2024 Winner(s)
- Daniel Guetta, Columbia University
Effective teaching of operations research/management science (OR/MS) involves up-to-date and contextually rich pedagogical material and an engaging classroom presence. However, true teaching excellence is evident when students can apply their knowledge to real-world challenges they face in their professional careers. Dr. Guetta surpasses all these standards. His pedagogical materials are outstanding and his ability to impart knowledge to students is exemplary. He has trained students in a wide variety of domains who continue to make important contributions to industry and society. In his dedication and success in teaching, Dr. Guetta is a role model for us.
Purpose of the Award
2023 Committee Chair
Saurabh Bansal
Penn State University
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The Prize for the Teaching of OR/MS Practice will be given annually, if there is a suitable recipient, to a university or college teacher for excellence in teaching the practice of OR/MS. The purpose of this award is to recognize a teacher who has succeeded in helping his or her students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective practitioners of operations research or the management sciences. An "effective practitioner" has respect for, understanding of, and the skills to surmount both the practical difficulties and the technical challenges of doing good OR/MS work. The award was presented for the first time at the INFORMS spring 1998 National Meeting.
2024 Submission Deadline: June 30, 2024
Any questions should also be directed to the committee chair. The nomination should be submitted through the INFORMS Awards software.