Wharton Undergraduate Statistics Society (USS)

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Club Mission

The Wharton Undergraduate Statistics Society (USS) is your resource for all things statistics at Penn. Driven by our three-pronged mission of community, academics, and professional development, we offer a wide range of events that bring people together, spark new interests in statistics, and link students with PhD students, professors, and professionals.

Each year, the USS puts on a plethora of fun and engaging events, broadly under three categories:

  • Professional Development: Research panels and professor talks are important liaisons between USS and the academic statistics community at Penn. In addition, we host workshops centered around statistical applications such as R programming and data analytics.
  • Academic Journal: Sharing statistical research and findings through articles and printed journal publication each semester. Past articles can be found on our website.
  • Community Events: Study breaks before exams in statistics classes are important to our club! We host fun mixers with professors and students to connect. We also offer tutoring for high school students, and opportunities for Penn students to give back to the West Philadelphia community.

The USS operates in a three-tier structure:

  1. Executive board
  2. Committee members
  3. General body members

The USS welcomes everyone in the Penn community. To become a general body member, attend our events. Join committees by completing our application form at the beginning of each semester.

Interest form / list serv sign-up:

https://forms.gle/b6tBq5Nzc7WMpKCNA

Info session slides:https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZshIgCys4FsHgYPcCdoGENn8xrit2Qe5UguwEVsSouI/edit?usp=sharing

FAQ

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Question: Can we submit previous research/data science experience if we are applying to the academic journal? - Anonymous

Yes you can include links to external websites in your response or you can email uss.upenn@gmail.com with attachments/other info (and mention that you emailed us something in your application). Thanks for asking!

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Question: Hi, there is no slot for co 27. Is that a mistake? - Anonymous

Hi, thanks for letting us know about that. It has just been fixed :) let us know if you have any other questions about the application process!

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Question: Can I apply to a specific committee and for Deputy VP? - Anonymous

Hi! In the club application form, you can select which committee you are interested in joining. If you are accepted into the club, you will have the title of Deputy VP for your committee.

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Question: Thank you for getting back! I was wondering what the time commitment for Deputy VP would be and when the deadline to apply for this position would be. Thank you! - Anonymous
The time commitment for Deputy VPs vary widely. It is really what you make out of it. Other than attending a few mandatory meetings with the executive board per semester, there is really no other time commitments unless you would like to create events, help with recruitment, etc.! There is no deadline to apply; however, we are wrapping up interviews for the semester. We interview students every beginning of each semester though!
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Question: Can freshmen apply for Deputy VP and what responsibilities does the position entail? Thank you! -
Yes! We encourage all classes to apply! The form is here: https://forms.gle/fL2dP6ERpGUW9x46A **If you filled out the Wharton Centralized Application, there is no need to fill out this form. The Deputy VP position shadows the Executive Board. It is really what YOU make out of USS! You can help the VP of Communications send out emails, help VP of Membership with their recruitment tasks, etc!
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Question: Hi, I was wondering how to join the listserv and if there has been any events yet. Also where can we find the the Deputy VP position application? Thanks! - Anonymous
Hi! To join the listserv, please go here: https://forms.gle/tuBQ4ZLemJdfTfDs8 There was a STAT@PENN event before the Sept 15th class registration deadline, but we plan on hosting that event every semester. For the Deputy VP position, please fill out the application here: https://forms.gle/fL2dP6ERpGUW9x46A However, if you filled out the Wharton Centralized Application, there is no need fill out this form!
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Basic Info

15 Registered (20 - 50 Members)

Not Currently Accepting Members

Application Required

Both Semesters


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How to Get Involved

Sign up to be on our listserv to be a general body member! If you would like a more direct role within USS, please fill out the application on PennClubs to apply to be a Deputy VP for a committee. Deputy VPs will be picked beginning of every semester!

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