Objective
The 2017 Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference in La Jolla, California, aims to bring together hundreds of statistical practitioners and data scientists to “Share WISDOM (Women In Statistics, Data science, and -OMics).” WSDS2017 will highlight the achievements and career interests of women in statistics and data science. Senior, mid-level, and junior stars representing industrial, academic, and government communities will unite to present their life’s work and share their perspectives on the role of women in today’s statistics and data science fields.
Exhibit
NISS has an exhibit table at the 2017 WSDS Conference. Stop by our booth to learn more about our programs and opportunities to engage with us.
Schedule at a Glance
The Women in Statistics and Data Science Conference program offers courses, concurrent sessions, speed sessions, an exhibit hall, and many opportunities to network.
Thursday, October 19
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7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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Registration |
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8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
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Short Courses (2) |
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1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
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Opening Remarks and Susmita Datta’s “Making Your Mark” |
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2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
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Concurrent Sessions |
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2:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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Speed Sessions |
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5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
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Opening Mixer, Speed Posters, and Speed Mentoring |
Friday, October 20
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7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
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Registration |
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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
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Continental Breakfast and Speed Posters |
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8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. |
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Jeri Mulrow’s “Statistical Leadership in the Federal Government” |
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10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
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Concurrent Sessions |
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11:40 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. |
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Concurrent and Speed Sessions |
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1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
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Lunch (on own) |
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2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
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Concurrent and Speed Sessions |
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4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. |
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Speed Session Posters |
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6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
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Celebrating Women in Statistics and Data Science Banquet, including Keynote presenter Donna Brogan’s “Lessons and Strategies Distilled from Life Events: My Professional Story” |
Saturday, October 21
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7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
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Registration |
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7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. |
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Continental Breakfast and Speed Posters |
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8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. |
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Bonnie Ray’s “Questions I Should Have Asked ...” |
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10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
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Concurrent Sessions |
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11:40 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. |
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Concurrent Sessions |
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1:20 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. |
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Closing Session and Hackathon Presentations |
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