The Scientific Lunch

Since the 49th JdS, the Jeunes Statisticien·ne·s group has been organizing scientific lunches. The goal is to foster discussions on a specific theme for each lunch.

The objective is to create a small-group setting for exchanges on current scientific topics. Each lunch features a debate led by two recognized experts in the chosen thematic area, with a young group member moderating the discussions. This special moment includes a roundtable, an introduction to the theme by the experts, an open question-and-answer session, and a convivial coffee break for informal discussions.

2025 Edition

As part of the 56th Journées de Statistique, the Young Statisticians group of the SFdS is organizing two simultaneous scientific lunches on Thursday, June 5, 2025, during lunchtime:

• What’s next? Exploring post-PhD opportunities
  The aim of this lunch is to create a space for discussion on possible paths after the PhD, whether in academic research, private sector careers, consulting, or other hybrid trajectories, with Estelle Kuhn (INRAE, Univ. Paris-Saclay) and Yannig Goude (LMO, Univ. Paris-Saclay ; EDF Lab Paris-Saclay). Beyond job prospects, this moment is also intended to be a time to share thoughts on uncertainty, career choices, and the pressure often associated with the end of the PhD.
  
• Impostor syndrome – when we harm our own mental health
  The aim of this lunch is to discuss this syndrome together, to share our experiences, and to provide key advice on how to talk about it, understand it, and deal with it. Claire Lacour (LAMA, Univ. Gustave Eiffel) and Erwan Scornet (LPSM, SCAI, Sorbonne Univ.) will support this lunch.
  

Registration

Registration is open and can be done via this registration form.

Who Are These Lunches For?

These lunches are particularly targeted at:

• PhD students,
  
• Young PhDs wanting to support the new generation,
  
• M2 (Master’s 2nd year) students.
  

Previous Editions Archive

You can find the themes of previous years by clicking here.