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Aditya Deepak asks, apart from AMPL, Excel and MATLAB, which O.R. software are essential to learn for a grad student looking for an internship in the area of production planning and optimization? Weigh in here.
The irrepressible Laura McLay, fresh from a session on social media at the INFORMS annual meeting, explains how O.R. and analytics are permeating the blogosphere and social networking. She also explains her research into emergency services and other aspects of healthcare. Hear her at www.scienceofbetter.org/podcast.
December issue of OR/MS Today features a large photo spread of the 2011 Annual Meeting. Don't miss this one. Issue is due to post online by December 12.
"The latest Engineering at Illinois news from my alma mater usually contains stories about faculty and students that more or less have to do with engineering. I was surprised to read that a former IE student and entrepreneur, Shahid Khan (BS, 1971), is going to buy the Jacksonville Jaguars football team." Keep Reading.
This new prize in analytics, sponsored by the new INFORMS Section on Analytics, recognizes creative and unique developments, applications, or combinations of analytical techniques to provide business insights and value. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2012. Click here for additional information. You may send questions and submissions to the president of the Analytics section, Michael Gorman, at michael.gorman@udayton.edu.
If you are a regular member of INFORMS, don't forget to choose two dues journals when you mail or fax in your renewal statement for 2012 renewal. The INFORMS Board of Directors has approved this great member benefit upgrade to double your personal access to the world's leading OR/MS scholarly information. Choose from among these great INFORMS journals including a new one - Service Science.
Our profession is strong and growing. Please stay with us for exciting activities in 2012 including development of an analytics certification program, continuing education offerings, new Service Science journal, and three stimulating meetings in Huntington Beach, California, Beijing, and Phoenix. Renew today.
INFORMS Conference on Business Analytics & Operations Research 2012
Hurry - Six Days Left to Submit a Speaker Presentation!
April 15-17, 2012, Hyatt Regency, Huntington Beach, CA
http://meetings.informs.org/Analytics2012
December 15 is the deadline for speaker presentations. Present your work at the conference known for high-quality presentations on real-world analytics and O.R. Applications reports, case studies, best practice examples, emerging topics and tutorials with a practice orientation are all welcome. Submit either a 50-minute oral presentation or a poster presentation. If accepted, you can receive a 35-40% discount on conference registration. Deadline for oral presentations is December 15, 2011; for poster presentations, January 15, 2012.
INFORMS International Beijing 2012 - Abstract Submission Now Open
June 24-27, 2012, China National Convention Center, Beijing, China
http://meetings.informs.org/beijing2012
The abstract deadline is February 13, 2012. We urge you to submit early.
ISMS Marketing Science Conference 2012 - Abstract Submission Now Open
June 7-9, 2012, Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA
http://www.bu.edu/marketingscience2012
Abstract submission deadline is February 6, 2012.
INFORMS Meetings Calendar
Go to http://meetings.informs.org for a complete conference calendar.
Graham Rand, Senior Lecturer at Lancaster University in Great Britain, has been named 2012 Edelman Gala MC by the Gala Organizing Committee. The Edelman Gala takes place April 16, 2012 at INFORMS Conference on Business Analytics and Operations Research in Huntington Beach, California. Graham has been a great friend to INFORMS over the years, serving on many committees including judging and coaching finalists for the Edelman Gala. He recently joined the editorial board of Interfaces as book reviews editor. Graham was elected President-Elect of Omega Rho, the international honor society for O.R., in 2010. He will serve a two-year term as president beginning in 2012. Graham has been honored with the Companionship of Operational Research, one of the highest awards bestowed by the Operational Research Society. He has had a long and distinguished career serving as editor in chief of scholarly journals, organizing major O.R. conferences, and supporting the development of O.R. in developing countries. His quick wit and easy charm are sure to benefit INFORMS and the Gala.
Click here for quick access to the 2012 INFORMS Member Renewal Page
Regular members select 2 online dues journals in 2012!
Welcome to Service Science, INFORMS new journal
