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Optimization methods for logical inference, a better model for a quadratic program, what have you used O.R. for other than your "job"?, and more. OR Exchange is your meeting place for questions and answers about O.R. and analytics. Create your own good karma here.
Alexander Kolker asks "So, you are a manager of an outpatient clinic. Can you run it profitably?" Weigh in here. Discussion is based on the "Thinking Analytically" article in the May/June issue of Analytics Magazine, "Is This the Way to Run a Popsicle Stand?"
Early- to mid-career practice members will want to consider becoming a Certified Analytics Professional. INFORMS saw the market need and is preparing the first general exam-based analytics certification. The certification exam will be offered at the 2013 INFORMS Conference on Business Analytics and Operations Research, April 7-9, San Antonio, Texas. For more information, read The Shape of Analytics Certification in the February 2012 issue of OR/MS Today.
Further to INFORMS recognitions, now is the time to nominate people for INFORMS Fellow. I was on the board when plans for the Fellow's program got underway and I, like many, was a little leery. Read more.
2011 INFORMS Fellows
Presentation slides from Booz Allen Hamilton and IBM are now available at the Analytics Section Website. You do have to be a member of the section to access them. Booz Allen Hamilton was the first winner of Innovation in Analytics Award for "Enhancing Immigration Enforcement with Decision Analytics." This project helped U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efficiently align their resources to double the number of serious criminal offender removals from the United States to enhance public safety. IBM was a finalist for the award. Streaming video of BAH's presentation is coming soon.
The online student membership magazine is looking for students to fill the positions of Co-Editor, Co-Editor/Webmaster, and Editorial Board Member. Each of these positions provide opportunities to serve our professional society and to network with professionals.
Our publication provides a look at OR and MS through featured articles, interviews, student publications, relevant job listings, pertinent announcements, spotlights of student chapters and subgroups within the national INFORMS organization, etc. To check out the current issue, please visit here.
For details on the responsibilities of the open positions and how to apply, please email orms_tomorrow@mail.informs.org.
The INFORMS Marketing Strategy Committee asks all members to complete the official 2012 INFORMS Member Survey. It has been out for two weeks now and is taking an average of only 10 minutes to complete. Please add your voice so INFORMS can meet your needs better. You also have a great chance to win one of 10 Kindle Fires!
The George Nicholson Committee competition is held each year to identify and honor outstanding papers in the field of operations research and the management sciences written by a student. Prizes will be awarded and finalists will be invited to present their papers at the 2012 INFORMS Annual Meeting. All entries must be submitted no later than May 31, 2012.
For complete eligibility and submission information visit here.
