The IBS journal Biometrics operates under a three Co-Editor structure, with the Co-Editors having staggered terms so that, each year, a Co-Editor completes his/her term. The three Co-Editors are also from different geographic locations, with one each from North America, Europe, and locations other than these. Co-Editor Geert Verbeke’s term will end 31 December 2012. Following IBS policy, a search [...]

Four Short Course proposals have been selected for presentation just before the International Biometric Conference begins. These Short Courses will take place on August 26, 2012. Courses are all day and are taught by experienced professionals who are experts in their fields. The cost to participate is the same for all courses. Registration fee includes lunch, coffee/tea breaks, and any [...]

Authors whose native language is other than English and who are not fluent in written English may find themselves at a distinct disadvantage since most major science and policy journals require that manuscripts be submitted in English.  To assist IBS members who don’t have ready access to colleagues who can assist them with their English language prose, the Prose Editing [...]

JABES is on the rise; from new initiatives to the constant outstanding quality of the Associate Editors, the journal is gaining credibility and prestige with each issue. First and foremost, JABES will host an invited session at the Joint Statistical Meetings 2012 that Associate Editors Brian Reich and Murali Haran have organized based on a JABES special issue dedicated to [...]