COTS 2024-Student and Junior Faculty Travel Award     

Key dates: April 22, 2024 

COTS, American Statistical Association, ASA-San Antonio Chapter, and NSF are pleased to provide limited travel, lodging, and registration awards to PhD students and junior faculty who participate in invited or contributed program in COTS 2024. The applications for travel awards are due by April 22, 2024.

Eligibility: A. Student Award: The student must be enrolled in a degree-granting institution on May 1, 2024. The student must be the first author of the submitted paper/poster. The student must be willing to attend and present the paper/poster in person at the COTS 2024.

B. Junior Faculty Award: The junior faculty must be a faculty member at an institution and must be within 5 years of receiving their Ph.D. degree on May 1, 2024. The junior faculty must be the first author of the submitted paper. The junior faculty must be willing to attend and present the paper in person at the COTS 2024.

Applications: Please use the link below to submit your application by April 22, 2024. This application form will ask students to upload a letter from their PhD supervisor that certifies their PhD student status. It will also ask students to upload the abstract as a PDF file, with which students are strongly encouraged to submit their paper as a PDF file to strengthen their application. The paper is limited to 30 pages double-spaced. 

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Program Overview

We are excited to announce that abstract submission and registration are now open for the 43rd Annual Conference of Texas Statisticians (COTS). The conference will take place on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Houston Methodist Research Institute, Houston, Texas, with a focus on the theme "AI, Machine Learning, and Other Related Statistical Techniques with Applications".

This one-day conference is meticulously curated for students, researchers, educators, and clinical researchers operating at local, regional, and national levels. The primary objective is to furnish comprehensive insights into the latest advancements in biostatistics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML). The event is strategically designed to elevate the research knowledge of participants, offering a dynamic platform for the exchange of cutting-edge information and fostering collaborative discourse.

The Conference of Texas Statisticians (COTS) originated at the annual American Statistical Association (ASA) meeting in Houston in 1980, with its inaugural session held in Waco in 1981. Since 1985, the Texas Chapters of the ASA have been integral in establishing the Council of Texas Statisticians, featuring representatives from each chapter. This conference serves as a platform for statisticians to engage in both social and intellectual exchanges with fellow researchers. COTS welcomes researchers at all levels—senior and junior, as well as students—to present their research talks or posters at COTS, fostering a rich and collaborative environment.

To participate, please register and submit your abstract by the deadline of April 5th, 2024. For detailed information regarding abstract submission, registration, and important dates, please visit the conference website at https://learn.houstonmethodist.org/AI-2024. We look forward to your active involvement in this exciting event.

The scientific program for the conference will encompass invited sessions, oral contributed sessions, and posters. Further details will be shared in the upcoming communications.

As for the social program, festivities will commence on the evening of Thursday, May 9th, with the Researchers’ Gathering. This event serves as a platform for researchers to connect, network, and foster a sense of camaraderie at the conference.

The Welcome Reception and opening ceremony are scheduled for Friday morning, May 10th. Delectable lunch and coffee will be provided during the conference on May 10th, 2024.

The pinnacle of the social events will be the Conference Dinner and the presentation of the prestigious Don Owen Award and other awards on the evening of Friday, May 10th. Join us for a memorable and enriching experience.

Discover Houston, the fourth-largest city in America, boasting a cosmopolitan charm with world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping, and nightlife. Whether wandering through the historic Heights, exploring the Museum District, or visiting Space Center Houston, the city offers a diverse array of experiences. Houston's vitality and cultural richness, coupled with its dynamic blend of imagination, talent, and premier attractions, truly position it as a world-class city. With a thriving economy, stunning surroundings, and a population radiating optimism and spirit, Houston stands as a sought-after international destination.

We look forward to seeing you at the conference.

Dr. Sunil Mathur, Conference Organizer
Professor-Weill Cornell Medical College
Director-Biostatistics, Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center

Conference Schedule

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FEES

*In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.