Dear colleagues, here is an updated announcement with more details. We
appreciate your spreading the word. A pdf flyer is attached for
convenience of sharing.
Excellence in Statistical Science
October 14-16, 2022
https://events.stat.uconn.edu/60anniversary/2022 marks the 60th anniversary of the Department of Statistics at
UConn. Founded in 1962, as one of the major statistics departments in
New England, the department provides outstanding preparation for
careers in academia, industry, or government. At the 60th Anniversary
Celebration of the Department, we are hosting a conference with the
theme "Excellence in Statistical Science". The event will be in-person
with real time streaming.
#### Registration
- [Open until Oct. 11, 2022 (Oct. 14 for online
participation](https://statds.org/events/stat60anniversary/registration.html).
#### Student Poster Session
- All topics on statistics and data science are welcome.
- Abstracts submission is [open until Sept. 30,
2022](https://statds.org/events/stat60anniversary/posters.html).
- Several posters will be selected for a student poster award.
#### Keynote Addresses
- Nancy Reid, University of Toronto: Distributions for parameters.
- David Blei, Columbia University: The blessings of multiple causes.
#### Makuch Lecture
- Clarice Weinberg, National Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences: Using families to identify genetic and environmental
contributors to young-onset disease.
#### Distinguished Alumni Lecture
- Bani K. Mallick, Texas A&M University: Bayesian local models using
partitions.
#### Invited Sessions
- Two sessions on frontiers of statistics and data science.
- Panel discussion on the UConn Statistics Department: Past,
present, and future.
- Career panel on statistical data science.
- Career panel on statistics in pharmaceutical industries..
#### Statistical Consulting Services
- Showcases of statistical consulting service at UConn by faculty,
students, and clients
#### Student Awards Ceremony
- The student poster award and annual department student awards will
be presented in the closing ceremony by special guests.
#### Social Events
- Alumni video greetings
- Banquet
- Game night
- Field day
#### Faculty Book Gallery
- Books by current faculty will be on display. The gallery is also
online [here](https://statds.org/events/stat60anniversary/book_gallery.html).
#### Alumni Activities
- Send a video greeting if you cannot come in person. See
instructions [here](https://statds.org/events/stat60anniversary/alumni.html).
- Fill an alumni survey to help us make the department better
[here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScA3eYRpW3Hb9kjqyszEwnPcy2YK6lIglDan-rdtEeLXydNHg/viewform).
#### Donations
- See instructions on [our
webpage](https://statds.org/events/stat60anniversary/donations.html).
- Request employer matching gifts through the [Matching Gift
Program](https://www.foundation.uconn.edu/employer-matching-gifts/).
#### Sponsorship
Depending on the contribution level, branding opportunities for
sponsors are available through customary channels. Please contact Dr.
Jun Yan ([`
jun.yan@uconn.edu`](mailto:
jun.yan@uconn.edu)) for details.
On Fri, Jul 1, 2022 at 2:23 PM Jun Yan <
jyan.statistics@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> (See pdf flyer attached for convenience of sharing)
>
> Excellence in Statistical Science
> October 14-16, 2022
>
https://statds.org/events/stat60anniversary/>
> The year of 2022 marks the 60th anniversary of the Department of
> Statistics at UConn. Founded in 1962, as one of the major statistics
> departments in New England, the department provides outstanding
> preparation for careers in academia, industry, or government. At the
> 60th Anniversary Celebration of the Department, we are hosting a
> conference with the theme “Excellence in Statistical Science”.
>
> ## Keynote Addresses
> + Nancy Reid, University of Toronto
> + David Blei, Columbia University
>
> ## Makuch Lecture
> + Clarice Weinberg, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
>
> ## Distinguished Alumni Award
> + Bani K. Mallick, Texas A&M University
>
> ## Invited Sessions
> +Two sessions with statisticians and data scientists
> + Presentations on a wide variety of statistical and data science
> theory, methods and practice
>
> ## Career Advice Panels
> + Two career panels sharing their experience and tips on careers in
> statistics and data science
> + Alumni panelists from academia, industry, and government sectors
>
> ## Student Poster Session
> + Posters on frontier works in statistics and data science are
> welcome. Abstracts due by Sept. 30, 2022
> + Several best posters will be awarded at the closing ceremony
>
> ## Statistical Consulting Services
> + Showcases of statistical consulting service at UConn by faculty,
> students, and clients
>
> ## Student Awards Ceremony
> + The annual department student awards will be presented in the
> closing ceremony by special guests
>
> ## Social Events
> • Alumni video greetings • Banquet • Game night
>
> ## Faculty Book Gallery
> • Books by current faculty will be on display. The gallery is also
> online here (https://statds.org/events/stat60anniversary/book_gallery.html).
>
> ## Registration
> + Opens in mid-July, 2022
>
> ## Alumni Activities
> + Send a video greeting if you cannot come in person. See instructions
> here (https://statds.org/events/stat60anniversary/alumni.html).
> + Fill an alumni survey to help us make the department better
> (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScA3eYRpW3Hb9kjqyszEwnPcy2YK6lIglDan-rdtEeLXydNHg/viewform).
>
> ## Donations
> + Go to UConn Foundation
> (https://www.foundation.uconn.edu/give-now/search/?fund_keywords=statistics)
> and choose the “Statistics Department General” with a note indicating
> the 60th celebration; gifts to other statistics department funds are
> welcome too)
> + Request employer matching gifts through the Matching Gift Program
> (https://www.foundation.uconn.edu/employer-matching-gifts).
>
> ## Sponsorship
> Depending on the contribution level, sponsors will be recognized
> through customary channels. Please contact Dr. Jun Yan
> (
jun.yan@uconn.edu) for details.</
jyan.statistics@gmail.com>