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INFORMS is the largest professional association for the decision and data sciences.

Welcome! INFORMS is the premier association for professionals and students who apply science, math, technology, and analytics to solve the world’s most critical challenges. By keeping our members informed and fostering strong connectionsed, we empower them to drive better decision-making. Although our members' work is often highly complex, we are unified under a simple, shared mission: advance and promote the science and technology of decision making to save lives, save money, and solve problems. Whether you're at the beginning of your professional adventure or decades into a successful career, INFORMS membership will connect you with a group of peers with whom you can collaborate, learn, grow, and share your journey.

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Strategic Certification: How CAP Shapes Careers in Operations Research

"The Certified Analytics Professional (CAP®) credential is about stepping into a role in which analytics serves as the bridge between decision-makers and data."

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– Laura McWhinney, CAP-X
   Multidisciplinary Communicator & Certified Analytics Professional (CAP-X) 

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Top 10 Reasons Employers Should Attend the INFORMS 2025 Career Fair

The INFORMS Career Fair (October 26-28 in Atlanta) is your gateway to the most dynamic talent in the field. 

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Edge AI and Regulatory Readiness: Architecting Compliant Intelligence at the Edge

"By processing data locally rather than in the cloud, edge AI can reduce latency and improve privacy."

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– Kunal Khanvilkar
   Cloud Architect and an AI practitioner-researcher

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