. Chunfeng Huang researches spatial processes on thesurface of the earth with applications to climate science.
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Indiana University
Statistics is:
The most in-demand skill in2014, according to LinkedIn.
Among the fastest-growingjobs markets. The McKinseyGlobal Institute predicts ashortage of up to 190,000people with the dataanalysis skills to work withBig Data.
The fastest-growing STEMmajor in the U.S. accordingto Forbes.
Statistics is:
The science of learningfrom data
Analyzing information
Creating models to captureinsights
Solving complex problems
Making sense of the world
WHAT?
WHY?
• Statistical Research Associate @ Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center• Quality Engineer @ Cook Medical• Data Engineer @ Tencent• Data Scientist @ General Motors• Statistician @ US Bureau of Labor Statistics• Actuarial Analyst @ State Farm Insurance• Data Modeling Analyst @ Experian• Biostatistician @ Covance• Data Analysts @ Megaputer Intelligence, AgilOne, Collaborative Research Initiative• Senior Biostatistician @ Chiltern
WHERE GRADS GO
WHAT GRADS SAY“From experimental design, to data analysis, to
statistical machine learning, to consultation skills, theprogram covered a large base that really prepared mefor the field in every aspect. The training in ISCC was
also a big influence in my confidence and ability for mycareer...”
“The most useful part of the MSSS related to advancingmy career was the consulting course and the spring
internship in my 2nd year.”
“...having actual projects I could list on my resume ashaving worked on helped me get my [outside]
internship...”
“...it is important to have that semester of real worldexperience, either at the ISCC or a student's own
internship. Those are both top-notch components ofthe program.”
OUR PROGRAMEmphasis on computation, application, andtheory through practical experienceModern coursework in data analysis, machinelearning, workflow, computing, graphics, datamining, experimental design, survey sampling,and applicationsAt least one semester of immersion at theIndiana Statistical Consulting Center (ISCC)Optional internship during summerHands-on faculty interactionResearch opportunities Two years in residence
WHO ARE YOU?Recently admitted students have undergraduatedegrees in political science, sociology, computerscience, psychology, mathematics, biology, andstatistics. Many have taken a few semesters ofstatistics as well as calculus and introductory
computer programming. For more information, seeour website or contact [email protected].