WHERE STATISTICS LEADS, AND SOCIETY BENEFITS...
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Join a national community advancing statistical science and data science through research, training, and real‑world impact. As a NISS Affiliate, your organization helps set priorities and co‑creates high‑value programs: spanning AI, public health & environment, visualization, education, and more. Affiliates gain priority access to cross‑sector collaborations, in‑person Hub events, award opportunities, and discounted/free professional development.
WHY AFFILIATES CHOOSE NISS
- Lead research that serves society via Statistics Serving Society (S3) Ingram Olkin Forums. Propose topics, co‑host, and form working groups toward funded research. Learn more
- Be at the forefront of AI + Statistics through the AI in Statistics CoLab and the AI, Statistics & Data Science in Practice series; connect to federal AI collaborations and best practices. AI in Statistics CoLab
- Tackle health–environment grand challenges with the Public Health & the Environment CoLab. Launched via the IMSI–NISS Ideas Lab and continuing as mentored working groups. CoLab page
- Connect in person by co‑organizing Hub events with NISS (e.g., ISU–NISS Statistics & AI; UMN–NISS IRSA on Statistics for Agriculture & Environment). ISU–NISS event | UMN–NISS IRSA
- Build capability, and visibility, through NISS’s neutral, expert capacity for collaborative and sponsored research (expert panels, targeted methods, implementation, training). NISS Capabilities
WHO SHOULD JOIN
- Academic departments & schools in statistics, biostatistics, and data science looking to elevate research, curriculum, mentoring, and student pipelines. Academic Affiliates
- Industry data science and research teams seeking cross‑sector talent pathways, training, problem‑solving workshops, and program planning privileges. Industry Affiliates
- Government agencies & labs modernizing statistical methods and AI practice through joint programs, capstones, and national events. Affiliate Program Info
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS & COMMUNITIES
- S3: Statistics Serving Society (Ingram Olkin Forums) - mobilize the statistics community on national priorities; affiliates can propose topics, co‑host, and form working groups. S3 Forums
- AI in Statistics (CoLab) - monthly series + working groups that translate AI advances into trustworthy, statistically grounded practice. AI in Statistics
- Public Health & the Environment (CoLab) - interdisciplinary research clusters launched at an IMSI–NISS Ideas Lab; continuing with mentored teams and follow‑on events. Public Health & Environment
- New Researchers Network (NRN) - writing workshops, research conference, leadership opportunities, and career fairs: spanning undergrads through early career. NRN
- Capstone Projects - NISS coordinates student teams and mentors to work on agency/industry problems with public data; multiple institutions can adopt and compare solutions. Capstone Projects
WHAT AFFILIATES RECEIVE
- Event Access & Pricing: many NISS‑hosted/sponsored tutorials, webinars, meet‑ups, and short courses are discounted or free for affiliates.
- Awards & Recognition: NISS Research Awards (e.g., best paper/poster) at co‑organized/sponsored events; pathways to invited sessions and broad promotion via NISS channels. Program details
- Program Design Voice: representation on the Affiliates Committee and planning groups to shape topics, speakers, and partnerships (e.g., AI, Statistics & Data Science in Practice). Leadership Committees
- Priority Participation: priority/guaranteed acceptances for select activities; free promotion for affiliate events and job postings; optional affiliate page and participation reports. Affiliate Program Information
- Liaison Model: designate Primary and optional Alternate/Early‑Career Liaisons to coordinate benefits and leadership/service opportunities. How it works
READY TO JOIN?
Become a NISS Affiliate today! Email officeadmin@niss.org to find out more information or visit our Become an Affiliate page and fill out the form.
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