Dear Student Members of INFORMS,
We look forward to your entry in the INFORMS Education Outreach Committee's STEM SPARK: K–12 Poster Competition.
This competition invites all INFORMS student members to communicate their research to high school audiences through a visually engaging poster and short video.
Why Participate?
- Inspire future engineers, analysts, and scientists.
- Enhance your communication skills by transforming complex research into an accessible story targeted at students in high school.
- Feature your research work on the INFORMS K–12 website, reaching students, educators, and the wider public.
- Win Prize Money: $600 for first place, $300 for second place, and $100 for third place.
Learn More and Submit your Entry: STEM SPARK: INFORMS K–12 Poster Competition.
Submission deadline is August 15, 2025 (The deadline will be extended.) Winners will be announced at the Annual Meeting in October.
By sharing your research story, you have the power to ignite curiosity and open doors for the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and analytical thinkers in the INFORMS community and beyond.
We look forward to your participation in this competition!
Ken Murphy murphyke@uci.edu on behalf of INFORMS Education Outreach K-12 Committee
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Ken Murphy
Chair, INFORMS Education Outreach Committee
Assistant Professor of Teaching
UC Irvine
Irvine CA
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