Submission of abstracts

Abstracts for contributions to the IASE Satellite 2025 conference can be submitted via Indico until 15 February (noon, Berlin time). Please read the guidelines for the submission of abstracts (see below) carefully before submitting your abstract.

Guidelines for the submission of abstracts


1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

There are two ways to contribute to the scientific programme of the IASE Satellite 2025 conference:

  • oral presentation of a paper
  • poster presentation

To apply to contribute to the scientific programme of the IASE Satellite 2025, please prepare a 300-word structured abstract, to be submitted by 15 February 2025 via the conference website. Authors will be notified by 10 March 2025 about acceptance of their contribution. 

After a structured abstract is accepted, proposers of papers will be asked to submit a paper for an oral presentation or a paper for a poster presentation by 15 June 2025. For those choosing an optional refereeing process (applies only to papers for an oral presentation), the deadline is 15 May 2025. 

All accepted papers and posters will be included in the online Conference Proceedings on the IASE website. In general, papers for oral presentation will be a maximum of 6 pages single-spaced 11-point text, plus references. Papers for posters will be a maximum of 1 page single-spaced 11-point text, plus references. The conference language of the IASE Satellite conference will be English.

Further specific Guidelines for Preparation of Papers will be posted on the conference website by 15 March 2025 – please check the website after that date. Below we describe topics for the scientific program of the conference, guidelines for structuring abstracts, formatting issues, details of the submission process and acceptance, and important dates.

Themes and topics: The 2025 IASE Satellite conference will be organized around the broad
theme “Statistics and Data Science Education in STEAM”. 

The theme "Statistics and Data Science Education in STEAM" emphasizes the critical role of statistics and data science in shaping education across all STEAM disciplines and all educational levels including teacher education. As data-driven decision-making becomes increasingly essential, integrating statistical and data science skills with STEAM education empowers learners to solve complex problems, innovate, and make informed decisions in diverse fields. This theme explores the ways in which we can foster interdisciplinary learning, equipping students with the analytical and critical thinking abilities required in today’s data-centric world. Given that definitions of data science are still evolving, discussions at the IASE Satellite conference may focus on developing a shared understanding of what data science encompasses from a statistics education perspective. 

We invite structured abstract submissions related to the following six topics:

Topic 1: Harnessing STEAM Contexts to Ignite Inquiry in Statistics and Data Science
This topic explores how the integration of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) can spark curiosity, deepen engagement, and add context to statistical and data science learning. When problems are rooted in interdisciplinary contexts, students are empowered to approach data-driven inquiries driven by problems that exist in STEAM contexts. This topic highlights how STEAM-based learning environments can transform the exploration of statistics and data science into a more dynamic, imaginative, and impactful educational experience.

Topic 2: Enhancing STEAM Education through Modelling in Statistics and Data Science
This topic focuses on the role of modelling in education, exploring how students can develop the ability to construct, refine, and analyze models to understand and predict outcomes in various STEAM disciplines. This topic aims to bring together educators, researchers, and practitioners to share innovative methods, tools, and strategies for using modelling in ways that promote deep understanding and application across STEAM subjects.

Topic 3: Advancing Educational Practices to Enhance Understanding in Statistics and Data Science
This topic aims to showcase and explore forward-thinking strategies, techniques, and models for teaching statistics and data science at K-12, undergraduate, and graduate levels. Submissions under this topic should investigate new approaches, teaching and assessment methods, and instructional design practices that push the boundaries of traditional classroom instruction. We encourage submissions that demonstrate creativity, foster deep engagement, and promote critical thinking in the intersection of statistics, data science, and other STEAM disciplines.

Topic 4: (re)Defining Literacy in the Age of Data
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the concept of literacy is undergoing a profound transformation. In this topic, we explore the evolving definitions of literacy that incorporate attention to a range of literacies (e.g., data, statistical, digital, visual, critical, ethical communicational, ethical, interdisciplinary, algorithmic, Artificial Intelligence) and how educators are developing these critical literacies in students to prepare them for success in a complex, data-driven world. We invite submissions on how to broaden our understanding of literacy and strategies for fostering these multiple literacies in a way that empowers students to think critically, communicate effectively, and solve problems creatively with the use of data in interdisciplinary contexts.

Topic 5: Innovating and Expanding the Boundaries in Statistical and Data Science Education
This topic encourages contributions that challenge the status quo, breaking away from conventional pedagogies and disciplinary silos to create new opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, creativity, and international collaboration as well as incorporating Generative Artificial Intelligence as personal tutors for students. We are particularly interested in papers that explore how expanding boundaries can foster inclusivity, adapt to the digital age, and empower students to solve complex real-world problems including Work Integrated Learning. Submissions may draw from a range of areas, including but not limited to leveraging emerging technologies, expanding access and inclusivity, rethinking assessment, and innovations that have ethical and broader societal impact.

Topic 6: Fostering Probabilistic Thinking
In today’s world, society grapples with numerous challenges including climate change, economic volatility, pandemics and various social issues such as mass migrations, gender-based violence and lack of inclusivity and diversity. As probability plays an increasingly crucial role in navigating these complex issues, strengthening education in probability can empower students with the reasoning and critical thinking skills necessary for evidence-based decision making. Foundational concepts in data science, such as machine learning, are closely tied to probability, underscoring its relevance in addressing real-world problems. We invite submissions on approaches to developing probabilistic thinking and decision-making rooted in probability, articulation of probabilistic approaches (theoretical, frequentist and subjective) and ways to help students overcome barriers to learning probability.

Please indicate which of the topics mentioned above aligns with your paper.

In general, we assume that most submissions (whether for a paper or poster) will report on a recent research project or study and its results, or about the design and outcomes of a project, innovation or intervention, that can inform and improve the teaching, learning, and understanding of statistics or probability at any level (primary/elementary, secondary/high-school, tertiary/university-level) and in diverse contexts (e.g. workplace, using official statistics, using statistics related to health, personal finance planning, etc.). Hence, we request that proposers structure their abstracts in line with the guidelines below.

 

2. HOW TO PREPARE A STRUCTURED ABSTRACT

Please prepare a structured abstract of a maximum of 300 words, as outlined below. 

Papers/Posters reporting on empirical research

Papers/posters reporting on empirical research can describe diverse types of studies of a quantitative, qualitative, or mixed nature. Examples are observational, experimental or quasi-experimental, teaching experiments, case study, ethnographic or phenomenological studies.

Conceptual papers/posters

Conceptual papers/posters can present reflective or theoretical analyses, epistemological studies, integrative and critical literature reviews (e.g., systematic literature reviews, scoping reviews, etc.), combinations of conceptual analyses with some empirical work of a limited or structured scope, and structured reflections on educational practice related to statistics, probability or data science education.

Papers/posters reporting on empirical research 

The abstract should be organized according to the following subtitles:
1. Motivation/Importance and research aim/research question(s)
2. Method: Design of the study, participants and data collection, data evaluation
3. Main Results (structured along the research questions)
4. Implications (for theory & practice) and limitations

Conceptual papers/posters 

The abstract should be organized according to the following subtitles:
1. General Introduction 
2. Problem Statement/Theoretical Background 
3. Method (if literature review)
4. Discussion of arguments 

 

3. FORMATTING ISSUES FOR THE STRUCTURED ABSTRACT

  • The maximum length of structured abstracts is 300 words. References, title, and author affiliation do NOT count in the 300 words.
  • Please use APA7 style for your references.
  • Please use Times New Roman 11 pt, single spaced.
  • Please submit your structured abstract as a pdf file.

The name of the file should be: YourFamilyName.IASE2025-abstract.pdf

 

4. FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THE SUBMISSION PROCESS

When submitting your abstract via the submission system you will be asked to:

  • Provide full details of all authors/contributors (name, affiliation/institution & country, email).
  • Identify the presenting author (note: Inclusion of an accepted submission in the actual conference program is conditional on at least one of the authors being registered and presenting at the conference).
  • Identify the sub-topic to which the submission is aligned.
  • Please indicate whether you prefer to have the paper be considered for an oral presentation or a poster presentation. 

The IPC cannot commit in advance that all requests for oral presentations or poster presentations can be granted due to logistical and program constraints. Also, please pay attention to the following notes regarding acceptance requirements.

Notes

  • Submissions will only be considered if the abstract is received by 15 February 2025 via the online submission system.
  • The topic of the submission should be relevant to the conference theme and one of the six subthemes described earlier and must be indicated in your abstract submission.
  • An accepted paper or poster cannot also be presented at the ISI conference WSC65.
  • The IPC desires to maximize participation and hence may not be able to accommodate all requests. Note: The same participant can be the presenting author only for one paper (or poster), and cannot be listed as an author (contributor) in more than two submissions overall.
  • The authors may choose to have their paper refereed or not refereed by peer review. Whether refereed or non-refereed, the paper must not have appeared previously as a refereed publication, and the authors will declare so as part of the submission process.
  • The inclusion of an accepted submission in the actual conference program is conditional on at least one of the authors being registered for the conference.

THE EDITOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT PAPERS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO THE GUIDELINES OR TO RETURN PAPERS TO AUTHORS FOR RE-SUBMISSION.

 

5. IMPORTANT KEY DATES

  • 15 January 2025 - Proposed poster/paper abstract submission starts
  • 15 February 2025 - Deadline to submit proposed poster/paper abstract
  • 10 March 2025 - Notification of paper/poster acceptance
  • 15 March 2025 - Paper submission opens
  • 15 May 2025 - Paper submissions close for refereed papers
  • 15 June 2025 - Paper submissions close for non-refereed papers
  • 30 July 2025 - Final submission of revised refereed papers
  • 31 August 2025 - Making papers available for participants