How to Participate in WSDS 2025
Interested in participating in WSDS 2025?
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Session chairs serve as the main contact for the session with ASA staff and are responsible for the following:
- Reviewing presentations for length and visibility and discussing concerns with the ASA staff
- Encouraging speakers to upload their presentations in advance
- Checking the program and serving as the main contact for the session with ASA staff in case any changes need to be made (e.g., reordering of speakers within session, withdrawing a speaker, etc.)
- Ensuring speakers are on time and present for the session
- Introducing the speakers at the beginning of the session
- Making sure each speaker begins/ends at the time allotted
- Facilitating Q&A discussion after each presentation, including preparing questions in advance to spark discussion
- Encouraging attendees to fill out the online evaluation form
If you are interested, please send an email to meetings@amstat.org by October 15, 2025. Include your name and affiliation and indicate your preferred theme and/or session in the body of the message.
Note that requests are first-come, first-served and your response does not guarantee your acceptance or your preferred theme.
