Topic-Contributed Sessions

A topic-contributed session is planned in advance by one or more organizers and includes speakers presenting on a shared topic.

Topic-contributed sessions include papers, panels, and posters:

Topic-contributed paper sessions consist of five speakers, made up of at least three presenters and, at most, two discussants; each speaker has 20 minutes to present.
Topic-contributed panels consist of three to six members providing commentary or a point of view on the panel topic.
Topic-contributed poster sessions have 10-15 participants with posters addressing a common topic.

A topic-contributed session proposal includes a session title, general description of the session, list of participants, and tentative talk titles.

To propose a topic-contributed session:

Develop your idea and a list of speakers who agree to present on a common topic.
Submit your idea online between December 1, 2016, and January 11, 2017.
Await approval from a member of the JSM Program Committee.
Ensure all speakers submit individual abstracts by February 1, 2017, using the six-digit session ID. Note: All speakers will be required to register for JSM prior to abstract submission.
Talk to potential authors early, as no participant can serve as a presenting author in more than one session.

Note: Not all proposed sessions will be accepted. Organizers will be notified of the status of their proposed session by January 18, 2017.

May 1, 2017 11:00 AM
Registration and housing open
June 1, 2017
Early registration deadline
June 2, 2017 12:01 AM - June 29, 2017 11:59 PM
Regular registration (increased fees apply)
June 30, 2017
Housing deadline
June 30, 2017 12:01 AM - July 24, 2017 11:59 PM
Late Registration (increased fees apply)
July 29, 2017 - August 3, 2017
2017 Joint Statistical Meetings

July 14, 2016 - September 6, 2016 11:59 PM
Online submission of invited session proposals open
September 30, 2016
Online submission of Continuing Education course proposals deadline
October 10, 2016 - October 31, 2016 11:59 PM
Online submission of invited session abstracts open
December 1, 2016 12:01 AM - February 1, 2017 11:59 PM
Online submission of abstracts (all except invited papers and panels)
January 11, 2017
Online submission of topic-contributed session proposals deadline
January 15, 2017
Online submission of Computer Technology Workshop (CTW) proposals deadline
January 17, 2017 - April 7, 2017 11:59 PM
Online submission of JSM Meeting & Event Requests
January 25, 2017
Deadline to request registration extension for government agencies
March 30, 2017 - April 18, 2017 11:59 PM
Online abstract editing open
May 17, 2017
Draft manuscript deadline

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