The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (“NISS”) is a non-profit research organization, whose mission is to identify, catalyze and foster high-impact, cross-disciplinary research involving the statistical sciences. NISS is a national institute that delivers high-impact research in science and in public policy by leveraging the rich expertise of our staff, collaborators, and our base of affiliated institutions in academic, industry and government sectors. NISS works on issues where information and quantitative analysis are keys to solutions and decisions.