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October November
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or contact Christian Léger, University of
*9–10—52nd Annual Fall Technical
Montréal, Department of Mathematics and
➤8–10—The Impact of Information AR
Conference, Phoenix East/Mesa, Arizona and Integrated Statistical Systems
Statistics, CP 6128 Succursale Centreville,
OF E
The goal of this conference is to engage on Socio-Economical Development,
Montréal, Quebec H3C 3J7, Canada;
researchers and practitioners in a dialog that Ras-Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
(514) 343-7824;
leger@dms.umontreal.ca.
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leads to a more effective use of statistics to This conference aims to shed light on the
improve quality. It will feature the latest role and importance of information systems
developments in statistical methods as they and integrated statistical systems in the August
relate to quality improvement and decision- socioeconomic development of modern
making. It also will highlight discoveries societies in general and of Ras-Al-Khaimah
➤*2–6—2009 Joint Statistical Meetings,
in unique and innovative statistical meth- in particular. The organizing committee
Washington, DC
odologies and quality tools. To submit a invites you to be part of this conference.
JSM (Joint Statistical Meetings) is the
paper by February 22, 2008, visit www.asq. For details, visit
www.rakeconconf.ae or
largest gathering of statisticians held in
org/cpi. For more information, contact J. D. contact Mohamed El-Bassiouni, P.O. Box
North America. It is held jointly with
Williams, One Research Circle, K1-5A-61, 17555, Al-Ain, UAE, International 17555,
the American Statistical Association, the
Niskayuna, NY 12309; (518) 387-7322; United Arab Emirates; +9713 7133386;
International Biometric Society (ENAR
james.williams@research.ge.com.
y.bassiouni@uaeu.ac.ae.
and WNAR), the Institute of Mathematical
Statistics, and the Statistical Society of
Canada. Attended by more than 5,500
22–24—International Conference on
people, activities include oral presentations,
Machine Learning and Data Analysis
December
panel sessions, poster presentations, con-
2008, San Francisco, California
This conference is held under the World
tinuing education courses, an exhibit hall, a
➤1–3—2008 International Conference
Congress on Engineering and Computer
on Applied Probability and Statistics
placement service, society and section busi-
Science. Draft papers must be submitted by
(CAPS 2008), Hanoi, Vietnam
ness meetings, committee meetings, social
July 2, 2008. Registration and camera-ready
This conference aims to promote practical
activities, and networking opportunities.
papers are due July 30, 2008. Accepted
applications of probability and statistics,
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papers will be published in the conference
particularly in business and industry, and
org/meetings or contact Elaine Powell, 732
proceedings (ISBN: 978-988-98671-0-2).
to strengthen international relations among
North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA
For more information, visit
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researchers in these areas. Contributed
22314; (888) 231-3473;
jsm@amstat.org.
WCECS2008/ICMLDA2008.html or
papers may be on applied probability or
contact IAENG Secretariat, Unit 1,
any area of statistics. The conference will
➤16–22—International Statistical
1/F, 37-39 Hung To Road, Hong Kong,
be of interest to both researchers and prac-
Institute 57th Biennial Session,
International HK, Hong Kong; wcecs@
titioners from business and industry. For
Durban, South Africa
iaeng.org.
more information, visit
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This session will include meetings of
CAPS2008 or contact Nam-Ky Nguyen,
the Bernoulli Society, the International
IPO Box 135, Hanoi, International Hanoi,
Association for Statistical Computing,
➤28–31—24th International
Vietnam; (844) 754-5125; nkn@
the International Association of Survey
Methodology Symposium,
designcomputing.net.
Statisticians, the International Association
Gatineau, Ottawa
The theme for this conference is “Data
for Official Statistics, and the International
Collection: Challenges, Achievements, and
Association for Statistical Education. For
New Directions.” It will bring together
2009
more information, visit
www.cbs.nl/isi
statistical methodologists and analysts from
or contact Shabani Mehta, 428 Prinses
the data collection community—including
May
Beatrixlaan, P.O. Box 950, Voorburg,
those from private, government, univer-
International 2270 AZ, The Netherlands;
sity, and other research organizations—to
31–6/3—37th Annual Meeting
+31-70-3375737;
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address a variety of topics related to data
of the Statistical Society of Canada,
collection. The first day will consist of
Vancouver, Canada
workshops, while the following days will
This conference will bring together aca-
consist of both plenary and multiple
demic, governmental, and industrial
Are You a Professor of Statistics?
streams of parallel sessions. Additional
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Host a membership social to encour-
research and results will be presented via
and probability. It will present workshops
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papers are being accepted until March
The SSC features sections in biostatistics, ments! Better yet, your department
31, 2008. For details, visit www.statcan.
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