🚨 2026 MIF Student Poster Competition – Call for Posters 🚨
The INFORMS Minority Issues Forum (MIF) is now inviting submissions for the 2026 Student Poster Competition.
This is a great opportunity for students to showcase their research and present at the 2026 INFORMS Annual Meeting 2026 in San Francisco, CA, with winners recognized at the MIF Business Meeting and Reception.
📩 How to Submit:
Email your submission to jessye.bemleytalley@morgan.edu
(Subject line: 2026 MIF Poster Competition)
Include the following:
• Names, affiliations, and emails of all authors
• Poster title and abstract
• A statement confirming eligibility requirements
📌 Abstract Requirements:
• Max 500 characters (~50 words)
• Title max 100 characters
📌 Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be a student and INFORMS member
• Must be a MIF member and lead author
• Poster must not have won a prior INFORMS competition
📅 Key Dates:
• May 29, 2026 – Abstract submission deadline
• June 5, 2026 – Acceptance notifications
• July 15, 2026 – Final poster submission
• Nov 1–3, 2026 – Poster session & winner announcement
🏆 Award:
• $500 prize for first place
Students will present their work during a dedicated poster session at the Annual Meeting-an excellent platform to gain visibility and feedback within the research community.
For additional details, contact the Poster Session Chair, Jessye Talley.
Feel free to share this with students who may be interested.
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Mohammed Omer Shakeel Ahmed
Senior Business Intelligence Analyst
UTHealth Houston
Irving TX
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