Christopher Taylor, Tennessee State University
Agricultural Sciences |
"The JPSM Summer Junior Fellow Program is
a circuit cable that plugs straight into the heart of the Federal
statistical system. Through the program, I got to meet many of the movers
and shakers in the field and explore different aspects about what survey
methodology has to offer. The other junior fellows in the program were
amazing: I can say that I made many new friends and had more than a few
wonderful experiences. I highly recommend it to anyone even remotely
interested in the science behind surveys." |
Stacy Braverman, Smith College
Government |
"I was a 2004 Junior Fellow from JPSM and
just wanted to write to thank
JPSM for everything--doing the program really had a big impact on me
and helped me focus on the path I'm on today (not directly related to
survey methodology; finishing up a dual degree program in law and
urban planning, with a focus on affordable housing). I also made a
bunch of great friends: Tess Tannehill, who was my JPSM roommate, and
I hang out all the time" |
Nicholas Halpern, Northwestern
MMSS,
Economics, and Mathematics |
"JSPM was a great way to
get a flavor of survey methodology and analysis. Working at the Energy
Information Agency was educational and allowed me to learn what working in
government is like. But working was only a fraction of the JPSM experience
-- exploring Washington, DC with other college students from around the
country is an irreplicable experience." |
Brady West, University of Michigan
Statistics |
"The JPSM experience is
essential for any students interested in making careers out of their
quantitative skills. Being able to work for a federal statistical agency,
make money, live in the heart of Washington D.C. for free, and become
friends with several people who have similar interests is something that
anyone interested in making a career out of quantitative phenomena just
can't pass up." |
Elisha Smith, Smith College
Math |
"D.C. is a great place to be
in the summer, and the JPSM program puts you in the center of everything
that's going on." |
Katie Schankel, Pennsylvania State University
Sociology |
"The JPSM program was a
great experience for me. I learned a lot about the government statistical
agencies, their purposes, and what career options are available to me. I
also made a lot of good friends and got to explore Washington D.C. all
summer." |
Michael Cohen, Carleton College
Math/History
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"This program is great for
someone interested in statistics and public policy. Survey methodology and
the federal statistical agencies are a hidden outlet to combine your
interests." |
Paul J. Kim, UC Berkeley
Political Economy
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"Most likely, there are no
summer internships within federal agencies that are as comprehensive and
well-organized as the JPSM Junior Fellow program. Working at a federal
statistical agency is only half the program - seminars, field visits and
extensive administrative support make this a very nurturing and beneficial
program." |
Rhonda Stewart, University of Notre Dame
Sociology/African-American Studies |
"An internship with JPSM is a chance
to work with and/or learn from some of the most knowledgeable individuals in
the field of survey methodology. Take advantage of this opportunity, even if
you are only slightly interested in a career in the field. Not only can it
open your eyes to a world of exciting and productive work, but it can also
show you how to get there."
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