education, there’s not much to stand in the
“
way of his goal of becoming a senior engi-
The program is really well tailored for people who work
neer or earning his professional engineer
full time
”
.
license. A PhD doesn’t seem to be in the
cards anytime soon, but McDonald hints
at re-enrolling someday to earn a second
master’s degree in—what else?—statistics.
ended up with just one additional credit McDonald in his pursuit of an advanced “One thing I bugged my statistics pro-
hour than he’d originally planned to com- degree by offsetting the cost of his tuition. fessor about was getting a double master’s
plete. But it was still a lot of work. Working Throughout his work toward complet- in engineering and statistics, but they’re not
at his own pace became a huge advantage, ing the certificate program, he has seen set up for that. I’m hoping someday they’ll
especially when trying to look after his now time and time again how applied statistics make that available,” McDonald said.
1-year-old daughter, Shaelyn. relates to his job. “But I think that, for companies who
“One thing I really liked was the lectures “It’s really where the rubber meets the [sic] are moving forward, this certificate
that were available through streaming video. road when it comes to theoretical statistics program is an ideal program for grooming
If I was behind, I could watch six lectures in and how you do things in a business set- all kinds of statistical experts.”
a row on the weekend,” McDonald said. ting,” McDonald said. “Really, no matter For more information about the grad-
The need for further education increases what industry you’re in, it’s applicable.” uate certificate in applied statistics or
as technology progresses. Many compa- other programs available at Kansas State
nies reimburse employees for continuing
Down the Road
University through distance education,
education that is job related, especially Now that McDonald has his master’s contact the K-State Division of Continuing
larger, technology-based companies such degree and graduate certificate, he’s look- Education at (800) 622-2KSU or visit
as Intel Corporation. Intel was able to aid ing forward to the future. With all that
www.dce.k-state.edu. n
ASA Constitution Signature
Page, ASA Record Book, Box 1,
Folder 1, American Statistical
Association Records, MS 349,
Special Collection Department,
Iowa State University Library
The URL for the archive is www.amstat.
org/comm/index.cfm?fuseaction=comm
details&txtComm=CCNORG02.
If you have questions, email spclref@
iastate.edu or call (515) 294-6672.
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