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Abstract #304383

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Activity Number:	357
Type:	Topic Contributed
Date/Time:	Wednesday, August 10, 2005 : 8:30 AM to 10:20 AM
Sponsor:	SPAIG Committee
Abstract - #304383
Title:	NCSU Graduate Industrial Trainee Program
Author(s):	Tom Gerig*+
Companies:	North Carolina State University
Address:	Statistics CB 8203, Raleigh, NC, 27695, United States
Keywords:	traineeship ; graduate education ; NCSU ; industrial partnership ; mentor
Abstract:	The NCSU Graduate Industrial Trainee (GIT) program to be described in this talk is a partnership with industry for the purpose of broadening graduate statistics education to include a mentored, first-hand experience in statistical practice. This departmental enterprise has evolved throughout a 20-year period and is accomplished by placing graduate students in trainee positions at partner organizations. Unlike traditional cooperative education programs and internships, Graduate Industrial Trainees remain full-time students and complete their academic programs on schedule. The proximity of NCSU to the Research Triangle Park makes this feasible. The department established their first GITs as a means to extend its somewhat limited financial aid resources. After completion of the first few traineeships, it became obvious the students, the host units, and the department valued the experience and that each benefited significantly. The pieces were falling into place. In the past 20 years, the NCSU GIT program has made more than 100 placements and developed the program that now serves a model for other departments.

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