INFORMS is deeply saddened to share the passing of Harry Markowitz, whose pioneering work in portfolio theory was recognized with the Nobel Prize in Economics and the John von Neumann Theory Prize. A longtime member of INFORMS, Markowitz was selected as an INFORMS Fellow in 2002. You can learn more about Markowitz's incredible career and many contributions in the INFORMS History & Traditions library. We invite you to join us in this Connect thread in remembering and celebrating Harry Markowitz's many incredible contributions and profound impact on the INFORMS and the greater OR/MS community.
Best Regards,
Scharan
Obituary and more tributes to Harry Markowitz can be found at the following websites:
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/obituaries/harry-m-markowitz-dead.html
https://www.legacy.com/news/celebrity-deaths/harry-markowitz-1927-2023-nobel-prize-winning-economist/
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Scharan Johnson
Director of Membership and Communities
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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