Paper Contest -- Application Process

Contest Rules

• The paper must be written by a student or students enrolled in an academic institution during the 2010-2011 academic year.
• The paper must relate to application of Management Science for the improvement or utilization of railroad transportation.
• The paper must represent original research (not literature reviews) and not have been published elsewhere.
• Use any approved reference style.
• Cover page must include the paper title, a single-spaced 75 word summary/abstract, primary author’s name, summer address, phone & e-mail address, and the name of the institution where the student is enrolled.
• Second page should repeat title and abstract but contain no identifying names.
• Length of paper should range between 20 and 40 pages, double spaced, including all tables and figures.

How to Enter

• Submit an abstract of your proposed paper by June 30, 2011.
• The completed paper should be submitted by August 31, 2011.
• Contest finalists will be notified by mid September.

Electronic submissions are preferred. Submit abstracts and papers to:

Dr. Juan C. Morales, BNSF Railway-: Juan.Morales@BNSF.com

All submissions will get a response email to acknowledge receipt. RAS reserves the right to suspend the contest if no suitable papers are received.

2011 Committee Chair
Juan C. Morales
BNSF Railway
2400 Western Center Blvd.
Fort Worth,TX. 76131
Ph: +1 817 3520018
e-mail: juan.morales@BNSF.com