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Female Graduate Students: Apply now to win a scholarship to attend the upcoming INFORMS Annual Meeting

  • 1.  Female Graduate Students: Apply now to win a scholarship to attend the upcoming INFORMS Annual Meeting

    Posted 09-14-2018 13:12
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    Attendance scholarship sponsored by Bayer

    Are you a female graduate student interested in the practice of operations research or analytics who would like to attend the INFORMS Annual Meeting, to be held November 4-7, 2018 in Phoenix?  Apply now to be considered for the Women in Operations Research – Bayer Scholarship brought to you by the Analytics Society of INFORMS.  One well qualified individual will be selected to receive $1,300 to cover registration and travel expenses to attend the conference.

    To apply, you must be a female pursuing either a Master's degree or Ph.D. in operations research, analytics, or a related field and be close to graduation.  In addition, you must be a member of the Analytics Society of INFORMS (INFORMS student members can join the society for free by selecting "Renew or Add Items for 2018" from the INFORMS Self Service Center accessible at www.informs.org).

    Applicants will be judged based on the following criteria:

    • Strength of Statement of Purpose, explaining how you would benefit from this opportunity
    • Strength of Letter of Recommendation from your advisor or department head
    • Strength of your resume or CV
    • Level of your service to or involvement with INFORMS.

    Preference will be given to Ph.D. students, individuals pursuing broad-based degrees or areas of research and individuals with industrial internship experiences.

    The deadline for submissions is 5pm EDT on Friday, October 5, 2018.  The winner will be notified on Friday, October 19.

    To apply, first complete the attached standard submission form. Return your completed form via email to the scholarship selection committee chair, Margery Connor (Margery.Connor@gmail.com) before the deadline.  Contact her with questions or to request further information.

     

    About Bayer

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    About the Analytics Society of INFORMS

    The Analytics Society is a subdivision of INFORMS, the largest international association of operations research (O.R.) and analytics professionals and students.  The society promotes the integration of a wide range of analytical techniques and supports activities that illuminate significant innovations and achievements in the growing field of analytics.



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    Erick Wikum
    Vice President
    Analytics Society of INFORMS
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