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.
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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.
To Do in Chicago: Museum Campus
For those days at JSM 2016 when there isn’t enough time to venture far, there’s Museum Campus—a collection of some of Chicago’s top sites within 10 minutes of the convention center.
New This Year at JSM
JSM 2016 will feature its first data art exhibit and competition, as well as a school supply and book drive for local Chicago schools through IMPACT Chicago!
Quality and Productivity Section News
The latest news from the ASA’s Quality and Productivity Section, including information about its offerings at JSM 2016.
Statistics in Epidemiology Section News
The latest news from the ASA’s Statistics in Epidemiology Section, including the pilot of its new one-on-one mentoring program for JSM 2016—now accepting applications!
Review and Edit, Writing Workshops Planned for JSM
Two workshops designed for new researchers to develop capabilities for research publication are planned for JSM 2016 in Chicago.
Statisticians as Leaders
Matthew J. Gurka and Vaneeta K. Grover reflect on their experiences in the Preparing Statisticians for Leadership course at JSM and discuss the importance of leadership in the statistics profession from the perspectives of both academia and industry.
SPES to Sponsor Three Roundtables at JSM
The Section on Physical and Engineering Sciences (SPES) is sponsoring three roundtable sessions at JSM 2016 in Chicago.