Submit CE Proposal

JSM Continuing Education courses fulfill the following class descriptions:

An in-depth presentation of a specific area of statistical theory, methodology, or application. The material covered may focus on "cutting edge" methods or other more established topics.

A broad overview of an established area of statistical theory or methodology suitable either as a refresher "course" or as an introduction to the field.

A description of a statistical method and its application using one or more software tools, as long as there is significant content material described in the proposal.

Who Should Propose a CE Course?

  • The author of a new book about novel and widely interesting material
  • An industrial statistician who wants to discuss new methods of dealing with applied problems
  • An expert in a specific, but well-populated, field

Why Make a CE Presentation?

  • To share your expertise in reviewing and summarizing fundamental topics in statistics
  • To present state-of-the-art techniques used by data analysts and practicing statisticians
  • To encourage innovative ideas in data analysis and new theoretical developments
  • To promote growth in specialized areas of statistics and related fields
  • To serve as a vehicle for informing the statistical profession about related tools that enhance productivity and efficiency

The CE course proposal deadline was September 30, 2015. If you wish to submit a CE course proposal for 2017, please review the Course Proposal Guide.

Who Attends a CE Course?

  • More than 95% of attendees are members of the ASA.
  • More than 85% of CE participants are age 30 or above.
  • More than 80% of the attendees have participated in a CE presentation previously.

Key Dates

    Attend

  • May 2, 2016 11:00 AM
    Registration and housing open
  • June 1, 2016
    Early registration deadline
  • June 2, 2016 12:01 AM - June 30, 2016 11:59 PM
    Regular registration (increased fees apply)
  • June 29, 2016
    Housing deadline
  • July 1, 2016 12:01 AM - July 21, 2016 11:59 PM
    Late Registration (increased fees apply)
  • July 30, 2016 - August 4, 2016
    2016 Joint Statistical Meetings
  • Program Participants

  • July 15, 2015 - September 3, 2015 11:59 PM
    Online submission of invited session proposals open
  • September 30, 2015
    Online submission of Continuing Education course proposals deadline
  • October 8, 2015 - October 29, 2015 11:59 PM
    Online submission of invited session abstracts open
  • December 1, 2015 12:01 AM - February 1, 2016 11:59 PM
    Online submission of abstracts (all except invited papers and panels)
  • January 14, 2016
    Online submission of topic-contributed session proposals deadline
  • January 15, 2016
    Online submission of Computer Technology Workshop (CTW) proposals deadline
  • January 19, 2016 - April 5, 2016
    Online submission of JSM Meeting & Event Requests
  • January 25, 2016
    Deadline to request registration extension for government agencies
  • March 31, 2016 - April 18, 2016 11:59 PM
    Online abstract editing open
  • May 17, 2016
    Draft manuscript deadline
 
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