“Well #JSM2020, it's been fun. Not quite the same as seeing all 5000 of you in real life, but pretty good. Thanks for some awesome talks, some good conversations, and some long overdue happy hours with old friends.
— Mandy Mejia, PhD
@mandyfmejiaJSM Is ... One of the Largest Statistical Events in the World
More than 6,500 attendees from 52 countries
600+ sessions, including invited, topic-contributed, contributed, and poster
More than 1,000 student attendees
75+ employers hiring for more than 200 positions
80+ exhibitors
13 participating societies
It is also one of the broadest, with topics ranging from statistical applications to methodology and theory to the expanding boundaries of statistics, such as analytics and data science.
JSM also offers a unique opportunity for statisticians in academia, industry, and government to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration. Beginning statisticians (including current students) can learn from and interact with senior members of the profession.