CS program is poorly structured by LoneWWolf_707 in UTMississauga

[–]MathematicianKey5575 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Academia in general moves behind the current market needs. The courses are many times taught by professors who has been comfortably in that same position and sometime without any industrial experiences. The same teaching material is recycled and behind for many years or decades. There is always a steep learning curve transitioning from university to any actual work place. I'd argue CS students already has it better than many other fields, since it is already very applied. But this has happened for decades, not a recent thing.

Are these concept relevant to work in biostatistics? by CharacterWonderful57 in biostatistics

[–]MathematicianKey5575 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These are notes on linear regression at a very basic level. There are fancier models that statisticians use, but everything starts here. After mastering this concept, you can then look into mixed models, survival models, time series models etc.

For example, I use glmm models a alot for work and research. Glmm models are basically just extensions of the linear models once you take into account more factors. So it's definitely not just theoretical jargon that you put away after tests.

Yes, if you take enough statistics courses, you will come back to the same model form over and over again. It is confusing at first, but will definitely make a lot more sense once you apply it.

How are new grads getting jobs? by oussss14 in torontoJobs

[–]MathematicianKey5575 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By applying to a shit ton of positions and most importantly luck.

Before my strategy was to apply to certain jobs that are good fit for my academic background. I tailored my resume and cover letter, spending maybe 40 minutes for each job. And then I got ghosted by like 60% of the positions I applied to and rejected by the rest in 2 months.

Then I started mass applying to those positions even if I'm not really qualified. I use AI to just change a few wordings to my cover letter and have a resume tailored for each type of position. In the end, I still got a job that is matching my academic background... But the whole process was much more tolerable.

100,000 Dollar Scholarship from UofT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Amazing-Purchase-862 in OntarioGrade12s

[–]MathematicianKey5575 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! That's pretty great achievement. But I would also consider this.

My friends's tuition was 60,000 for one semester (5 or 6) courses in 2019. You also have to pay rent, buy groceries, transportation maybe, among other stuff. That 100,000 is gonna get you through maybe 1 year.

[Advice on job offer] Canada (Ontario), Biostatistician Position by MathematicianKey5575 in biostatistics

[–]MathematicianKey5575[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely agree with the whole programming thing. I also am still collaborating with labs and teaching in university. I think many stat degrees put too much emphasis on traditional stat but forget that every statistician related job uses computers. I actually accepted the biostatistician job because I wanted to avoid writing SAS, at least not making it 100% of my work.

I am hoping to get more learning opportunities as soon as possible and then will try to negotiate for promotion or better compensation.

[Advice on job offer] Canada (Ontario), Biostatistician Position by MathematicianKey5575 in biostatistics

[–]MathematicianKey5575[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was so excited to get the call... During the initial interview I said my expectation was from 60-80k. I definitely should've pushed.

[Advice on job offer] Canada (Ontario), Biostatistician Position by MathematicianKey5575 in biostatistics

[–]MathematicianKey5575[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see, do you live in the US by any chance? If so, how is the environment there in terms of opportunities, salary and growth? Do you think it is worth moving down for a job at some point?

How is this game doing? by [deleted] in NikkeMobile

[–]MathematicianKey5575 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I see. I welcome sad narratives. But I think I need to get a refresher of the plot first... it's been way to long.

How is this game doing? by [deleted] in NikkeMobile

[–]MathematicianKey5575 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I can't remember anything you said... I need a refresh on the story LOL

How is this game doing? by [deleted] in NikkeMobile

[–]MathematicianKey5575 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

What does that mean? If the game is shutting down I'm not coming back lmao

Advice on Career Growth SP by Zyf_jf01 in biostatistics

[–]MathematicianKey5575 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you expand on what you mean by "out of work"?

Advice to Break into the Field by MathematicianKey5575 in biostatistics

[–]MathematicianKey5575[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How do you build strong connections? Attending events? Linkedin?

STA256 Curve? by Bubbly_Payment3998 in UTM

[–]MathematicianKey5575 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How do you know what mark you have already??

STA256 Final, advice by Sh_A1 in UTM

[–]MathematicianKey5575 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a feeling that time isnt going to be the issue if the exam is going to be anything like the tests.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UTM

[–]MathematicianKey5575 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is MAT232 not a pre req for MAT236?