If you are looking for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) -related discussions and/or opportunities at INFORMS, the DEI Committee wants to share a roundup of essential posts you might have missed. Each link leads to the related Connect post:
- 2024 INFORMS DEI Best Student Paper Award Explore this opportunity for student members to present DEI-related research using operations research and management sciences methodologies. Details on eligibility, submission requirements, and award information are available. Read more.
- Service Science Section Best Paper Award Competitions Learn about the DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) category in our Service Science section, aimed at recognizing rigorous academic papers that address relevant service science issues through a DEIJ lens. Check out the details.
- Annual Minority Issues Forum (MIF) Student Poster Competition This call for posters targets MIF members and highlights student research. Get all the information on how to participate, important dates, and awards. View the call for posters.
- Public Sector Operations Research: Seeking speakers for a PSOR Session at the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting A great opportunity for community-engaged research integrating DEI principles into operations research. Find out how to submit your research and contribute to this session. Learn more here.
- Launch of INFORMS K-12 Education Outreach and Networking Program Discover this DEI Ambassador program aimed at expanding educational outreach in K-12 education through DEI-focused activities. Details on upcoming events and how you can get involved are available on their new website! Read the announcement.
We invite everyone to follow and actively participate in the Diversity Community on INFORMS. Your contributions help enrich our community discussions.
Apologies for any cross-posting, and thank you for your understanding as we aim to reach all relevant audiences with these important DEI-related and/or DEIC-sponsored initiatives. If you want to make sure we highlight your posts in future "DEIC Catch up" posts, let us know!
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Sofia Perez-Guzman
Assistant Professor
Georgia Institute of Technology
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