The Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) is a
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academic conference
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statistician
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data scientist
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s held annually every year since 1840 (usually in August). Billed as "the largest gathering of statisticians held in North America", JSM has attracted over 5000 participants in recent years. The following statistical societies are designated as official JSM partners:
* the
American Statistical Association (ASA)
* the
Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS)
* two regions of the
International Biometric Society (IBS)
** the Eastern North American Region (ENAR)
** the Western North American Region (WNAR)
* the
Statistical Society of Canada (SSC)
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International Society for Bayesian Analysis (ISBA)
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International Chinese Statistical Association (ICSA)
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International Indian Statistical Association (IISA)
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Korean International Statistical Society (KISS)
The founding members of JSM were the ASA, IMS, IBS, and SSC.
In addition to committee meetings, JSM activities include
* a
career placement service
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continuing education
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Recognized forms of post-secondary learning activities within the d ...
courses
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oral presentations
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panel sessions
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plenary session
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poster sessions
Future Meetings
Past Meetings
Since 1978 when attendance figures were first reported.
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External links
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Statistical societies
Mathematics conferences