United in Purpose, Charting the Future| School of Statistics Holds 2024 Freshman Orientation Meeting
On September 11, 2024, the School of Statistics conducted its 2024 freshman orientation meeting, welcoming over 300 new undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students. The gathering featured addresses from Dean Wang Xiaojun, Professor Meng Shengwang, and other senior academic leadership, alongside faculty and student representatives. The event served as both an introduction to the school’s distinguished history in statistical education and a ceremonial induction into the academic community.
The meeting emphasized the critical role of statistics in national development, with Professor Meng Shengwang highlighting the discipline's mission of "observing national policies and measuring people's livelihoods." Dean Wang Xiaojun positioned the timing as particularly significant, noting the expanding opportunities for statistical professionals in the ear of artificial intelligence (AI) and the growing cross-industry demand for statistical expertise. Faculty and senior students provided practical guidance on academic life, encouraging new students to leverage the university's resources while developing both technical competencies and personal character.
The orientation concluded with practical introductions to student support services and administrative structures, establishing a foundation for academic and personal development. The event reflected the school’s commitment to connecting individual student success with broader national objectives, encouraging new students to contribute meaningfully to China's statistical enterprise while pursuing their academic and professional goals within the university's established framework of excellence.