The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) is the world's largest professional society for analytics, management science, and operations research. Our student chapter at USD is dedicated to promoting interest in these fields, building community among students, and connecting members with faculty, alumni, and industry professionals.
The USD INFORMS Student Chapter was founded to strengthen the link between students and the broader analytics and operations research community.
Encourage professional development and mentorship
Facilitate collaboration across departments and research areas
Provide a platform for sharing ideas, research, and case study projects
Support members with resources that prepare them for careers in analytics, data science, operations, and beyond
We host events throughout the academic year, including:
Guest lectures by faculty and industry professionals
Technical workshops on tools like Python, R, SQL, and Tableau
Case competitions and datathons
Social events to connect with peers and build community
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