This prize emphasizes the quality and coherence of the analysis used in practice. Dr. Wagner strove for strong mathematics applied to practical problems, supported by clear and intelligible writing. This prize recognizes those principles by emphasizing good writing, strong analytical content, and verifiable practice successes.
Prize timeline below. More information about the prize and link to begin a submisssion can be found on the award webpage.
Application deadline: May 1, 2023 11:59pm (US pacific)
• Semifinalist selections: June 16, 2023
• Initial paper submission: July 31, 2023 11:59pm (US eastern)
• Finalist Selections: August 31, 2023
• Full paper submission: Midnight September 24, 2023 11:59 (US eastern)
• Competition: October 15-18, 2023 during the INFORMS Annual Meeting (Phoenix, Arizona)
• Reprise Presentation and award: April 2024 INFORMS Conference on Business Analytics and Operations Research, Orlando, Florida
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Christy Blevins
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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