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Caucus for Women in Statistics and Data Science news

May 16, 2026

Here’s the latest news from the Caucus for Women in Statistics and Data Science:

Fifth Annual International Day for Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference

We are pleased to share some updates about the 5th Annual IDWSDS Conference, taking place online on October 6th, 2026. Abstract submission is open. Please remember the following key dates:

• June 30: deadline for all program submissions

• August 15: registration opens for all speakers and attendees

IDWSDS features three types of program submissions:

Plenary Talks (new for 2026!) are 30-minute solo presentations (including Q&A) on a technical topic of interest to the conference community. If your proposal is not accepted for a plenary talk, you may choose to be considered for a 15-minute talk.

Invited Sessions are 60 minutes with exactly four confirmed speakers (15 minutes each), organized around a cohesive theme or topic. All speakers must be confirmed before submission.

Contributed Talks are 15-minute individual presentations. They may be grouped into themed sessions or added to invited sessions by the program committee.

Read the full submission details and submit your proposal at https://www.idwsds.org/join-the-program/.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Be part of CWS’s mission to empower women in statistics and data science. By becoming a sponsor, your brand will gain visibility across multiple platforms, including our conference website, social media posts, and YouTube videos. See https://www.idwsds.org/sponsorship/.

Any questions about the conference, please reach out to info@idwsds.org.

Upcoming CWS Events:

• June 5 at 1pm ET: June Social Hour

• June 8 at 4pm ET: Webinar on AI use in grant proposals

• June 23 at 8pm ET: GISTER and CWS webinar

• July 14 at 1pm ET: Webinar on the new ASA Data Science Certificate

• August 2–7: CWS events at JSM Boston

• September planning includes a webinar on preparation to be a PhD student; a research webinar organized by our country representative committee; and a webinar by Dr. Leann Long on “Career Trajectory and Applying for Big Grants”.