Submit CE Proposal

Submission Deadline: September 30, 2024  –  CLOSED

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 either as a refresher course or introduction to the field.
• A description of a statistical method and its application using one or more software tools; however, there must be significant content material described in the proposal.

Who Should Propose a PD 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 PD 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

Propose a Short Course

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

• Course Title
• Name and Contact Information for Each Instructor (in order of presentation)
• Contact Person (if more than one presenter)
• 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 (indicate if you will require attendees to bring their laptop to the course, which requires installation of additional power outlets in the room)

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

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