Barry I. Graubard, scientist emeritus at the National Cancer Institute, was named the 2026 recipient of the Monroe G. Sirken Award in Interdisciplinary Survey Research Methods.
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Surveys and Big Data: A Partnership for Better Science in 2026
Survey Research Methods Section Publications Officer Emily Berg advocates for the importance of survey statisticians and invites them to consider joining SRMS.
Survey Research Methods Section Looks Ahead with Sights on Nonresponse
In 2025, members of the Survey Research Methods Section will focus on engaging new members, addressing low survey response rates, and developing innovative approaches while maintaining valid statistical inference amidst evolving challenges.
SRMS Revisits JSM, Offers Benefits
During the 2024 Joint Statistical Meetings, the Survey Research Methods Section sponsored or cosponsored four invited paper sessions, nine topic-contributed paper sessions, 10 contributed paper sessions, seven contributed speed presentations, five contributed posters, and two roundtable discussions.
SRMS to Host JSM Short Course
The Survey Research Methods Section is sponsoring the course Data Integration in Surveys and Clinical Trials: Methods and Software at the 2024 Joint Statistical Meetings.
SRMS Looks to JSM 2023
Proposals for JSM 2023 invited sessions are due in early September, and proposals for topic-contributed sessions are due in early December.
Survey Research Methods Section News
The Survey Research Methods Section is seeking webinar topics – submit ideas and suggestions!
Survey Research Methods Section News for January 2021
The SRMS stayed busy during a pandemic-altered year.
SRMS Looks Ahead to JSM 2020 and 2021
The Joint Statistical Meetings—taking place August 2–6—will be a virtual conference this year, and the Survey Research Methods Section has many sessions for you to attend from your home (or office).
SRMS Proceedings for 2019 Now Available
The Survey Research Methods Section proceedings from the 2019 Joint Statistical Meetings in Denver are available on the section’s website.