Informs UARK Student Chapter

Graduate students from the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas, recently had the incredible opportunity to participate in a High-Performance Computing (HPC) training workshop hosted by The Arkansas High Performance Computing Center (AHPCC).

A big THANK YOU to all the students who participated and made this workshop a success! Your enthusiasm and eagerness to learn about HPC systems truly made this experience amazing.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to AHPCC for providing such a world-class HPC facility and for conducting this insightful training. A special thank you to our expert trainers, Dr. Recep Erol and Pawel Wolinski, for their invaluable guidance and hands-on sessions. Your expertise has equipped us with essential HPC skills that will surely benefit our research and academic pursuits.

This workshop was proudly arranged by the INFORMS UARK Student Chapter, and we look forward to bringing more such learning opportunities to our community!

Swipe to check out some moments from the workshop!

Ever wondered how tools like ChatGPT are developed? Join us this Friday for an exclusive talk on High Performance Computing (HPC) and its role in accelerating the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs)!

🗣️ Speaker: Dr. Robert M. Curry
📅 Date: Friday, February 14
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 12 PM
📍 Location: Imhoff Lounge

Dr. Curry, assistant professor of industrial engineering, will share insights from his groundbreaking project, completed as part of the Faculty Immersion Experience with the U.S. Department of Defense. This project focused on leveraging HPC to deploy LLM-based chatbots on high-performance systems, a step forward in enhancing AI capabilities.

Don’t miss this chance to hear firsthand how cutting-edge research is transforming the AI landscape. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a tech-savvy student, or just curious about the science behind tools like ChatGPT, this session is for you!

Organized by: INFORMS UARK Student Chapter

Hello Folks! The wait is over!
The AHPC High-Performance Computing Workshop, hosted by the INFORMS UARK Student Chapter, is on your calendar.

🗓 Dates: January 22, 23, & 24
⏰ Time: 3–5 PM
📍 Location: Imhoff Lounge

These workshops are exclusively for registered INEG graduate students. Registration is now closed.

However, if you’re still interested in joining, please reach out to us directly to check availability.

Get ready to dive into foundational training in high-performance computing. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

A huge thanks to everyone who attended the seminar on Analytics and Decision Support in Community-based Public Sector Service Operations!

We were honored to welcome Dr. Nan Kong from Purdue University, who shared groundbreaking insights on innovative approaches to tackling key challenges in public sector services, from using UAVs for emergency medical support to reducing recidivism with community corrections programs.

Stay tuned for more engaging seminars and events – we’ll see you at the next one! 🙌

The INFORMS UARK BBQ event was such a blast—proof that sometimes, all you need is a chill hangout with amazing people to make your day!

Swipe for some candid gems—those real, unfiltered smiles and moments when someone cracked the best joke of the day (you know who you are 😜).

Big thanks to everyone who joined and made the day unforgettable. We’re already looking forward to the next hangout!

Introducing "Cup o' Connection"!

We're thrilled to invite all Industrial Engineering faculty and Graduate students to Cup o' Connection, a casual get-together designed to foster networking and camaraderie among our department members in a relaxed setting.

This is the first of many sessions, so don't miss the chance to unwind, meet new faces, reconnect with colleagues, and share ideas over a warm cup of coffee. Bonus points if you bring your favorite mug! 😉

📅 Date: Friday, November 22
⏰ Time: 11:45 AM - 1 PM
📍 Location: Imhoff Lounge

Let's connect, chat, and share ideas. See you Friday!

The INFORMS UARK Student Chapter and the Department of Industrial Engineering invite you to the session on "Analytics and Decision Support in Community-based Public Sector Service Operations".

📅 Friday, November 8th
⏰ 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
📍 Imhoff Study Center - Bell 4008

Speaker: Dr. Nan Kong
Professor at the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering and the Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University

In this session, Dr. Kong will share his expertise on addressing challenges faced by public sector service organizations, highlighting two impactful projects:
1️⃣ Deployment of uncrewed aerial vehicles for emergency
medical services
2️⃣ Community corrections programs to reduce jail
overcrowding and recidivism

Join us for this and future seminars to stay ahead in data-driven decision-making!

A big shoutout to everyone who joined us for the Graduate Interns Panel Session! 👏
Check out the highlights from the event! 📸

We had an amazing time. A huge thank you to all our panelists, Maryam Aghamohammad, Marjea Amee, Nayan Chakrabarty, and Hasan Md Shahriar, for taking the time to share their valuable experiences with us!

Stay tuned for more events from INFORMS UARK Student Chapter!

We were honored to host Dr. Erick C. Jones Jr. from the University of Texas at Arlington for an insightful seminar on Energy Transition Supply Chains! Dr. Jones shared his expertise on how the evolving global landscape is reshaping supply chain strategies, emphasizing sustainability, resilience, and geopolitical risks.
Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event a success! Swipe through to see some highlights from the day. Special thanks to the Dept. of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas for their support in organizing this event!
Stay tuned for more exciting seminars like this in the future—we'll continue to bring in experts to share their knowledge on critical topics.

Let's introduce the team that makes it all happen!
Meet the 2024-25 INFORMS UARK Student Chapter Officers.
President - Farid Hashemian, leading the chapter and shaping our initiatives for the year.
Vice President - Zaid Rahman, assisting the President in driving the chapter's vision forward and coordinating all activities.
Secretary - Hasan Md Shahriar, keeping us organized and on track with everything we do.
Treasurer - Amit Saha, planning and managing the chapter's finances, ensuring that our events and initiatives are well-funded.
Special thanks to our faculty Mentor, Dr. Haoming Shen, our guiding force and advisor, offering invaluable support, expertise and mentorship to help our chapter succeed.
Stay tuned for exciting chapter events and opportunities throughout the year!

Hello, everyone!
We are excited to announce that the INFORMS University of Arkansas Student Chapter is officially on Facebook! Please stay connected with us here for everything related to operations research, data science, analytics, and decision-making.

Our chapter provides incredible opportunities for networking, professional development, hands-on workshops, and collaborative projects. From expert guest speakers to exciting competitions, there’s something for everyone!

Get the latest updates on our events, workshops, and chapter highlights right here! Whether you’re a data enthusiast, a problem-solver, or just curious, our Instagram is the place to be for insights and opportunities.