Clinical Data Managers

Get involved in a professional association for data management professionals, for access to networking opportunities, publications, and other helpful resources. If you are a student, the Technology Student Association offers state and national events and competitions (including in Data Science and Analytics, Software Development, and Coding) that may interest you. Find upcoming events on its Web site at http://www.tsaweb.org.

Another helpful way to gain exposure to data management is by participating in data science, programming, and related competitions for students and working professionals. Competing gives you opportunities to learn more about the field, hone skills, and meet others who share your interests. Examples of some well-known competitions include:

• American Statistical Association (ASA) DataFest: http://ww2.amstat.org/education/datafest
• Consortium for the Advancement of Undergraduate Statistics Education/ASA Undergraduate Statistics Project Competition: https://www.causeweb.org/usproc
• Kaggle: https://www.kaggle.com
• TopCoder: https://www.topcoder.com

Participate in summer exploration programs in data science, mathematics, software development, and other fields that are offered by colleges and universities.