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[INFORMS Analytics Body of Knowledge (ABOK)] The INFORMS ABOK documents the core concepts and skills with which an analytics professional should be familiar. [link] bit.ly/42e4FUB

[Deadline Extension] 📢 Calling job market candidates in OR & Analytics! 🗓 Apply by: May 11, 2026 Apply for the Job Market Showcase Track at the 2026 INFORMS Annual Meeting in San Francisco (Nov 1–4). 🔗 bit.ly/42NfCg0

Who shot first? An Analytics magazine favorite applies Bayes’ Theorem to the Mos Eisley Cantina showdown between Han Solo and Greedo. Dig into the data behind the debate: [Analytics magazine] bit.ly/4ulYrhl

[Deadline May 15] Ready to turn your research into real-world impact? The Doing Good with Good OR Student Paper Competition recognizes student work that uses OR, analytics, and data science to drive meaningful social good. 🔗 bit.ly/42cUOyn

Health Data and AI: Biased Data, Biased Outcome [OR/MS Today] bit.ly/3QKu2uJ

[CAP-E Prep] Launch Your Analytics Career! Register! 🔗 bit.ly/48x1A5M The Certified Analytics Professional Essentials (CAP-E) Prep Course is designed for recent grads, early-career pros, and anyone involved in analytics - self-paced focused on what the exam measures.

[Apply by May 6] Daniel H. Wagner Prize Great analytics doesn’t just model problems, it solves them. Emphasizes: ✔️ Strong analytical and mathematical foundations ✔️ Clear, compelling writing ✔️ Demonstrated success in real-world practice Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4d0nOOG

Watch Georgia Tech’s 2026 UPS George D. Smith Prize winner presentation! Their MSA program graduates 1,000+ students annually and leads the nation in shaping analytics talent ready to turn data into real‑world decisions. bit.ly/4tN9IHS

Tune in to Microsoft’s 2026 Edelman Award winning presentation! Their Intelligent Fulfillment Service (IFS) uses ML, optimization, and generative AI to automate global shipment planning and slash cycle times—a major leap in supply‑chain innovation. bit.ly/4n9NmxO

Developed by experienced analytics professionals, the INFORMS Business Problem Framing course equips you to ask the right questions, align stakeholders, and transform complex challenges into actionable analytics solutions. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4vUEHmC

News Room 🔗 bit.ly/3QGdtQF Stay up-to-date on the latest from INFORMS!

Trust … but Verify [Analytics magazine] hubs.ly/Q04dKVMx0

📣 Posters wanted for the INFORMS Healthcare Conference Topics include health equity, medical decision making, AI, optimization, simulation, and analytics. 🗓 Deadline: May 4, 2026 Submit a poster today! hubs.ly/Q04f1lmT0

“Model Thinking for Everyday Life” is the first-ever book published by INFORMS. Larson’s book introduces readers to the concept of model thinking and its practical applications. [OR/MS Today] hubs.ly/Q04f2_K70 #modelthinking #informs #problemsolving #decisionmaking

Following the lead of our member volunteers, INFORMS staff volunteered at the Maryland Food Bank today in support of Smarter Decisions for a Better World. Learn more about INFORMS 🔗 hubs.ly/Q04f27z50

[TODAY] 📢 Calling job market candidates in OR & Analytics! 🗓 Deadline: April 30, 2026 Apply for the Job Market Showcase Track at the 2026 INFORMS Annual Meeting in San Francisco (Nov 1–4). 🔗 hubs.ly/Q04dXdg-0

Catch the latest episode of the INFORMS What’s Your StORy? series featuring Natalia Summerville from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She talks about the power of mentors, the role of Milk Banks, and how to create meaningful impact. 😎👍 hubs.ly/Q04dBYGF0

[Apply by May 6] Daniel H. Wagner Prize Great analytics doesn’t just model problems, it solves them. Emphasizes: ✔️ Strong analytical and mathematical foundations ✔️ Clear, compelling writing ✔️ Demonstrated success in real-world practice Learn more 🔗 hubs.ly/Q04dSlsH0

🏅 Celebrate distinguished service in operations research. Nominate a standout for the George E. Kimball Medal. Submissions due May 15, 2026! hubs.ly/Q04dPYjp0

Remembering Aaron Burciaga | By Joseph A. Cazier, CAP-X Matthew Lanham, CAP-X [Analytics magazine] hubs.ly/Q04dKDCN0