Submission Deadline: June 30th
The purpose of this award is to recognize a university or college teacher for excellence in teaching the practice of OR/MS ; and who has succeeded in helping his or her students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective practitioners of operations research or the management sciences.
An "effective practitioner" has respect for, understanding of, and the skills to surmount both the practical difficulties and the technical challenges of doing good OR/MS work.
A nomination packet consists of:
- Nominee's name, affiliation, and e-mail;
- A short (250-500 words) description, abstract, or philosophical statement about the course or pedagogical approach;
- Description(s) of specific projects, cases, or scenarios used;
- Statements of support from past students who are now in practice;
- Statements of support from industrial sponsors and/or qualified observers and/or supervisors of students now in practice;
No self-nominations accepted for this prize.
To learn more or start a nomination, visit
https://www.informs.org/Recognizing-Excellence/INFORMS-Prizes/Prize-for-the-Teaching-of-the-OR-MS-Practice
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Christy Blevins
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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