We invite you to attend the Marvin Zelen Memorial Symposium, an event that celebrates the life and contributions of a remarkable figure in the field of statistics. This symposium will be held on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET at the Helen G. Drinan Hall at Simmons University.

The Marvin Zelen Memorial Symposium is an opportunity for statisticians, researchers, and professionals in the field to come together and engage in thought-provoking discussions and presentations. We have curated an exceptional lineup of speakers who will share their expertise and insights.

To ensure your attendance, please RSVP by clicking on the following link: https://bit.ly/zelen26.

A reception will follow the symposium.

2026 Speakers

Maria Jones, MA
Senior Economist in the Development Impact (DIME) department at the World Bank

Chirag Patel, PhD
Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Harvard Medical School

Victoria Stodden, PhD
Associate Professor, Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, at the University of Southern California

Olga Vitek, PhD
Raymond Bradford Bradstreet Professor, Director, Barnett Institute for Chemical and Biological Analysis, Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Northeastern University