NISS Employee Directory
Research ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees
NISS, the National Institute of Statistical Sciences, is a research organization based in Washington, D.C., established in 1990 through collaboration among national statistics societies and regional research universities. Its work centers on identifying and fostering high-impact, cross-disciplinary statistical research that spans multiple sectors, with projects touching areas such as bioinformatics, data confidentiality, data quality, information technology, environmental statistics, education statistics, and the management of large and complex databases. The institute serves a diverse set of clients and collaborators across industries that rely on statistical science to address complex data challenges, offering expertise that helps integrate statistics across disciplines and sectors. Positioned within the research services field, NISS emphasizes collaboration and cross-cutting inquiry to advance statistical methodologies and their practical application.