Our students have many opportunities to develop and expand their network and expertise in biostatistics outside the classroom, through participating in all-department seminars, Journal Club, the Center for Quantitative Sciences Summer Institute, and other offerings.
Seminars
The Department of Biostatistics hosts hour-long seminars most Wednesdays during the academic year, featuring an international lineup of statistical experts and biomedical researchers. These are attended by the majority of faculty, staff, and trainees, along with members of the wider scientific community. Students are encouraged to participate in small-group meetings (with a maximum of four individuals in each group) with the speakers, and a student-only discussion period follows most talks.
Detailed descriptions of upcoming seminars are posted on our Events page. Most of the seminars are presented virtually and open to the public; to join the seminar mailing list, contact the list admin.
Working Groups
The department is home to a number of working groups and clubs, including:
- Bioinformatics Working Group
- Causal Inference Working Group / Journal Club
- SICT (Statistical Innovation in Clinical Trials) Working Group
- Statistical Rethinking Video Club
The Biostatistical Graduate Student Association is in charge of the student journal club, fireside chats, and more!
Lightning Talks
Each spring, there is a session of lightning talks, organized and hosted by the Biostatistical Graduate Students Association, where faculty provide overviews of their research and invite discussion of future directions and potential projects, both during the session and beyond. This event has historically provided students with terrific opportunities to find and connect with collaborators outside of the classroom setting