The
Southern California Chapter of the American
Statistical Association
presents a one-day program for statisticians and students in the Los Angeles area:
Careers in Statistics
Saturday, February 24, 10 am - 3:30 pm
Platt Auditorium, City of Hope National Medical Center
1500 East Duarte Road, Duarte, California
Map and directions.
Exit the 210 at Buena Vista (just west of the 605). Go South 1 block,
then east on Duarte Road. Park on Duarte Road, or inside the main gate.
Learn about careers in statistics and about educational programs leading
to such careers.
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Speak informally with statisticians representing diverse business, academic
and research oganizations.
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Hear a lunchtime address by Catharine Sterling who is an Executive Recruiter with
Smith-Hanley Associates, Inc.
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Get advice from professionals on finding an opening and interviewing.
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Attend afternoon break-out sessions on specific industries.
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Learn about professional societies, view videos from the ASA, and pick
up a copy of the New Researchers' Survival Guide courtesy of the
IMS.
Featured speaker (at 12:00)
Executive Recruiter
Smith-Hanley Associates, Inc.
Her Topic:
Careers in Statistics - From Clinical Trials to Credit Cards
Careers Day is free of charge, and open to anyone interested in
the Statistical Professions, including Students, Prospective Students,
Job Seekers, and Educators.
Advance registration is appreciated, but not required. For your convienience,
a lunch may be reserved by mailing a check for $5.75 (students) or $7.50
(general), with the registration
form. The lunch price at the door is $8.00, and subject to availability.
Bag lunches are welcome.
For further information please contact:
Andrew Dagis
City of Hope -- Biostatistics
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010-3000
e-mail: adagis@coh.org
phone: (626) 359-8111 x62354
fax: (626) 301-8393
For further exploration, here are some
links relating to careers in statistics.