How MSSP Students Are “Collaborating to Improve Healthcare Decision Making”
Students in the Master’s in Statistical Practice (MSSP) Program have been actively engaged in cutting-edge research, using statistical analysis to advance healthcare outcomes. Through collaborations with Alira Health and FORWARD, The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases, they have tackled critical issues in rheumatology and healthcare disparities. Now, two separate groups of MSSP students have achieved […]
Student Spotlight | Taha Ababou
Author – Doğa Sevgi, Marketing & Communication Assistant, GRS Taha Ababou, from Morocco is expected to complete his master’s in Statistical Practice in August 2025. We sat down with Taha to take a deep dive into his journey and give his advice to fellow GRS students in this exclusive Q&A session. What initially drew you to this field? […]
Student Spotlight | Minh Truc Nguyen
We’re thrilled to spotlight one of our talented MSSP students, Minh Truc Nguyen, whose journey from electrical engineering to statistics showcases the versatility and impact of the MSSP program. With a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Connecticut and professional experience at companies like Duracell and SynQor, this student has always been drawn […]
Using statistical analysis to find rheumatological cures
By Caitlin Reidy (COM`25) A group of Boston University graduate students are working to find a cure for rheumatoid diseases like Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis—not through lab research, but through pharmaceutical partnerships and statistics. The students are part of the Masters in Statistical Practice Program (MSSP) practicum course, an intensive hands-on experience where students learn about statistical […]
MSSP Fall 2024 Bootcamp
MSSP’s Fall 2024 cohort is off to a flying start. Over the past two weeks, our incoming students have immersed themselves in the program’s annual bootcamp—a cornerstone of MSSP. Each August, we welcome our new cohort to this rigorous yet rewarding two-week experience. As a fast-paced Master’s program, typically completed within a year to […]
2024 Intern Spotlight
We are thrilled to announce that two of our outstanding MSSP students, Mingrui Du and Jianing Yi, have secured prestigious internship positions at renowned organizations. These internships are a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the exceptional education they have received in our program. Mingrui Du – FORWARD (The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases) […]
Alumni Corner : Yifan Liu
Yifan Liu | Linkedin Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – For Over 200 years, Rensselaer has been involved in world renowned technological research. Position Title: Data Analyst Experience in MSSP: While my undergraduate studies provided a strong theoretical foundation, I always yearned to apply my skills to practical problems. The Statistical Practicum at BU caught my attention. […]
Alumni Corner: Jenny Wang
Jenny Wang | Linkedin Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital – As the original and largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, Mass General trains the next generation of leaders in science and medicine. Position Title: Assistant Investigator Experience in MSSP: I’m grateful for my time in the MSSP program, which provided me with a strong foundation […]
Stats@Work Recap: Jieyu Fan from John Hancock
Stats@Work Speaker Series: Jieyu Fan, John Hancock In early 2024, as an integral part of the MSSP Program’s distinguished Stats@Work speaker series, we had the honor of hosting Jieyu Fan, Head of Advanced Analytics within the US Segment at John Hancock. Jieyu shared insights into her distinguished career journey and the impactful work led by […]
Alumni Corner – Emily Mo
Emily Mo | Linkedin “MSSP taught me how to identify the problem, communicate it effectively, and then solve it.” Organization: IDEO – A global design and innovation company Position Title: Data Scientist / Designer Responsibilities: I work with multidisciplinary teams, including qualitative design researchers, to understand humans from both the individual and the aggregate point […]