Sponsorship

Overview

The INFORMS Military and Security Society (MAS) is a vibrant community of professionals applying operations research, data analytics, and decision sciences to the challenges of defense, intelligence, and national security. Through technical sessions, student awards, and networking events, MAS connects scholars, analysts, and practitioners who share a commitment to strengthening national and global security.

Sponsoring MAS offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with this targeted professional community. Your organization will gain visibility among experts driving innovation in analytics and decision science, while contributing to the advancement of education, diversity, and public service in the field.

Sponsorship Benefits

Sponsorship of the INFORMS Military and Security Society (MAS) offers your organization direct access to a high-impact professional community and meaningful visibility across the national security analytics ecosystem. Key benefits include:

  • Deep Reach into National Security Analytics: Connect with experts in defense logistics, cyber resilience, intelligence analysis, and military AI applications.
  • Talent Pipeline Development: Engage early with top students and faculty through awards and memberships; build relationships and recruit mission-aligned talent.
  • Elevated Industry Visibility: Gain recognition in publications, newsletters, and annual-meeting programs reaching the global OR/MS community.
  • Public Impact and Inclusion: Support diversity, equity, and access for underrepresented groups in defense analytics and operations research.

How Sponsorship Funds Are Used

Sponsorship funds directly enhance MAS programs and community impact.
They support:

  • Student Awards and Scholarships, including the Seth Bonder Scholarship and the MAS Student Paper Competition.

  • Travel and Registration Assistance, enabling students and early-career researchers to attend conferences and present their work.

  • Networking Events, such as receptions and mixers, covering venue, catering, and signage costs.

  • Community Outreach and Education, sustaining webinars, mentoring programs, diversity initiatives, and digital communications.

Each sponsorship dollar helps MAS expand its educational reach and strengthen connections between analytics and national service.

Partner with MAS

Partnering with the INFORMS Military and Security Society (MAS) places your organization at the heart of innovation in national security analytics. As a sponsor, you gain exclusive visibility, access, and influence within a cross-sector community that connects defense leaders, academic researchers, government analysts, and industry pioneers. Your partnership not only enhances your organization’s brand and network but also fuels the advancement of research, education, and collaboration that strengthen national and global security. By joining MAS, you become a recognized leader in shaping the future of data-driven security and decision science.

For sponsorship inquiries or to begin your partnership, please contact:


Quanyan Zhu
✉️ qz494@nyu.edu