Especially for students!

Coffee with a Member 

This wonderful program connects INFORMS
students with some of INFORMS most enthusiastic members for 15-minute impromptu meetings and some sage INFORMS advice. We know the Annual Meeting can be a bit overwhelming and are hoping these casual meetings will make students more comfortable, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about both the meeting and INFORMS. Student attendees were offered the opportunity to sign up before the meeting on a first-come, first-served basis (it is not possible to sign up onsite in San Francisco). We will follow up after the meeting with a short survey to the students and members who participated to help us improve the program for future meetings.

 

Special Receptions

Sunday, November 9 

Welcome Reception & Exhibits
7:30pm-9:00pm
Hilton – Grand Ballroom

INFORMS and the San Francisco Organizing Committee welcome you to the 2014 Annual Meeting with an evening of fellowship and fun. The Welcome Reception is the perfect venue to meet with colleagues and visit the exhibits. Light snacks will be served. Soft drinks are complimentary, with a cash bar for other beverages.

INFORMS Awards Ceremony & Dessert Reception
8:30pm-9:45pm (Doors close at 8:45pm)
Hilton – Imperial Ballroom

The INFORMS Board of Directors invites you to honor and celebrate the achievements of our colleagues at the annual Awards Ceremony. You can attend the Welcome Reception first and then proceed to the Imperial Ballroom for the Awards Ceremony. Following the ceremony, you’ll have an opportunity to congratulate the awardees at a special dessert reception.

These prestigious awards will be presented during
the ceremony:

Saul Gass Expository Writing Award
Stephen Boyd, Stanford University

INFORMS President’s Award
To be announced at the Awards Ceremony.

INFORMS Prize for the Teaching of ORMS Practice
Jason Merrick, Virginia Commonwealth University

George E. Kimball Medal
Terry P. Harrison, CAP, Pennsylvania State University

John von Neumann Theory Prize
To be announced at the Awards Ceremony.

INFORMS Impact Prize
Brenda Dietrich, IBM
JP Fasano, IBM
Lou Hafer, Simon Fraser University
John Forrest, IBM
Brady Hunsaker, Google
Laszlo Ladanyi, IBM
Robin Lougee, IBM
Ted Ralphs, Lehigh University
Matthew Saltzman, Clemson University

Bonder Scholarship for Applied Operations Research in Health Services
Jónas Oddur Jónasson, London Business School

Bonder Scholarship for Applied Operations Research in Military Applications
Jason Southerland, George Mason University

Four student awards will also be announced during the ceremony: the George E. Nicholson Student Paper Competition, the George B. Dantzig Dissertation Prize, the Doing Good with Good O.R. Student Competition and the Undergraduate Operations Research Prize.

Tuesday, November 11

General Reception 
7:30pm-10:00pm
Hilton, Continental & Golden Gate Rooms

San Francisco is just as famous for its cuisine as it is for its cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge. Join us as we serve up an eclectic menu showcasing the delectable fare the Bay area has to offer. This year’s general
reception will also feature a jazz band for entertainment, so dust off those dancing shoes! There will be a variety of food stations, along with complimentary soft drinks and a cash bar. This reception provides the perfect atmosphere for fellowship and networking, while also having a bit of fun after a long day of sessions.

 

Other Events

Saturday, November 8

INFORMS Membership Meeting & Reception
5:00pm-6:00pm
Imperial A, BR Level
The INFORMS Board of Directors encourages all members to bring their ideas, opinions and suggestions to this annual meeting. Current business and future directions for INFORMS are on the agenda. Wine and cheese will be served

Sunday, November 9  

New Member Welcome Breakfast
By Invitation Only
7:00am-8:00am
Imperial A, BR Level
New INFORMS members received an invitation for this welcome breakfast and a reminder is included in their registration packets. The session will feature a presentation on member benefits, a brief orientation for navigating the meeting, and a chance to relax and connect with colleagues. Representatives from INFORMS communities will facilitate networking tables where you can meet other members who share your professional interests.

Junior Faculty Interest Group Luncheon
12:30pm-1:30pm
Imperial A, BR Level
A limited number of tickets may be available on-site. Go to the INFORMS registration desk for information on availability. No tickets will be sold at the door.
The winners of the 2014 JFIG Paper Competition will be presented with awards. All junior faculty are invited to participate. This event gives junior faculty in engineering and business schools the opportunity to discuss 

INFORMS Online & Social Networking Reception
6:30pm-7:30pm
Golden Gate 5, Lobby
What's your social networking strategy for yourself or for INFORMS? We invite all contributors to IOL (the INFORMS website) and INFORMS social networking sites to come and meet face to face. Join us for refreshments and drinks - we are your INFORMS Online community!

Minority Issues Forum Reception
8:00pm-9:00pm
Golden Gate 3, Lobby
Come meet old friends and make new ones while talking about minority issues and other intellectual issues and opportunities. Posters submitted to the Minority Issues Forum Poster Competition will be on display during the reception.

Monday, November 10

COIN-OR Members & Users Meeting
Bag Lunch
12:30pm-1:30pm
Continental 1, BR Level
Anyone interested in open-source software tools, open standards, and data and model repositories for any aspect of operations research is encouraged to attend this Computational Infrastructure for OR (COIN-OR) meeting. Please bring your own lunch and ideas. For more information, visit www.coin-or.org.

SPPSN Lunch
12:30pm-1:30pm
Imperial A, BR Level
A limited number of tickets may be available on-site. Go to the INFORMS registration desk for information on availability. No tickets will be sold at the door.
This lunch and business meeting is open to members of the INFORMS Section on Public Programs, Service and Needs and also those who are interested in joining the section

INFORMS Fellows Lunch & Awards Ceremony
By Invitation Only
12:45pm-2:30pm
Plaza A, Lobby
This luncheon honors INFORMS Fellows, examples of outstanding lifetime achievement in operations research and the management sciences. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments and made significant contributions to the advancement of OR/MS over a period of time. Their service to the profession and to INFORMS has culminated in election to the INFORMS Fellow Award.

Student Awards Ceremony & Reception
Awards Ceremony: 7:30pm-8:00pm
Reception: 8:00pm-9:30pm
Plaza A & B, Lobby
All students registered for the meeting are invited
to attend the Student Awards Ceremony. The Chapters/ Fora Committee will present the winners of the Student Chapter Annual Awards and the Judith Liebman Awards. Join us to recognize the great contributions of our most dynamic student volunteers. Plan to stay for the Student Reception, which immediately follows the ceremony.
The reception that follows the Student Awards Ceremony is open to all students – join us for an evening of food and drink, fun and networking. Come relax after a busy day of sessions and mingle with fellow students from universities around the world.

Tuesday, November 11

Women in OR/MS Forum Luncheon
12:30pm-1:30pm
12:30pm-1:30pm
Plaza A, Lobby
A limited number of tickets may be available on-site. Go to the INFORMS registration desk for information on availability. No tickets will be sold at the door.
All those interested in issues related to women professionals in OR/MS are invited to join us.