2026 WNAR/IMS Annual Meeting
PULLMAN, WA
The 2026 WNAR/IMS meeting will be in Pullman, WA at Washington State University, Sunday, June 14 through Wednesday, June 17.
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Washington State University in Pullman offers a beautiful summer setting for a conference, combining the energy of a vibrant campus with the charm of the surrounding Palouse region. Warm, sunny days highlight the rolling hills of wheat fields that create one of the most picturesque landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. Attendees can enjoy strolls through WSU’s scenic campus, visit the renowned Bear Center or the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, and experience the lively downtown Pullman with its local shops and eateries. Just beyond Pullman, opportunities abound for outdoor recreation, from hiking and biking trails to nearby rivers and lakes, making it an ideal destination where academic engagement meets the natural beauty and hospitality of Eastern Washington.
There will be short courses, a plenary lecture, invited and contributed sessions, young investigator events, and a Student Paper Award with oral sessions. Email programchair@wnar.org or wnar@wnar.orgwna with questions.
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Cancellations before May 15, 2026 are subject to a $50 fee with reimbursement. Email wnar@wnar.org. Cancellations on or after May 15, 2026 will not be refunded.
WNAR Contributed Talk and Student Paper Abstract Call
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WNAR Invited Session Call
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Presidential Invited Address
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Short Courses (Sunday June 15)
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WNAR Expanding Opportunities Workshop
The 2026 WNAR Expanding Opportunities Workshop is a satellite workshop held in conjunction with WNAR, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and belonging in quantitative fields. The workshop will connect undergraduate students with professional (bio)statisticians and data scientists in academia, government, and industry. It is organized by the WNAR Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee and the WNAR Leadership Committee. This workshop is funded in part by CANSSI with support from NSERC.
Note: due to current unexpected funding cuts, WNAR is seeking donations to help support this workshop for 2026. Please see the Donate page or donate when you register for the WNAR meeting, if you are able. Thank you for your support of WNAR's continued outreach to junior members and potential (bio)statisticians and data scientists.
WNAR Indigenous Student Travel Awards
WNAR is offering multiple travel awards for Indigenous students from within the WNAR region to attend our annual conference. Awards up to $1,000 are available for conference travel and lodging related expenses. Eligible students include Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands. To apply, please send a letter outlining your connection to Indigenous peoples and why you are looking forward to attending the WNAR annual conference to: jedi@wnar.org. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2026.
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The most convenient way to reach Washington State University in Pullman is via the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (PUW), located just about 2 miles (under 10 minutes by car) from campus. Taxis, rideshares, and hotel shuttles are readily available for the short trip from the airport to WSU. For broader flight options, visitors can fly into Spokane International Airport (GEG), about 90 miles (a 1.5-hour drive) north of Pullman, with regular shuttles and car rentals available for the journey to campus. Another nearby option is the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport (LWS), approximately 25 miles (about a 50-minute drive) southeast, with shuttle and car services connecting travelers to Pullman.
WNAR holds a student paper competition each year in conjunction with its annual conference.
For details on eligibility, guidelines for manuscript preparation, and review criteria, please visit the Student Competition page.
Sponsors
Many thanks to our sponsors who helped support WNAR 2026, including support for our Expanding Opportunities Workshop.
