INFORMS Open Forum

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Operations Research and Analytics University Programs

  • 1.  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Operations Research and Analytics University Programs

    Posted 08-03-2022 23:20

    INFORMS members Michael P. Johnson  (University of Massachusetts Boston) and Tayo Fabusuyi (University of Michigan) have developed a survey to assess the current state of diversity, equity and inclusion in OR/analytics university programs in the U.S. This survey is part of a broader initiative to better understand the presence of DEI in research, teaching and professional practice in OR/analytics. This initiative has received support from the INFORMS Diversity Ambassadors program. Our survey addresses:

    • Presence of traditionally underrepresented groups among students, faculty, and administrators of OR/Analytics programs
    • Level of engagement with DEI principles in academic coursework
    • Institutional orientation and commitment to DEI principles

    If you are an administrator with responsibility for one or more US-based undergraduate or graduate university programs in OR/analytics, we invite you to participate in our survey. Please visit this link to register to complete the survey. You may contact Prof. Johnson and Dr. Fabusuyi to learn more about the survey at DEIinORsurvey@umb.edu.

    Sincerely,

    Michael Johnson and Tayo Fabusuyi



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    Michael Johnson
    Professor and Department Chair
    University of Massachusetts Boston
    Boston MA
    michael.johnson@umb.edu
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