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This fall's long program starts up in just a few weeks! Statistical Methods and Mathematical Analysis for Quantum Information Science begins Sept. 16th and is organized by Aashish Clerk, Liang Jiang, Mazyar Mirrahimi, and Pierre Rouchon. Learn more about the program here:

Statistical Methods and Mathematical Analysis for Quantum Information Science • IMSI DescriptionBack to top Quantum information science is a rapidly developing and broad field of research. It has made significant progress over the last decade, including the development of many promising applications such as efficient quantum computational algorithms, secure quantum communication pro...

Last week we said goodbye to this year's SUMSA program with a celebratory Chicago sendoff (ice cream social included)! Thank you to all the students and instructors for making this another successful summer program!

Interested in becoming a contributor? We're looking for new writers who are excited by the idea of translating statistical and mathematical results for a general audience. Get involved here:

Become a Contributor – MathStat Bites Writers Writing for MathStatBites is a great opportunity for early-career mathematics and statistics researchers to hone their critical reading and writing skills while translating the latest mathematical or statistical research in a digestible, engaging, and applicable way.  MathStatBites articles...

Registration for workshops under this Fall's long program, Statistical Methods and Mathematical Analysis for Quantum Information Science, are still open! Learn more about the workshops here:

Statistical Methods and Mathematical Analysis for Quantum Information Science • IMSI DescriptionBack to top Quantum information science is a rapidly developing and broad field of research. It has made significant progress over the last decade, including the development of many promising applications such as efficient quantum computational algorithms, secure quantum communication pro...

July's post, MOVING TO FISSION FROM SPLITTING FOR SPARSE OR INFLUENTIAL DATA, from David Han is up now:

Moving to Fission from Splitting for Sparse or Influential Data – MathStat Bites Moving to Fission from Splitting for Sparse or Influential Data July 18, 2024 by David Han Title: Data Fission – Statistical Analysis through Data Point SeparationAuthors & Year: J. Leiner, B. Duan, L. Wasserman, and A. Ramdas (2023)Journal: Journal of the American Statistical Association[DOI:10.1...

IMSI is currently seeking proposals for long programs, workshops, interdisciplinary research clusters, and other scientific activity with a deadline of September 15, 2024. Information about how to submit proposals can be found on the proposal overview page and the resources linked therein:

Proposals • IMSI Scientific activity at IMSI takes four basic forms: IMSI considers proposals in two cycles each year, one with a deadline of March 15, and the other with a deadline of September 15. Proposals are considered by IMSI’s Scientific Committee at meetings that follow each deadline.

The NSF Division of Mathematical Sciences’ is now accepting proposals for the Partnerships for Research Innovation in the Mathematical Sciences (PRIMES) program. Due August 21, 2024, the program aims to enhance partnerships between minority-serving institutions and DMS-supported Mathematical Sciences Research Institutes. The activity seeks to boost the participation of members of groups underrepresented in the mathematical sciences by enabling their increased involvement in research programs at the institutes. Find out more about the program here:

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We are excited to announce that work has just started on a new season of IMSI's podcast, ! Be on the lookout for further details on what's to come and until then, catch up on previous episodes available here:

Episode Archive • IMSI Carry the Two is the show that pulls back the curtain to reveal the mathematical and statistical gears that turn the world. We’re the show for people who enjoy discovering hidden elements that impact our lives in the most unexpected ways, and math is certainly one of those!

Happy from IMSI! Our new Director of Communications, Sam Hansen, is always celebrating Pride. Catch them at an upcoming Communications Bootcamp on site or over on Zoom: https://www.imsi.institute/communications-bootcamps/

May's newsletter is out! Read here to catch up on program and workshop opportunities happening at IMSI this summer and fall:

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June's post, UNVEILING THE DYNAMICS OF HUMAN-AI COMPLEMENTARITY THROUGH BAYESIAN MODELING, by David Han, is available to read here:

Unveiling the Dynamics of Human-AI Complementarity through Bayesian Modeling – MathStat Bites Unveiling the Dynamics of Human-AI Complementarity through Bayesian Modeling June 10, 2024 by David Han Article Title: Bayesian modeling of human–AI complementarity Authors & Year: M. Steyvers, H. Tejeda, G. Kerrigan, and P. Smyth (2022) Journal:   Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences...

After two days of back-to-back activities, panels, and an improv exercise, the second annual Career Paths conference came to a close last Friday with the social hour banquet! Thank you to all the mentors and students who participated this year.

Applications for the Spring 2025 Long Program, Uncertainty Quantification and AI for Complex Systems, are open. This program focuses on the newest development of UQ methodologies and how they can improve AI systems and provide solutions to modeling complex systems as well as give an outlook on future UQ directions and challenges. Learn more here:

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Today concludes the final workshop of our Spring Long Program! Thank you to all the organizers and participants who traveled to IMSI over the last couple months.

Applications are still open for this Fall's Long Program, Statistical Methods and Mathematical Analysis for Quantum Information Science. This program focuses on the development of quantum information science implementations. Find out more info here:

Statistical Methods and Mathematical Analysis for Quantum Information Science • IMSI DescriptionBack to top Quantum information science is a rapidly developing and broad field of research. It has made significant progress over the last decade, including the development of many promising applications such as efficient quantum computational algorithms, secure quantum communication pro...

The latest article from David Han, "THE A.I. DOCTOR IS IN – APPLICATION OF LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS AS PREDICTION ENGINES FOR IMPROVING THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM" is up now! Read here:

The A.I. Doctor is In – Application of Large Language Models as Prediction Engines for Improving the Healthcare System – MathStat Bites The A.I. Doctor is In – Application of Large Language Models as Prediction Engines for Improving the Healthcare System May 2, 2024 by David Han Article Title: The A.I. Doctor is In – Application of Large Language Models as Prediction Engines for Improving the Healthcare System Authors & Year: L....

As our Spring Long Program is soon coming to a close, we're looking forward to welcoming visitors for the Summer Long Program, The Architecture of Green Energy. Short-term visitors who will be attending a maximum of 9 days are still welcome to apply! Find out more info about the program here:

The Architecture of Green Energy • IMSI DescriptionBack to top This program will focus on how mathematical modeling can help answer questions regarding the impact of green (low carbon) energy on society and the ways in which financial incentives and regulations and infrastructure changes  can enhance outcomes and accelerate the transitio...

April's post, A Balanced Excited Random Walker Returns Home, by Mackenzie Simper discusses the concept of randomness in the context of a walker exploring their neighborhood:

A balanced excited random walker returns home – MathStat Bites A balanced excited random walker returns home April 18, 2024 by Mackenzie Simper Title: Balanced Excited Random Walk in Two Dimensions Authors and Year: Omer Angel, Mark Holmes, Alejandro Ramirez; 2023 Journal: Annals of Probability Will balance and excitement always lead a random walker home? A new...

ICERM and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Mathematical Sciences Institutes Diversity Initiative are pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Blackwell-Tapia Prize, Dr. Illya Hicks of Rice University!

Read the full announcement: https://adobe.ly/3JMIpI2

The prize will be awarded at the 2024 Blackwell-Tapia Conference at ICERM. The biennial Blackwell-Tapia Conference and Prize honor Drs. David Blackwell and Richard Tapia, two figures who have inspired generations of Black, Latinx, and Indigenous mathematicians.

Learn more about this year's event, to be held at ICERM November 15-16, 2024: https://icerm.brown.edu/events/btc2024/

We're accepting applications for the Summer 2024 Long Program, The Architecture of Green Energy. Starting June 17th, this program focuses on utilizing mathematical modeling to answer questions on green energy impacts and identify the ways in which mathematical tools can inform and shape appropriate public and private investments and decisions. This program is organized by Laura Diaz Anadon (University of Cambridge), Michael C. Ferris (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Dennice F. Gayme (Johns Hopkins University), and Andy Philpott (University of Auckland). Apply here:

The Architecture of Green Energy • IMSI DescriptionBack to top This program will focus on how mathematical modeling can help answer questions regarding the impact of green (low carbon) energy on society and the ways in which financial incentives and regulations and infrastructure changes  can enhance outcomes and accelerate the transitio...

IMSI will be hosting the second Career Paths in the Mathematical Sciences conference June 6th - 7th, 2024. This conference is aimed at undergraduates planning to enter graduate programs in a quantitative science whose background have provided limited exposure to the opportunities which will be covered. Applications are now open until April 30th. Nominate a student here: https://www.imsi.institute/activities/career-paths-in-the-mathematical-sciences-2024

Took some time out of the workshop this week to enjoy the on Monday! Looking forward to seeing the next total eclipse in 2044.

IMSI is now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 Long Program, Statistical Methods and Mathematical Analysis for Quantum Information Science, starting this September. This program looks forward to bringing together those with a background in mathematics, control, statistics, physics, material, and computer science together, to spur transformational change in quantum information science. Organized by Aashish Clerk (University of Chicago), Liang Jiang (University of Chicago), Mazyar Mirrahimi (Inria Paris), and Pierre Rouchon (Mines Paris-PSL). Learn more and apply here:

Statistical Methods and Mathematical Analysis for Quantum Information Science • IMSI DescriptionBack to top Quantum information science is a rapidly developing and broad field of research. It has made significant progress over the last decade, including the development of many promising applications such as efficient quantum computational algorithms, secure quantum communication pro...

We have a busy summer approaching here at IMSI... read up on all warm weather programs and events happening in our March newsletter:

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Group proposals for hosting the 2026 and 2027 GROW conferences are still open for submission this month! Learn more about the committee and how to submit a proposal, due April 1st, here:

Request for Proposals to Host GROW in 2026 and 2027 • IMSI The GROW Steering Committee is requesting proposals from groups wishing to host GROW in 2026 and/or 2027. GROW is intended to provide support and encouragement to undergraduate students considering going to graduate school in the mathematical sciences and to help build a profession in which gender i...

“CHANGES” IN STATISTICS, “CHANGES” IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, CHANGES IN OUTLOOK", by Moinak Bhaduri, the latest blog post on , explores the importance of change-finding and its application to recognizing the cumulative sum (CUSUM) equivalence with neural networks from computer science to find where and why substantial shifts happen in the nature of an incoming data stream.

“Changes” in statistics, “changes” in computer science, changes in outlook – MathStat Bites “Changes” in statistics, “changes” in computer science, changes in outlook February 27, 2024 by Moinak Bhaduri Moinak BhaduriBentley University, Math Sciences No matter how free interactions become, tribalism remains a basic trait. The impulse to form groups based on similarities of habits ....

The first post of the year, Decoding Digital Preferences: A Collaborative Approach To Solving The Mysteries Of A/B Testing, by Alyssa Columbus is available now

Decoding Digital Preferences: A Collaborative Approach to Solving the Mysteries of A/B Testing – MathStat Bites Decoding Digital Preferences: A Collaborative Approach to Solving the Mysteries of A/B Testing February 7, 2024 by Alyssa Columbus Title: Statistical Challenges in Online Controlled Experiments: A Review of A/B Testing Methodology Author(s) and Year: Nicholas Larsen, Jonathan Stallrich, Srijan Sengu...

ONE more week to submit applications for the 2024 Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator (SUMSA) program. Are you an undergraduate student looking to spend your summer in Chicago preparing for graduate school in the mathematical sciences? Apply for the program here!

Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator (SUMSA) • IMSI DescriptionBack to top The Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator (SUMSA) is an eight week mathematics and statistics summer bootcamp for undergraduates at U.S. colleges and universities which will be hosted by IMSI on the campus of the University of Chicago. The aim of the prog...

Happy ! Learn more about the accomplishments of Yale educated physicist, teacher, and the first Black person to earn a Ph.D. from an American university, Dr. Edward Bouchet, in an episode from the podcast Black History Moments Podcast.

08: Edward Bouchet was genius... but that still wasn't enough by Black History Moments Edward Bouchet was the first Black person to receive a PhD in America. He was intelligent and more than capable but even with his amazing accomplishments, he would not be granted the same opportunities as his peers. This is his story... Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3e1z0eR Follow us on Twi...

IMSI is seeking out proposals for workshops, long programs for 2025-2026 and interdisciplinary research clusters in fall of 2024 and beyond. The first proposal deadline closes on March 15, 2024. Find out more information on the proposal process here: https://www.imsi.institute/proposals/?fbclid=IwAR3ScnnrT1jmn2QEOgG06UVvyJ4F0p_xK_spkvUxyTJ4bp5ljvZ7iwjBMI0

Proposals • IMSI Scientific activity at IMSI takes four basic forms: IMSI considers proposals in two cycles each year, one with a deadline of March 15, and the other with a deadline of September 15. Proposals are considered by IMSI’s Scientific Committee at meetings that follow each deadline.