[CAUSE] Register for 2023 U.S. Conference on Teaching Statistics (USCOTS)

We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 U.S. Conference on Teaching Statistics (USCOTS). We are especially excited by the prospect of gathering in person at USCOTS for the first time since 2019. Please come to State College, Pennsylvania on June 1-3 to share ideas about the conference theme of “Communicating with/about Data.” To register, go to www.causeweb.org/cause/uscots/uscots23<https://nam10.safelinks.protectio… and click the “Registration, Housing, Travel” link on the right side. The early-bird registration fee is $225 before April 17. What does this include? (Thanks for asking!) · Conference sessions o Opening session of five-minute talks (Thursday evening) o Keynote presentations (four) o After-dinner talk, awards presentations (Friday evening) o Interactive breakout sessions (four sets of 7-8 per set) o “Posters and beyond” sessions (two sets of about 35 per set) o Exhibitor demonstration sessions o Birds-of-a-feather discussions o Speed mentoring session o Closing session of five-minute take-aways · Pre-conference workshops o Starting on Tues May 30 o Ranging from 1.5 days to half-day o Fifteen workshops to choose from; see descriptions under “Workshops” link · Research satellite meeting o Keynote presentation (Wednesday evening) o Presentations and posters (Thursday morning) · Food o Mixer with appetizers (Thursday evening) o Banquet dinner (Friday evening) o Buffet lunch (Friday and Saturday) · Conversation, interaction, sharing, learning, camaraderie, fun! Yes, you read that right: All of the above is included with your registration fee! You will also have the opportunity to purchase vouchers for buffet breakfasts, and guest tickets for the Friday evening banquet, as you register. You can also return to your registration later if you decide to add any extras at any time. High school teachers, two-year college instructors, and students with an interest in teaching as a career, are welcome to apply for a registration waiver here: www.causeweb.org/cause/uscots/uscots23/grants<https://nam10.safelinks.pr… The “Registration, Housing, and Travel” link also leads to information about traveling to State College and a link through which you can reserve a hotel room at the Penn Stater (using conference discount code USCO23T). More information about the still-developing conference program can be found here: www.causeweb.org/cause/uscots/uscots23/program<https://nam10.safelinks.p…amp;reserved=0>. Notice the links across the top for keynote presentations, breakout sessions, workshops, posters & beyond sessions, exhibitor demonstration sessions, and birds-of-a-feather discussions. We are greatly looking forward to meeting new USCOTS attendees and greeting previous ones. Please join us for USCOTS! Kelly McConville and Allan Rossman (for the USCOTS Program Committee) P.S. The deadline for submitting a contribution to the “Posters and Beyond” session has been extended until Friday, March 10. Click on the following link and scroll down to the “Posters and Beyond” section: www.causeweb.org/cause/uscots/uscots23/proposals<https://nam10.safelinks…amp;reserved=0>. Proposals for birds-of-a-feather discussions are being accepted until May 6.