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August is looking to be busy but a productive month at the SSA with upcoming Annual General Meetings; Central Council Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 13 August and the SSA Annual General Meeting, Tuesday, 27 August. Registrations are open to members for the SSA AGM - please join us online. Great news! As part of a wider commitment to create value for members, the SSA is delighted to announce collaboration with two new partners; Minitab and Survey Design and Analysis Services (SDAS). These partnerships will enable SSA to significantly elevate member experiences and provide new opportunities to grow. Read more about our partnership announcement below. Abstract submissions for the SSA Early Career & Student Statistician Conference have now closed with a significant increase in submissions this year. Well done to all! Registrations for the conference is now open. Early bird closes 14 September. Thank you to all members who took time to complete the 1-minute quick survey. We received over a hundred responses in the first week. If you missed the last e-news, there's still time! Simply click the button below to take the survey. Your feedback is important to us.
Regards
Vanaja Thomas, General Manager
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New SSA Partnerships!
The Statistical Society of Australia (SSA) is thrilled to share some exciting news that marks a significant step forward in the SSA strategic plan
As part of our commitment to enhancing the public profile of statistics and data science, we are pleased to announce two new sponsorship partners; Minitab and Survey Design and Analysis Services (SDAS). The new partnerships are a key component to advance our mission and create more value for members and the broader statistical community.
Minitab
A global leader in statistical software, Minitab provides tools that support our mission to advance the standard of practice in statistics and data science.
Survey Design and Analysis Services (SDAS)
Known for its contributions to the field, SDAS shares our goal of fostering professional connections and increasing awareness of the value of statistical professions.
SSA Strategic Priorities
Enhance the Public Profile of Statistics and Data Science
We aim to foster public understanding and amplify statistical voices in public discourse.
Raise the Standard of Practice
Our focus is on delivering high-quality professional development and advocating for improved statistical education.
Foster Professional Connections
We are committed to strengthening professional networks and increasing participation across diverse sectors.
Interested to partner with us from a simple event sponsorship to long-term collaboration, please reach out to Jodi Phillips at events@statsoc.org.au .
On behalf of the Executive Committee and the SSA team, thank you for your continued support as we work together to achieve these goals. Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to engage with our new partners. |
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SSA Annual General Meeting with Guest Speaker Presentation by Lynne Giles 27 August 2024 | 5:30pm | Online |
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The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Statistical Society of Australia will be held online on Tuesday, 27 August at 5:30pm AEST followed by a presentation with guest speaker, Lynne Giles While all members are invited, only financial members are eligible to vote. The quorum for the meeting is 20 voting members attending online or by proxy. All documents for the meeting including agenda and the proxy form will be made available in the following weeks. Program: 5:30PM Welcome 5:35PM AGM Formalities & Announcements 6:00PM Guest Speaker Presentation by Lynne Giles 6:20PM Q & A 6:30PM Close We hope to see you there! |
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SSA Early Career & Student Statistician Conference
18 - 21 November 2024 | Perth | Hobart | Christchurch |
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Registration is now open!
We are excited to announce that registration is open for the ECSSC 2024! This event is a fantastic opportunity for students, early career statisticians, and established professionals to come together for mentorship, networking, and the exchange of innovative statistical ideas.
Conference Highlights
Keynote presentations
Workshop and panel discussions
Opportunities for presenting your own research
Early Bird registration close 14 Sep 2024 Registrations close 10 Nov 2024
We are especially dedicated to supporting students and early career statisticians by fostering a supportive environment where they can connect with mentors, share ideas, and receive guidance on their professional development. This is your chance to build valuable connections and gain insights that will help shape your future in statistics.
We look forward to seeing you at the conference! |
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Room 501.117, Curtin University
Openly sharing research data and code for analysis and other scientific software has been frequently discussed as an essential practice in scientific research to allow proper evaluation of the claims. Previous SSA events have highlighted this issue, but to my knowledge none have presented an analysis of the state of reproducibility as found in the literature. As scientific claims can ordinarily only be evaluated by the description of the protocols, materials, equipment and methods described in peer-reviewed articles and as these methods and data become more complex it becomes critical to share what is behind this text in the article. To freely and openly share protocols, data and computational code greatly enhances the impact of the research, yet in many areas of research this practice remains quite limited. To evaluate the state of openness and reproducibility in plant pathology, we selected 450 articles published from 2012 to 2021 across 21 journals from the of field plant pathology randomly and scored them for their openness and computational reproducibility. The scores were then analysed by fitting Bayesian logistic mixed models to evaluate the effects of year of publication, journal title and five-year impact factor on the openness and reproducibility of the articles’ content. Most of the articles examined did not follow protocols for open science and failed to share data or code that other researchers could easily access, use and assess. Additionally, we were unable to detect any effect from year, journal or impact factor on openness and reproducibility. However, examples currently exist in a range of options to draw from that can provide ideas for those that may be unfamiliar with where to start. As biometricians, we are perhaps among the best-equipped researchers to help drive this paradigm shift by making our analyses reproducible, first for ourselves and then by sharing them openly for others to see, use and evaluate making our science more open and reproducible. |
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This talk is a follow up to last year’s presentation by Olivia Angelin-Bonnet on the relevance of software engineering best practices in statistics and data science. Here, Olivia will go through how she setup a new data analysis project in R, following some of these best practices to ensure reproducibility and reusability. In particular, she will demonstrate how she use GitHub to version control my code, and how she organise a typical analysis directory. Olivia will also showcase some very useful R packages, such as renv to document my computational environment and targets to turn my scripts into a reproducible analytical pipeline.
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Room 5040, Level 5, Business School Abercrombie Building, The University of Sydney
We are happy to announce a joint event with Royal Statistical Society's section on Finance and Economics and The University of Sydney Business School with a seminar by Gianni La Cava, Research Director at the e61 Institute.
Gianni La Cava will present: The Effects of Monetary Policy on Consumer Spending: Insights from Australian Bank Transaction Data
We hope to see you there.
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This is the first in the series of webinars that focus on the personal journey of older Australian statisticians that have made a difference.
What to Expect:
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Interview Session: Conducted by Dennis Trewin, former SSA President and History Committee member, Brian will reflect on his path from secondary school mathematics teacher to Associate Professor at Swinburne University. His journey is unique, transitioning into Applied Statistics and shaping graduate programs in statistics education.
Why Attend?
Who Should Attend?
Early career statisticians Students aspiring in statistics and related fields Anyone interested in the history and development of statistics education
Registration is free but required to secure your spot.
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Statistical Consulting Network Monthly Meet-Up
30 Aug 2024 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM AEST | Online
Come along with your thinking cap, maybe a problem, and some lunch!
The Statistical Consulting Network invites you to their monthly meet-up, a virtual lunchtime meeting where statisticians help each other out with problems that they aren’t sure how to deal with. This virtual meeting is held on Zoom at lunchtime on the last Friday of each month, 12:30-1:30 PM (AEST). We start each meet-up with announcements, or occasionally a special topic discussion, then discuss problems that attendees have brought along with them.
We also have a Slack workspace where members of the consulting network can communicate between meetings, or post problems or relevant materials they would like to discuss during a meeting.
Zoom link
Password: 660145 Slack Workspace link |
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Harnessing the Power of Predictive Analytics for Statisticians Presented by Our Sponsorship Partner Minitab
3 Sep 2024 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Online
Join Minitab for an illuminating webinar that delves deep into the statistical foundations of machine learning and showcases real-world case studies in predictive analytics. Explore the intricate world of data-driven insights and decision-making excellence through a statistical lens.
Throughout this session, Minitab will unravel the statistical essence of predictive analytics algorithms, emphasizing their practical applications and significance in the realm of machine learning. Witness how these algorithms leverage statistical principles to transform complex data into actionable predictions, enabling you to anticipate trends and make informed decisions.
Engage with captivating case studies and demonstrations featuring sample datasets that demonstrate the transformative power of statistical machine learning for example how statistical analysis can be used to predict solar energy output and prevent maintenance in industrial machinery. Gain a firsthand understanding of how statistical techniques drive the predictive capabilities of machine learning algorithms.
Additionally, we will highlight the seamless integration of statistical methodologies within the predictive analytics workflow, emphasizing the critical role of statistical thinking in maximizing analytical capabilities and unlocking the true potential of data. Register now to redefine research and development through statistical insights and perspectives. |
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Machine Learning II
23 Sep AEST – 11 Nov 2024 AEDT | Online- 1 hour a week
The Social Research Centre and the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA) are very proud to offer statistical training from the International Program in Survey and Data Science (IPSDS), a joint program of the University of Mannheim and the Joint Program in Survey Methodology at the University of Maryland. There are only a few spots left.
Social scientists and survey researchers are confronted with an increasing number of new data sources such as apps and sensors that often result in (para)data structures that are difficult to handle with traditional modeling methods. At the same time, advances in the field of machine learning (ML) have created an array of flexible methods and tools that can be used to tackle a variety of modeling problems. Against this background, this course discusses advanced ML concepts such as cross validation, class imbalance, Boosting and Stacking as well as key approaches for facilitating model tuning and performing feature selection. In this course we also introduce additional machine learning methods including Support Vector Machines, Extra-Trees and LASSO among others. The course aims to illustrate these concepts, methods and approaches from a social science perspective. Furthermore, the course covers techniques for extracting patterns from unstructured data as well as interpreting and presenting results from machine learning algorithms. Code examples will be provided using the statistical programming language R. |
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Nationwide search for next Superstars of STEM
An Australia-wide search is on for the next stellar Superstars of STEM – the game-changing program that powerfully advances gender equity by turning a diverse group of scientists and technologists into highly visible media stars.
Since 2017 Superstars of STEM has created 210 science, technology, engineering and mathematics media stars. It is open to women and non-binary STEM professionals. The program is run by Science & Technology Australia, funded by the Australian Government, and supported by partner organisations Google and the Department of Defence
Since 2017 Superstars of STEM has created 210 science, technology, engineering and mathematics media stars. It is open to women and non-binary STEM professionals. The program is run by Science & Technology Australia, funded by the Australian Government, and supported by partner organisations Google and the Department of Defence
Science & Technology Australia Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Superstars of STEM Program Manager Sandra Gardam said the program is fundamentally changing public perceptions of what a scientist looks like.
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Unlock your potential at the upcoming Women in STEM Careers and Entrepreneurship Masterclass, hosted by the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute and Western Sydney University. This exclusive event will take place from 21 - 23 October at the Parramatta City Campus, Western Sydney University.
Designed for women STEM researchers, this masterclass offers a unique opportunity to delve into Australia’s research commercialisation and innovation ecosystem. Gain insights directly from industry and university experts in research innovation, and hear success stories from researchers who have transitioned into leading roles in startups or R&D teams.
Who should attend?
If you are a STEM research student or an early to mid-career researcher, this masterclass is tailored for you. We especially encourage those who have participated in an APR Internship, funded by APR’s WISE program, to take advantage of available sponsorships covering accommodation and travel expenses.
Event Details
Time and Date: 9am - 5pm AEDT, 21 - 23 October 2024. Location: Level 9, Paramatta City Campus, Western Sydney University. Cost: $130 GA, Free for APR.Intern WiSE subsidy recipients.
Join us at the forefront of STEM innovation and entrepreneurship.
We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney this October! |
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Save the Date 2024 ADSN Conference
We are excited to announce that this year’s ADSN Conference will be in Perth. The host organisation for the conference is the Curtin Institute for Data Science.
This year’s conference will be extended to three days, with the third day being industry-focused. It will also include a visit to the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre.
When: Mon-Wed, 2-4 December Where: Curtin University, Bentley Campus
Abstract Submissions and Registrations will open soon! |
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The International Environmetrics Society (TIES) is a non-profit organization aimed to foster the development and use of statistical and other quantitative methods in the environmental sciences, environmental engineering and environmental monitoring and protection. To this end, the Society promotes the participation of statisticians, mathematicians, scientists and engineers in the solution of environmental problems and emphasizes the need for collaboration and for clear communication between individuals from different disciplines and between researchers and practitioners.
All contributions related to environmetrics are welcome from across academia, research institutes, government, business and industry.
Key Dates:
| Deadline for Invited Paper Sessions |
15th July 2024 |
| Deadline for Contributed Papers |
15th Aug 2024 |
| Invited paper contributors informed of outcome |
31st July 2024 |
| Contributed paper authors informed of outcome |
9th Sept 2024 |
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| Registration opens |
15th July 2024 |
| Deadline for early registration |
23rd Sept 2024 |
For questions contact: John Boland john.boland@unisa.edu.au
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JSM 2025 is now open to invited proposal submission
The theme for JSM 2025 is “Statistics, Data Science, and AI Enriching Society,” but not all sessions have to adhere to this theme. Formats vary for invited sessions; however, all are 110 minutes in length and have a session chair. The sessions typically include 2–6 participants, including the chair, with two of the most popular and successful formats being 2–3 speakers with a discussant or a panel discussion of 3–5 panelists.
To get session information into the early planning stages for JSM 2025, all session proposals must be submitted online. The submission site will be open through September 5, 2024 (11:59 p.m. ET).
In order to submit a proposal, organizers will need the following information:
Session Type (Invited Paper or Invited Panel) Sponsor (JSM partner society/ASA section or committee, Memorial, etc.). A pre-approved list is provided; select no more than three. Session Title Session Description (provide a short description, including focus, content, timeliness, appeal, and format) Session organizer, including affiliation and email address Session chair, including affiliation and email address Session speakers and any discussants, including affiliations and email addresses
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Employers can advertise job openings for statisticians and data analysts, while job seekers can post their own resume for potential employers to view – anonymously.
Members can register with the Career Centre, setting job alerts to be notified if a job meeting their search criteria is advertised. There's also the option of having one’s resume reviewed at no cost before uploading it, where it can be seen by potential employers.
Once registered with the SSA Career Centre as an employer, the site will allow users to post and manage job openings, search and manage prospective job candidates, and create a company profile. The fees for ads start at $130.
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The SSA team would love to hear from you! If you have any feedback or news from the Australian statistical community to share in Stats Matters and Events, please get in touch with us!
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