INFORMS UB Student Chapter

🏅 🏅 Celebrating two SEAS faculty members, an SEAS student, and an SEAS student club for being recognized with the University at Buffalo Pillars of Leadership Awards!   Alina Vereshchaka, assistant professor of teaching in computer science and engineering and Kristen Moore, associate dean for equity and inclusion were both recognized with Exemplary Mentorship Awards for supporting and developing our students.   One of our newest alums, Daysia Augustin, who graduated from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, was acknowledged for her leadership and advocacy in the #UBuffalo community with the Exemplary Student Leader Award. Daysia founded the UB Women’s Healthcare and Wellness Association to raise awareness of women’s health issues.   INFORMS UB Student Chapter, made up of mostly students in industrial and systems engineering, received the Student Organization Award for Excellence in Academics and Service.   We’re proud to have every one of these winners recognized and thrilled that #UBSEAS continues to be an exemplar of leadership excellence. https://lnkd.in/excFQqen

🏆Meet the team behind the INFORMS Student Chapter at UB who have been honored with the “Student Organization Award for Excellence in Academics and Service” at the University at Buffalo’s “Pillars of Leadership” ceremony. Thank you to the award committee for this esteemed honor. This award recognizes our commitment to excellence and service within the academic community. Special thanks to our advisor, Dr. Robert Dell for his continuous support and guidance, to University at Buffalo Industrial and Systems Engineering department, and to all the professionals and organizations that have supported our initiatives. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team members who have tirelessly worked to create engaging and beneficial events for our students. We remain committed to maintaining our status as a leading student organization. Stay tuned for our upcoming events! #hornsup #StudentEngagement #StudentLeaders #PillarsofLeadership #ubinforms

💼 Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming three of the remarkable UB ISE alumni to our "Academic Job Panel." Dr. Ningji Wei, Dr. Kyle Hunt, and Dr. Puneet Agarwal, Ph.D. joined us on the evening of Thursday, April 11th, offering insights on how to best prepare for a job in academia. You can find bios of our panelists in the comment section. 👥 If you couldn’t attend our panel, make sure you watch the engaging talk through our YouTube Channel here: https://lnkd.in/ei9ipmDV 💬 Are you planning to join academia upon graduation? Do you have a question we didn’t cover in this panel? Ask our panelists in the comment section for more guidance. #ubinforms #academia #jobsearch

INFORMS Quality Statistics and Reliability (QSR) is hosting a student engagement session with industry experts online on April 19 at 2-3 PM EST. We are excited to have Qiang Zhou from Meta, Sureerat Reaungamornrat from SIMENS Healthineers, and Fabio D'Ottaviano from Dow. If you want to engage with industry experts, gain insights into different areas, learn about career opportunities and preparation, and build professional connections, please join us on Zoom on April 19 at 2-3 PM EST and spread the word. All are welcome! Zoom link https://lnkd.in/esGppAT2 (Meeting ID: 841 7712 3529, Passcode: 419723). #QSR #Industry #Career #Experts #Engagement #Opportunity

🔈 Join us for the Academic Job Panel on Thursday, April 11, from 11 AM to 12 PM (EST), presented by INFORMS and SRA student chapters at UB. We are honored to feature distinguished University at Buffalo ISE alumni who are now accomplished academics: 🔹 Ningji Wei, Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing & Systems Engineering at Texas Tech University 🔹 Kyle Hunt, Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Science and Systems at the University at Buffalo 🔹 Puneet Agarwal, Ph.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Cal Poly 📚 This panel offers an invaluable opportunity to learn about the academic journey from those who have successfully navigated the path to becoming professors. They will share insights into their career trajectories, the challenges they faced, and how they prepared for their roles in academia. 💻 👥 You can join this insightful discussion either virtually via the below Zoom link or in person at 216 Bell Hall, where you can also network and enjoy refreshments. Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/eZrPmJs2 We look forward to seeing you there! #ubinforms #academia #jobsearch

💼 This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming four remarkable UB ISE alumni to our "Industry Panel." John Coles, E Jay Wood, Sabrina Giacona, and Emma Crooks joined us on the evening of Tuesday, March 12th, offering insights from their diverse experiences across various sectors. 👥 The engaging Q&A session was followed by a networking opportunity that allowed students to delve deeper, asking more personalized questions to gain clearer direction for their future careers. Here's a glimpse into the valuable lessons our students took away from the panel: ✅ "I understood how important it is to communicate effectively in the industry, particularly in a way that highlights the profitability of an idea!" ✅ "School may not teach us everything we'll do in our careers, but it equips us with the crucial skills of learning and problem-solving, essential for any path we choose." ✅ "I learned we should find a problem that we care about and try to address it by connecting it to our skills." ✅ "Being proactive, taking initiative, and demonstrating leadership potential are qualities that industries look for in PhD candidates." ✅ "I learned that I should trust my gut regarding what matters to me in a career / I learned that it is important to communicate well, whether it is in report or spoken form." ✅ "It was interesting to see different perspectives from the industry and the importance of managing work-life balance." 💬 Did you attend our "Industry Panel"? We'd love to hear from you! Share a key insight or takeaway that resonated with you from the discussion. Let's keep the conversation going and continue learning from each other's experiences.

🎉Happy Pi Day Everyone!🥧

📣 We are thrilled to announce an upcoming event that promises to be inspirational: the Industry Panel, collaboratively organized by the INFORMS and SRA Student Chapters at UB. This event is a unique opportunity open to all undergraduate and graduate students who are eager to dive deeper into the world of Industrial Engineering jobs. Please RSVP through this link: https://lnkd.in/dNXskC5Y 📌 Event Details: Date: March 12th Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Location: Bell 216 Refreshments: Light refreshments will be served. 🔖 Why Attend? Meet UB ISE Alumni: Engage with successful alumni who have walked the path you're on! Real-World Insights: Learn how industrial engineering concepts are applied in various sectors directly from professionals. Interactive Q&A Session: Have your questions answered and gain valuable advice on navigating your career path. Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals: John Coles (ACV Auctions), E Jay Wood (Kistler Group), Sabrina Giacona (McGard LLC) , and Emma Crooks (US Army Corps of Engineers).   -INFORMS and SRA UB Chapters

🏆Throwback to our team’s great achievement winning the INFORMS’s 2023 Student Chapter Annual Award and achieving the highest Summa Cum Laude distinction. This award is a testimony to the effort of all our team members and a great motivation for us to keep aiming for higher. Stay tuned for more exciting news from INFORMS at UB. #INFORMS #SummaCumLaude #awardwinning #ubinforms #ubinformsteam

Let's meet our UB INFORMS team for 2024! (part 3/3) Esther J. : VP of Outreach Esther Jose is a 4th-year PhD candidate in Operations Research, and she also completed her Bachelor’s degree at UB in 2020. She is originally from Chennai, India. When she is not working, you can find her wandering the aisles at Trader Joe’s or playing at Rally Niagara Badminton club. Ian Unson : VP of External Events Ian Unson is a 4th-year PhD candidate in Operations Research. He was born and raised in Rochester, NY but have called Buffalo home for the last 7 years. His areas of research primarily focus on Game Theory, Optimization, Analytics in the applications of Homeland Security and Soft-Target Protection. He is super excited to help new and current students enjoy INFORMS as much as he has. #ubinforms #ubinformsteam