ABOUT ISI
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This is our identity.
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Since 1885, we have been committed to using Statistical Science to build a Better World.
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For over 138 years, Statistical Science has been our focus in striving to build a better tomorrow.
Today, the International Statistical Institute (ISI) stands as one of the world's most valuable and oldest institutes for modern statistics and data science.
The International Statistical Institute is an international professional association of statisticians and data scientists.
It was founded in 1885, although international statistical congresses have been held since 1853.
The Institute has more than 4,000 prominent members from statistical organizations and societies, governments, academia, national banks, and the private sector across the globe.
The International Statistical Institute is an international professional association of statisticians and data scientists.
It was founded in 1885, although international statistical congresses have been held since 1853.
The Institute has more than 4,000 prominent members from statistical organizations and societies, governments, academia, national banks, and the private sector across the globe.
The First International Statistical Congress, chaired by astronomer, mathematician, statistician, and sociologist Adolphe Quetelet (see picture), is now known as the ISI World Statistics Congress and is a leading international congress on Statistics and Data Science.
ISI actively helps with statistical and data capacity building in developing regions, has United Nations Consultative Status, promotes ethical principles in statistics, supports Women in Statistics and Young Statisticians, publishes books and journals, holds a biennial international conference and year-round regional conferences.
ISI actively helps with statistical and data capacity building in developing regions, has United Nations Consultative Status, promotes ethical principles in statistics, supports Women in Statistics and Young Statisticians, publishes books and journals, holds a biennial international conference and year-round regional conferences.
The Origin of the International Statistical Institute
The International Statistical Institute (ISI) was formally founded in 1885, during a meeting held to celebrate the Jubilee of the London Statistical Society. The initial 81 members were the elite of that era’s statisticians in government and academia. They established our first statutes, and our first half-century was a period of general stability. Major changes, such as a proposed affiliation in 1920 with the League of Nations, were resisted.
We improve the quality of people's lives by setting the standard for excellence in statistical practices, uniting professionals, statistical organizations and societies, governments, academia, national banks, and the private sector across the globe.
In 2022, we achieved ...
Activities Undertaken
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Activated and Created:
200+ News Stories from the Statistical Community
10+ International Online Courses
20+ International Webinars
4+ Ethical Statements
2+ Main blueprints to benefit consistent and sustainable communication, marketing, and branding of ISI, associations, and stakeholders.
Activated and Created:
200+ News Stories from the Statistical Community
10+ International Online Courses
20+ International Webinars
4+ Ethical Statements
2+ Main blueprints to benefit consistent and sustainable communication, marketing, and branding of ISI, associations, and stakeholders.
Launched of our new Strategic Priorities 22-25
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Our four main Strategic Priorities remain unchanged, and we have taken on new activities this year and will continue to do so in the coming years. The challenges and opportunities have evolved, and we are excited to explore them further.
Our four main Strategic Priorities remain unchanged, and we have taken on new activities this year and will continue to do so in the coming years. The challenges and opportunities have evolved, and we are excited to explore them further.
Increased Brand Awareness & Visibility
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We increased the visibility of ISI and all Associations brands, stories, projects, and events, such as the ISI Young Ambassadors for the International Biometric Society (IBS) Event and the International Biometric Conference 2022.
4. We engaged members and communities to participate ISI outreach activities.
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We were delighted to recognize Prof. Marcelo Bourguignon Pereira (Brazil) and Suryo Adi Rakhmawan (Indonesia) with the ISI Award.
We increased the visibility of ISI and all Associations brands, stories, projects, and events, such as the ISI Young Ambassadors for the International Biometric Society (IBS) Event and the International Biometric Conference 2022.
4. We engaged members and communities to participate ISI outreach activities.
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We were delighted to recognize Prof. Marcelo Bourguignon Pereira (Brazil) and Suryo Adi Rakhmawan (Indonesia) with the ISI Award.
Strengthened the Public Voice of Statistics
Kerrie Mengersen, Distinguished Professor of Statistics, is the driving force behind The Public Voice. Along with her team, including Katie Buchhorn, she has been instrumental in the success of projects such as:
6. The 'Statisticians React to the News' blog.
7. Public Voice Consortium.
8. Wikipedia Pages for Outstanding Members.
9. The ISI Regional Webinar Series.
6. The 'Statisticians React to the News' blog.
7. Public Voice Consortium.
8. Wikipedia Pages for Outstanding Members.
9. The ISI Regional Webinar Series.
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2022: In preparation for the 2023 IAOS-ISI Regional Statistics Conference in Zambia
In 2019, IAOS and ISI began defining goals and objectives, the budget, planning the program and speakers, and much more in partnership with the Zambia Statistical Agency. This conference was originally planned for 2020. Covid-19 delayed the conference to 2023, whith much detailed planning taking place in 2022.
2022: In preparation for the World Statistics Congress 2023
In 2021, ISI started defining goals and objectives, establishing the budget, building the team, checking the venue, developing event branding, planning the program, confirming partners, exhibitors, and speakers, and much more. After the virtual WSC 2021, this WSC is the first organized by the ISI itself with the support of the host country Canada. This way of working creates a blueprint for the WSC's and other congresses in the future.