Chicago native Mary Jeanne Kwasny walks you through the many activities within a few hours’ drive of the city.
JSM 2016
National Alliance Offers Opportunities for Undergraduates
The alliance is a partnership of faculty committed to ensuring “every under-represented or underserved American student with the talent and the ambition has the opportunity to earn a doctoral degree in a math science.”
Q&P Section Announces JSM Topic-Contributed, Contributed Sessions
The latest news from the ASA’s Quality and Productivity (Q&P) Section, including its topic-contributed and contributed sessions at this year’s JSM.
Chicago in an Afternoon (or Evening)
JSM is in Chicago this year, and there is tons to do! Here are a few ideas for shorter trips/outings in and around the city for you and your family or friends either before JSM, after the sessions, or when you just want to take a break to let some really good ideas sink in.
Be a Better Statistician with Professional Development at JSM
Learn about the Professional Development Program at JSM 2016, which boasts 30 continuing education courses, 12 computer technology workshops, and four personal skills development offerings.
Beyond AP Statistics
The ASA/NCTM Joint Committee will sponsor a Beyond AP Statistics (BAPS) workshop for experienced teachers at the annual Joint Statistical Meetings in Chicago.
Don’t Let What Happens at JSM Stay at JSM!
Christopher Bilder walks you through how to get the most out your first Joint Statistical Meetings.
6000+ Statisticians Expected in Chicago
With more than 3,400 individual presentations arranged into approximately 181 invited sessions, 400 contributed sessions, and 500 poster and speed presentations, the 2016 Joint Statistical Meetings will be one of the largest statistical events in the world.
More to Do at JSM
The JSM Diversity Workshop and Mentoring Program brings minority statisticians together with senior mentors, and being a docent is a great way to help first-time JSM attendees!
Meeting Within a Meeting
JSM 2016 will feature an MWM statistics workshop for middle- and high-school mathematics and science teachers.