Be a Docent

If you have attended three or more JSMs, consider becoming a 2016 JSM docent by following these five easy steps:

1. Make plans to attend JSM 2016.
2. Be willing to answer questions and help first-timers have a positive JSM experience.
3. Attend an orientation session on July 31 and a thank-you reception on August 3.
4. Attend JSM events and invite first-timers to join you.
5. Send your contact information to JSMDocent@amstat.org to receive more information.

Diversity Workshop, Mentoring Program

The JSM Diversity Workshop and Mentoring Program brings minority statisticians at the early- to mid-career levels together with senior statisticians and faculty in academia, government, and the private sector in a structured program at the annual JSM. This year, the workshop will take place July 31, and the program will take place August 1–3 in Chicago.

The priority deadline for travel funding consideration for the program and mentor matching is May 15. Priority deadline for travel funding consideration is June 1.

Interested statistics students/professionals are encouraged to apply/register on or before July 1.