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November 15, 2023
The RSS Barnett Award and named lecture was established in memory of the environmental statistician, Professor Vic Barnett. It is awarded annually to encourage and promote the recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of environmental statistics. The 2023 Barnett Award was presented to Marc Genton, Al-Khawarzmi Distinguished Professor…

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Next year there will be an impressive list of invited speakers at a range of IMS sponsored and co-sponsored meetings. First up in 2024, Sébastien Roch will give a Medallion Lecture at the Seminar on Stochastic Processes. SSP2024 takes place in Houston, TX, from March 14–16. See https://ssp2024.rice.edu/home.…

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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…

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Meet the people behind the emails and communications you might receive as an IMS member. You might even catch us in person at an IMS meeting! Elyse Gustafson, Executive Director Elyse says, “I have been honored to serve as the IMS Executive Director since 1997. Because the IMS is a…

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Emily Palmer, Harvard Department of Statistics Administrative Coordinator writes: On May 5, 2023, Professor Joe Blitzstein from the Harvard University Department of Statistics launched the centennial celebration of emeritus faculty Herman Chernoff, and his research and teaching legacy. The day featured a full program, including a tribute video from former…

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