International Chinese Statistical Association

ICSA

Pao-Lu Hsu Award

About the Pao-Lu Hsu Award

The Pao-Lu Hsu Award is presented every three years by the International Chinese Statistical Association (ICSA), usually at an ICSA conference, to an individual under age 50, who makes influential and fundamental contributions to any field of statistics and probability, and exemplifies Hsu’s deep involvement in developing statistics and probability research with significant impact on education.

Professor Hsu, born in 1910, was a pioneer and founder of the newly formed discipline of statistics and probability in China. He was best known for his rigorous research with depth and breadth, and for his profound impact on younger generations. He became the first professor of statistics and probability, Peking University, in 1940. In 1948, he was elected to the very first class of Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He published about 40 articles; see “Pao-Lu Hsu Memorial Collection” published by Peking University Press for more details.

Eligibility

The prize is open to all nationalities, member or non-member of ICSA. Priorities are given to the candidates whose work contributes greatly to the research and education of Chinese statisticians. The award recipient will speak at an ICSA International Conference. The award includes $3000 (US dollars) in cash prize.

Nomination Process

The nomination package shall be sent to the Award Committee Chair of the year with the subject entitled “Pao-Lu Hsu Award Nomination”. Nomination items can be sent as pdf, ps or plain text attachments.

    1. Nomination letter which include the following information:
      • Nominator’s name, mail/email address and phone number
      • Nominee’s name, date of birth, title, institutional affiliation, and contact information
      • A summary of the supportive evidences that are the basis for the nomination

The length of the nomination letter should not exceed 3 pages.

  1. Nominee’s current CV.
  2. Three letters of recommendation.

Deadline

The deadline for nomination will be announced by ICSA.


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