{"id":325,"date":"2022-12-06T20:58:57","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T20:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/?page_id=325"},"modified":"2023-02-17T20:47:38","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T20:47:38","slug":"ecpn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/ecpn\/","title":{"rendered":"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-325\" data-postid=\"325\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-325 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"eyib864\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_eyib864 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_0i3h864 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_zjrv865   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>The Early Career Professionals\u2019 Network (ECPN) is a group designed to help recent graduates, soon to be graduates, or anyone newly entering the field of analytics\/O.R. to build their professional networks and learn the practicalities of working in the field from experienced practitioners. The ECPN Workshop was created to reflect the fact that analytics work in the real world is challenging in ways that aren\u2019t always taught in analytics and O.R. degree programs. The Workshop is held annually at the INFORMS Business Analytics Conference with a carefully selected cohort of attendees. Highlights from the program include how to land your first job, a panel of analytics executives giving perspective on their career and the marketplace, and a role-playing exercise working with \u201cclients.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All participants will be eligible to request a modest stipend to assist with travel and attendance costs. The actual amount will vary based on sponsorships and amount listed as needed on nomination form but in the past, it has been as much as a few hundred dollars.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage everyone to also submit to present a poster at the conference. This is a great way to participate and network at the conference. Poster participants will also receive the presenter rate for attending the conference.<\/p>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-3856cca2-1f8b-4148-8c80-83e51e16ed3e\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-3856cca2-1f8b-4148-8c80-83e51e16ed3e\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-3856cca2-1f8b-4148-8c80-83e51e16ed3e\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/3856cca2-1f8b-4148-8c80-83e51e16ed3e\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-3856cca2-1f8b-4148-8c80-83e51e16ed3e\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/3856cca2-1f8b-4148-8c80-83e51e16ed3e.png\" alt=\"Learn More About Presenting a Poster\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(3449182, '3856cca2-1f8b-4148-8c80-83e51e16ed3e', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_yvpv865 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_p65c865   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h5>Nomination Deadline<\/h5>\n<p>Tuesday, February 28 11:59PM EDT<\/p>\n<h5>Notification Date<\/h5>\n<p>March 8<\/p>\n<h5>When<\/h5>\n<p>Reception<br>Saturday, April 15<\/p>\n<p>Workshop<br>Sunday, April 16<\/p>\n<h5>Where<\/h5>\n<p><b>Gaylord Rockies Resort &amp; Convention Center<br><\/b>6700 North Gaylord Blvd<br>Aurora, CO<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"p6g5712\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_p6g5712 tf_w\">\n            <span class=\"tb_row_frame_wrap tf_overflow tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><span class=\"tb_row_frame tb_row_frame_left  tf_abs tf_hide tf_overflow tf_h\"><\/span><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_gk3j713 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_rx8v713   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Eligibility:<\/h2>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Participants must be enrolled in or have graduated from a graduate degree program in analytics, operations research, management science, or a related field.<\/li>\n \t<li>The event is geared to Master\u2019s, Ph.D. students and recent graduates working in the analytics\/OR field.<\/li>\n \t<li>Participants must be nominated by their university program\/department or a representative from their employer.<\/li>\n \t<li>A department or employer may nominate multiple students or employees. When nominating multiple students or employees, the department or employer should indicate a rank-order preference of nominees in the event that total nominations exceed the event\u2019s attendance limit.<\/li>\n \t<li><b>Important to note:<\/b><\/li>\n<ul>\n \t<li>A maximum of 2 participants from each nominating university and employer will be chosen to participate<\/li>\n \t<li>Previous attendees of the IPC, ECC or ECPN are not eligible to attend<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_9bu2713 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_yofi899 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_iqd4900 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_csq5901   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Nomination Deadline:<\/h2>\n<h3>Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11:59PM EDT<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Notification Date: March 8, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nomination Package: This should be completed and uploaded by the department chair, program director, or supervisor. Packages are due by 11:59pm ET on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and must include the following information about the intended participant (nominee) in the format specified:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Letter of recommendation from the department chair, program director, or supervisor.<\/li>\n<li>Statement of purpose from&nbsp;the nominee including description of career and research interests.<\/li>\n<li>Resume or CV.<\/li>\n<li>Nominee\u2019s name, mailing&nbsp;address, email address and phone number.<\/li>\n<li>Other required information&nbsp;to include in the submission: nominee\u2019s major field of study, expected degree (M.S., PhD, MBA, etc.), expected date of graduation, thesis\/dissertation title (or area of concentration if nominee\u2019s program does not require a thesis), and current employer and position.<\/li>\n<li>Estimate of financial aid requested.<em><br>Note: Award amounts will be determined after sponsorships have been confirmed and will be need-based. If this request is not included in the nomination package, no consideration will be given for financial aid. Amount of aid provided will not exceed amount listed in nomination form as left to be paid by participant.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module buttons -->\n<div  class=\"module module-buttons tb_263a901 buttons-horizontal solid  large\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/informs-awards.secure-platform.com\/a\/solicitations\/156\/home\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" >\n                                                Please follow this link to the nomination form                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!-- \/module buttons -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_diqg902 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_b9q5141 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/09\/51981776922_d3e2887bd7_c.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-112\" title=\"2022 conference attendees\" alt=\"2022 conference attendees\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/09\/51981776922_d3e2887bd7_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/09\/51981776922_d3e2887bd7_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/09\/51981776922_d3e2887bd7_c-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_tvtk167 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/12\/Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_a.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-461\" title=\"Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_a\" alt=\"Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_a\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/12\/Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_a.jpg 400w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/12\/Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_a-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_phkb678 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/12\/Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_b.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-462\" title=\"Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_b\" alt=\"Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_b\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/12\/Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_b.jpg 400w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/12\/Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_b-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_ucz9565 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_8qzq565 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3j4f782 sched  \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Sample Agenda from a previous ECPN event:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: This is just an example of what we have done in the past and is <strong>not<\/strong> the actual 2023 ECPN event agenda.<\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"20%\">Time<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"80%\">Event<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7\u20137:30am<\/td>\n<td>Meeting Check-in &amp; Coffee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7:30\u20138:15am<\/td>\n<td>Session 1: Introductions of Participants and Program Committee Members<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8:15\u20139am<\/td>\n<td>Session 2: Data Revolution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9\u20139:45am<\/td>\n<td>Session 3: Perspectives on the Practice of O.R. &amp; Analytics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9:45\u201310am<\/td>\n<td>Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10\u201311:30am<\/td>\n<td>Session 4: Role Playing: Develop an AI\/ML\/DS based product and GTM Strategy or an Enhancement to a Current Product for B2B or B2C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>11:30am\u201312:30pm<\/td>\n<td>Lunch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12:30\u20131:30pm<\/td>\n<td>Session 5: Executives Panel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1:30\u20131:45pm<\/td>\n<td>Break<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1:45\u20132:30pm<\/td>\n<td>Session 6: Networking as an Early Career Professional<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2:30\u20132:45pm<\/td>\n<td>Closing Remarks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2:45\u20133pm<\/td>\n<td>Refresh and go to Career Fair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_tbg4772 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"jzzk94\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_jzzk94 tf_w\">\n            <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_iega95 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ijjj95   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Testimonials from Previous Attendees<\/h2>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_k9mn939 no-chart layout-icon-left size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-left\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2022\/files\/2021\/11\/Jose-copy.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\" alt=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\">                    <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Jose Eduardo Oros, M.S.                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <div class=\"bio\">\n<p><em>Pandora<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">The INFORMS Professional Colloquium is an all-around analytics experience. You are provided with the opportunity to interact with highly regarded experts in diverse fields of analytics, from groundbreaking research to managerial experts. Furthermore, the small size of the colloquium group gives you the chance to closely interact with speakers, and have one-to-one sessions with a senior mentor, assigned based on your interest and experience. It provides a unique chance to meet and network with peers from the best analytics programs in the country and exchange ideas, questions and contacts.<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_hwiz95 no-chart layout-icon-right size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-right\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2022\/files\/2021\/11\/Vijayasarathy.png\" width=\"301\" height=\"300\" title=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\" alt=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\">                    <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Vijaya Priya Rama Vijayasarathy, B.E.                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <div class=\"bio\">\n<p><em>Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">The INFORMS Analytics Conference in Las Vegas (2017) was my first conference during my graduate education. I was deeply interested in connecting with young professionals from interdisciplinary backgrounds with an interest in analytics, operations research, and management science. The Early Career Professionals\u2019 Network (previously referred to as the INFORMS Professional Colloquium or IPC) was a perfect platform that brought together 20 exceptionally talented students (graduate &amp; PhD) with similar interests from across the U.S. &amp; Canada. In addition to the exceptionally talented peers, the panelists were amazing, and the Career Fair was extremely useful. Most of all, the professional network at INFORMS IPC is one of the best I\u2019ve ever experienced. I am still in touch with my cohort of IPC attendees. IPC has transformed my learning experience and inspired me to learn more through fun learning experiences. Thank you, INFORMS. I strongly recommend IPC to any career-driven, analytically inclined, and ambitious young professional. Good luck!<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_ae86124 no-chart layout-icon-left size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-left\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2022\/files\/2021\/11\/Yulia-copy.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\" alt=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\">                    <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Yulia Vorotyntseva, M.S.                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <div class=\"bio\">\n<p><em>The University of Texas at Dallas<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">I went to the IPC 2017 because I had too little exposure to the industry during my PhD program, and I wanted to learn about possibilities of research collaboration and career opportunities that industry provides. My colleagues who had participated in this colloquium in the past, highly recommended it to me, and I am happy that I took their advice. In just one day my perspective on the practice of analytics broadened tremendously. Most importantly, thanks to the comfortable networking environment, I met influential industry practitioners and enjoyed time with my peers. I strongly believe that participating in IPC is simply a good idea for everyone who is considering a career in a field related to business analytics.<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n<!-- module feature -->\n<div  class=\"module module-feature tb_7y4a95 no-chart layout-icon-right size-small \" data-layout-mobile=\"icon-top\" data-layout-desktop=\"icon-right\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-feature-image tf_textc tf_rel\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2022\/files\/2021\/11\/nGhoshal.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"301\" title=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\" alt=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\">                    <span class=\"module-feature-chart-html5 tf_box tf_rel tf_inline_b\">\n                                <span class=\"chart-html5-circle tf_w tf_h\">\n                                    <\/span>\n\n                \n            <\/span>\n                <\/div>\n    <div class=\"module-feature-content tf_textc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"module-feature-title\">\n                            Nitish Ghosal                        <\/h3>\n                    <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <div class=\"bio\">\n<p><em>Data Scientist, Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text\">I had the opportunity to be part of the ECPN colloquium last year and attend the INFORMS Analytics conference. The event provided me with an opportunity to not only connect with peers from the top analytics programs in the country but also a chance to gain insights &amp; perspectives from highly distinguished panelists which included Edelman laureates, Analytics practice leaders from Fortune 500 companies &amp; eminent analytics practitioners &amp; academicians. Not only this, I also got to attend the Career Fair &amp; Edelman Gala and listen to the track sessions which were hosted by industry experts from top organizations on the most cutting edge topics. Overall, I would highly recommend this event to anyone who is starting their career in analytics and looking to build a strong &amp; influential professional network.<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module feature -->\n        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_v5kz144 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_parg765 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-3 tb_b1bz765 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_52iu414   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>The co-chairs of the ECPN event are Heather Moe, Esri and Qinglin Duan, Bayer Crop Science.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ecpn@mail.informs.org\">ecpn@mail.informs.org<\/a>.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-1 tb_91wf568 last\">\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Early Career Professionals\u2019 Network (ECPN) is a group designed to help recent graduates, soon to be graduates, or anyone newly entering the field of analytics\/O.R. to build their professional networks and learn the practicalities of working in the field from experienced practitioners. 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The ECPN Workshop was created to reflect the fact that analytics work in the real world is challenging in ways that aren\u2019t always taught in analytics and O.R. degree programs. The Workshop is held annually at the INFORMS Business Analytics Conference with a carefully selected cohort of attendees. Highlights from the program include how to land your first job, a panel of analytics executives giving perspective on their career and the marketplace, and a role-playing exercise working with \u201cclients.\u201d<\/p> <p>All participants will be eligible to request a modest stipend to assist with travel and attendance costs. The actual amount will vary based on sponsorships and amount listed as needed on nomination form but in the past, it has been as much as a few hundred dollars.<\/p> <p>We encourage everyone to also submit to present a poster at the conference. This is a great way to participate and network at the conference. Poster participants will also receive the presenter rate for attending the conference.<\/p> <p><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/3856cca2-1f8b-4148-8c80-83e51e16ed3e\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-3856cca2-1f8b-4148-8c80-83e51e16ed3e\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/3856cca2-1f8b-4148-8c80-83e51e16ed3e.png\" alt=\"Learn More About Presenting a Poster\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Nomination Deadline<\/h5> <p>Tuesday, February 28 11:59PM EDT<\/p> <h5>Notification Date<\/h5> <p>March 8<\/p> <h5>When<\/h5> <p>Reception<br>Saturday, April 15<\/p> <p>Workshop<br>Sunday, April 16<\/p> <h5>Where<\/h5> <p><b>Gaylord Rockies Resort &amp; Convention Center<br><\/b>6700 North Gaylord Blvd<br>Aurora, CO<\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility:<\/h2>\n<ul> <li>Participants must be enrolled in or have graduated from a graduate degree program in analytics, operations research, management science, or a related field.<\/li> <li>The event is geared to Master\u2019s, Ph.D. students and recent graduates working in the analytics\/OR field.<\/li> <li>Participants must be nominated by their university program\/department or a representative from their employer.<\/li> <li>A department or employer may nominate multiple students or employees. When nominating multiple students or employees, the department or employer should indicate a rank-order preference of nominees in the event that total nominations exceed the event\u2019s attendance limit.<\/li> <li><b>Important to note:<\/b><\/li> <ul> <li>A maximum of 2 participants from each nominating university and employer will be chosen to participate<\/li> <li>Previous attendees of the IPC, ECC or ECPN are not eligible to attend<\/li> <\/ul> <\/ul>\n<h2>Nomination Deadline:<\/h2> <h3>Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11:59PM EDT<\/h3> <p><strong>Notification Date: March 8, 2023<\/strong><\/p> <p>Nomination Package: This should be completed and uploaded by the department chair, program director, or supervisor. Packages are due by 11:59pm ET on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and must include the following information about the intended participant (nominee) in the format specified:<\/p> <ul> <li>Letter of recommendation from the department chair, program director, or supervisor.<\/li> <li>Statement of purpose from&nbsp;the nominee including description of career and research interests.<\/li> <li>Resume or CV.<\/li> <li>Nominee\u2019s name, mailing&nbsp;address, email address and phone number.<\/li> <li>Other required information&nbsp;to include in the submission: nominee\u2019s major field of study, expected degree (M.S., PhD, MBA, etc.), expected date of graduation, thesis\/dissertation title (or area of concentration if nominee\u2019s program does not require a thesis), and current employer and position.<\/li> <li>Estimate of financial aid requested.<em><br>Note: Award amounts will be determined after sponsorships have been confirmed and will be need-based. If this request is not included in the nomination package, no consideration will be given for financial aid. Amount of aid provided will not exceed amount listed in nomination form as left to be paid by participant.<\/em><\/li> <\/ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/informs-awards.secure-platform.com\/a\/solicitations\/156\/home\" > Please follow this link to the nomination form <\/a>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/09\/51981776922_d3e2887bd7_c.jpg\" title=\"2022 conference attendees\" alt=\"2022 conference attendees\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/09\/51981776922_d3e2887bd7_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/09\/51981776922_d3e2887bd7_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/09\/51981776922_d3e2887bd7_c-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/12\/Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_a.jpg\" title=\"Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_a\" alt=\"Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_a\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/12\/Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_a.jpg 400w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/12\/Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_a-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/12\/Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_b.jpg\" title=\"Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_b\" alt=\"Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_b\" srcset=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/12\/Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_b.jpg 400w, https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/files\/2022\/12\/Early_Career_Professionals_Network_2022_b-300x172.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\n<h2>Sample Agenda from a previous ECPN event:<\/h2> <p><strong>Note<\/strong>: This is just an example of what we have done in the past and is <strong>not<\/strong> the actual 2023 ECPN event agenda.<\/p> <table width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"> <tbody> <tr> <th style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"20%\">Time<\/th> <th style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"80%\">Event<\/th> <\/tr> <tr> <td>7\u20137:30am<\/td> <td>Meeting Check-in &amp; Coffee<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>7:30\u20138:15am<\/td> <td>Session 1: Introductions of Participants and Program Committee Members<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>8:15\u20139am<\/td> <td>Session 2: Data Revolution<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>9\u20139:45am<\/td> <td>Session 3: Perspectives on the Practice of O.R. &amp; Analytics<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>9:45\u201310am<\/td> <td>Break<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>10\u201311:30am<\/td> <td>Session 4: Role Playing: Develop an AI\/ML\/DS based product and GTM Strategy or an Enhancement to a Current Product for B2B or B2C<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>11:30am\u201312:30pm<\/td> <td>Lunch<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>12:30\u20131:30pm<\/td> <td>Session 5: Executives Panel<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>1:30\u20131:45pm<\/td> <td>Break<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>1:45\u20132:30pm<\/td> <td>Session 6: Networking as an Early Career Professional<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>2:30\u20132:45pm<\/td> <td>Closing Remarks<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>2:45\u20133pm<\/td> <td>Refresh and go to Career Fair<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>\n<h2>Testimonials from Previous Attendees<\/h2>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2022\/files\/2021\/11\/Jose-copy.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\" alt=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\"> \n <h3> Jose Eduardo Oros, M.S. <\/h3> <p><em>Pandora<\/em><\/p>\nThe INFORMS Professional Colloquium is an all-around analytics experience. You are provided with the opportunity to interact with highly regarded experts in diverse fields of analytics, from groundbreaking research to managerial experts. Furthermore, the small size of the colloquium group gives you the chance to closely interact with speakers, and have one-to-one sessions with a senior mentor, assigned based on your interest and experience. It provides a unique chance to meet and network with peers from the best analytics programs in the country and exchange ideas, questions and contacts.\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2022\/files\/2021\/11\/Vijayasarathy.png\" width=\"301\" height=\"300\" title=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\" alt=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\"> \n <h3> Vijaya Priya Rama Vijayasarathy, B.E. <\/h3> <p><em>Heinz College, Carnegie Mellon University<\/em><\/p>\nThe INFORMS Analytics Conference in Las Vegas (2017) was my first conference during my graduate education. I was deeply interested in connecting with young professionals from interdisciplinary backgrounds with an interest in analytics, operations research, and management science. The Early Career Professionals\u2019 Network (previously referred to as the INFORMS Professional Colloquium or IPC) was a perfect platform that brought together 20 exceptionally talented students (graduate &amp; PhD) with similar interests from across the U.S. &amp; Canada. In addition to the exceptionally talented peers, the panelists were amazing, and the Career Fair was extremely useful. Most of all, the professional network at INFORMS IPC is one of the best I\u2019ve ever experienced. I am still in touch with my cohort of IPC attendees. IPC has transformed my learning experience and inspired me to learn more through fun learning experiences. Thank you, INFORMS. I strongly recommend IPC to any career-driven, analytically inclined, and ambitious young professional. Good luck!\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2022\/files\/2021\/11\/Yulia-copy.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\" alt=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\"> \n <h3> Yulia Vorotyntseva, M.S. <\/h3> <p><em>The University of Texas at Dallas<\/em><\/p>\nI went to the IPC 2017 because I had too little exposure to the industry during my PhD program, and I wanted to learn about possibilities of research collaboration and career opportunities that industry provides. My colleagues who had participated in this colloquium in the past, highly recommended it to me, and I am happy that I took their advice. In just one day my perspective on the practice of analytics broadened tremendously. Most importantly, thanks to the comfortable networking environment, I met influential industry practitioners and enjoyed time with my peers. I strongly believe that participating in IPC is simply a good idea for everyone who is considering a career in a field related to business analytics.\n<img src=\"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2022\/files\/2021\/11\/nGhoshal.png\" width=\"300\" height=\"301\" title=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\" alt=\"Real-World Career Guidance for Practice-Oriented Early-Career Professionals\"> \n <h3> Nitish Ghosal <\/h3> <p><em>Data Scientist, Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation<\/em><\/p>\nI had the opportunity to be part of the ECPN colloquium last year and attend the INFORMS Analytics conference. The event provided me with an opportunity to not only connect with peers from the top analytics programs in the country but also a chance to gain insights &amp; perspectives from highly distinguished panelists which included Edelman laureates, Analytics practice leaders from Fortune 500 companies &amp; eminent analytics practitioners &amp; academicians. Not only this, I also got to attend the Career Fair &amp; Edelman Gala and listen to the track sessions which were hosted by industry experts from top organizations on the most cutting edge topics. Overall, I would highly recommend this event to anyone who is starting their career in analytics and looking to build a strong &amp; influential professional network.\n<p>The co-chairs of the ECPN event are Heather Moe, Esri and Qinglin Duan, Bayer Crop Science.<\/p> <p>For more information, email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ecpn@mail.informs.org\">ecpn@mail.informs.org<\/a>.<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/325","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1001133"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=325"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/325\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2612,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/325\/revisions\/2612"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/analytics2023\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=325"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}