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Jobs of the Unknown: a Maths Week Scotland Careers Event in Glasgow

Jobs of the Unknown Poster

Date: Thu 26 September 2024
Time: 4:45pm-6:00pm
Venue: University of Strathclyde, Livingstone Tower, Room LT908 and Common Room, Glasgow
Event focus: Careers in both Statistics and Data Science.
Target Audience: Secondary School S5 and S6 pupils and University Undergraduates

Event format:
We will have a diverse collection of Mystery Guests who are currently either Statisticians or Data Scientists, who are willing to be quizzed on their field of speciality. But the aim of the evening is to discover what those specialities are!

Attendees will be put into small groups to circulate around the venue, meeting each Mystery Guest for up to 10 minutes. During that time, attendees can ask the Mystery Guest a series of questions in a bid to find out what field of data it is that they work in. Any remaining time will be available for the Mystery Guest to tell the group a little about what they do in a typical day, and to answer any follow-up questions.

Refreshments will be available.

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A similar event is happening in Edinburgh on Wed 25 Sep 2024.

 

Yes, but what happened at the Jobs of the Unknown Event that took place in Edinburgh in 2023?

It involved 1 hour of intense discussion between 50 people about data and statistics, and the consumption of 48 muffins, 1.2kg of crisps and snacks, 15 litres of drink, and 1 tub of Heroes Chocolates!

"It was an eye opening experience. I did not know the data and statistics could affect so many different sectors in the world of work, such as forestry and cancer research."

"The event worked very well and my pupils gained a lot from it. They have a better understanding of the opportunities available to someone with a background in statistics and enjoyed speaking with all the mystery guests."

"A great experience - the interrogations went well and the young people had some very insightful questions. The atmosphere was exciting and inclusive, and I personally learned a lot about how to describe what I do."

"I really enjoyed it - it was fun to meet lots of young people and talk about what I do. It made me reflect more on what I do and why, and what I love about it - so a really energising evening that was well organised."

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Q: Why does this local group exist?

A: We aim to run a series of events throughout each year that promotes and celebrates the use of Statistics. We strive to make the most of being part of Glasgow's vibrant data scene.

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