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6th Annual Summer Statistics Institute, May 20–23, 2013
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The Division of Statistics + Scientific Computation at The University of Texas at Austin is proud to host the 6th annual UT Summer Statistics Institute (SSI) May 20–23, 2013. The three main purposes of the SSI are:
- To provide participants with access to new statistical knowledge and skills
- To give participants hands-on experience with data analysis
- To prepare participants to interpret studies employing statistical methods.
The UT Summer Statistics Institute is open to 600 participants. The SSI offers intensive, hands-on four-day workshops across diverse topics. The course offerings are designed for students with all levels of experience, from those who are new to statistics to experienced statisticians.
The 2013 SSI will offer 30 courses at the introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels. Each course will meet for four half-days, mornings or afternoons, for a total of twelve hours. Participants will have access to a course website where instructors will post lectures, datasets, exercises, and other useful course information. There will be no examinations or tests, and participants will receive a certificate upon completion of each course. Academic credit will not be issued.
All courses will be held on the UT Campus in the College of Liberal Arts Building.
Special thanks to our sponsor Stata.
Courses
Learn more about the courses offered.
Special Event: Industry Panel
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Registration (Feb. 1–May 3, 2013)
UT Austin Students: $175 per course
UT Austin Faculty & Staff: $275 per course
UT System Faculty & Staff: $275 per course
Non-UT Austin Students: $225 per course
General: $550 per course
Groups: A 20% discount is available for groups of five or more (or groups registering for a total of five classes or more) from the same institution/agency: $440 per person per course. Please email
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with an explanation.
Affiliations with UT will be confirmed by our staff. Non-UT students must send us a copy of their current student identification.
*All registrants must have a UT EID to register. Obtain a UT EID.
*If you are using P.O. to register, you will need UT Austin's Tax ID: 74-6000203
Miscellaneous
All courses will be held on the UT Campus in Liberal Arts Building (CLA) except for Introduction to NGS Bioinformatics, which will be in the Flawn Academic Center (FAC). The CLA building is located behind the Student Activity Center (SAC) on Speedway near 21st Street.
Downloadable PDF of the UT Austin campus
Parking: Parking on campus is a premium. Since SSI occurs during the break between the spring and summer semesters, the UT Shuttles will not be operating. The nearest parking garages are the Brazos parking garage (BRG) located at 210 E. MLK, the San Antonio Garage (SAG) located at 2420 San Antonio Street, and The AT&T Executive Education Center parking garage (CCG) located at 1900 University Avenue. Information about permits you can purchase in those lots is below. Parking in any of the "A," "F," "D," "OV" or "O" spaces on campus may result in the issuance of a citation.
There is also free parking (no permits needed) during the UT intersession break (May 16–May 28) in most of the "Longhorn" lots (located east of IH-35), motorcycle parking and "C" lots, and the overnight parking restriction will also be lifted. These lots are farther away than the permit lots, so allow extra time for parking and walking. The "C" lots that are unrestricted (free) are lots 37, 70, 80 and 99 located off of Robert Dedman Drive, and the "Longhorn" lots 41, 107, 109, 110, 112, 114, and 116 located east of IH-35 are also unrestricted (free). Be sure you are in one of those lots or you will receive a citation. You can find those lots here: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/map.htm
BRG Parking Garage (BRG): A four-day parking pass card costs $40. Pull a ticket upon entering BRG on the first day, then purchase a pass from the garage cashier office before exiting. Parking passes must be used for entering and exiting in alternating order. Without a pass, three to sixteen hours in the garage each day costs $12. 150 cards are available for this garage at the cashier's office.
CCG Parking Garage (CCG): Three to twelve hours costs $12.
SAG Parking Garage (SAG): A four day parking pass card costs $40. Pull a ticket upon entering SAG on the first day, then purchase a pass from the garage cashier office before exiting. Parking passes must be used for entering and exiting in alternating order. Without a pass, three to twelve hours costs $12. Fifteen cards will be available for this garage at the cashier's office.
Please note that cards will only be on sale the first day (Monday, May 20) and are not refundable.
Visitor Information:
• UT Campus Visitor Center information
• Download a pdf of the UT Austin campus
• Information about Austin and the UT Drag (Guadalupe across from campus)
• Inexpensive lunch restaurants within walking distance
• Nicer restaurants near UT campus
Laptop Loans: A limited number of laptops are available for loan. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like to reserve one. Be sure to include the name of the course you have registered for that requires a laptop.
Refund/Cancellation Policies: A full refund of registration fees, less a $25 cancellation fee, will be available if requested in writing and received by March 31, 2013. No refunds will be made after that date. Please note that course substitutions cannot be made. If you fail to cancel by the deadline and do not attend, you are still responsible for full payment. UT reserves the right to cancel the Summer Statistics Institute and return all fees in the event of insufficient registration.
How to Get Your UT EID: You must have a current UT EID to register for the Summer Statistics Institute. To obtain a UT EID, visit https://idmanager.its.utexas.edu/eid_self_help and select “Get a UT EID.” If you have a UT EID, but you do not know your password, select “Find/Reset My Password.” Your UT EID will allow you access to your course website and software applications during the institute.
Wait Lists: We do not maintain a priority waiting list. However, if you are unable to register for a course because it is full, contact us at (512) 232-0693 and provide us with the name of the course and your email address. If there is sufficient demand for a course, and resources allow, we may open additional seats or sections in those courses beginning April 1. You will be notified by email if additional seats will be opened. Registration will continue to be first-come, first-served for these additional seats.
Hotels: A block of rooms has been reserved for SSI attendees at the following hotels:
LaQuinta Inn Austin Capitol, 300 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78701
SSI rate: $89/night, dates May 19–25, 2013, subject to availability after April 30th. Please call the hotel directly 512-476-1166 and ask for group UT Summer Statistics Institute. Valet parking is $12.99/night.
Austin Folk House, 506 W 22nd Street, and Star of Texas Inn, 611 W 22nd Street, Austin, TX (affiliated Bed & Breakfasts)
SSI rate: $95/night or $115/night for single or double occupancy, dates May 19–25, subject to availability after May 3rd. Please call them directly at 512-472-6700 (local), 866-472-6700 (toll-free) or book online and ask for group UT Summer Statistics Institute. Parking available for one car per room.
