The 2025 MIF Early Career Award winner is Dr. Juba Ziani from Georgia Institute of Technology, with the nomination entitled Towards Inclusive and Human-Centered AI: Research and Service at the Intersection of Algorithms and Society
Honorable Mention for the 2025 MIF Early Career Award winner goes to Dr. Erick C. Jones Jr., from the University of Texas at Arlington, with the nomination entitled Bringing the Energy Transition to Underserved Texas Communities: The City of Dallas Green Warriors Weatherization Pilot
In 2016, MIF launched the Early Career Award. The purpose of the MIF Early Career Award is to recognize outstanding contributions to the theory or practice of OR/MS and service made by active members of MIF. The award recognizes exceptional researchers who have shown promise at the beginning of their academic or industrial career.
Eligible scholars include members who are MIF members, pre-tenure, and within eight years of receiving their doctorate (or equivalent) degree. Individuals are either nominated or self-nominated and submit a C.V., a two-page statement, and one letter of recommendation.
A panel of three judges evaluates nominees based on research (potential and accomplishments to date, considering intellectual merit and broader impact) and service (service to the broader OR/MS community and the MIF community).
Please see here for past winners.
For more information, please contact Wesley Marrero (wesley.marrero@dartmouth.edu).