INFORMS is saddened to share the passing of longtime member and past ORSA President Stephen M. Pollock. Steve was professor of manufacturing and professor of industrial and operations engineering at the University of Michigan, where he served on the faculty for four decades and was widely recognized for his contributions in operations research, decision analysis, and public-sector applications.
Steve will be remembered for his 35 years of active involvement in both ORSA and INFORMS, which included chairing a number of committees, prizes and awards. He served as president of ORSA during the early planning stages of the merger with TIMS, resulting in the founding of INFORMS.
Beyond his scholarly achievements, Steve was known for his mentorship, generosity, and unwavering commitment to strengthening the operations research community. His leadership, insight, and dedication will be profoundly missed by INFORMS members and former students and colleagues.
Learn more about Steve's life and contributions:
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Scharan Johnson
Director of Membership and Communities
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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