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Thursday, October 20
Thu, Oct 20, 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Salon A&B
GS1 - Opening Remarks
General Session
Thu, Oct 20, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Salon C
Chair(s): Marina Vannucci, Rice University
Finding a Research Topic
Alicia Carriquiry, Iowa State University; Kathryn Roeder, Carnegie Mellon University; Marina Vannucci, Rice University
Thu, Oct 20, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Salon D
Chair(s): Saki Kinney, RTI International
The Postdoc Option: Career Impacts
Kassandra Fronczyk, Institute for Defense Analyses; Stephanie Hicks, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard; Yajuan Sophie Si, University of Wisconsin
Thu, Oct 20, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Salon E
CS03 - Consulting and Collaboration in Cross-Disciplinary Studies
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Concurrent Session
Thu, Oct 20, 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Salon 3
Thu, Oct 20, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Salon 2
S1 - Speed Session 1
Speed
Chair(s): Mia Stephens, JMP
2:03 PM
A Bayesian hierarchical model for discrete choice data in health care
Anna Liza Malazarte Antonio, University of California, Los Angeles
2:06 PM
LEAP: A pseudotime-series based analysis for single-cell sequencing data reveals directed associations between gene expression data
Alicia Taylor Specht, University of Notre Dame
2:09 PM
THE BETA- FISHER SNEDECOR DISTRIBUTION WITH APPLICATIONS TO CANCER REMISSION DATA
Angela Unna Chukwu, University of Ibadan
2:12 PM
A Bayesian Framework for Identifying Placebo Responders in Clinical Trials
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Reagan M Rose, Harvard University
2:15 PM
Lagged Kernel Machine Regression for Identifying Time Windows of Susceptibility to Complex Metal Mixture Exposures
Shelley Han Liu, Harvard University
2:18 PM
Clustering Multiple Outcomes via a Dirichlet Process Prior
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Amy Allynne LaLonde, University of Rochester
2:21 PM
PCA leverage: Outlier detection for high-dimensional fMRI data
Amanda Mejia, Johns Hopkins University
2:24 PM
The role of penalized regression in clinical research: when should it be used?
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Anne Eaton, University of Minnesota
2:27 PM
Multivariate Pattern Analysis and Confounding in Neuroimaging
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Kristin A Linn, University of Pennsylvania
2:30 PM
Analyzing Single-Molecule Protein Transportation Experiments via Hierarchical Hidden Markov Models
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Yang Chen, Harvard University
2:33 PM
Two Commonly Used Study Designs in a Phase I Oncology Study: Modified Continual Reassessment Method vs. Accelerated Titration Design
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Kyounghwa Bae, Janssen R&D
2:36 PM
Impact of time trend confounding in a response adaptive randomized clinical trial with a binary outcome
Yunyun Jiang, Medical University of South Carolina
2:39 PM
Bayesian parameter inference for coupled SDEs using MCMC methods and density tracking by quadrature
Shagun Rawat, University of California, Merced
Thu, Oct 20, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Salon 1
CS06 - Do You Hear What I Hear? An Examination of Effective Communication
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Concurrent Session
Do You Hear What I Hear? : An Examination of Effective Communication
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Erin Anika Wiley, Westat
Thu, Oct 20, 5:15 PM - 5:50 PM
Carolina Ballroom
PS1 - Poster Session 1 & Opening Mixer
Sponsored by Bank of America
Poster
1
A Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Discrete Choice Data in Health Care
Anna Liza Malazarte Antonio, University of California, Los Angeles
2
LEAP:A Pseudotime-Series Based Analysis for Single-Cell Sequencing Data Reveals Directed Associations between Gene Expression Data
Alicia Taylor Specht, University of Notre Dame
3
The Beta- Fisher Snedecor Distribution with Applications to Cancer Remission Data
Angela Unna Chukwu, University of Ibadan
4
A Bayesian Framework for Identifying Placebo Responders in Clinical Trials
Reagan M Rose, Harvard University
5
Lagged Kernel Machine Regression for Identifying Time Windows of Susceptibility to Complex Metal Mixture Exposures
Shelley Han Liu, Harvard University
6
Clustering Multiple Outcomes via a Dirichlet Process Prior
Amy Allynne LaLonde, University of Rochester
7
PCA Leverage: Outlier Detection for High-Dimensional fMRI Data
Amanda Mejia, Johns Hopkins University
8
The Role of Penalized Regression in Clinical Research: When Should it be Used?
Anne Eaton, University of Minnesota
9
Multivariate Pattern Analysis and Confounding in Neuroimaging
Kristin A Linn, University of Pennsylvania
10
Analyzing Single-Molecule Protein Transportation Experiments via Hierarchical Hidden Markov Models
Yang Chen, Harvard University
11
Two Commonly Used Study Designs in a Phase I Oncology Study: modified continual reassessment method vs. Accelerated Titration Design
Kyounghwa Bae, Janssen R&D
12
Impact of Time Trend Confounding in a Response Adaptive Randomized Clinical Trial with a Binary Outcome
Yunyun Jiang, Medical University of South Carolina
13
Bayesian Parameter Inference for Coupled Sdes Using MCMC Methods and Density Tracking by Quadrature
Shagun Rawat, University of California, Merced
Thu, Oct 20, 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Carolina Ballroom
GS3 - Speed Mentoring and Opening Mixer
Concurrent Session
The Women in Statistics and Data Conference will provide unique opportunities to grow your influence, your community, and your knowledge. During the opening reception the speed mentoring session, like speed dating only better, will be a time dedicated to networking and making connections. Come prepared with your 30 Second Elevator Speech and join us for this fun and informal opportunity to build your network of colleagues who will be able to support, encourage, and challenge you as you pursue your goals.
Friday, October 21
Fri, Oct 21, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Carolina Ballroom
PS2 - Poster Session 2 and Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Bank of America
Poster
1
Variable Selection Methods for Identifying Predictor and Predictor Interactions Associated with Repeatedly Measured Binary Outcomes
Bethany Lynn Wolf, Medical University of South Carolina
2
Robust Adaptive Group-Lasso for Functional Regression Model
Jasdeep Pannu, Lamar University
3
Model Selection Probabilities
Xin Lu Tan, The Wharton School
4
Accuracy Estimation of the High-Dimensional Variable Selection Methods
Yanjia Yu, University of Minnesota
5
Software User Log Analysis for a Web Application
Mary Feldkamp, John Carroll University
6
Developing Inferential Procedures by the Generalized Pivotal Quantity
Yanping Xia, Southeast Missouri State University
7
Variable Bandwidth Local Polynomial Smoothing Via Local Cross-Validation
Katherine Grzesik, University of Rochester
8
Detection of regional Differential Item Functioning (DIF) utilizing a geographically weighted approach to Item Response Theory (IRT)
Samantha Elizabeth Robinson, University of Arkansas
9
Evaluation of Some Statistical Techniques for Univariate Normality Test Using Monte Carlo Simulation
Awopeju Kabir Abidemi, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
10
Modeling Discrete Stock Price Changes using a Mixture of Poisson Distributions
Rasitha R Jayasekare, Butler University
11
WITHDRAWN: Multivariate Output Analysis for Markov Chain Monte Carlo
Dootika Vats, University of Minnesota
12
Varying-coefficient Regression Models with Application to Stress Test
Qiyi Lu, Wells Fargo
13
Kalman Filter and Interacting Multiple Model for Time Series Prediction
Yitong Zhou, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Boston University
14
WITHDRAWN: Sufficient Dimension Reduction for Big Data Analysis
Nusrat Jahan, James Madison University
15
Kernel Fusion-Refinement for Semi-supervised Nonlinear Dimension Reduction
Sherry Xuelei Ni, Kennesaw State University
16
Robust Estimation Techniques for Functional Regression Models
Melody Denhere, University of Mary Washington
17
Using Observed Outcomes to Design High-Dimensional Propensity Scores
Lo-Hua Yuan, Harvard University
Fri, Oct 21, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Salon C
Flexing Your Self-Confidence Muscles
Emma Benn, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Megan Price, Human Rights Data Analysis Group
Fri, Oct 21, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Salon E
10:05 AM
Turns and Detours: Navigating Your Career
Michelle Dunn, NIH
10:15 AM
It's Ok to Fail
Donna LaLonde, ASA
10:25 AM
Knowing When to Leave
Nancy Flournoy, University of Missouri
Fri, Oct 21, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Salon 3
Mentors and Mentees: Responsibilities and Opportunities
Rebecca A. Betensky, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Josee Dupuis, Boston University School of Public Health; Judith Lok, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Sally Morton, University of Pittsburgh; Jiayang Sun, Case Western Reserve University
Fri, Oct 21, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Salon 2
S2 - Speed Session 2
Speed
Chair(s): Jessica Kolschmidt, Ohio State University
10:03 AM
Variable selection methods for identifying predictor and predictor interactions associated with repeatedly measured binary outcomes
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Bethany Lynn Wolf, Medical University of South Carolina
10:06 AM
Robust Adaptive Group-Lasso for Functional Regression Model
Jasdeep Pannu, Lamar University
10:09 AM
Model Selection Probabilities
Xin Lu Tan, The Wharton School
10:12 AM
Accuracy estimation of the high-dimensional variable selection methods
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Yanjia Yu, University of Minnesota
10:15 AM
Software User Log Analysis for a Web Application
Mary Feldkamp, John Carroll University
10:18 AM
Developing Inferential Procedures by the Generalized Pivotal Quantity
Yanping Xia, Southeast Missouri State University
10:21 AM
Variable Bandwidth Local Polynomial Smoothing Via Local Cross-Validation
Katherine Grzesik, University of Rochester
10:24 AM
Detection of Regional Differential Item Functioning (DIF) Utilizing a Geographically Weighted Approach to Item Response Theory (IRT)
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Samantha Elizabeth Robinson, University of Arkansas
10:27 AM
EVALUATION OF SOME STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR UNIVARIATE NORMALITY TEST USING MONTE CARLO SIMULATION
Awopeju Kabir Abidemi, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
10:30 AM
Modeling Discrete Stock Price Changes Using a Mixture of Poisson Distributions
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Rasitha R Jayasekare, Butler University
10:33 AM
WITHDRAWN: Multivariate Output Analysis for Markov Chain Monte Carlo
Dootika Vats, University of Minnesota
10:36 AM
Varying-Coefficient Regression Models with Application to Stress Test
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Qiyi Lu, Wells Fargo
10:39 AM
Kalman Filter and Interacting Multiple Model for Time Series Prediction
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Yitong Zhou, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Boston University
10:42 AM
WITHDRAWN: Sufficient dimension reduction for big data analysis
Nusrat Jahan, James Madison University
10:45 AM
Kernel Fusion-Refinement for Semi-supervised Nonlinear Dimension Reduction
Sherry Xuelei Ni, Kennesaw State University
10:48 AM
Robust Estimation Techniques for Functional Regression Models
Melody Denhere, University of Mary Washington
10:51 AM
Using observed outcomes to design high-dimensional propensity scores
Lo-Hua Yuan, Harvard University
Fri, Oct 21, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Salon C
Student Women in Stats Panel
Purvasha Chakravarti, Carnegie Mellon University; Shannon K Gallagher, Carnegie Mellon University; Lan Huong Nguyen, Stanford Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering; Xiaotong Suo, Stanford Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering
Fri, Oct 21, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Salon D
Funding for Statistical Science Research
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Ming-Wen An, Vassar College; Donna LaLonde, ASA
Fri, Oct 21, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Salon E
Career and Kids: Some Pros and Cons on Timing
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Scarlett Bellamy, University of Pennsylvania; Julie Legler, St. Olaf College; Mary Dupuis Sammel, University of Pennsylvania; Kimberly Sellers, Georgetown University; Jing Zhao, Merck
Fri, Oct 21, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Salon 3
Statistical Fusion Learning: Combining Inferences from Multiple Sources for More Powerful Findings
Regina Y Liu, Rutgers University
Fri, Oct 21, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Salon 2
S3 - Speed Session 3
Speed
Chair(s): Dong-Yun Kim, National Institutes of Health
2:33 PM
A cohort study of air-pollution and childhood obesity incidence
Xiaoyi Zhou, University of Southern California
2:36 PM
Statistical Modeling of Infectious Diseases: The Flu and the “Next” Disease
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Shannon K Gallagher, Carnegie Mellon University
2:39 PM
A Latent Class Modeling Approach to Characterize Neonatal Sepsis Etiology
Tracy Pondo, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2:42 PM
An examination of the relationship between air pollution, physical activity, and respiratory response in adolescents
Emilia Sigrid Pasalic, Georgia State University
2:45 PM
Testing of Prediction Models for End Stage Kidney Disease Patient Nonadherence to Renal Replacement Treatment Regimens
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Yue Jiao, Fresenius Medical Care North America
2:48 PM
Statistical Analysis of the Chikungunya Fever
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Purvasha Chakravarti, Carnegie Mellon University
2:51 PM
Nonresponse Bias Study for the Large Pelagics Telephone Survey
Clarissa Sellers, NOAA
2:54 PM
Utilizing Healthcare Data to Drive Operational Changes Among Post-acute Care Services
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Andréa L Maslow, Carolinas HealthCare System
2:57 PM
Development of a neuroimaging biomarker for lesion recovery in multiple sclerosis
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Elizabeth Sweeney, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
3:00 PM
Mentoring through Sharing: A Journey as an Applied Biostatistician in Academia
Laura H. Gunn, Stetson University
3:03 PM
Disparities of cervical cancer Incidence and mortality rates in US between 2000-2012
Wonsuk Yoo, Augusta University
3:06 PM
Predicting risk of hospitalization among primary care patients
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Hongmei Yang, Carolinas HealthCare System
3:09 PM
Measuring Quality of Life in Rare Pediatric Disease Using Anchoring Vignettes
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Christina Kelsey Zigler, University of Pittsburgh
3:12 PM
Comparing Safety Performance of American, European, and Asian Vehicles in Fatal Accidents
Xiaoyi Zhou, University of Southern California
3:15 PM
Tell Me A Story: Using Advanced Statistical Techniques to Inform Practical Business Decisions
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Kalifa Oliver, Walmart Global People Analytics
Fri, Oct 21, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Salon D
Making Sense of the Transition to Faculty Life: Advice for First-Year or Early Career Faculty Member
Wilmina Marget, John Carroll University
Fri, Oct 21, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Salon E
CS24 - Research Perspectives from the Stanford Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering
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Concurrent Session
3:30 PM
An Ordered Lasso and Sparse Time-lagged Regression
Xiaotong Suo, Stanford Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering
3:55 PM
Detecting Gradients in the Microbiome Data Using Indirect Ordination Methods
Lan Huong Nguyen, Stanford Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering
Fri, Oct 21, 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Carolina Ballroom
PS3 - Poster Session 3 and Refreshments
Poster
1
A Cohort Study of Air-Pollution and Childhood Obesity Incidence
Xiaoyi Zhou, University of Southern California
2
Statistical Modeling of Infectious Diseases: The Flu and the “Next” Disease
Shannon K Gallagher, Carnegie Mellon University
3
A Latent Class Modeling Approach to Characterize Neonatal Sepsis Etiology
Tracy Pondo, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
4
An Examination of the Relationship between Air Pollution, Physical Activity, and Respiratory Response in Adolescents
Emilia Sigrid Pasalic, Georgia State University
5
Testing of Prediction Models for End Stage Kidney Disease Patient Nonadherence to Renal Replacement Treatment Regimens
Yue Jiao, Fresenius Medical Care North America
6
Statistical Analysis of the Chikungunya Fever
Purvasha Chakravarti, Carnegie Mellon University
7
Nonresponse Bias Study for the Large Pelagics Telephone Survey
Clarissa Sellers, NOAA
8
Utilizing Healthcare Data to Drive Operational Changes among Post-acute Care Services
Andréa L Maslow, Carolinas HealthCare System
9
Development of a Neuroimaging Biomarker for Lesion Recovery in Multiple Sclerosis
Elizabeth Sweeney, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
10
Mentoring through Sharing: A Journey as an Applied Biostatistician in Academia
Laura H. Gunn, Stetson University
11
Disparities of Cervical Cancer Incidence and Mortality Rates in US between 2000-2012
Wonsuk Yoo, Augusta University
12
Predicting Risk of Hospitalization among Primary Care Patients
Hongmei Yang, Carolinas HealthCare System
13
Measuring Quality of Life in Rare Pediatric Disease Using Anchoring Vignettes
Christina Kelsey Zigler, University of Pittsburgh
14
Comparing Safety Performance of American, European, and Asian Vehicles in Fatal Accidents
Xiaoyi Zhou, University of Southern California
15
Tell Me a Story: Using Advanced Statistical Techniques to Inform Practical Business Decisions
Kalifa Oliver, Walmart Global People Analytics
Saturday, October 22
Sat, Oct 22, 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Carolina Ballroom
PS4 - Poster Session 4 and Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Bank of America
Poster
1
Two Boomers and a Millennial: Lessons from an Intergenerational Collaboration
Jane Oppenlander, Clarkson University
3
Developing Data-Light Proxies for Reference Crop Evapotranspiration Estimates: A Sri Lankan Case Study
Thushara Gunda, Vanderbilt University
4
Optimizing TV Ad Buys with Individual-level Viewership Models
April Chen, Civis Analytics
5
Women and Minorities in Orthopedics
Hazel Oreluk, AAOS
6
The Win/Win of Part-Time Positions
Laura Ring Kapitula, Grand Valley State University
7
Women Forward Chicago: A Case Study in Program Evaluation for Latina Populations
Angela Fontes, NORC at the University of Chicago
8
Expanding Community through Continued Education
Elizabeth Ormson, NORC at the University of Chicago
9
Framework for Designing and Fielding Surveys Fit for Purpose
Vicki J Pineau, NORC at the University of Chicago
10
Using the Proportional Odds Model to Evaluate State Legislators’ Use of Information Sources in the U.S. Policy Process
Hope Onyinye Akaeze, Michigan State University
11
Social Listening on Twitter: Understanding the Data Science Conversation
Adrianna Jelesnianska, Civis Analytics
12
A Framework for Unsupervised Outlier Ensemble Detection: A Case Study of the Nigerian Football Players’ Performance Statistics
Uduak Ernest Bassey, University of Lagos
13
Using Data Science to Support University Libraries
Amelia Kallaher, New College of Florida
14
Assessing Gender Equity at University Level: A Simulation-Based Approach
Francis Abreu, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Sat, Oct 22, 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Carolina Ballroom
PS5 - Poster Session 5
Poster
1
WITHDRAWN: Social Good, Meet Data Science
Aleksandra Mojsilovic, IBM Research
2
A Study of Determinants in CPS Mathematics Achievements: Structural Equation Modelling Approach
Shan Wang, Northeastern Illinois University
3
Training and early career work in Quantitative Psychology and Prevention Science
Milica Miocevic, Arizona State University
4
Pivoting from Novice to Expert: Statistical Consulting in the Sciences
Emily Hohmeister Griffith, North Carolina State University
5
Successful Experiences in Knowledge Transfer from a Biostatistician
Melanie Poulin-Costello, Amgen
6
Training In-Service High School Mathematics Teachers to Teach Introductory Statistics: A Case Study
Amy G Froelich, Iowa State University
7
8
WITHDRAWN: Exploring How Women in Statistics and Data Science are Impacted by the Gender Wage Gap
Renita Canady, Solution Source
9
Dynamic Data in the Statistics Classroom
Johanna Hardin, Pomona College
10
Ignorance is … Costly, Not Bliss. So it’s Time to Work Together for Proper Statistical Interpretation
Nancy Kay Sundheim, St. Cloud State University
11
Transforming the Classroom to Teach Statistics and Data Science with Active Learning
Stephanie Hicks, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard
12
Inspiring a New Generation of Women Data Scientists in Austere Environments
Samantha Lee-Ming Chiu, Independent
13
Careers Involving Quantitative Skills- Miami University Model for Promoting STEM Fields to High School Girls
Lynette Hudiburgh, Miami University
14
Using Statistics to Carve Out a Place as a Woman in Environmental Consulting
Jenise Megan Brown, SWCA Environmental Consultants
15
The Porridge is Just Right: “Americanisms” and Enhanced Team Communication in a Professional Setting
Jane Brzozowski, Fresenius Medical Care North America
16
WITHDRAWN: Building Capacity for Statistics and Research in Context: Experiences from US (Ohio) and Ethiopian Colleges of Education
Ann O'Connell, Ohio State University
Sat, Oct 22, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Salon 1
Chair(s): Alyson Wilson, North Carolina State University
Graduate Student Internships: Growth, Connections, and Experience
Jingchen Monika Hu, Vassar College; Amy Richardson, Google; Stephanie Zimmer, RTI International
Sat, Oct 22, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Salon 2
S4 - Speed Session 4
Speed
Chair(s): Jenise Swall, Virginia Commonwealth University
11:03 AM
Two Boomers and a Millenial: Lessons from an Intergenerational Collaboration
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Jane Oppenlander, Clarkson University
11:09 AM
Developing data-light proxies for reference crop evapotranspiration estimates: A Sri Lankan case study
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Thushara Gunda, Vanderbilt University
11:12 AM
Optimizing TV Ad Buys with Individual-level Viewership Models
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April Chen, Civis Analytics
11:15 AM
11:18 AM
The Win/Win of Part-time Positions
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Laura Ring Kapitula, Grand Valley State University
11:21 AM
Women Forward Chicago: A case study in program evaluation for Latina populations
Angela Fontes, NORC at the University of Chicago
11:24 AM
Expanding Community through Continued Education
Elizabeth Ormson, NORC at the University of Chicago
11:27 AM
Framework for Designing and Fielding Surveys Fit for Purpose
Vicki J Pineau, NORC at the University of Chicago
11:30 AM
Using the Proportional Odds Model to Evaluate State Legislators’ Use of Information Sources in the U.S. Policy Process
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Hope Onyinye Akaeze, Michigan State University
11:33 AM
Social Listening on Twitter: Understanding the Data Science Conversation
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Adrianna Jelesnianska, Civis Analytics
11:36 AM
A FRAMEWORK FOR UNSUPERVISED OUTLIER ENSEMBLE DETECTION: A CASE STUDY OF THE NIGERIAN FOOTBALL PLAYERS’ PERFORMANCE STATISTICS.
Uduak Ernest Bassey, University of Lagos
11:39 AM
Using Data Science to Support University Libraries
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Amelia Kallaher, New College of Florida
11:42 AM
Assesing gender equity at university level: a simulation-based approach
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Francis Abreu, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Sat, Oct 22, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Salon A&B
GS7 - Keynote Address: A Holistic Approach to Interdisciplinary Research
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General Session
Chair(s): Jiayang Sun, Case Western Reserve University
A holistic approach to interdisciplinary research
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Bin Yu, University of California, Berkeley
Sat, Oct 22, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Salon C
Developing and Sustaining Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Monica Christine Jackson, American University
Sat, Oct 22, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Salon E
Sat, Oct 22, 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Salon 3
Sat, Oct 22, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Salon 2
S5 - Speed Session 5
Speed
Chair(s): Rebecca R. Carter, Case Western Reserve University
2:33 PM
WITHDRAWN: Social Good, Meet Data Science
Aleksandra Mojsilovic, IBM Research
2:36 PM
A Study of Determinants in CPS Mathematics Achievements: Structural Equation Modelling Approach
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Shan Wang, Northeastern Illinois University
2:39 PM
Training and Early Career Work in Quantitative Psychology and Prevention Science
Milica Miocevic, Arizona State University
2:42 PM
Pivoting from Novice to Expert: Statistical Consulting in the Sciences
Emily Hohmeister Griffith, North Carolina State University
2:45 PM
Successful Experiences in Knowledge Transfer from a Biostatistician
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Melanie Poulin-Costello, Amgen
2:48 PM
Training In-Service High School Mathematics Teachers to Teach Introductory Statistics: A Case Study
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Amy G Froelich, Iowa State University
2:51 PM
2:54 PM
WITHDRAWN: Exploring How Women in Statistics and Data Science are Impacted by the Gender Wage Gap
Renita Canady, Solution Source
2:57 PM
3:00 PM
Ignorance is … Costly, Not Bliss. So It’s Time to Work Together for Proper Statistical Interpretation
Nancy Kay Sundheim, St. Cloud State University
3:03 PM
Transforming the Classroom to Teach Statistics and Data Science with Active Learning
Stephanie Hicks, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard
3:06 PM
Inspiring a New Generation of Women Data Scientists in Austere Environments
Samantha Lee-Ming Chiu, Independent
3:09 PM
Careers Involving Quantitative Skills- Miami University Model for Promoting STEM Fields to High School Girls
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Lynette Hudiburgh, Miami University
3:12 PM
Using statistics to carve out a place as a woman in environmental consulting
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Jenise Megan Brown, SWCA Environmental Consultants
3:15 PM
The Porridge is Just Right: “Americanisms” and Enhanced Team Communication in a Professional Setting
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Jane Brzozowski, Fresenius Medical Care North America
3:18 PM
WITHDRAWN: Building Capacity for Statistics and Research in Context: Experiences from US (Ohio) and Ethiopian Colleges of Education
Ann O'Connell, Ohio State University
Sat, Oct 22, 2:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Salon A&B
Empowering Women with Self-defense Skills using R
Heike Hoffman, Iowa State University; Samantha Tyner, Iowa State University
Sat, Oct 22, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Salon D
Navigating up from Rejection and Disappointment
Nancy Geller, Office of Biostatistics Research; Karen Bandeen-Roche, The Johns Hopkins University
Sat, Oct 22, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Salon 1
3:30 PM
It is Good to be Wanted!
Susmita Datta, University of Florida
3:40 PM
The Next Generation of Genomic Data: Big Data and Single Cells
RW Doerge, Carnegie Mellon University
4:00 PM
A Geometric Perspective on the Power of Principal Component Association Tests in Multiple Phenotype Studies
Xihong Lin, Harvard University
Sat, Oct 22, 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Salon 3
3:30 PM
Cluster Analysis of Longitudinal Profiles with Subgroups
Xiaolu Zhu, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
3:55 PM
Defining and Estimating Causal Direct and Indirect Effects when Setting the Mediator to Specific Values is not Feasible
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Judith Lok, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Sat, Oct 22, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Carolina Ballroom
PS6 - Poster Session 6
Poster
1
A Comparison of Multilevel Mediation Modeling Methods
Christina Kelsey Zigler, University of Pittsburgh
2
B2M2 Tree: A Decision Tree Method for Modeling Correlated Binary Outcomes
Jaime Lynn Speiser, Medical University of South Carolina
3
Testing Parallelism in Correlated Setup
Meenakshi Mahanta, Cytel Statistical Software & Services Private Limited
4
Computational Analysis of Inferential Methods on Social Network Diffusion
Jessica Lynn Burow, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
5
Improvements in Random Forests and Detecting Interactions
Anna Quach, Utah State University
6
Automatic Constrained Tree: An Approach to Accommodate Nested Data
Rebecca R. Carter, Case Western Reserve University
7
Bayesian Inference in Nonparanormal Graphical Models
Jami Jackson Mulgrave, North Carolina State University
8
Visual Inference for Networks
Samantha Tyner, Iowa State University
9
Structural Equation Mixed Models in the context of Small Area Estimation
Jyothsna Sainath, University of Utah
10
Parameter Inference for Coupled Stochastic Differential Equations
R. W. M. A Madushani, University of California, Merced
11
Variable Selection for Functional Clustering
Tanzy Love, University of Rochester
12
An Adaptive Mechanism for Multiple Queries in Differentially Private Data Synthesis
Evercita Cuevas Eugenio, University of Notre Dame
13
Differentially Private Data Synthesis Partitioning for Big Data
Claire McKay Bowen, University of Notre Dame
14
Generalized R-Squared for Detecting Non-Independence
Xufei Wang, Harvard University
15
Generalized Extreme Value Regression for Binary Response Data: A Latent Factor Model for Spatial Data with Non-Random Missingness
Xiaoyue Zhao, University of Minnesota
16
Approximate Confidence Distribution (ACC) Computing Method
Suzanne Thornton, Rutgers University
17
A General Unimodal Null Distribution with Applications to Cluster Significance Testing
Erika S. Helgeson, University of North Carolina
18
Sat, Oct 22, 5:20 PM - 6:20 PM
Salon 2
S6 - Speed Session 6
Speed
Chair(s): Jessica Kolschmidt, Ohio State University
5:23 PM
A Comparison of Multilevel Mediation Modeling Methods
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Christina Kelsey Zigler, University of Pittsburgh
5:26 PM
B2M2 tree: A decision tree method for modeling correlated binary outcomes
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Jaime Lynn Speiser, Medical University of South Carolina
5:29 PM
Testing Parallelism in Correlated Setup
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Meenakshi Mahanta, Cytel Statistical Software & Services Private Limited
5:32 PM
Computational Analysis of Inferential Methods on Social Network Diffusion
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Jessica Lynn Burow, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
5:35 PM
Improvements in Random Forests and Detecting Interactions
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Anna Quach, Utah State University
5:38 PM
Automatic Constrained Tree: An Approach to Accomodate Nested Data
Rebecca R. Carter, Case Western Reserve University
5:41 PM
Bayesian inference in nonparanormal graphical models
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Jami Jackson Mulgrave, North Carolina State University
5:44 PM
Visual Inference for Networks
Samantha Tyner, Iowa State University
5:47 PM
Structural Equation Mixed Models in the context of Small Area Estimation
Jyothsna Sainath, University of Utah
5:50 PM
Parameter Inference for Coupled Stochastic Differential Equations
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R. W. M. A Madushani, University of California, Merced
5:53 PM
Variable Selection for Functional Clustering
Tanzy Love, University of Rochester
5:56 PM
An Adaptive Mechanism for Multiple Queries in Differentially Private Data Synthesis
Evercita Cuevas Eugenio, University of Notre Dame
5:59 PM
Differentially Private Data Synthesis Partitioning for Big Data
Claire McKay Bowen, University of Notre Dame
6:02 PM
Generalized R-squared for Detecting Non-independence
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Xufei Wang, Harvard University
6:05 PM
Generalized extreme value regression for binary response data: a latent factor model for spatial data with non-random missingness
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Xiaoyue Zhao, University of Minnesota
6:08 PM
Approximate Confidence Distribution (ACC) Computing Method
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Suzanne Thornton, Rutgers University
6:11 PM
A General Unimodal Null Distribution with Applications to Cluster Significance Testing
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Erika S. Helgeson, University of North Carolina
6:14 PM
Markov Switching ARCH model of Stock Market Volatility in Nigeria
Idowu Eunice Olushola, Yaba College of Technology
Sat, Oct 22, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Grand Ballroom
GS8 - Celebrating Women in Statistics and Data Science Reception and Awards Dinner
Sponsored by Google & Duke University, Department of Statistics
General Session
Enjoy an evening filled with networking and sharing opportunities as we recognize our travel award recipients and celebrate women in our field. Listen to others reflect on the conference, the contributions of extraordinary women, and the hopes for an ever-widening community so that women and men alike can experience what it means to Know Your Power.
A Celebratory Finale
Dalene Stangl, Duke University
Salon A&B
General Session
Salon C
Alicia Carriquiry, Iowa State University; Kathryn Roeder, Carnegie Mellon University; Marina Vannucci, Rice University
Salon D
Kassandra Fronczyk, Institute for Defense Analyses; Stephanie Hicks, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard; Yajuan Sophie Si, University of Wisconsin
Salon E
Concurrent Session
Salon 3
Salon 2
Speed
Anna Liza Malazarte Antonio, University of California, Los Angeles
Alicia Taylor Specht, University of Notre Dame
Angela Unna Chukwu, University of Ibadan
View Presentation Reagan M Rose, Harvard University
Shelley Han Liu, Harvard University
View Presentation Amy Allynne LaLonde, University of Rochester
Amanda Mejia, Johns Hopkins University
View Presentation Anne Eaton, University of Minnesota
View Presentation Kristin A Linn, University of Pennsylvania
View Presentation Yang Chen, Harvard University
View Presentation Kyounghwa Bae, Janssen R&D
Yunyun Jiang, Medical University of South Carolina
Shagun Rawat, University of California, Merced
Salon 1
Concurrent Session
View Presentation Erin Anika Wiley, Westat
Carolina Ballroom
Sponsored by Bank of America
Poster
Anna Liza Malazarte Antonio, University of California, Los Angeles
Alicia Taylor Specht, University of Notre Dame
Angela Unna Chukwu, University of Ibadan
Reagan M Rose, Harvard University
Shelley Han Liu, Harvard University
Amy Allynne LaLonde, University of Rochester
Amanda Mejia, Johns Hopkins University
Anne Eaton, University of Minnesota
Kristin A Linn, University of Pennsylvania
Yang Chen, Harvard University
Kyounghwa Bae, Janssen R&D
Yunyun Jiang, Medical University of South Carolina
Shagun Rawat, University of California, Merced
Carolina Ballroom
Concurrent Session
The Women in Statistics and Data Conference will provide unique opportunities to grow your influence, your community, and your knowledge. During the opening reception the speed mentoring session, like speed dating only better, will be a time dedicated to networking and making connections. Come prepared with your 30 Second Elevator Speech and join us for this fun and informal opportunity to build your network of colleagues who will be able to support, encourage, and challenge you as you pursue your goals.
Carolina Ballroom
Sponsored by Bank of America
Poster
Bethany Lynn Wolf, Medical University of South Carolina
Jasdeep Pannu, Lamar University
Xin Lu Tan, The Wharton School
Yanjia Yu, University of Minnesota
Mary Feldkamp, John Carroll University
Yanping Xia, Southeast Missouri State University
Katherine Grzesik, University of Rochester
Samantha Elizabeth Robinson, University of Arkansas
Awopeju Kabir Abidemi, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Rasitha R Jayasekare, Butler University
Dootika Vats, University of Minnesota
Qiyi Lu, Wells Fargo
Yitong Zhou, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Boston University
Nusrat Jahan, James Madison University
Sherry Xuelei Ni, Kennesaw State University
Melody Denhere, University of Mary Washington
Lo-Hua Yuan, Harvard University
Salon C
Emma Benn, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Megan Price, Human Rights Data Analysis Group
Salon E
Michelle Dunn, NIH
Donna LaLonde, ASA
Nancy Flournoy, University of Missouri
Salon 3
Rebecca A. Betensky, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Josee Dupuis, Boston University School of Public Health; Judith Lok, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Sally Morton, University of Pittsburgh; Jiayang Sun, Case Western Reserve University
Salon 2
Speed
View Presentation Bethany Lynn Wolf, Medical University of South Carolina
Jasdeep Pannu, Lamar University
Xin Lu Tan, The Wharton School
View Presentation Yanjia Yu, University of Minnesota
Mary Feldkamp, John Carroll University
Yanping Xia, Southeast Missouri State University
Katherine Grzesik, University of Rochester
View Presentation Samantha Elizabeth Robinson, University of Arkansas
Awopeju Kabir Abidemi, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
View Presentation Rasitha R Jayasekare, Butler University
Dootika Vats, University of Minnesota
View Presentation Qiyi Lu, Wells Fargo
View Presentation Yitong Zhou, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Boston University
Nusrat Jahan, James Madison University
Sherry Xuelei Ni, Kennesaw State University
Melody Denhere, University of Mary Washington
Lo-Hua Yuan, Harvard University
Salon C
Purvasha Chakravarti, Carnegie Mellon University; Shannon K Gallagher, Carnegie Mellon University; Lan Huong Nguyen, Stanford Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering; Xiaotong Suo, Stanford Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering
Salon D
View Presentation Ming-Wen An, Vassar College; Donna LaLonde, ASA
Salon E
View Presentation Scarlett Bellamy, University of Pennsylvania; Julie Legler, St. Olaf College; Mary Dupuis Sammel, University of Pennsylvania; Kimberly Sellers, Georgetown University; Jing Zhao, Merck
Salon 3
Regina Y Liu, Rutgers University
Salon 2
Speed
Xiaoyi Zhou, University of Southern California
View Presentation Shannon K Gallagher, Carnegie Mellon University
Tracy Pondo, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Emilia Sigrid Pasalic, Georgia State University
View Presentation Yue Jiao, Fresenius Medical Care North America
View Presentation Purvasha Chakravarti, Carnegie Mellon University
Clarissa Sellers, NOAA
View Presentation Andréa L Maslow, Carolinas HealthCare System
View Presentation Elizabeth Sweeney, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Laura H. Gunn, Stetson University
Wonsuk Yoo, Augusta University
View Presentation Hongmei Yang, Carolinas HealthCare System
View Presentation Christina Kelsey Zigler, University of Pittsburgh
Xiaoyi Zhou, University of Southern California
View Presentation Kalifa Oliver, Walmart Global People Analytics
Salon D
Wilmina Marget, John Carroll University
Salon E
Concurrent Session
Xiaotong Suo, Stanford Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering
Lan Huong Nguyen, Stanford Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering
Carolina Ballroom
Poster
Xiaoyi Zhou, University of Southern California
Shannon K Gallagher, Carnegie Mellon University
Tracy Pondo, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Emilia Sigrid Pasalic, Georgia State University
Yue Jiao, Fresenius Medical Care North America
Purvasha Chakravarti, Carnegie Mellon University
Clarissa Sellers, NOAA
Andréa L Maslow, Carolinas HealthCare System
Elizabeth Sweeney, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Laura H. Gunn, Stetson University
Wonsuk Yoo, Augusta University
Hongmei Yang, Carolinas HealthCare System
Christina Kelsey Zigler, University of Pittsburgh
Xiaoyi Zhou, University of Southern California
Kalifa Oliver, Walmart Global People Analytics
Carolina Ballroom
Sponsored by Bank of America
Poster
Jane Oppenlander, Clarkson University
Thushara Gunda, Vanderbilt University
April Chen, Civis Analytics
Hazel Oreluk, AAOS
Laura Ring Kapitula, Grand Valley State University
Angela Fontes, NORC at the University of Chicago
Elizabeth Ormson, NORC at the University of Chicago
Vicki J Pineau, NORC at the University of Chicago
Hope Onyinye Akaeze, Michigan State University
Adrianna Jelesnianska, Civis Analytics
Uduak Ernest Bassey, University of Lagos
Amelia Kallaher, New College of Florida
Francis Abreu, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Carolina Ballroom
Poster
Aleksandra Mojsilovic, IBM Research
Shan Wang, Northeastern Illinois University
Milica Miocevic, Arizona State University
Emily Hohmeister Griffith, North Carolina State University
Melanie Poulin-Costello, Amgen
Amy G Froelich, Iowa State University
Renita Canady, Solution Source
Johanna Hardin, Pomona College
Nancy Kay Sundheim, St. Cloud State University
Stephanie Hicks, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard
Samantha Lee-Ming Chiu, Independent
Lynette Hudiburgh, Miami University
Jenise Megan Brown, SWCA Environmental Consultants
Jane Brzozowski, Fresenius Medical Care North America
Ann O'Connell, Ohio State University
Salon 1
Jingchen Monika Hu, Vassar College; Amy Richardson, Google; Stephanie Zimmer, RTI International
Salon 2
Speed
View Presentation Jane Oppenlander, Clarkson University
View Presentation Thushara Gunda, Vanderbilt University
View Presentation April Chen, Civis Analytics
View Presentation Laura Ring Kapitula, Grand Valley State University
Angela Fontes, NORC at the University of Chicago
Elizabeth Ormson, NORC at the University of Chicago
Vicki J Pineau, NORC at the University of Chicago
View Presentation Hope Onyinye Akaeze, Michigan State University
View Presentation Adrianna Jelesnianska, Civis Analytics
Uduak Ernest Bassey, University of Lagos
View Presentation Amelia Kallaher, New College of Florida
View Presentation Francis Abreu, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Salon A&B
General Session
View Presentation Bin Yu, University of California, Berkeley
Salon C
Monica Christine Jackson, American University
Salon E
Salon 3
Salon 2
Speed
Aleksandra Mojsilovic, IBM Research
View Presentation Shan Wang, Northeastern Illinois University
Milica Miocevic, Arizona State University
Emily Hohmeister Griffith, North Carolina State University
View Presentation Melanie Poulin-Costello, Amgen
View Presentation Amy G Froelich, Iowa State University
Renita Canady, Solution Source
Nancy Kay Sundheim, St. Cloud State University
Stephanie Hicks, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Harvard
Samantha Lee-Ming Chiu, Independent
View Presentation Lynette Hudiburgh, Miami University
View Presentation Jenise Megan Brown, SWCA Environmental Consultants
View Presentation Jane Brzozowski, Fresenius Medical Care North America
Ann O'Connell, Ohio State University
Salon A&B
Heike Hoffman, Iowa State University; Samantha Tyner, Iowa State University
Salon D
Nancy Geller, Office of Biostatistics Research; Karen Bandeen-Roche, The Johns Hopkins University
Salon 1
Susmita Datta, University of Florida
RW Doerge, Carnegie Mellon University
Xihong Lin, Harvard University
Salon 3
Xiaolu Zhu, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
View Presentation Judith Lok, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Carolina Ballroom
Poster
Christina Kelsey Zigler, University of Pittsburgh
Jaime Lynn Speiser, Medical University of South Carolina
Meenakshi Mahanta, Cytel Statistical Software & Services Private Limited
Jessica Lynn Burow, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Anna Quach, Utah State University
Rebecca R. Carter, Case Western Reserve University
Jami Jackson Mulgrave, North Carolina State University
Samantha Tyner, Iowa State University
Jyothsna Sainath, University of Utah
R. W. M. A Madushani, University of California, Merced
Tanzy Love, University of Rochester
Evercita Cuevas Eugenio, University of Notre Dame
Claire McKay Bowen, University of Notre Dame
Xufei Wang, Harvard University
Xiaoyue Zhao, University of Minnesota
Suzanne Thornton, Rutgers University
Erika S. Helgeson, University of North Carolina
Salon 2
Speed
View Presentation Christina Kelsey Zigler, University of Pittsburgh
View Presentation Jaime Lynn Speiser, Medical University of South Carolina
View Presentation Meenakshi Mahanta, Cytel Statistical Software & Services Private Limited
View Presentation Jessica Lynn Burow, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
View Presentation Anna Quach, Utah State University
Rebecca R. Carter, Case Western Reserve University
View Presentation Jami Jackson Mulgrave, North Carolina State University
Samantha Tyner, Iowa State University
Jyothsna Sainath, University of Utah
View Presentation R. W. M. A Madushani, University of California, Merced
Tanzy Love, University of Rochester
Evercita Cuevas Eugenio, University of Notre Dame
Claire McKay Bowen, University of Notre Dame
View Presentation Xufei Wang, Harvard University
View Presentation Xiaoyue Zhao, University of Minnesota
View Presentation Suzanne Thornton, Rutgers University
View Presentation Erika S. Helgeson, University of North Carolina
Idowu Eunice Olushola, Yaba College of Technology
Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by Google & Duke University, Department of Statistics
General Session
Enjoy an evening filled with networking and sharing opportunities as we recognize our travel award recipients and celebrate women in our field. Listen to others reflect on the conference, the contributions of extraordinary women, and the hopes for an ever-widening community so that women and men alike can experience what it means to Know Your Power.
Dalene Stangl, Duke University