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Activity Number:
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447
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Type:
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Invited
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Date/Time:
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Quality and Productivity
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| Abstract - #303159 |
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Title:
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Thriving, Not Just Surviving, as a Statistician
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Author(s):
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Joanne R. Wendelberger*+
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Companies:
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Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Address:
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Statistical Sciences Group, MS F600, Los Alamos, NM, 87545,
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Keywords:
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career development ; industry ; government laboratory
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Abstract:
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This presentation will provide career advice for statisticians in industry and government to go beyond just having a job to building a successful statistics career. Careful planning can be used to turn a job as a statistician into a springboard for professional advancement and personal satisfaction. Topics to be addressed include setting priorities, making tough choices, overcoming stereotypes and assumptions by others, networking, developing a professional identify, and balancing a career with family and other personal responsibilities. Insights on the transition from technical work to management will also be provided. The author will draw upon experiences gained from positions in industry and government laboratory settings, as well as extensive professional service and community involvement.
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