Hello,
The Minority Issues Forum (MIF) board is compiling a list of underrepresented minorities (URMs) in OR/MS who are currently on the job market.
The purpose of this list is to enable URMs the ability to expand their network in the INFORMS community, and to provide a resource for employers to diversify the workforce.
The NSF definition of URMs is as follows: Races or ethnicities whose representation in STEM employment and S&E education is smaller than their representation in the U.S. population. This includes Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, and American Indians or Alaska Natives. NSF website
STEM: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
S&E: science and engineering
In conjunction with this list, MIF and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (DEIC) are interested in compiling documents and videos that can be used as a guide for the INFORMS community on diversifying the workforce. If you have access to content that you believe could support this initiative, please email the material to MIF at mif.informs@gmail.com. MIF and DEIC will work to compile this information and share it with the INFORMS community in the upcoming months.
Students
If you are an underrepresented minority in OR/MS and are on the job market, please fill out the form at the link below. By filling out the form you consent to have your information shared with potential employers. Your name, degree information, and website (if provided) will also be showcased on the MIF website.
Student Form: https://forms.gle/8tRDajqGLk913GZe8
Employers
If your school or company is hiring, and you would like a copy of the list of students, please fill out the form below.
Employer Form: https://forms.gle/NftwhEbhd3deFJBa6
Please feel free to forward the link to those in your network who qualify.
Regards,
The MIF Board
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Shannon Harris
Assistant Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond VA
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