Dear INFORMS Community,
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual event, part of a series hosted by UNITE: Uplifting Networks for Inclusive Transformation and Equity, an INFORMS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program. In this event, we will feature an inspiring speaker who will share their life story, successes, and valuable insights for the younger generation. This event is part of our ongoing commitment to DEI program, and we believe it will be an enriching experience for all attendees. During this event, you will have the opportunity to learn from our speaker's journey, understand the challenges they overcame, and gain practical advice that can help shape your own path. This is a fantastic chance to connect with peers, gain new perspectives, and contribute to our collective growth.
Event Details:
Maria Mayorga
North Carolina State University
Originally from Nicaragua, Maria Mayorga grew up in Washington, DC. She received her B. S. in Mechanical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude) from The George Washington University in 2000, her M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) from U.C. Berkeley in 2002, and her Ph.D., also in IEOR from U.C. Berkeley, in 2006. Maria joined North Carolina State University in August 2013 as a Chancellor's Faculty Excellence Program cluster hire in Personalized Medicine. She is a Professor in the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, part of the Healthcare Systems Engineering group, and serves as the Interim Director of the Graduate Program in Operations Research. Prior to joining the NC State faculty, she was on the faculty at Clemson University, Department of Industrial Engineering, for seven years. Maria has authored over 40 publications in archival journals and refereed proceedings. Her research has been supported by NIH and NSF, among others. She received the distinguished National Science Foundation CAREER Award for her work to incorporate patient choice into predictive models of health outcomes.
We look forward to seeing you in this event and sharing this inspiring experience together.
Best regards,
Fatemeh Nosrat
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Fatemeh Nosrat
Rice University
Houston TX
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