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NISS Remembers Henry Wynn, Esteemed Statistician and Advocate for Statistics Serving Society

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The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) mourns the passing of Professor Henry Wynn, a distinguished statistician and dedicated member of the Statistics Serving Society (S3) Ingram Olkin Forums Committee. Wynn’s contributions to the field of statistics, as well as his dedication to... more

NISS New Researchers Network Hosts Successful Virtual Co-Working Session

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On Friday, December 6, 2024, the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) New Researchers Network hosted a vibrant virtual co-working session for graduate students and early-career researchers. This two-hour event combined focused work time with opportunities for networking and socializing... more

Graduate Students Share Insights on Getting Ready for Grad School

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The webinar featured a panel discussion with graduate students from various universities, each sharing their research and personal journeys to pursuing a graduate degree in Statistics, Biostatistics and Data Science. The discussion also covered the funding structure of graduate programs, the... more

Causal Inference Meets Collaboration: Insights from the COPSS-NISS Leadership Webinar

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Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET   The COPSS-NISS Leadership Webinar: Leadership at the Intersection of Causal Inference and Interdisciplinarity focused on leadership at the intersection of causal inference and interdisciplinarity, featuring two outstanding... more

Exploring Leadership Synergies: Highlights from the COPSS-NISS Webinar on the Intersection of Statistics and Psychometrics

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Event page: COPSS-NISS Leadership Webinar: Leadership at the Intersection of Statistics and PsychometricsDate: Tuesday, November 26, 2024, 12-1pm ET/9-10am PTThe meeting focused on the intersection of statistics and psychometrics, with panelists Dr. Steven Andrew Culpepper and Dr. Sandip Sinharay... more

NISS AI, Statistics & Data Science in Practice Series: Exploring Random Forests with Dr. Lucas Mentch

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News Story: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ETIn the latest session of the NISS AI, Statistics & Data Science in Practice series, Dr. Lucas Mentch, Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Pittsburgh, delivered a thought-provoking talk titled Random Forests:... more

Key Takeaways: Mastering Communication Skills for Collaborative Research in Statistics & Data Science

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The NISS New Researchers Network organized the webinar on "Mastering Communication Skills for Collaborative Research in Statistics & Data Science" that took place on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2-3:30pm ET featuring Speakers: Sahar Zangeneh, RTI International & University of... more

Leading Companies Share Internship Paths for New Researchers in Virtual NISS Event

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News Story: Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 12:00pm to 1:30pmThe NISS Internship Opportunities Panel for New Researchers focused on internship opportunities for new researchers, with speakers from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Citizen Bank, and Meta discussing their respective companies'... more

COPSS-NISS Leadership Webinar: Pioneers in Statistics Explore the Link Between Theory and Scientific Discovery

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On October 29, 2024, the COPSS-NISS Leadership Webinar Series hosted an inspiring session titled “Leadership in Linking Statistical Theory and Scientific Inquiry,” featuring biostatisticians Michael Kozarock and Diana Wheaton. With over four decades of combined experience, both experts shared their... more

NISS Hosts Successful Virtual Grad School Fair for Aspiring Data Scientists

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The NISS Academic Affiliates Committee recently wrapped up a three-day virtual graduate school fair, “Undergraduate Student Guide to Grad School: PhD & MS Programs in Statistical Sciences,” held on Fridays, October 11, 18, and 25, 2024. Designed for undergraduates interested in advanced degrees... more

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