The College of Science extends a warm and hearty welcome to the 200 participants of the 2016 International Indian Statistical Association (IISA) Conference August 18-21. The conference kicked off with a lively and convivial wine and cheese reception at the Hilton Garden Inn Thursday evening.
Earlier in the day, graduate students from OSU and other universities participated in four short pre-conference short courses taught by visiting statisticians from Columbia University, Northwestern University, the University of California at Los Angeles and SAS Institute.
With a theme of “Statistical and Data Sciences: A Key to Healthy People, Planet and Prosperity,” the conference offers attendees more than 50 panel discussions on statistical innovation and applications in areas, ranging from big data to genomics, climate science, public health and biomedical science. Featuring talks by many award-winning and distinguished statisticians from varied professions, the conference is a unique, landmark event in the field of statistical sciences in Oregon.
