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We’re only a few days away from the start of the 2024 Early Career & Student Statisticians Conference (ECSSC), and we couldn’t be more excited! The conference committee has tirelessly developed a program set to unfold across three conference hubs and the team is ready to bring an unforgettable experience to attendees.
The conference promises invaluable insights, with sessions featuring industry leaders and career-building discussions designed to inspire. A special highlight will be our keynote speaker, Vince Galvin, Statistics New Zealand’s Chief Methodologist, who brings over 40 years of expertise across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. His involvement promises to set the stage for a fascinating program.
Registration is now closed. However, I would urge you to follow along the ECSSC 2024 journey on social media as we share updates, photos, and highlights throughout the event to stay connected and experience the excitement along with us.
On behalf of the SSA Team and the conference committee, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated sponsors, speakers, and volunteers, whose support has made ECSSC 2024 possible.
The SSA team, Branches and Sections are always on the lookout for volunteer members and students to help deliver a range of projects and activities. Join in the fun, support the profession and develop your skills and knowledge. Keep your eyes out for new opportunities as we step into 2025!
Vanaja Thomas, General Manager
Thank you!
ECSSC 2024 Sponsors
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In 2018
the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Statistics (ANZJS) introduced a ‘read
discussion paper’ initiative. The idea mirrors the discussed papers of the
Royal Statistical Society. One paper (at most) is selected each year by the
Editorial Team as a read paper. The choice of article typically depends on
overall quality, impact, and generality of interest.
The 2024
read discussion paper is
Anderson,
M.J., Gorley, R.N. and Terlizzi, A. (2024). The incremental progression from
fixed to random factors in the analysis of variance: a new synthesis (with
discussion), accepted for publication in Australian and New Zealand Journal of
Statistics.
A
preprint can be downloaded from https://www.stats.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/anderson-et-al-preprint.pdf
. The paper will be read at the New Zealand Statistical Association Conference,
Victoria University Wellington, 2-4 December. Further details, including a link
to the livestream, will be released in due course. The final version of the
paper, with discussion and responses by the authors, will be published some
time in 2025.
Written
contributions to the discussion
Two
invited discussants will open questions. In addition, we welcome general
contributions to the discussion (particularly from members of SSA and NZSA) to
be sent in writing at any time before 17 December 2024. Contributions received
before 29 November from those unable to attend may be read at the meeting, if
time allows. Comments should not exceed 400 words in length (not including any
tables, reference details and figures). They should be sent as a PDF (with
accompanying Latex source code, figures etc.) to the Editor-in-Chief, Professor
Martin Hazelton, martin.hazelton@otago.ac.nz
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New data science tool greatly speeds up molecular analysis of our environment
A research team led by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has developed a computational workflow for analyzing large data sets in the field of metabolomics, the study of small molecules found within cells, biofluids, tissues, and entire ecosystems. Most recently, the team applied this new computational tool to analyze pollutants in seawater in Southern California. The team swiftly captured the chemical profiles of coastal environments and highlighted potential sources of pollution.
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A formula for life? New model calculates chances of intelligent beings in our Universe and beyond
The chances of intelligent life emerging in our Universe -- and in any hypothetical ones beyond it -- can be estimated by a new theoretical model which has echoes of the famous Drake Equation. This was the formula that American astronomer Dr Frank Drake came up with in the 1960s to calculate the number of detectable extraterrestrial civilizations in our Milky Way galaxy. More than 60 years on, astrophysicists have produced a different model which instead focuses on the conditions created by the acceleration of the Universe's expansion and the amount of stars formed.
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Did you know? Global Social Media Statistics
Detailed analysis by the team at Kepios shows that there were 5.22 billion social media users around the world at the start of October 2024, equating to 63.8 percent of the total global population. Social media user numbers have continued to grow over the past 12 months too, with 256 million new users joining social media since this time last year. That equates to annualised growth of 5.2 percent, at an average rate of 8.1 new users every single second. The latest figures indicate that 94.5 percent of the world’s internet users now use social media each month (learn more about people’s broader internet behaviours on our Global Digital Overview page).
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Partner with SSA Interested to partner with us from a simple event sponsorship, conferences or long-term collaboration, please reach out to Jodi Phillips at events@statsoc.org.au . |
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SSA WA End
of Year Function (joint with ECSSC2024)
19 Nov 2024 | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (AWST) | Boston Brewery Co, 660 Albany
Highway, Victoria Park, WA 6100
Members and guests are warmly invited to the 2024
WA Branch End of Year Function.
This year our function will coincide with the
social function for the Perth Hub of ECSSC2024. Join us for the opportunity to
mingle with members and conference delegates in an informal evening of drinks
and finger food.
The WA Branch will partially subsidise the cost for
WA Branch members. Note: ECSSC2024 delegates should register through
the conference event page.
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Personal Journey Of Ann Eyland: A Webinar by Early Career & Student Statisticians Network and History Standing Committee of SSA
26 Nov 2024 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Online
This is the second in the series of webinars that focus on the personal journey of older Australian statisticians that have made a difference.
Interview Session: Conducted by Ayse Bilgin, History Committee member, Ann will share her journey from academic researcher in pure mathematics to influential statistician and university leader. Her career spans interdisciplinary consulting, significant contributions to university staffing policy, and leadership roles, including Principal of the Women’s College at Sydney University and Principal Researcher in Statistics at the NSW Law Foundation.
Q & A Session: Following the interview, engage directly with Ann. Pose questions that delve deeper into Ann’s experiences and gain insights relevant to your own career aspirations.
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SSA Vic
& Tas November Social Event
26 Nov 2024 | 6:00 PM | Boulder Lab, 260-266 Barkly St, Brunswick AND
Baba Hawker, 148 Sydney Rd, Brunswick
Join us for an evening of bouldering and dinner in Melbourne.
Schedule
6:00PM - 7:00PM bouldering at Boulder Lab, Brunswick
7:30PM - 9:00PM, dinner at Baba Hawker, Brunswick
You can register for one or both activities.
Cost
Both activities are at your own cost, to be paid at
the venue on the night.
Bouldering: $22 (full price), $20 (student), $7
(shoe hire). See Boulder Lab website for full details.
Dinner: See menu for an indication of prices.
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Statistical Consulting Network Monthly Meet-Up
29 Nov 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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2025 Statistical Training Courses
The Statistical Society is excited to announce the opening of registration for the 2025 Statistical Training Courses in collaboration with the Social Research Centre and the International Program in Survey and Data Science (IPSDS). This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on statistical training through a prestigious program jointly offered by the University of Mannheim and the Joint Program in Survey Methodology at the University of Maryland.
Course Highlights: Places are limited for each course, so we encourage early registration to secure a spot and take advantage of early bird and multiple course registration discounts. Here’s a preview of the courses on offer:
Sampling I
Date: 6 February – 3 April 2025
Schedule: Thursdays, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AEDT
Format: Online – Weekly 1-hour sessions
Sampling II
Date: 22 May – 12 June 2025
Schedule: Thursdays, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEDT
Format: Online – Weekly 1-hour sessions
Special Offer: Register for Sampling I to receive a discount on Sampling II.
Item Nonresponse and Imputation
Date: 24 June – 15 July 2025
Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM AEDT
Format: Online – Weekly 1-hour sessions
Step-by-Step in Survey Weighting
Date: 14 August – 4 September 2025
Schedule: Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM AEDT
Format: Online – Weekly 1-hour sessions
Introduction to Big Data & Machine Learning
Date: 26 August – 16 September 2025
Schedule: Tuesdays, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM AEDT
Format: Online – Weekly 1-hour sessions
Machine Learning II
Date: 14 October – 2 December 2025
Schedule: Tuesdays, Weekly 1-hour sessions
Register for Introduction to Big Data & Machine Learning to receive a discount on Machine Learning II. We hope you’ll take advantage of these learning opportunities to expand your skills and connect with experts in survey methodology and data science. Whether you're looking to deepen your knowledge in sampling or dive into machine learning, there's a course to meet your goals.
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R Ladies Melbourne is very excited to announce two data analytics experts, Elisa Koch and Lauren Boothby, who both work at the Australian Football League and will be joining us to discuss Leveraging the Power of Data in Sport.
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Abstract
Submissions & Registrations are now open for the 2024 ADSN conference
The ADSN Conference is heading
to Western Australia this year. It will be held at Curtin University in
Perth and is being hosted by the Curtin Institute for Data Science. - When: Mon-Weds, 2-4 December
- Where: Curtin University, Bentley Campus
- Abstract deadline: 13 September
This year’s conference will
feature an additional third day which will be industry-focussed. Also, there
will be an opportunity to tour the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre on
that day.
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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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Spatial
Statistics 2025: At the Dawn of AI
15 Jul – 18 Jul 2025 (CEST) | NH Leeuwenhoorst, Noordwijk,
The Netherlands
During the Spatial Statistics 2025 conference
in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, specific attention will be given to the
opportunities, including challenges to be addressed, that Artificial
Intelligence (AI) opens up and how spatial statistics can be developed further
with AI.
The latest developments in spatial statistics will
be presented, emphasising their contributions at the dawn of AI, now and in the
future. The optimal use of collected data, predicting in space and time, object
recognition and segmentation, and transferability in the presence of spatial
and temporal correlations are typical, but not exhaustive examples.
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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, get in touch with us!
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