Are you deciding between a career in industry or pursuing a PhD? Curious about what day to day life, long term growth, and personal fulfillment look like on each path? This session brings together alumni from our Biostatistics MS program who will discuss their experiences and the factors that shaped their professional or academic directions.
Speakers include: Ziming Huang, MS Class of 2023. Senior Computational Statistician, Eli LillySteven Liu, MS Class of 2023. Senior Analyst, Analysis Group, Inc.Xingran Chen, MS Class of 2024. PhD Student in Biostatistics, University of MichiganOur speakers will discuss why they chose their respective paths, how they discovered their career or research interests, and what their daily roles look like. Topics will include industry work, PhD research, valuable MS level training, essential technical and soft skills, and timelines for job searches and PhD applications. They will also talk about work life balance and what they find most meaningful in their current roles.Whether you are preparing applications, exploring summer opportunities, or seeking clarity about your future direction, this session will offer perspectives to support your decision making. You will hear firsthand from alumni who have navigated these decisions and gain clearer insight into the possibilities ahead.