UMass INFORMS

Thanks to everyone that came to our @umassinforms.bsky.social party @isenbergumass.bsky.social! Thanks to the faculty & staff who've supported us all year. Congratulations to the Chapter Officers & members on the achievements, including journal article publications! #orms @informs.bsky.social

Thanks to all who came to our @umassinforms.bsky.social party today @isenbergumass.bsky.social. We even celebrated the achievements of our @informs.bsky.social Student Chapter members with a Congratulations cake. The company was fabulous and the food delicious. Thanks, @ismaelpour.bsky.social!

Great catching up with #SamtheMinuteman at @umassamherst.bsky.social Founders Day! Always exciting to hear Sam's insights on @nba.com & #NHL #Playoffs, as well as his prognostications on next year's #UMassFootball, #UMassBasketball & #UMassHockey! Enjoyed the cookout with @umassinforms.bsky.social!

🎓 Support OIM students at @isenbergumass.bsky.social during #UMassGives !

📣 Power Hour starts at 1PM. The department with the most donors can win an extra $2000, so every gift counts! Even $5 can make a difference!

💙 Give here: umass.scalefunder.com/gday/giving-...
@umassamherst.bsky.social #OIM

Proud of all @umassamherst.bsky.social & @isenbergumass.bsky.social have done with the #globalpartnership with the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) in #Ukraine. Read about the amazing exchange students & the recent visit of KSE President @mylovanov.bsky.social. Thanks, @umassinforms.bsky.social, too

Our Chapter enjoyed a beautiful day at the #FoundersDay cookout! 🌭🍔 We are so lucky to have sunshine, great food, and even better company on this beautiful day at @umassamherst.bsky.social ! ☀️

Thanks, @umassamherst.bsky.social #Economics Professor Marta Vicarelli, for an incredibly inspiring seminar today on Nature-Based Solutions in our @umassinforms.bsky.social Speaker Series! The talk @isenbergumass.bsky.social was amazing & highlighted how NBS can assist in disaster risk reduction.

Join us for our End-of-Semester Party this Friday at 4:30PM as we celebrate the achievements of Spring 2025! 🎉
There will be great food and even better company! 🍕🌭🍰 Thank you to our Chapter officers, our Faculty Advisor @annanagurney.bsky.social, and everyone who supported our events this semester!

New blog post by our Chapter President Ismael Pour recaps two great talks on April 11: Prof. Anna Nagurney (@annanagurney.bsky.social) at the #CORS Micro-Event, and Dr. Kazaz on Wine Analytics at the OIM Speaker Series! 🌾 🍷 Read the highlights: websites.umass.edu/umassinf/202...
#SupplyChain #OIM

📣 We’re continuing our Spring25 #SpeakerSeries on April 25 with Dr. Marta Vicarelli, Asst. Prof. of Economics and Public Policy at @umassamherst.bsky.social! Dr. Vicarelli will discuss how Nature-based Solutions ( #NbS) can help communities adapt to #climatechange & disaster risks. #ClimateEconomics

Dr. Tymofiy Mylovanov warns of Ukraine War and its global consequences during talk at UMass On March 7, Ukrainian economist Dr. Tymofiy Mylovanov spoke at UMass about the consequences of Ukraine losing the war, highlighting the critical role of Western aid and the global implications of a Ru...

Thanks, Audrey Falkner, for this article, published in the @umassamherst.bsky.social Daily Collegian, on the visit & talk of @mylovanov.bsky.social dailycollegian.com/2025/04/dr-t... on What Happens to Europe if Ukraine Loses. Thanks also to the Office of Global Affairs & @umassinforms.bsky.social!

I spoke at the University of Massachusetts Amherst about future of Europe if Ukraine falls.

Thank you Anna Nagurney for invitation and fanatic visit.

We will continue our collaboration between UMass and KSE. This is a blueprint for collaboration between Ukrainian and U.S. academic institutions.

Thanks @umassamherst.bsky.social & @isenbergumass.bsky.social & @umassinforms.bsky.social for the warm hospitality extended to our special guest from #Ukraine. I'll share when news articles on the visit of @mylovanov.bsky.social are up. In the meantime, enjoy: websites.umass.edu/umassinf/202...

Thanks to @umassinforms.bsky.social and to its President, Ismael Pour, for the excellent writeup on the highlights of Dr. Tymofiy's visit & presentation @umassamherst.bsky.social last Friday: websites.umass.edu/umassinf/202... #orms #globalpartnerships #Ukraine #highered #wartime

Thanks to all who came today to the outstanding presentation of @mylovanov.bsky.social, the President of KSE in Ukraine. It was great to have Dr. Tymofiy Mylovanov back @isenbergumass.bsky.social and @umassamherst.bsky.social. Thanks also to the Office of Global Affairs & @umassinforms.bsky.social!

Busy, exciting day today with the visit and presentation of @mylovanov.bsky.social to @isenbergumass.bsky.social and @umassamherst.bsky.social. Thanks to @umassinforms.bsky.social and the Office of Global Affairs at #UMassAmherst for assistance with logistics!

There is always so much happening @umassamherst.bsky.social! We're thrilled that the presentation of @mylovanov.bsky.social is on the #UMassAmherst homepage and it's this Fri! Thnx @umassinforms.bsky.social for the great work in publicizing the talk by the President of the Kyiv School of Economics!

Thanks to all who came to our very special panel with the exchange students from the Kyiv School of Economics in Ukraine! It is so heartwarming to see how they are thriving @umassamherst.bsky.social. Kudos to @umassinforms.bsky.social for helping to organize this event @isenbergumass.bsky.social!

We extend our gratitude to the Office of Global Affairs, @isenbergumass.bsky.social, Operations and Information Management Department, and other supporters at @umassamherst.bsky.social for making this event possible. 💙💛

#UMassAmherst #Ukraine #KSE #TymofiyMylovanov #Europe #Leadership

Last year, we welcomed Dr. Tymofiy Mylovanov (@mylovanov.bsky.social), President of KSE, as he shared powerful stories of resilience in wartime. We’re excited to have him back next Friday for his talk: “The Future of Europe if Ukraine Loses.” 🇺🇦
See our flyer for details—we hope to see you there! 💙💛

I'm looking forward to the panel with the KSE exchange students tomorrow @isenbergumass.bsky.social, after I teach & office hrs. My slide deck is ready and highlights some of the achievements of the @umassamherst.bsky.social - Kyiv School of Economics partnership. Thnx, @umassinforms.bsky.social.

The TMYS program, organized by @informs.bsky.social WORMS, is now accepting applications! This program supports underrepresented IE/OR/MS PhD students with mentorship & networking.

Great to see Dr. Capan, a #SpeakerSeries guest, on the organizing committee!

Apply by March 1: tinyurl.com/tmys25

Many thanks to Dr. @annanagurney.bsky.social for leading this effort and to our exchange students Asta Motrenko, Marharyta Nechytailo, Oleksandra Horusieva, and Karyna Lutsenko for sharing their experiences!

@umassamherst.bsky.social @isenbergumass.bsky.social #Ukraine #UMass #KSE #Isenberg

Join us on Feb 27 for a powerful discussion on Ukraine, more than three years since the full-scale invasion. Professors Anna Nagurney and Bogdan Prokopovych will share insights from the UMass-KSE partnership, followed by a panel with Ukrainian exchange students. Don’t miss this important event! 💙💛🇺🇦

And don't forget about the @informs.bsky.social tune-up at which our PhD students practiced their conference talks, the terrific #INFORMS conference in Seattle, and our party on December 13. #orms

Thank you to everyone who followed along with our #UMassINFORMS2024Wrapped series! Here’s to more learning, impactful talks, and great memories in 2025. 🎉 Stay tuned for what’s next!

YouTube video by UMass INFORMS UMass INFORMS Interview with Dr. Muge Capan

Did you miss Dr. Capan’s talk last year? Catch her inspiring interview on our Chapter’s YouTube channel, where she discusses her research journey, mentorship, and advice for students in healthcare and engineering! 🎥

👉 youtu.be/QjehWD9oWJA?...

In her talk, "Improving Diagnostic Equity in Ambulatory Settings: Research to Practice," Dr. Capan shared insights into diagnostic errors impacting under-served populations and highlighted the dedication of her team at the Capan Research Lab, advancing research on #HealthDisparities.

It’s time for the final highlight of our #UMassINFORMS2024Wrapped series! 🎉

Back in September, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Muge Capan, Assistant Professor in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at @umassamherst.bsky.social, for a talk on #DiagnosticEquity and #HealthDisparities 🩺

Packed with insights & global case studies, Dr. Kocaman’s talk was a must-attend for anyone into #SustainableEnergy, #EnergyJustice, & #SmartGrids 🌍 Many thanks to Dr. Kocaman @askocaman.bsky.social for joining us!

Don’t miss the final highlight of our #UMassINFORMS2024Wrapped series tomorrow! 🎉