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Activity Number: 447
Type: Invited
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Sponsor: Section on Quality and Productivity
Abstract - #303198
Title: Making the Move from Statistician to Management
Author(s): Leslie Fowler*+
Companies: Freescale Semiconductor
Address: 7700 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX, 78729,
Keywords: female ; career advise ; management
Abstract:

So you are thinking about a career in statistics? What is a career in statistics like? What industries will be open to statisticians? How do you move into management? I will offer my views on the career opportunities for statisticians, and advise based on 20+ years professional experience that started as a statistician and has moved me into the ranks of IT management.

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