Heading to JSM for the first time can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of sessions, thousands of attendees, and an enormous program to navigate, it’s easy to wonder, “Where do I begin?” To help you get started, STATtr@k pulled together a short list of sessions especially suited to students and early-career … [Read more...] about The Joint Statistical Meetings for Newbies: 2026 Sessions
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Caucus for Women Offers JSM Travel Awards
The Caucus for Women in Statistics and Data Science is offering the following two travel awards for the 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings: These awards provide reimbursement for travel expenses to JSM and will be granted to CWS members who are early-career professionals (fewer than five years of professional experience) or PhD students in statistics or a related field. … [Read more...] about Caucus for Women Offers JSM Travel Awards
Plan Ahead: Special Events at JSM 2026
The 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings are taking place in Boston, Massachusetts, where ideas will spark, connections will grow, and the future of statistics and data science will take shape. JSM is the largest gathering for statisticians and data scientists in North America, with attendees and presenters flying in from all parts of the globe and hailing from academia, industry, … [Read more...] about Plan Ahead: Special Events at JSM 2026
ASA Meetings Offer Opportunities to Learn, Collaborate, Engage
Some of the most important conversations in statistics happen face to face. ASA meetings bring together statisticians, data scientists, and students from around the world to share ideas, present research, and build lasting professional connections. From large-scale gatherings like the Joint Statistical Meetings—one of the largest statistical conferences in North America—to … [Read more...] about ASA Meetings Offer Opportunities to Learn, Collaborate, Engage
Nominations Wanted for Young Investigator Award
Annually, the Teaching of Statistics in the Health Sciences Section of the American Statistical Association offers the Young Investigator Award to recognize a promising “young investigator” for his/her promise as a statistics educator or conducting statistics education research in the health sciences. A young investigator is defined as a current graduate student or recent … [Read more...] about Nominations Wanted for Young Investigator Award