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2026 ASA AL-MS Chapter Annual Conference and Business Meeting
At-a-glance
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Venue: Oxford Conference Center, Oxford, MS
Abstract deadline: March 7, 2026 (11:59 pm CT)
Registration deadline: March 15, 2026
Local organizer: Martial Longla (mlongla@olemiss.edu)
Conference Overview
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), Oxford, MS, will host the 2026 Alabama-Mississippi Chapter Annual Conference and Business Meeting of the American Statistical Association (ASA) on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Oxford Conference Center (see the map and directions for the center). The conference will feature a dynamic program, including a poster session, junior faculty research spotlight, and a student research presentation session. This event provides an excellent opportunity for networking, scholarly exchange, and celebrating advancements in statistical research. We welcome students, faculty (including junior faculty), educators, and practitioners from academia, government, and industry.
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline: March 7, 2026 (see below for more detail)
Registration deadline: March 15, 2026
Registration
Faculty, students, and statistics professionals are invited to participate in the 2026 ASA AL-MS Chapter Annual Conference and Business Meeting. Registration is required, and tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite (https://asa-al-ms-2026.eventbrite.com).
Faculty/Professional: $50
Students (non-members): $15
Students (ASA AL–MS Chapter members): $5
Register early to secure your spot and take advantage of early registration benefits! We look forward to your participation and contributions to what promises to be an inspiring and intellectually stimulating event.
Program Agenda
All rooms are at Oxford Conference Center.
8:30–9:20 am Check-in/on-site registration and social networking (with refreshments)
Poster Presentations (Oak B)
9:20 - 9:30 am Chapter President’s Opening Remarks (Oak B)
9:30–10:50 am Junior Faculty Research Spotlight - short talks (Oak B)
10:50–11:50 am Keynote Lecture (Oak B)
Dr. David Banks, Department of Statistical Science, Duke University
The Future of Statistics
11:50 am–12:10 pm Business meeting (Oak B)
12:10–1:00 pm Lunch break
1:00–3:00 pm Student Oral Presentations (Oak B)
3:00–3:15 pm Coffee break
3:15–4:15 pm Awards ceremony and conference conclusion
Local Organizers
For questions or assistance regarding the conference logistics, please feel free to contact one or more of the local organizer(s):
Dr. Martial Longla, Email: mlongla@olemiss.edu
Dr. Hailin Sang, Email: sang@olemiss.edu
Dr. Xin Dang, Email: xdang@olemiss.edu
Student Presentations & Awards
The 2026 ASA AL-MS Chapter Annual Conference will feature student research presentations spanning a variety of statistical fields. Anticipated topics include (but are not limited to) statistical modeling, stochastic processes, data analysis, and applications of statistical methods to health, medicine, and other interdisciplinary areas.
Students are invited to submit a title and an abstract of no more than 300 words via email to Dr. Elvan Ceyhan at ezc0066@auburn.edu by midnight (Central time) on March 7, 2026. Please include "2026 AL-MS Chapter Abstract Submission" in the email subject line, and documents in PDF format are preferred.
After the review process, decisions on abstracts will be communicated no later than March 12, 2026.
Up to six students will be selected from submitted abstracts for a 15-minute oral presentation (up to 5 minutes of Q&A) each. Abstracts not selected for an oral presentation will be considered for the poster presentation during the conference. All submissions will be considered for oral presentations unless specified otherwise.
Awards will be granted for outstanding oral and poster presentations, with up to three recipients in each category. These awards will recognize exceptional research contributions across various statistical fields.
We encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase their work, engage with peers and experts, and contribute to the vibrant exchange of ideas at the conference.
Oral Presentation Logistics
Date and time of presentations: 13:00–15:00
Duration: Each presentation is 20 minutes, including Q&A.
Order of presentations: Please refer to the conference agenda (to be posted on the conference website).
Slide formats: Preferred formats are PDF or PowerPoint (PPT).
Content considerations: Please make sure your slides align with the allotted time and be mindful of the number of slides, content density, and use of embedded media (videos, animations).
Room: The presentations will be held in the Oak B in Oxford Conference Center.
Technical setup: A computer connected to a projector will be available in the room. Microphones and pointers will also be provided.
Presentation submission: We strongly recommend you to email your presentation (PDF preferred) to Elvan Ceyhan (ezc0066@auburn.edu) and Martial Longla (mlongla@olemiss.edu) by March 20.
As a backup, please bring a USB drive with your presentation uploaded. Bringing your own laptop is not necessary.
Internet access: eduroam and guest Wi-Fi passcodes will be provided on site.
Travel & Accommodations
If you require hotel accommodation, we recommend making reservations as soon as possible to ensure availability. Local hotels may fill up quickly due to other events in the area. Please check the conference website or reach out if you need any recommendations.
Poster Presentation Logistics
Date and time of the poster session: 8:30 – 9:20 AM
Duration: The formal poster viewing period is 50 minutes, but you may keep your poster displayed for the entire duration of the event (until 4 PM).
Assigned poster number/location: Easels will be available and assigned by the local organizing committee. Posters will be displayed in a designated room next to the conference venue (Room Oak B, Oxford Conference Center), which will be available for your use throughout the day.
Presentation Format (Poster size specifications):
36" (height) x 24" (width), portrait orientation
36" (height) x 48" (width), landscape orientation
Printing formats: Any format (PDF, PPT, AI, etc.) is acceptable, but you must bring a preprinted poster.
Readability considerations: Please ensure appropriate font sizes, color schemes, and layout (e.g., title, introduction, methods, results, conclusions) to enhance clarity.
Additional content: You may incorporate QR codes, supplemental materials, or interactive content as needed.
Setup and removal times: Setup: Begins at 8:30 AM (you may arrive as early as 8:15 AM). Removal: By 4:00 PM.
Mounting materials: Easels and mounting materials will be provided.
If you bring your own materials, please label them as “Personal Item (Your Name)” and take them with you when leaving.
Poster display location and numbering system:
The poster display room is next to the conference venue.
A numbering system will be assigned by the local organizers and available onsite.
Handouts and supplementary materials: You may bring additional materials to accompany your poster, but tables will not be provided for display.
Students Oral Presentation Abstracts
Students Poster Presentation Abstracts
Students Oral Presentation Awardees
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Students Poster Presentation Awardees
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