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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

NISS Director David S. Matteson to Present on Time Series Analysis at 2024 FCSM Conference

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The 2024 Research and Policy Conference on the Relevance, Timeliness, and Integrity of Federal Statistics is shaping up to be a major event for statisticians, data scientists, and policy makers alike. Running from October 22-24, 2024, at the College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in... more

ITSEW 2024 Explored Understanding Error in a Blended World

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The NISS International Total Survey Error Workshop (ITSEW) 2024 Workshop brought together leading experts in survey methodology from across North America and beyond, focusing on innovative approaches to Total Survey Error (TSE) and data quality in the 21st century. The workshop was held on... more

NISS 2024 Writing Workshop at JSM: AI Insights and Career Development Highlighted

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The final installment of the NISS Writing Workshop 2024 was held on August 4 at the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) in Portland, OR. This engaging in-person session was preceded by the two intensive Fridays (July 19 & 26), of which were marked by a rich blend of interactive tutorials and panel... more

Celebrating NISS Awards 2024

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NISS has three awards given each year, the Jerome Sacks Award recognizing sustained, high-quality cross-disciplinary research involving the statistical sciences, the Distinguished Service Award to recognize individuals who have given extraordinary service that significantly... more

Ingram Olkin Forum on Gun Violence Part 2: Experts Return for Two-Day Forum

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On May 10 and 17, 2024, leading researchers and statisticians gathered for a two-day virtual event as part of the Ingram Olkin Forum: Statistics Serving Society (S3) Series. The event, organized by the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS), brought together experts to explore the latest... more

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