Amazon SCOT/INFORMS Scholarships
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2021 Winner(s)
- Oscar Aguilar, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Omogbolade Ajayi, Alabama A&M University
- Margaret Ajuwon, Morgan State University
- Morgan Brown, Spelman College & Georgia Institute of Technology
- Marie Pelagie Elimbi Moudio, University of California, Berkeley
- Opeyemi Fadipe, Morgan State University
- Mariana Hermosillo Hidalgo, The University of Texas at El Paso
- Valeria Laynes Fiascunari, University of Central Florida
- Isaiah Levy, University of Central Florida
- Ebony Liddell, University of Central Florida
- Carlos A Morel-Figueroa, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
- Karen Munoz, The University of Texas at El Paso
- Carlos Olivos, Auburn University
- Eliana Marcela Pena Tibaduiza, Auburn University
- Daniel II Ramos Ojeda, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
- Stephanie Santiago-Montano, Auburn University
- Joaquin Nieves, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
- Francisco Valdez, University of Central Florida
- Dajon Wiafe, Morgan State University
- Karolay Yepes, University of Puerto Rico
- Tsegai Yhdego, Florida A&M University
Purpose of the Award
Amazon Supply Chain Optimization Technologies (SCOT) and INFORMS Scholarship to Attend the 2022 INFORMS Annual Meeting
INFORMS is pleased to announce the Amazon SCOT and INFORMS Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students to attend the 2022 INFORMS Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, IN, October 16-19, 2022. This scholarship program, sponsored by Amazon SCOT, aims to foster the professional pipeline of operations research, management science, and analytics researchers by providing undergraduate juniors and seniors as well as graduate students from underrepresented groups an opportunity to experience these exciting fields and gain professional development opportunities by attending the INFORMS Annual Meeting. Scholarships will provide conference registration, hotel accommodations, and reimburse reasonable transportation expenses.
We encourage applications from undergraduate and graduate students across a variety of quantitative disciplines, including (but not limited to): operations research, mathematics, industrial engineering, statistics, business, economics, and related fields. This scholarship is aimed at two types of students: 1) those already engaged in operations research and management science studies and/or research projects, and 2) those who have had little to no training in traditional OR/MS courses, but are considering pursuing graduate studies or careers in this area (example: third year undergrad math major who is now considering what to do after graduating).
The awardees will be provided with a recommended schedule to help them enjoy and learn from the conference and other scholarship winners. Specific activities may include:
- Meeting with ambassador graduate students
- Meeting with members of the Minority Issues Forum (MIF)
- Meetings with committee members and INFORMS Staff
- Attending plenaries, selected talks/posters, and tutorials
- Attending new member breakfast
- Attending INFORMS society meetings and university-sponsored receptions
Eligibility
- Must be an undergraduate junior or senior, or graduate student at the time of the INFORMS Annual Meeting in October 16-19, 2022
- Identify as underrepresented minority or identify as a woman
- Attend any accredited college or university and be enrolled in an OR/MS program or related field of study (math, IE, computer science, economics, etc.)
Additional Consideration
- Ideal candidates will have an overall GPA equivalent to 3.0 or better on a 4.0 system
- Additional consideration may be given to students that have taken significant mathematically technical coursework.
- Ideal candidates will be representative of the disproportionately underrepresented groups within the OR/MS profession
Submission and Selection
The submission requires:
- A one-page CV/resume
- An unofficial transcript
- A letter of recommendation from an instructor at the applicant's college/university. The instructor must speak to the applicant's quantitative skills and submit the letter on official college or university letterhead. Letter should be sent to Awards@informs.org (Optional).
- Applicants must also indicate which OR/MS discipline topics in which they have special interests*
- Agree to sharing application information with Amazon for recruiting purposes.
- Each applicant will have the option to a submit a short summary detailing what one expects to gain from attending the INFORMS Annual Meeting.
Applications must be submitted by Sunday, September 18, 2022.
(will be available for new submissions mid-day September 2)
This scholarship program hopes to attract a pool of broadly diverse applicants and increase the participation of disproportionately underrepresented groups within the OR/MS profession.
If you have any questions, please send an email to awards@informs.org.
Additional Links
Annual Meeting Plenaries & Keynote Presentations
The Amazon SCOT/INFORMS Scholarship Committee (listed below) will evaluate and select the fellowship recipients.
Lauren Davis, North Carolina A&T State University (2022 Chair)
Alicia Bridges, ITA International, LLC
Luciana Buriol, Amazon
Laila Cure, Wichita State University
Karen Hicklin, University of Florida
Jennifer Kennedy, Amazon
Jessye Talley, Morgan State University
Chad Zeng, Florida State University
*Special Interest Topics
Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science - OR Applications to CS
Data Mining
Decision Analysis
Deep Learning/Machine Learning
Global Optimization
Health Care
Integer Programming
Large Scale Optimization
Military Applications
Multicriteria Decision Making
Neural Networks
Online Optimization
Optimization
Pricing and Revenue Management
Simulation and Optimization
Social Media Analytics
Stochastic Processes
Supply Chain Optimization
Sustainable Operations
Past Awardees
The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences
5521 Research Park Drive, Suite 200Catonsville, MD 21228 USA
phone 1 443-757-3500
phone 2 800-4INFORMS (800-446-3676)
fax 443-757-3515
email informs@informs.org