Submit an Abstract

Abstracts will be accepted from May 17 – August 18, 2023, for concurrent session presentations. Each presentation will last 35–40 minutes and should focus on any one of the four broad themes.

Abstracts for concurrent panels will also be accepted from May 17 – August 21, 2023. Panel sessions are organized and chaired by the main submitting abstract organizer. If the panel is accepted onto the program, this individual is responsible for selecting panelists; however, panelists need not have confirmed at the time of submission. The panel discussion will last 70–80 minutes with multiple speakers and should focus on any one of the four broad themes.

What to Include in Your Submission

There are a limited number of slots available. Successful presentations have the following characteristics:

• Immediate practical value
• Obvious relevance to the conference goals and themes
• Clear and specific objective(s)
• Evidence there will be audience engagement/participation with interactive exercises
• Titles/content that create interest and/or clearly describe the deliverable

Each submission must include the following:

• Presentation title, abstract, and presenter name(s) and affiliation(s)
• Qualifications of the presenter(s) that demonstrate expertise in the practical application of the presentation topic, which may include education, special training or study, work experience, or previous papers or presentations on the topic
• Abstract that includes an explanation of the following:
  • How the presentation will immediately help the participants do the following:
    • Learn statistical techniques that apply to their job as an applied statistician
    • Better communicate with their clients and customers
    • Have a positive impact on their organization or enhance their professional development
  • How the material presented could apply across industries
• An indication of whether the presentation is of an introductory nature

Note that the use of software in a presentation should only be to highlight the application or technique, not to promote or sell software. Also note that while we encourage ‘showcase’ applications from all industries (e.g., agricultural, biological, chemical, engineering, environmental, financial, government, marketing, software), the technique, lesson, or message presented should be applicable or spark thought across several industries.

Would you like to share your experience as a statistical practitioner solving real-world problems? If so, an electronic poster presentation is a great way to have an extended face-to-face discussion. A poster presentation also serves as an excellent teaching tool, allowing for direct and immediate feedback; broad exposure; and the ability to display extensive graphics, tables, and animations.

We are calling for electronic posters that provide opportunities for attendees to learn about practical applications of statistical methodologies and best practices in one of the four themes of the conference.

The posters should be consistent with the following conference objectives:

• Learning statistical techniques that apply to your job as an applied statistician
• Learning how to better communicate with customers and clients
• Learning how to have a positive impact on your organization

Poster abstract submissions will be reviewed and competitively evaluated on the above objectives, as well as their ability to communicate established methods and techniques applicable to solving real-world problems in statistical practice. The topic should be relevant and practical for a variety of statistical practitioners.

All submissions should include a title, author information, and abstract text (between 800 and 1,200 characters).

Presenters are required to host their electronic posters during their assigned 75- to 90-minute session.

Single-slide posters with hyperlinks to graphics or background information are preferred; if a multiple-slide poster is used, it is recommended that no more than four slides be included.

Presenters should also have a one-minute “elevator pitch” prepared to orally present and summarize their material. For more information about the poster format, see Poster Presentation Tips.

Best Student Poster
This year, as in previous years, there will be an award for the best student poster. All student posters presented at CSP 2024 will be evaluated at the conference by a panel of at least four judges on the topic, methods used, and presentation of the material visually and orally.

The award will be announced at the Closing General Session of the conference and reported by the ASA on Facebook and Twitter and in Amstat News. The winner will be given a certificate from the ASA and a one-year student membership. (If the presenter is not there, the certificate will be mailed.)

Career, Professional, and Leadership Development

The objective of this theme is to support skill development and perspectives that increase potential for organizational impact as managers, leaders, mentors, practitioners, and strategists. Presentations will enable participants to return to their jobs with new ideas, techniques, and strategies for improving their ability to assume leadership roles, develop and advance their careers, and assist others in doing the same. Potential topics include the following:

• Organizational impact and influence
• Building infrastructure
• Team building, culture, and strategy
• Diversity, equity, accessibility, justice, and inclusion
• Leadership and management
• Mentoring
• Career development and advancement
• Ethics in statistical practice

Study Design and Data Management

The objective of this theme is to provide attendees with practical knowledge about initiation of new projects, impact of study design and sampling, importance of data collection and data management, data engineering, and related challenges for structured and unstructured data. Presentations will feature information relevant to a broad range of applied statisticians working in diverse settings. Potential topics include the following:

• Study design (e.g., experimental, clinical trial, survey research, etc.)
• Sampling methodology
• Statistical analysis plans and case report forms
• Data management
• Data engineering
• Educating others about study design and data

Note: For submissions with this theme, please indicate whether your presentation is targeted to an audience with little exposure to the topic (introductory) or assumes a base level of knowledge (intermediate).

Implementation and Analysis

The objective of this theme is to provide attendees with practical knowledge about modeling and analyzing data of various forms through the application of state-of-the-art statistical or machine learning methods. Presentations should use illustrative data analysis examples and may focus on a variety of data types from varied applied settings. Potential topics include the following:

• Modeling
• Inferential statistics (e.g., hypothesis testing)
• Estimation
• Predictive analytics
• Data visualizations
• New software packages or procedures
• Implementing reproducible methods
• Analytics, big data, and unstructured data analytic methods
• Machine learning
• Evidence-guided statistical practice

Note: For submissions with this theme, please indicate whether your presentation is targeted to an audience with little exposure to the topic (introductory) or assumes a base level of knowledge (intermediate).

Effective Communication

The objective of this theme is to support skill development that will improve participants' written and verbal communication of both scientific and nonscientific information, thus enabling them to increase their impact as strategic, consultative, and collaborative statisticians. Potential topics include the following:

• Foundations of listening and communication skills across the statistical consultation project
• Understanding your audience
• Communicating with the media
• Communicating with nonstatisticians on an interdisciplinary project
• Communication for consulting and collaboration
• Graphical presentation strategies
• Writing and reviewing manuscripts, reports, grants, white papers, etc.
• Educational efforts in communication