The Section on Bayesian Statistical Science plans to sponsor a number of invited sessions and short courses during JSM 2011 and is seeking proposals.

For proposed invited sessions, provide the following:

• Session title
• Brief description
• Speaker list
• Tentative talk titles list

For proposed short courses, provide the following:

• Course title
• Course abstract (200-word maximum)
• Course learning objectives
• Course outline
• Proposed course length
• Name and contact information for each instructor
• Paragraph on presenter(s) background(s)
• Possible course cosponsorship with other ASA sections

Email ideas before August 20 to Vanja M. Dukic, 2011 SBSS program chair, at vanja@uchicago.edu.

JSM 2011 will be held in Miami Beach, Florida, July 30–August 4, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.