Summer Opportunity @ Columbia University

The Department of Statistics at Columbia University is offering a six-week program during Summer Session A (May 22 - June 30, 2022) for undergraduate students who are aspiring to become future researchers in statistics, data science, or a related field. The goal of the STAR Program is to broaden the pathways into these fields for students who are from groups that are historically underrepresented. 

Through formal courses, skill workshops, networking events, and research seminars, the program aims to provide participants with intensive training in mathematics, probability, statistics, programming, and research skills, along with rich opportunities for professional and personal development. 

The STAR Program Offers:

• Tuition credit for one six-week 3-credit summer course in mathematics, probability, statistics, or programming at Columbia University during Summer Session A (May 22 – June 30, 2022). 
• A list of approved courses will be announced and updated here soon  . Note: Statistics courses 4100 or above, if passed successfully, can count towards transfer credits if the STAR participant will enroll in the MA in Statistics Program at Columbia in the future.
• Participants will receive a $3,000 stipend. Summer housing is not covered by the program.
• One-on-one mentoring, course support, and a math refresher session from graduate student mentors.
• Weekly skill workshops, events, and seminars that focus on programming, academic writing, professional development, communication/presentation, and networking.
• Networking with faculty and graduate student mentors. 
• Interaction with participants in other summer undergraduate programs at Columbia.
• Journal/project club with selected mentors for returning STAR alumni.

Eligibility: Rising sophomores, juniors, and senior undergraduate students who are U.S citizens or permanent residents are eligible for the 2023 STAR Program. All applicants will be considered on an individual basis for the program, and special considerations will be given to those applicants who:

• will be the first in their family to attend graduate school;
• have either as a result of their socioeconomic background, status as a member of a historically underrepresented group, or challenging life experiences, overcome substantial obstacles on their journey to applying to graduate school;
• have lived or worked in a diverse environment; and/or 
• have, through their undergraduate education or work experience, demonstrated the commitment to serving historically underprivileged populations or demonstrated the commitment to the academic study of historically underrepresented populations.

Application Deadline: March 26, 2023

For more information on the 2023 STAR Program, application materials and to apply, please visit the STAR Program webpage:

https://stat.columbia.edu/summer-training-for-aspiring-researchers-star-program/