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INFORMS Communities recognize meritorious achievement in all areas of OR/MS. Access recent and historical information about all Community awards including award purpose, recent winners, eligibility, application deadlines, and more.
Many INFORMS Communities, including societies and sections, hold their own meetings and conferences that feature the ability to focus on specialized technical areas or methodologies to keep you on the cutting edge.
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The Resource Center contains information to help subdivision officers, councils, and committees with their leadership responsibilities and effective communication. You can find important information about how to join or form a subdivision and learn about all the benefits of membership.
Omega Rho® is the International Honor Society for Operations Research and Management Science – The Honor Society of INFORMS.
The INFORMS Roundtable addresses the needs of practitioners of OR/MS.