The Statistics Discussion Group is composed of engineers, statisticians, managers, technicians, students, and others who meet each month to explore a variety of statistically related topics. The topics range from the theoretical to the practical in areas such as statistics, reliability, and Six Sigma.

Our group meets on the second Wednesday of each month and attendance is FREE. To see the discussion topic and speaker information for the next meeting, use the link below:
Current discussion topic and speaker info

The meetings are held at:
Applied Materials
Bowers Cafe (aka Campus Cafe)
3090 Bowers Ave.
Santa Clara, CA. 95054 MAP to location

Driving directions are at the end of this page.

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Meetings start at 6:00 p.m. with a half-hour dedicated to introductions and social interaction. From 6:30 to about 7:30 there is a presentation and then about 30 minutes for Q&A. Pizza and soft drinks will usually be available ($5.00 for Pizza and $1.00 for drinks).

The presenter is a volunteer, usually from one of the Bay Area companies and we make every effort to provide speakers that are recognized experts in their field. Discussions range from the practical to the theoretical as well as from the serious to the amusing. Participation is FREE, so please join us for an interesting and rewarding experience.

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Driving directions

From 101 (Going South from Palo Alto):

• Take the Bowers Ave exit and turn right at the light (i.e., headed west -- away from Great America).
• Go about 1/2 mile, you will cross Scott Blvd. If you cross Central Expressway, you have gone too far.
• Turn right at the second driveway after passing Scott Blvd. and park in the multistory car park in the rear.
• The Bowers Campus Cafe is behind Applied Material's building #2.

• Take the Great America Parkway exit and turn left at the light (i.e., go west -- away from Great America).
• Go about 1/2 mile, you will cross Scott Blvd. If you cross Central Expressway, you have gone too far.
• Turn right at the second driveway after passing Scott Blvd. and park in the multistory car park in the rear.
• The Bowers Campus Cafe is behind Applied Material's building #2.