Generation SAS

Teach your students to use SAS to solve problems: SAS workshops for high school teachers

Julie Petlick — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:49:27 +0000

SAS is offering summer workshops for high school teachers interested in integrating SAS into their high school programs. Join a growing network of teachers who are providing students with an advantage in their college and career aspirations. SAS Programming for High School - summer training program for teachers The summer [...]

Congratulations 2013 SAS Global Forum Faculty and Student Scholars!

Julie Petlick — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:26:36 +0000

For many SAS users, their first experience using SAS came during college. Using SAS as part of their coursework and research was how they developed their initial SAS skills. Given that SAS programming is now taught in many high schools across the US, some students are now entering college already equipped with basic SAS skills. Regardless of when you [...]

Congratulations 2013 SAS Student Ambassadors!

Julie Petlick — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:15:30 +0000

Ever wondered where to find SAS talent? The SAS Global Academic Program works with colleges and universities around the world to support the use of SAS for teaching, research and skill development. Several programs are available to help develop the next generation of SAS talent. The SAS Student Ambassador Program recognizes [...]

Statistics in high school?!

Julie Petlick — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:16:51 +0000

Have you joined in to celebrate the International Year of Statistics? If not, you might be surprised to learn some of the interesting ways being shared for how statistics touches our lives every day. Statistics is fun! Don't just take my word for it. This week we are delighted to feature Ruth Ann Chan, a Math and [...]

A challenging opportunity for students!

Carrie Vetter — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:59:52 +0000

Put your analytic and data mining skills to the test this spring and compete in the 2013 Analytics and Data Mining Shootout. This competition, sponsored by SAS, Teradata and the Institute for Health and Business Insight, gives students the opportunity to solve a real-world business problem for the chance to [...]

Discover, Lead, Solve: High School Students and SAS

Kim Darnofall — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:21:40 +0000

Discover. Lead. Solve. Three strong verbs describe this annual event that brings high school students who are learning SAS to the campus to learn more about careers available to them. It’s one thing to take course in a high school classroom. When you can see real-life applications of the subject [...]

Learn how organizations in the health sciences and pharmaceutical industries use SAS

Julie Petlick — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:02:41 +0000

For students interested in working in the pharmaceutical or health sciences industries, making connections and gaining insight into these industries can be hard to do from the classroom. Attending the Pharmaceutical Industry SAS Users Group (PharmaSUG) conference is a great way to network with other SAS users and expand your [...]

Conference scholarships available for faculty and students

Julie Petlick — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:03:35 +0000

Join us in San Francisco for SAS Global Forum 2013 for three days of workshops, posters, networking, and presentations, all focused on helping you boost your SAS skills and expertise. SAS Global Forum is filled with opportunities to share your knowledge and learn from others. Faculty who are interested in [...]

Students are you ready to get SAS certified?

Terry Barham — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:42:31 +0000

SAS has a long history of supporting the academic community in a variety of ways and that certainly includes support from the SAS Global Certification program. Did you know that students, faculty and staff of academic institutions can qualify for a 50% discount when taking a SAS exam? When you [...]

Student researcher uses SAS to predict user ratings and recommendations of airlines

Julie Petlick — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:34:33 +0000

The holidays are always busy when it comes to travel. Finding a place to park and long security lines at the airport are all expected when you’re flying around the holidays. This week we hear from a student who conducted research which looked at customer satisfaction for popular airlines and [...]