Nominations
The Institute of Mathematical Statistics recognizes and celebrates excellence in our members at all stages of their careers. Here, we outline the IMS awards that are available for nominations. (On the next page are three awards that are open for applications.)
We encourage you to consider diversity and breadth*…
There are several IMS Named and Medallion Lectures. The lectures that are currently available for nomination are: the 2027 & 2028 Wald Memorial Awards & Lectures; the 2027 IMS Grace Wahba Award & Lecture; the 2027 Le Cam Award and Lecture; and the eight 2028 Medallion Awards & Lectures. For…
We are pleased to announce the following three IMS members have been selected to receive the inaugural 2025 IMS Thelma and Marvin Zelen Emerging Women Leaders in Data Science Award:
Irina Gaynanova, Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan, for her significant contributions to the development of statistical methods…
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 C.R. and Bhargavi Rao Prize for Outstanding Research in Statistics, awarded by the Penn State Department of Statistics, was established to recognize outstanding and influential innovations in the theory and practice of mathematical statistics, international leadership in directing statistical research, and pioneering contributions by a recognized leader in the …