ISI Associations

The ISI and its seven Associations make up the ISI family.

The idea of Associations — formerly called Sections — was introduced in 1947. While the first Association was formally adopted only in 1957, the fruits of this far-reaching and far-sighted innovation are clearly evident today with seven Associations which cover a wide spectrum of statistical sciences and applications. This change resulted in a new type of professional society, one that facilitated international communication among individuals with common interests.

The ISI Associations participate fully in ISI but also have their own governance structures, conferences — including satellite conferences to World Statistics Congresses — journals and awards.

Association presidents are members of the ISI Council and also meet as a group with the ISI Executive Committee.

The ISI and its Associations work closely together to serve the needs of the international statistical community.

Resurgo Fadem Mutata Bernoulli Society (BS) Since 1975

The objectives of BS are the advancement of the sciences of probability and mathematical statistics, and of their applications to all those aspects of human endeavour which are directed towards the increase of natural knowledge and the welfare of mankind.

IAOS International Association for Official Statistics (IAOS) Since 1985

IAOS’ general aim is to promote the understanding and advancement of official statistics and related subjects, and to foster the development of effective and efficient official statistical services through international contacts among individuals and organizations, including users of official statistics as well as research institutes.

IASC International Association for Statistical Computing (IASC) Since 1977

The objectives of IASC are to foster world-wide interest in effective statistical computing, and to exchange technical knowledge through international contacts and meetings between statisticians, computing professionals, organizations, institutions, governments and the general public.

IASE International Association for Statistical Education (IASE) Since 1991

IASE seeks to promote, support and improve statistical education at all levels everywhere around the world. It is the international umbrella organization for statistics education.

IASS International Association of Survey Statisticians (IASS) Since 1973

IASS aims to promote the study and development of the theory and practice of sample surveys and censuses. It also aims to increase the interest in surveys and censuses among statisticians, governments and the public in the different countries of the world.

Statistics, business, industry International Society for Business and Industrial Statistics (ISBIS) Since 2005

ISBIS promotes applications, research, and best current practices in business and industrial statistics, facilitates technology transfer, and fosters communications among members and practitioners worldwide.

TIES The International Environmetrics Society (TIES) Since 2008

TIES aims to foster the development and use of statistical and other quantitative methods in the environmental sciences, environmental engineering and environmental monitoring and protection.