The Railway Applications Section (RAS) of INFORMS eagerly awaits your submission for the 2024 Student Paper Competition. If your research delves into innovative analytics and fact-based decision-making in railway applications, then this competition, which offers three cash prizes totaling US$1,750, is the competition for you. Mark your calendar for the July 12, 2024, submission deadline.
Why You Should Participate:
- Spotlight Your Research: Share your insights and solutions with leading experts and peers in the railway industry.
- Network and Connect: Forge valuable connections with industry professionals, opening doors to future opportunities.
- Earn Recognition and Prizes: Stand out with your contributions and compete for a share of the $1,750 prize pool.
Eligibility Criteria: We welcome submissions from BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. students enrolled any time in 2024. Your research should present original work in operations research or management science with relevance to freight or passenger railway systems.
Present Your Work: Winners will have the privilege of presenting their research to an esteemed audience at the INFORMS Annual Meeting, October 20-23, 2024, in Seattle, Washington, USA.
For full competition rules and submission guidelines, visit Competition Guidelines.
Have Questions? Reach out to Dr. Erick Wikum (erick@wikalytics.com) or Dr. Nikola Marković (nikola.markovic@utah.edu). Please mention "2024 INFORMS RAS Student Paper Competition" in your email subject.
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: July 12, 2024
- Announcement of Winners: September 13, 2024
- INFORMS Meeting Presentation: October 20-23, 2024
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Erick Wikum
Analytics Consultant
Wikalytics, LLC
Maineville, OH
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