Nominations are wanted for the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies Emerging Leader Award. Each year during the Joint Statistical Meetings, the profession recognizes early-career statistical scientists for their outstanding contributions through an awards ceremony organized by the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies. The COPSS Emerging Leader Award … [Read more...] about Nominations Sought for 2026 COPSS Emerging Leader Award
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Submissions Wanted for Biopharm Student Paper Competition
Submissions are now open for the 2026 Biopharmaceutical Student Paper Awards, which recognize outstanding research by students in biopharmaceutical statistics. The awards will be presented during the Biopharmaceutical Section open business meeting at the 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings. The top three winners will receive cash prizes of $2,000, $1,500, and $1,000, … [Read more...] about Submissions Wanted for Biopharm Student Paper Competition
How to Make Your JSM Talk Great
But as David started talking, I felt a little relieved. I mean, not that I wanted him to go down in flames (well, okay, maybe a little), but I was expecting him to be as dynamic as his movie is. But, for a keynote talk, he really started out low key (no pun intended). His voice was quiet, almost monotone. There was no sense of passion or intensity that is often the hallmark of … [Read more...] about How to Make Your JSM Talk Great