Increasing Statistical Preparation in Research Education for Underrepresented Undergraduates
Increasing Statistical Preparation in Research Education for Underrepresented Undergraduates Details (INSPIRE U2) provides a learning pathway that will set underrepresented female students on a track towards advanced degrees and careers in statistical fields. Statistical analysis plays a significant role across the sciences and is arguably the most salient point of intersection among diverse disciplines; scientists constantly communicate information on varied topics through the common language of statistics. Application of statistical knowledge is broad, the field is advancing, and there is increased demand for rigor. It is important that underrepresented students, who may be initially less likely to pursue degrees in quantitative fields, not get left behind in the pursuit of advanced training in statistics. The aim of this project is to address this critical need by providing 24 underrepresented female students with statistical training in an exemplary summer program. Specifically, ap...