Activity Number:
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190
- Quality and Productivity Section P.M. Roundtable Discussion (Added Fee)
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Type:
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Roundtables
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Date/Time:
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Monday, July 31, 2017 : 12:30 PM to 1:50 PM
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Sponsor:
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Quality and Productivity Section
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Abstract #322468
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Title:
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From Statistician to (Big) Data Scientist: How to Prepare?
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Author(s):
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Ming Li*
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Companies:
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Amazon and TAMU - Commerce
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Keywords:
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Big Data ;
Data Science ;
Data Scientist ;
Advanced Analytics ;
Career Development ;
Industry
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Abstract:
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Glassdoor ranks data scientist as the top choice in "25 Best Jobs in America for 2016." Now is a golden opportunity for statistician to be part of this Big Data and analytics revolution. Big data, data science and artificial intelligence start the new era of information technology. Statisticians with MS or PhD training from traditional statistics departments have the potential to be excellent data scientists. In this roundtable, we will cover topics that bridge the gap between statisticians and data scientists with big data focus.
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Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.
