Sure. Message me in the INFORMS/Engagefully app when you get to Seattle. I'm probably walking to Pike Place on Saturday before I take in a couple vendor sessions.
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William Christian, Ph.D.
Chief Technology Officer, Paygevity, Inc.
Research Mathematician, U.S. Dept of Defense
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-12-2024 17:43
From: Samson Ogundepo
Subject: What are you looking forward to at the INFORMS Annual Meeting?
Thank you for mentioning some of the good food places. I have been asking google to show me fun things to do at Seattle since it is my first time of visiting this vibrant city. I will definitively want to join you for this for sure. Thanks again!
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Samson Ogundepo
Ottawa University KS
Fayetteville AR
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-12-2024 08:35
From: William Christian
Subject: What are you looking forward to at the INFORMS Annual Meeting?
Echoing many of the other responses, I'm looking forward to meeting long-time friends and making new ones. I especially enjoy the Minority Issues Forum events as they are like an annual reunion.
I almost always find something interesting in the technical program. Since my research varies depending on what challenges have reared their heads, I enjoy the variety of talks and usually find some inspiration or new approach to try when I get back to the office or to share with a colleague.
Since we'll be in Seattle, I'm looking forward to going to a couple specific restaurants. I spent a lot of time there doing some consulting with Amazon last year. I'll definitely be getting a pizza at Willmott's Ghost. There's the chowder place in Pike Place Market. It's a toss up whether I'll grab a sandwich and mac & cheese from Beechers or take the hike to Ma'Ono/Rachel's for some strangely good chicken tenders. Hit me up if you want to join me!
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William Christian
Chief Technology Officer, U.S. Dept of Defense
United States