From the Desk Of: Matthew Kressel
Each year, the statistical profession recognizes outstanding members at the Joint Statistical Meetings in an awards ceremony organized by the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS). Nominations are an important part of the process, and everyone can contribute—from the newest to most senior members of our societies. We recognize…
The purpose of the IMS Child Care Initiative is to encourage and support the participation at IMS Annual Meetings of IMS members who have child care responsibilities. The next IMS Annual Meeting is at the Joint Statistical Meetings in Baltimore, July 29–August 3, 2017: https://ww2.amstat.org/meetings/jsm/2017/.
The IMS will reimburse…
For many years, Statistical Science has published ‘Conversations’ with some of the many distinguished leaders in statistics and probability [see list, below]. These interviews are one of the most popular features of the journal. The personal opinions and experiences given in these interviews add a human touch, while also giving…
Dylan Small writes:
Observational Studies is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes papers on all aspects of observational studies. The journal’s web site is https://obs.pennpress.org/home/. The journal is diamond open access—no charges for readers and no charges for authors.
William Cochran defined an observational study as an empiric investigation in…
IMS Fellow Sir David Cox has been named the inaugural recipient of the International Prize in Statistics. The Prize, considered the highest honor in statistics, will be bestowed every other year to an individual or team for major achievements using statistics to advance science, technology and human welfare.
Cox is…