Dear Members of our INFORMS Community,
I am deeply upset about the systemic issues that impact many communities in the US and around the world, condemn discrimination in the strongest possible terms, and believe in and support social justice. I believe in diversity, inclusivity, embracing our differences and working together towards a better future. As a community, there is no better time for us to bring these issues to the forefront of what we do now, and moving forward, personally and professionally.
I would like to share with you the following statement that INFORMS issued today. You can also find it on INFORMS social media channels and are welcome to share it with your friends, families and colleagues. These are difficult times, and INFORMS welcomes and encourages the important conversations to come.
Thank you,
Pinar
"No words can fully express our sadness and disappointment as we watch the continued civil rights abuses transpiring throughout the country, and we acknowledge the structural issues contributing to a compounding of racial injustices and pain that have led to this point. This is one of the most poignant moments in our history; we must stand together and work together for a diverse, inclusive, fair, and just future. INFORMS looks forward to leading future conversations and supporting the work of our members that explore solutions and call us to action."
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Pinar Keskinocak
Professor
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta GA
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