Career Talk: DAY 2

Mr. Valenzuela defined Biostatistician as a professional who applies statistical methods and mathematical principles to solve problems in the fields of biology, medicine, and public health. Usually these people works at the intersection of data science and healthcare by using their expertise to analyze data, design studies, and interpret results to inform decision-making in various healthcare settings. He discussed what is needed to become a Biostatistician and he also give some key responsibilities of  a Biostatistician. He provided a matrix that he used in interpreting results in medical research. He shared his typical tasks as a Biostatistician to give an overview on what he usually do. 

Aside this, he also discussed Cryptocurrency which is a digital or virtual form of currency that uses cryptography for security. This operates on a decentralized system, meaning it is not controlled by any government or financial institution. He explained the difference between investing and trading. He employ his statistical approaches in trading data and showed some of his trading experience. But he also emphasized that trading is a risk and reward ratio, so trade what you can afford to risk and loss since trading is a business and not a gamble. In his last slide, he shared a picture of Ikigai which is very useful in choosing your career path since Ikigai means doing what you love, doing what you are good at, doing what the work needs, and doing what you can be paid for. His talk left us with lots of learning and his advice on Biostatistics and Cryptocurrency trading provided an insightful point of view, especially to our Pathfinders who would like to pursue these careers.

Mr. Aaron Pagaygay have discussed the pathways of taking up the graduate studies in Mathematics through giving insights of why students pursuing Bachelor of Science in Mathematics should take it and the possible benefits for their career and the fulfillment it will give. He also discussed some of the courses of graduate studies in Mathematics with a preview of what to expect, with adding what to prepare for when a student sees to pursue graduate studies in Mathematics. With this, Mr. Pagaygay also discussed of insightful points such as the reasons why teach after taking up graduate school that boosts not only the confidence of the incoming graduates, but also to those who are lost what career to take up in the future. In his talk, he also noted the importance of Mathematics, why it is studied and is interesting to take, and also the knowledge it offers. His talk gave a lot of information, lesson and essential tip on how to face the world as someone who takes up Mathematics in college.

Mr. Tañedo explored the journey of becoming a researcher, tracing its roots back to our early childhood experiences. He explained how the foundational lessons taught by our parents, such as counting and recognizing patterns, are the initial steps in developing a researcher's mindset. These early experiences foster curiosity and problem-solving skills that are essential in the field of mathematics. Mr. Tañedo emphasized the importance of nurturing this innate curiosity and encouraged students to embrace research as a means to explore and expand their understanding of mathematics beyond their undergraduate studies. Through his talk, he highlighted how these early learning experiences lay the groundwork for a successful career in mathematical research.