From the Desk Of: Matthew Kressel
Nominate someone for the IMS Carver Award or Fellowship,
or apply for a Travel Award
The Carver Medal was created by the IMS in honor of Harry C. Carver, for exceptional service specifically to the IMS. It is open to any IMS member who has not previously been elected President.…
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 9th World Congress of Probability and Statistics (July 11–15, 2016, hosted by the Fields Institute…
Xiao-Li Meng writes:
Boston’s reputation of being a hub of universities was elevated recently by the inaugural HUBweek (Hospital, University and Business), which kicked off with a forum led by Michael Sandel, the “rockstar moralist.” Amid an array of thought-provoking questions, Sandel asked if the audience would feel comfortable letting…
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a dear friend. Moshe Zakai, who passed away on November 27 in his hometown Haifa, was an extraordinarily talented man who made a major difference in the life and career of those who collaborated with him as well as many of his…