What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biostatistics Summer Internship position at Big Data Summer Institute at the University of Michigan?
Company Description
The Big Data Summer Institute (BDSI) at the University of Michigan is a transformative six-week program designed to immerse undergraduate students in the world of big data through data science and its applications in human health and biomedical research. The program aims to prepare students for graduate school and provides hands-on research experience with University of Michigan faculty. Over the years, BDSI has welcomed students from diverse academic backgrounds, providing them with foundational skills and fostering a collaborative environment where data science, public health, and statistical research intersect. The program has trained more than 350 undergraduate students, many of whom are now enrolled in elite graduate programs and employed in quantitative or health-related fields. More than half of past BDSI participants are female, and approximately 18% are from underrepresented groups in STEM.
Role Description
This six-week summer internship program runs from June 16 - July 25. Participants attend daily lectures that cover technical topics including but not limited to: Biostatistics, Data Science, Data Visualization, and clinical areas of application. Participants will work closely with peers in small groups on research projects that involve analyzing large, real-world datasets to address critical public health questions. At the end of the program, participants will showcase their research at a culminating symposium in front of faculty, peers, and guests in the form of poster presentations and spoken presentations. Students will receive valuable insights into career paths, graduate school programs, and networking opportunities in data science and public health, among others. Along with the technical side of the internship, students will engage in social activities around Ann Arbor designed to create a vibrant and supportive community atmosphere. This is an on-site role located in Ann Arbor, MI. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; applicants are encouraged to apply early.
For more information, see the Big Data Summer Institute website at: https://sph.umich.edu/bdsi/index.html
Offer priority is given to:
- Rising juniors and rising seniors
- Students with prior coding experience (any language)
- Students with demonstrated outstanding academic excellence
- Students with convincing personal interest in the program
- Students from groups underrepresented in STEM fields