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This track will feature presentations on the Wagner Prize, INFORMS Prize, and the UPS George D. Smith Prize winner. Innovative Applications in Analytics Award (IAAA) finalists will also present.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2022\/tracks\/prizes-and-competitions\/\">Learn more about the prizes and competitions featured at the conference<\/a>. Special sessions may include presentations hosted by our Certified Analytics Professional (CAP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>) Program and Women in OR\/MS.<\/p> <p>Presentations in this track include:<\/p>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2022\/speakers\/jeff-cohen\/\">The Power of Engaging in Washington, DC with the Federal Government<\/a> <\/h6> <p><b>Monday, April 4, 9:10-10:00am<\/b><br>Presenter: Jeffrey M. 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