The New Researchers' Committee of the IMS is organizing a meeting of recent Ph.D. recipients in Statistics and Probability. The purpose of the conference is to promote interaction among new researchers primarily by introducing them to each other's research in an informal setting. All participants are expected to give a short, expository talk or contribute a poster on their research. Anyone who has received a Ph.D. since 2004 or expects to receive a Ph.D. by 2009 is eligible to attend. The meeting is to be held prior to the 2009 Joint Statistical Meetings in Washington DC. Abstracts for these papers and posters will appear on the NRC meeting website.
To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and title and abstract to:
Tracy L Bergemann
Division of Biostatistics
University of Minnesota
MMC 303
420 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Email: berge319@umn.edu
Electronic mail is preferred for abstract submission. Deadline for receipt of applications is March 1, 2009. Please apply promptly since the number of participants is limited. Priority will be given to first time participants. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Also, contingent on the availability of funds, support to defray travel and housing costs will be offered.