Sydney Smith
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Education
Master of Science in Public Health, University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC) Fall 2018 – Summer 2020
• Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.) in Biostatistics
• Arnold School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Final GPA: 4.0/4.0
Bachelor of Science, Clemson University (Clemson, SC) Fall 2013 – Spring 2017
• Major: Mathematical Sciences
• Emphasis Areas (2): Statistics, Actuarial Science/ Financial Mathematics
• Minor: Business Administration
• Clemson University Honors College
Experience
Registry Assistant at University of South Carolina Fall 2018 – Summer 2020
• Graduate Research Assistant for the Office for the Study of Aging (OSA) and its Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Registry
• Used SAS, R, and Microsoft Excel to analyze and present data from the Registry of all diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients in South Carolina
• Created data reports for the OSA and other organizations throughout the state using the Registry data
• Used the Registry’s multiple sources to create a comprehensive Annual Report on the prevalence and progression of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in South Carolina Statistics Creative Inquiry at Clemson University Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
• Worked with a local nonprofit organization to analyze their clientele survey data and provide tools and resources for future surveys
• Researched and compared published statistical analysis practices in order to create our own approach Programming Experience
• SAS, Microsoft Excel, R
Leadership Positions
Clemson University Actuarial Club, Treasurer Fall 2016 – Spring 2017 Clemson Statistics Creative Inquiry, Project Manager Spring 2015 Honors and Awards
Clemson University Department of Mathematics Freshman Award, Recipient Fall 2013 Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, Member Spring 2014 – Spring 2017