Abstract #300315

The views expressed here are those of the individual authors
and not necessarily those of the ASA or its board, officers, or staff.

Back to main JSM 2002 Program page
JSM 2002 Abstract #300315
Activity Number: 60
Type: Invited
Date/Time: Monday, August 12, 2002 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
Sponsor: Section on Statistical Consulting*
Abstract - #300315
Title: What We Wish We Had Known On Our First Jobs
Author(s): Gerald Hahn*+ and Necip Doganaksoy
Affiliation(s): GE (retired) and GE Corporate Research and Development
Address: 1404 Orlyn Drive, Niskayuna, NY, 12309,
Keywords: Training ; Leadership ; Industry ; Consulting
Abstract:

This talk will deal with subjects that we should be teaching students who are aiming to become industrial statisticians--but often do not. We will first discuss non-technical topics, such as how to best prepare for a job in industry, our view of the role of an industrial statistician, and what it takes to succeed in today's environment. We will then turn to more technical topics, such as recommendations on courses to take (and, by inference, to be offered) and important subject matters that warrant inclusion and emphasis in such courses. A key conclusion is that we must move beyond traditional consulting to more proactive and leadership-oriented roles.

  • The address information is for the authors that have a + after their name.
  • Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.

Back to the full JSM 2002 program

JSM 2002

For information, contact meetings@amstat.org or phone (703) 684-1221.

If you have questions about the Continuing Education program, please contact the Education Department.

Revised March 2002