Submit CE Proposal

Submission Deadline: September 30, 2018

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 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 Teach a CE Course?

  • 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

During the CE course submission process, you will be asked to supply the following:

  • Title of Course
  • Name and contact information for each instructor in order of presentation
  • If more than one presenter, who will serve as contact person
  • Course length
  • Course co-sponsorship information, if any
  • Course abstract (200 words maximum)
  • Course outline
  • Course learning objectives
  • Paragraph about presenter(s) background
  • Audio visual equipment requirements (Also indicate if you will require attendees to bring their laptop to the course. This requires installation of additional power outlets in the room.)

Please review the Course Proposal Guide before beginning the online submission process.

We recommend you cut and paste course abstract, outline, learning objectives, and presenter(s) background into the online submission form.

Key Dates

    Attend
  • May 1, 2019 11:00 AM
    Registration and housing open
  • May 31, 2019
    Early registration deadline
  • June 1, 2019 12:01 AM - July 1, 2019 11:59 PM
    Regular registration (increased fees apply)
  • July 2, 2019 12:01 AM - August 1, 2019 11:59 PM
    Late Registration (increased fees apply)
  • July 3, 2019
    Housing deadline
  • July 27, 2019 - August 1, 2019
    2019 Joint Statistical Meetings
  • Program Participants
  • July 18, 2018 - September 6, 2018 11:59 PM
    Online submission of invited session proposals open
  • September 30, 2018
    Online submission of Continuing Education course proposals deadline
  • October 10, 2018 - October 29, 2018 11:59 PM
    Online submission of invited session abstracts open
  • November 12, 2018 12:01 AM - December 12, 2018 11:59 PM
    Online submission of topic-contributed session proposals
  • December 3, 2018 12:01 AM - February 4, 2019 11:59 PM
    Online submission of abstracts (all except invited papers and panels)
  • January 15, 2019
    Online submission of Computer Technology Workshop (CTW) proposals deadline
  • January 23, 2019 - April 3, 2019 11:59 PM
    Online submission of JSM Meeting & Event Requests
  • January 25, 2019
    Deadline to request registration extension for government agencies
  • April 1, 2019 - April 18, 2019 11:59 PM
    Online abstract editing open
  • May 17, 2019
    Draft manuscript deadline