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Institute of Mathematical Statistics

International learned society for mathematical statistics

The Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS) is a professional organization for statistics and probability, headquartered in Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States. The Institute currently has about 4,000 members in all parts of the world. Beginning in 2005, the institute started offering joint membership with the Bernoulli Society for Mathematical Statistics and Probability as well as with the International Statistical Institute.2 It was founded by Harry C. Carver and Henry Lewis Rietz.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS) is a professional organization for statistics and probability, headquartered in Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States.2

The story

Founded by Harry C. Carver and Henry Lewis Rietz in 1935.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1935Founded Founded1

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