Prize for the Teaching of the OR/MS Practice
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2022 Winner(s)
- Burcu B. Keskin, University of Alabama
The teaching of OR/MS practice is built on course variety, innovative materials, and classroom presence. However, truly achieving teaching excellence is demonstrated when students think critically and can use their knowledge to solve real-life operational challenges. Dr. Keskin’s accomplishments exceed all these criteria. Her teaching approach – described by former students as “inspirational, empowering, and providing superior mentorship” – has benefited a constant stream of successful practitioners.
2022 Winner(s)
- Junmin (Jim) Shi, New Jersey Institute of Technology
The teaching of OR/MS practice is built on course variety, innovative materials, and classroom presence. However, truly achieving teaching excellence is demonstrated when students think critically and can use their knowledge to solve real-life operational challenges. Dr. Shi’s accomplishments exceed all these criteria. His teaching approach – described by former students as “hands-on and exceptionally engaging” – has benefited a constant stream of successful practitioners.
Purpose of the Award
2023 Committee Chair
Hongmin Li
Arizona State University
Have questions about award? Please email christy.blevins@informs.org
The Prize for the Teaching of OR/MS Practice will be given annually, if there is a suitable recipient, to a university or college teacher for excellence in teaching the practice of OR/MS. The purpose of this award is to recognize a teacher who has succeeded in helping his or her students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective practitioners of operations research or the management sciences. An "effective practitioner" has respect for, understanding of, and the skills to surmount both the practical difficulties and the technical challenges of doing good OR/MS work. The award was presented for the first time at the INFORMS spring 1998 National Meeting.
2023 Submission Deadline: June 30, 2023
Any questions should also be directed to the committee chair. The nomination should be submitted through the INFORMS Awards software.
Past Awardees
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