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There have been extensive developments recently in modern nonparametric inference and modeling. Nonparametric and semi-parametric methods are especially useful with large amounts of data that are now routinely collected in many areas of science. Probability and stochastic modeling are also playing major new roles in scientific applications. This research conference will highlight challenges and developments at this interface of statistics, probability and the sciences. Topics covered will include biased sampling and missing data, shape-restricted inference, contemporary sequential analysis, modern nonparametric inference, probability, and statistics applications. The conference will provide opportunities for young researchers to interact with leaders in the profession, exchange ideas, and promote collaborations. The conference will also serve as an occasion to recognize Professor Michael Woodroofe's pioneering contributions to nonparametric inference and probability. There will be a banquet celebrating his 65th birthday on Saturday evening, September 24. Planned Sessions: Statistics in Astronomy and
Physics; Biased sampling and missing data; Statistics in Biology;
Nonparametric inference; Probability; Shape restricted regression;
Modern sequential analysis and clinic trials. Organized by: Robert Keener and Jiayang Sun. Invited Speakers include: Persi Diaconis, Robert Keener, Steve Lalley, T.L. Lai, Mario Mateo, Mary Meyer, Vijay Nair, Gordie Simons, Jiayang Sun, Michael Woodroofe, Wei Biao Wu, Cun-Hui Zhang, Charles Hagwood, Steve Coad, Hira Koul, Anand Vidyashenkar, Zhiliang Ying, Arniban Das Gupta, Moulinath Banerjee, Anna Amirdjanova, Bill Strawderman. Other Invited Participants Include: Tom Sellke, Byron Roe, Vince Melfi, Herman Chernoff, Martha Aliaga. Registration: There are no registration fees, but participants must register by the deadline below. There will be a modest fee for the banquet. Sponsors: The National Science Foundation, the National Security Agency, and the University of Michigan, (the Department of Statistics; the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts; the Office of the Vice President for Research; and the Rackham Graduate School). Co-sponsors: The Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and the American Statistical Association. Deadlines:
Questions: mwconference@umich.edu |
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