At this year’s conference, we are honored to host the current ASA President, Dr. Ji-Hyun Lee, as our special guest. Dr. Lee is a Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Florida and the Director of the Division of Quantitative Sciences at the UF Health Cancer Center. An ASA Fellow since 2018, she has made impactful contributions to cancer research, clinical trial design, and health disparities, with over 175 peer-reviewed publications. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Lee and look forward to her participation in this year’s conference. The title of her talk is “Unpacking My Own Questions”.

 

We are excited to announce that the keynote speaker for this year’s conference will be Dr. Peter Song from the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan. Dr. Song is a 2021 Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, a 2018 Fellow of the American Statistical Association, and a 2011 Elected Member of the International Statistical Institute. He is internationally acclaimed for his groundbreaking contributions to high-dimensional data analysis, longitudinal and spatiotemporal modeling, mediation analysis, and smart health research. The title of his talk is “Statistical Approaches to Addressing Data Science Challenges in Epigenetic Aging Research” (Talk Abstract)

Local Organizers and Contact Information:

For questions or assistance regarding the conference logistics, please feel free to contact the local organizers:

Dr. Michelle Zhou
Email: qz70@msstate.edu

Dr. Jialin Zhang (JZ)
Email: jzhang@math.msstate.edu

 

Student Presentations

The 2025 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 February 24, 2025 March 2, 2025. Please include "2025 AL-MS Chapter Abstract Submission" in the email subject line, and documents in PDF format are preferred.

The review process is currently underway, and decisions on abstracts will be communicated no later than March 7, 2025.

Up to six students will be selected from submitted abstracts for a 15-minute oral presentation 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.

Logistics for Oral Presentations

Schedule

• Date and time of presentations: 13:00–15:20
• 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).

Presentation Format

• 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).

Logistics

• Room assignment: The presentations will be held in the Fowlkes Auditorium on the 3^rd floor in Colvard Student Union.
• 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 Jialin Zhang (jzhang@math.msstate.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.

Logistics for Poster Presentations

Schedule

• Date and time of the poster session: 8:30 – 9:30 AM
• Duration: The formal poster viewing period is 1 hour, 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 auditorium (Fowlkes Auditorium, 3rd floor, Colvard Student Union), 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

• Poster 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.

Logistics

• 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 auditorium.
• 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.

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 (https://amstat.connectedcommunity.org/alabamachapter/main) for any recommendations or reach out if you need assistance.

Students Oral Presentation Abstracts

Students Poster Presentation Abstracts

Students Oral Presentation Awardees

First Place: Mithun Kumar Acharjee, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Second Place: Li Zhou, Auburn University

Third Place: Makena Bailey, Jackson State University

Students Poster Presentation Awardees

First Place: Ata Leonel Fokou Takem Fomadjo, University of Mississippi

Second Place: Penelope Prochnow, Mississippi State University

Third Place: Hwan Hee (Hannah) Park, Mississippi State University

Conference Photos