Submit CE Proposal

Submission Deadline: September 30, 2022

JSM Professional Development 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 more established topics.
  • A broad overview of an established area of statistical theory or methodology suitable as either 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 Professional Development Short 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 Lead a Short 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 Professional Development short 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 on presenter(s) background
  • Audio visual equipment requirements and whether you will require attendees to bring their laptops to the course (this requires installation of additional power outlets)
  • Please review the Course Proposal Guide before beginning the online submission process.

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


Key Dates

  • November 15, 2022 - December 8, 2022
    Online submission of topic-contributed session proposals
  • December 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
    Online submission of abstracts (all except invited papers and panels)
  • January 15, 2023
    Computer Technology Workshop (CTW) proposal deadline
  • January 25, 2023 - April 5, 2023
    Online submission of JSM Meeting & Event Requests
  • January 25, 2023
    Deadline to request registration extension for government agencies
  • May 1, 2023
    Registration and housing open
  • May 31, 2023
    Early registration deadline
  • May 31, 2023
    Speaker registration deadline
  • May 31, 2023
    Draft manuscript deadline
  • June 1, 2023 - June 29, 2023
    Regular registration (increased fees apply)
  • June 30, 2023
    Late registration (increased fees apply)
  • June 30, 2023
    Housing deadline
  • August 5, 2023 - August 10, 2023
    2023 Joint Statistical Meetings