This is a career fair which
provides students of any major a unique opportunity to learn about career
options in statistics. In the morning,
you will have the opportunity to chat with statisticians from actuarial, aerospace,
computer, government, health care, insurance, and pharmaceutical companies from
throughout Southern California.
Following the lunchtime speaker, there will be small breakout sessions
in which professionals from several different industries will tell you how they
spend their work days, the academic preparation and work experience needed, and
the current and future opportunities in their fields. For those ready to begin careers, this is a chance to speak
informally with company representatives in the morning and attend free
workshops on interviewing skills and resume writing in the afternoon. Tours of
the City of Hope will also be available during the afternoon.
Cost for Event: Nothing. You
may purchase a lunch (lasagna, salad, bread, dessert, and beverage) for $6.00
for students, $8.00 for all others, if your reservation is postmarked by
February 15th. To reserve your lunch, complete the attached
reservation form and send it with a check for the above amount, made out
to SCASA (Southern California Chapter of the American Statistical Association),
to Keiko Powers at J.D. Power and Associates, 30401 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills,
CA 91301. A limited number of lunches
will be available for purchase at the door for $9.00.