The International Pierre Gy Sampling Association (IPGSA) maintains a comprehensive educational outreach program through multiple channels to promote and advance the understanding of representative sampling practices worldwide. At its core is the IPGSA website, which serves as a central portal providing access to the latest developments in the Theory and Practice of Sampling (TOS), conference information, and training opportunities led by world-renowned sampling experts across science, technology, and industry sectors.
A cornerstone of the educational initiatives is the Sampling Science and Technology (SST) publication, which launched in 2024 as the successor to the TOS forum. This free platform serves the global sampling community by offering educational content at all levels of interest, from practical case studies to theoretical discussions. Its inclusive approach welcomes didactic studies and practical perspectives, making sampling knowledge accessible to practitioners, researchers, and interested parties across various fields.
The biennial World Conference on Sampling and Blending (WCSB) provides a crucial platform for educational exchange, bringing together leading practitioners, manufacturers, and experts to share knowledge and advances in sampling and blending practices. These conferences, with their published proceedings, create a valuable repository of current developments and best practices in the field.
The IPGSA further recognizes and encourages excellence in sampling education through various awards, including the prestigious Pierre Gy Sampling Gold Medal for outstanding contributions to sampling theory and teaching. The organization also specifically supports young authors at WCSB conferences, fostering the next generation of sampling experts.
Through these coordinated efforts, IPGSA works to address the current gap in understanding about the importance of sampling and aims to enhance professionals’ capabilities across the complete lot-to-analysis pathway. This comprehensive approach ensures that sampling knowledge reaches all levels of practice, from small organizations to large industry players, and from basic training to advanced theoretical discourse.
