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Activity Number: 328
Type: Roundtables
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 6, 2008 : 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM
Sponsor: Section on Quality and Productivity
Abstract - #302132
Title: Will Work for Data: Observations on Life as an Industrial Statistician
Author(s): Theresa Utlaut*+
Companies: Intel Corporation
Address: 5200 NE Elam Young Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR, 97124,
Keywords: industrial statistics ; employment ; salary ; career path
Abstract:

Some people, when thinking of the field of industrial statistics, think of endless days of rehashing statistical process control and design of experiments and little else. Many of those people have likely never worked as an industrial statistician and would be surprised to learn what a career in industrial statistics entails. It can be an exciting career if made into one. This roundtable coffee is intended for graduate students and recent graduates deciding on a career path in statistics. Discussion topics will vary depending on the interests of participants, but can include personal and professional observations from industry, expected salaries, common tasks of industrial statisticians, how to be more employable, and taking control of your career.


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