About Women in OR/MS

About Women in OR/MS

Established in 1995, the purpose of the Forum for Women in OR/MS is:

  • To encourage interest in the field of operations research and the management sciences
  • To encourage discussion and interaction among individuals having an interest in the issues facing women and their relationship to the profession of operations research and the management sciences
  • To advise the INFORMS Board on aspects of issues facing women in the profession of operations research and the management sciences and to keep the INFORMS Board apprised of developments in this area.

Get the word out! Make sure to nominate outstanding women in OR/MS for INFORMS Awards and Prizes.

If you would like to volunteer for the Forum activities, join the mailing list, or would like to receive information about forum-related events, please contact the officers.