2008: Bayesian Model Selection & Objective Methods

January 11-12, 2008

The workshop will focus on recent developments in the area of Bayesian model selection and those aspects of objective methods that have to do with model selection. A major purpose of the workshop is to discuss the many recent significant developments in Bayesian model selection; to discuss practical implementation; and to identify important problems and new research directions. All sessions are plenary, and the invited speakers include Merlise Clyde, Ming-Hui Chen, David Draper, Dean Foster, Ed George, Michael Jordan, David Madigan, Glen Meeden, Adrian Raftery, Marina Vannucci, Yuhong Yang. The workshop will also include a contributed poster session.

2008 Conference Program (PDF)

Invited Speakers – abstracts & Talks

Merlise Clyde, Duke University – Abstract – Talk
Ming-Hui Chen, University of Connecticut – Abstract – Talk
David Draper, University of California, Santa Cruz – Abstract
Dean Foster, University of Pennsylvania – Abstract – Talk
Ed George, University of Pennsylvania – Abstract – Talk
Michael Jordan, University of California, Berkeley – Abstract – Talk
David Madigan, Columbia University – Abstract – Talk
Glen Meeden, University of Minnesota – Abstract – Talk
Adrian Raftery, University of Washington – Abstract – Talk – Paper
Marina Vannucci, Rice University – Abstract
Yuhong Yang, University of Minnesota – Abstract – Talk

Organizers

Hani Doss, George Casella, and Malay Ghosh

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