Byran Smucker, SPES Chair-Elect, and Yili Hong, SPES JSM 2018 Program Chair

The events formerly known as the SPES/Q&P and Risk/SDNS mixers are morphing into one four-section joint mixer. This year, it will be the SPES/Q&P/Risk/Defense mixer at the 2018 Joint Statistical Meetings in Vancouver. We hope to see you Tuesday, July 31, in the Fairmont Waterfront Ballroom A from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

In the past, generous organizations and individuals have donated items such as books, software, CDs, DVDs, T-shirts, hats, ties, overalls (yes, overalls), pens, bags, water bottles, golf balls, blankets, coffee mugs, thumb drives, and the coveted Doughboy! Donated gifts have been both statistics and nonstatistics related.

We appreciate the generosity of our donors and hope you will consider adding to the excitement of the evening by donating door prizes this year. Of course, we will acknowledge all donors at the mixer.

The meetings are fast approaching, but there is still time to donate. Just complete the form at Survey Monkey to provide contact information and donation descriptions.

We would prefer you bring the items to the mixer or have them available at your booth for pickup. Also, mark the box of items “For SPES/Q&P/Risk/SDNS” in large letters so it is easily identified.

SPES JSM Contributed Sessions in Vancouver

SPES has the following four contributed sessions in place for the upcoming JSM in Vancouver:

Sunday

• Computer Experiments, Statistical Engineering, and Applications in Physical Sciences

Monday

• New Development in Reliability Models and Innovative Applications

Tuesday

• Machine Learning and Applications in Complex Engineering Systems
• Recent Developments in Designs of Experiments and Responses Surface Models

For more information, check out the JSM 2018 Online Program.