Frequently Asked Questions


ICSA in general:

1. What does the ICSA stand for?
   International Chinese Statistical Association.

2. When and where was the ICSA founded?
   The Association was officially founded at the 1987
   Joint Statistical Meetings in San Francisco, CA.

3. Is there a specific section?
   Biometrics Section.

4. Is there any online community for the ICSA?
   The ICSA has its own electronic communications service
   through an e-mail list. 
   E-mail to: icsa@stat.uga.edu

5. How frequently does the ICSA hold a Conference or Symposium?
   1) Once a year for Applied Statistics Symposium
   2) Once every three year for International Statistical Conference

ICSA membership:

1. Who can become ICSA member?
   Chinese (and non-Chinese) statisticians all over the world.

2. How can I be a member of the ICSA?
   Fill the membership application form and mail it to:

   Dr. Ming-Hui Chen
   Professor of Statistics 
   Department of Statistics 
   University of Connecticut 
   215 Glenbrook Road, U-4120 
   Storrs, CT 06269-4120 
   Phone: (860) 486-6984 
   Fax: (860) 486-4113 
   email: mhchen@stat.uconn.edu

3. Are there any long term membership ?
   $400 for life (permanent membership).

4. Can I apply membership online?
   Not available at the moment.

5. How can I get into the members only area ?
   You will need to contact 
   Dr. Ming-Hui Chen mhchen@stat.uconn.edu 
   to get your account login and password.

ICSA Publication:

1. What's the ICSA's publication?
   Journal - Statistica Sinica
   ICSA Bulletin

2. How can I get to the Statistica Sinica web site?
   http://www.stat.sinica.edu.tw/statistica

Contact:

1. To whom should I direct questions about the website WWW.ICSA.org ?
   Dr. Ming-Hui Chen mhchen@stat.uconn.edu

2. To whom should I contact for the general information?
   Dr. Ming-Hui Chen mhchen@stat.uconn.edu




Last updated: 2007/04/16