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at Sam Houston State University, The Woodlands Center, 3380 College Park Dr, TX 77384
March 28 - 29, 2025
Dr. Ferry Butar Butar
Call for Abstracts and Registration: 44th Annual Conference of Texas Statisticians (COTS)
We are excited to announce that abstract submissions and registration are now open for the 44th Annual Conference of Texas Statisticians (COTS), taking place March 28-29, 2025, at Sam Houston State University, The Woodlands Center (3380 College Park Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77384).
This year’s theme, “Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, and Related Statistical Techniques with Applications,” promises an engaging and insightful gathering for statisticians, researchers, and students.
How to Participate:
Submit an abstract for a contributed oral presentation
Submit a student poster for the poster session
Register to attend (even if you’re not presenting)
📅 Submission & Registration Deadline: March 1, 2025
We look forward to your participation in this exciting event!
For more information contact:
Ferry Butar Butar, PhD
butar@shsu.edu
Day 1
Day 1
As for the social program, festivities and student poster presentation will commence on the evening of Friday, March 28th, 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 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, March 28th. Join us for a memorable and enriching experience.
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, March 28th. Join us for a memorable and enriching experience.
Day 2
Day 2
Most new Faculty will give Oral Presentation
Attendee can gain recent knowledge and insights through presentations and panels from faculty, opportunities to network with peers and potential collaborators, access to the latest research and trends in their field, and the chance to engage in discussions.
The goal of this event is to bring researchers in Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, and Other Related Statistical Techniques together from across Texas.
The goal of this event is to bring researchers in Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, and Other Related Statistical Techniques together from across Texas.
The Invited Speakers
The Invited Speakers
Dr. Victor De Oliveira
Dr. Victor De Oliveira
Professor Management Science and Statistics
University of Texas at San Antonio.
Dr. Mikyoung Jun
Dr. Mikyoung Jun
Cononco Phillips Data Science Professor
Department of Mathematics University of Houston.
Dr. Sherry Wang
Dr. Sherry Wang
Jenkins-Garret Professor of Statistics and Data Science
Department of Mathematics University of Texas at Arlington
Dr. Tahir Ekin
Dr. Tahir Ekin
Professor, Endowed Chair Department of Information Systems and Analytics, Texas State University at San Marcos.
Dr. Catherine Calder
Dr. Catherine Calder
Professor and Department Chair, Statistics and Data Sciences, University of Texas at Austin.
Dr. James Berger
Hagler Fellow 2024-25 Arts & Sciences Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Duke University/ Texas A & M, at College Station.
Dr. Ying Yuan
Dr. Ying Yuan
Chair & Bettyann Asche Murray Distinguished Professor, Department of Biostatistics, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Dr. Hulin Wu
Dr. Hulin Wu
The Betty Wheless Trotter Professor & Chair Department of Biostatistics & Data Science Director, Center for Big Data in Health Sciences.
Dr. Swati Biswas
Dr. Swati Biswas
Professor of Statistics Associate Department Head
University of Texas at Dallas.
Dr. Ananda Sen
Dr. Ananda Sen
Lee A. Green Collegiate Research Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
The Oral Contributed Talks
Dr. Rakheon Kim
Assistant Professor of Statistics Baylor University.
Dr. Steven Chiou
Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science, Southern Methodist University.
Dr. Suneel Chatla
Assistant Professor of Data Science, University of Texas at El Paso.
Dr. Hyunwoong Chang
Assistant Professor of Statistics University of Texas at Dallas.
Dr. Marcin Jurek
Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science, Southern Methodist University.
Dr. Wei Jiang
Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Division of Data Science at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Dr. Zewei Lin
Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems and Analytics at Texas State University.
Dr. Yeonjoo Park
Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Science and Statistics at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Dr. Zhuanzhuan Ma
Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Dr. Christine Peterson
Associate Professor of Biostatistics, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Dr. Scott Bruce
Assistant Professor of Statistics Texas A & M University at College Station.
Dr. Meng Li
Noah Harding Associate Professor of Statistics Rice University.
Dr. Ruiqi Liu
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Texas Tech University.
Dr. Jesus Arroyo
Assistant Professor of Statistics Texas A & M University at College Station.
Dr. Evan Kwiatkowski
Assistant Professor, Department of Biostatistics, UTHealth Houston, School of Public Health.
Dr. Hyeongseon Jeon
Dr. Hyeongseon Jeon
Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Houston.
Dr. Yabo Niu
Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, University of Houston.
Dr. Qiwei Li
Assistant Professor of Statistics, Mathematical Science, University of Texas at Dallas.
Dr. Nilotpal Sanyal
Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science University of Texas at El Paso.
Dr. Chuan-Fa Tang
Assistant Professor of Statistics, Mathematical Science, University of Texas at Dallas.
Dr. Habte Tadesse Likassa
Department of Biostatistics, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, Phoenix, USA
Dr. Jian Cao
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
University of Houston
Dr. Xinjie Lan
Assistant Teaching Professor of Statistics, Rice University
Dr. Dexter Cahoy
Professor of Statistics, University of Houston Downtown
Dr. Yingfu (Frank) Li
Associate Professor of Statistics
University of Houston Clear Lake
Dr. Beniamino Hadj-Amar
Postdoctoral Fellow Department of Statistics at Rice University
The Venue
The Venue
Sam Houston State University
Sam Houston State University
-The Woodlands Center - 4th floor, Room 430
-The Woodlands Center - 4th floor, Room 430
(The conference will be held in this building)
(The conference will be held in this building)
3380 College Park Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77384.
3380 College Park Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77384.
The Woodlands is home to approximately 2,668 businesses, including the headquarters of major corporations. The Woodlands was founded in 1974 by oil entrepreneur George P. Mitchell, who envisioned a community where residents could live, work, learn, and play.
The Woodlands is home to approximately 2,668 businesses, including the headquarters of major corporations. The Woodlands was founded in 1974 by oil entrepreneur George P. Mitchell, who envisioned a community where residents could live, work, learn, and play.
The Woodlands has some of the highest-ranked schools in the Houston area, as well as award-winning medical and wellness centers.
Welcome Note from the Organizer COTS-2025
Welcome to the Conference of Texas Statisticians 2025!
Dear Attendees,
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Conference of Texas Statisticians 2025! Your presence is truly valued, and we are excited to embark on this enriching and inspiring journey together.
This year’s conference, themed "Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, and Related Statistical Techniques and Applications," will take place on March 28-29, 2025. We are honored to bring together a distinguished group of experts, researchers, and innovators in the fields of data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
The conference serves as a pivotal platform for professionals from diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas, share insights, and foster collaborations. The convergence of statistics, AI, and data science holds boundless potential for driving groundbreaking discoveries and transformative applications that will shape the future. We look forward to engaging discussions, novel methodologies, and research contributions that will push the boundaries of these dynamic fields.
We strive to create a welcoming and stimulating environment that encourages both collaboration and innovation. With an exciting lineup of invited speakers, contributed talks, poster presentations, and networking opportunities, we are confident this conference will be a rewarding experience for all.
Thank you for being part of this remarkable event. Together, we will make this conference an inspiring and memorable experience.
Warm regards,
Ferry Butar Butar
Professor of Statistics, SHSU
Organizer, Conference of Texas Statisticians 2025
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