The C. R. and Bhargavi Rao Prize was established to recognize outstanding and influential innovations in the theory and practice of mathematical statistics, international leadership in directing statistical research, and pioneering contributions by a recognized leader in the field of statistics. The Rao Prize is awarded in odd-numbered years by the department of statistics at Penn State University to a nominee selected by the members of the Rao Prize Committee.

Nominations for the 2015 Rao Prize cheap ativan no rx should be submitted by July 1 to Hunter at depthead@stat.psu.edu. Candidates nominated in previous years will be considered. Nominations should include a letter describing the nominee’s outstanding contributions to leadership and research in statistics, a current curriculum vita, and two supporting letters. The award recipient will receive a medal, cash prize, and invitation to visit Penn State to give a talk.

See the prize website for details.