IMS Bulletin
Deadline: September 7, 2018 Here’s Anirban DasGupta’s latest puzzle, probability this time: This problem is a comparatively simple one. You can get a reasonable idea of the answers to the questions that we pose by large simulations, but you cannot get the algebraic answers that we are asking for. Here…

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MATRIX is an international research institute that hosts research programs where world-leading researchers in the mathematical sciences come together to collaborate in an intellectual stimulating environment. MATRIX is situated in the heart of the picturesque goldfields district of Victoria, Australia. MATRIX is offering fully-funded 1–4 week programs (catering and accommodation)…

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The Organizing Committee Co-chairs, Erwin Bolthausen and Remigijus Leipus, for the 2018 IMS Annual Meeting on Probability and Statistics and 12th International Vilnius Conference on Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics, write: We are pleased to announce that 2018 IMS Annual Meeting will be held in conjunction with the 12th Vilnius…

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The 2018 Carver Medal is awarded to Byeong Uk Park, for his efforts and dedication in heading the local organizing committee of the inaugural Asian Pacific Rim Meeting (IMS-APRM) in Seoul in 2009, and in chairing the scientific program committee of the two next meetings in 2012 and 2014, thereby…

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The National Academy of Sciences has announced the election of 84 new members and 21 foreign associates in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Among them are two IMS Fellows, Trevor Hastie (who was elected a Member) and Simon Tavaré (who, being Australian, was elected a…

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