INFORMS - OU Student Chapter

INFORMS@OU is hosting a Welcome Back to School Happy Hour for ISE graduate students. This event is a great way to kick off the semester, connect with your fellow graduate students, welcome new students, and enjoy some fun together. We look forward to seeing you all there!

We are excited to share that the Academic Aspire Program, organized by the INFORMS OU Student Chapter, was a huge success this summer!

We had the honor of hosting participants from 45 different universities across the U.S. and abroad. It was a wonderful experience to bring together so many aspiring scholars and provide them with valuable insights and guidance on their academic journeys. A special thank you to our esteemed speakers: Dr. Sofía Pérez-Guzmán (Georgia Tech), Dr. Emily Tucker, PhD (Clemson University), Dr. Pankhuri Malhotra (University of Oklahoma), Dr. Ann Melissa Campbell (University of Iowa), Dr. Laura Albert (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Dr. Jun Zhuang (University at Buffalo). Your contributions made this program incredibly valuable for all who attended.

The OU Industrial and Systems Engineering and INFORMS OU Student Chapter are thrilled to have had the opportunity to host such dedicated and talented scholars. We look forward to more opportunities to support and connect with the academic community.

Thank you to everyone who participated and made this program a success!

We had an incredible time at today's ACADEMIC Aspire session!

A huge thank you to Dr. Sofía Pérez-Guzmán and Dr. Emily Tucker, PhD for their outstanding presentations on crafting research and teaching statements. Your insights and practical examples were incredibly valuable.

It was fantastic to see such enthusiastic participation and thoughtful questions from all attendees. We’re thrilled to have participants from over 45 universities across the country – what an amazing turnout! 🌟

Stay tuned for details about our next session. We’re excited to continue this journey with all of you!

INFORMS OU School of Industrial and Systems Engineering OU Gallogly College of Engineering

We are thrilled to announce that the response to our Academic Aspire Program has been incredible! 🎉 We have participants from more than 45 universities across the country, and we couldn’t be more excited to kick off this summer seminar series!

A huge thank you to everyone who has registered for the Academic Aspire Program, organized by the INFORMS University of Oklahoma Student Chapter. For those who have registered, you should have received the meeting details via email. If you haven’t received this information, please contact us ASAP at [email protected]. We want to ensure everyone has access to these valuable sessions.

We look forward to seeing you soon and embarking on this academic journey together!

Are you graduating soon and looking for an assistant professor or postdoctoral position in academia? The INFORMS OU Student Chapter is excited to present the Academic Aspire Program this summer, tailored to help you succeed in your academic career!

Program Highlights:

- Gain insights from some of the best professors in the field.
- Hear from experienced academics about their journeys and get your questions answered.
- Benefit from tailored advice to refine your application materials and prepare for interviews.
- Connect with academic professionals and peers to build a strong support network.

📅 Session Dates:
June 7th (2:00 pm CST): Statement Writing
🗣️ Dr. Sofia Perez Gasque Muslera (Georgia institute of technology)
🗣️ Dr. Emily Tucker, PhD (Clemson University)

July 17th (2:00 pm CST): Preparing Academic CV
🗣️ Dr. Pankhuri Malhotra (Price College of Business at the University of Oklahoma)
🗣️ Dr. Ann Melissa Campbell (University of Iowa)

August 5th (2:00 pm CST): Prepare for Campus Interview
🗣️ Dr. Laura Albert (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
🗣️ Dr. Jun Zhuang (University at Buffalo)

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the skills and confidence needed to navigate the academic job market and excel in your career!

🔗 Register now and take the next step in your academic journey: https://forms.office.com/r/MMy2AhY5aT

Join us and connect with experienced professionals who will guide you towards a successful academic career!

🎓 Congratulations to all the 2024 graduates from the INFORMS OU Student Chapter leadership team!

We celebrated a major milestone for our incredible leaders at the University of Oklahoma. Their hard work and dedication have been essential to the success of our student chapter, and it was a joy to see them shine in their graduation regalia.

Thank you for your commitment, innovative ideas, and the positive impact you've made on our community. Your leadership has not only enriched our chapter but also set a high standard for future members.

Wishing each of you the best in your next chapter—you're going to do amazing things!

Join us at the very last session of as Mohammad Alipour-Vaezi from Virginia Tech Grado Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering explores "Data-Driven Portfolio Management for the Motion Pictures Industry."

🗓️ Date: May 15, 2024
⏰ Time: 12 PM CST
📍 Online: https://oklahoma.zoom.us/j/98878546517?pwd=Mk5XT3BYZmtTQ2d6RUtORDk0RkxYZz09&from=addon

Learn how Mohammad uses new data-driven methods and ChatGPT to make smarter movie portfolio choices. Find out how these tools help predict which films will do well at the box office.

Catch this practical look into the intersection of AI and the film industry!

Join us for Episode 7 of our Spring 2024 ScholarsConnect series featuring Zuhayer Mahtab, a 4th year PhD Student of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Southern California.

📅 Date: May 1, 2024
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM CST
📍 Zoom Link: https://oklahoma.zoom.us/j/98878546517?pwd=Mk5XT3BYZmtTQ2d6RUtORDk0RkxYZz09

Zuhayer will share his insights on:
- How ridesharing can reduce traffic and pollution.
- Ways to make rideshare routes better and more affordable.
- Helping more people access transportation.

Don’t miss Zuhayer’s talk about his research projects on making rideshare systems smarter and more user-friendly.

This session is perfect for anyone interested in how engineering and smart planning improve transportation and help communities.

See you there!

Today, the INFORMS OU Student Chapter had an incredible opportunity to give back to the community by participating in OU’s Big Event 2024.

We spent our day at Citizens Caring for Children in Oklahoma City, where we engaged in various activities to support their mission. It was a day full of learning, giving, and connecting with others. We're proud to represent our chapter and university in making a positive impact in the community. A big thank you to everyone involved for making it such a rewarding experience!

Looking to sharpen your skills in finding related research papers and reviewing them? Join us for a hands-on seminar hosted by the ITE OU Student Chapter and INFORMS OU Student Chapter, where we'll dive into the process of writing a systematic review paper.

🗓️ Friday, April 5th, 2024
⌚ 3:00 - 4:00 PM
📍 DEH - 220

Tahsin Tabassum of the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture will lead us through essential techniques for structuring and summarizing academic research.

RSVP: https://ou.campuslabs.com/engage/event/10063058

Don't miss out on building a foundational skill that's key to academic success!

Join us for the fifth session of our ScholarsConnect series, featuring Parisa V.Mohebbi, PhD Student of Dr. Baski Balasundaram, in the OSU Industrial Engineering and Management at Oklahoma State University!

🔍 Session Title: Identifying High Mortality Rate Disease Clusters in Comorbidity Graphs
📅 Date: April 3rd, 2024
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM CST
💻 Where: Online - https://oklahoma.zoom.us/j/98878546517?pwd=Mk5XT3BYZmtTQ2d6RUtORDk0RkxYZz09&from=addon

Parisa will present her research on high-mortality disease clusters in healthcare, presenting innovative approaches through mixed-integer programming and algorithmic extensions. Don't miss insights that are shaping the future of patient care!

Come ready to engage, learn, and be inspired. See you there!

Join us at the INFORMS OU Student Chapter’s next ScholarsConnect session!

We're hosting Mayank Jayant Bhalerao, a Ph.D. student from the University of Oklahoma, who will talk about solving complex problems in society and technology. He’s supervised by Drs. Janet Allen and Farrokh Mistree.

📆 Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

🕛 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM Central Time

🔗 Zoom: https://oklahoma.zoom.us/j/98878546517?pwd=Mk5XT3BYZmtTQ2d6RUtORDk0RkxYZz09&from=addon

Mayank studies how technology, society, and policy come together to solve big challenges. Mayank will show us how to break down complicated problems (wicked problems) into manageable parts. He’ll discuss using tools and methods that help see the big picture and find solutions that work in real life, especially for society and technology planning.

This session is perfect for anyone interested in making a difference through engineering and problem-solving. Don’t miss it!