Berkeley Statistics Annual Research Symposium (BSTARS)
The Berkeley Statistics Annual Research Symposium (BSTARS) brings together the Berkeley Statistics community and its industry partners to survey the latest research developments in the department, emphasizing possible applications to statistical problems encountered in industry.
BSTARS 2025 and 70th Anniversary Celebration
September 17, 2025 - Memorial Stadium, UC Berkeley
Join us for BSTARS 2025, a gathering for the UC Berkeley Statistics department and its friends, featuring a keynote speech by Distinguished Professor Philip B. Stark. This year also marks our department's 70th anniversary, which we will celebrate alongside BSTARS, with a special keynote by Professor Emeritus and Professor of the Graduate School Peter Bickel, alum panel, and reception. Join us!
REGISTER
- Introductory Remarks - Chair Ryan Tibshirani
- 9:00am - 9:25am Faculty Talk #1 – TBA
- 9:25am - 9:50am Faculty Talk #2 – TBA
- 9:50am - 10:30am Recruiter Tabling/Info
- 10:30am - 11:30am Lightning talks – PhD students + Industry guests
- 11:30am - 12:30pm Keynote Talk #1 (BSTARS) – Philip Stark
- 12:30pm - 2:00pm Lunch and poster session
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm Keynote Talk #2 (70th anniversary) – Peter Bickel
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm Alumni panel
- 4:00pm - 5:30pm Reception
Sponsorship
We are pleased to work with corporate partners to sponsor our annual Berkeley Statistics Annual Research Symposium (BSTARS).
Benefits include:
- Recognition by the chair and speakers in remarks
- Recognition in the programs, communications, and other locations
- Preferred access and guaranteed admission
- Industry speaking opportunity
- Company information/recruiting table
- Other opportunities: sponsor reception, keynote, AV, etc…
Ready to sponsor BSTARS?
Please contact Alex Coughlin, the Director of Communications and External Relations, if you are interested or have any questions.
Previous BSTARS Programs
BSTARS 2024 (fall) | BSTARS 2017 |
BSTARS 2024 (spring) | BSTARS 2016 |
BSTARS 2020 (Cancelled due to Covid-19) | BSTARS 2015 |
BSTARS 2019 | BSTARS 2014 |
BSTARS 2018 | BSTARS 2013 |