{"678312":{"#nid":"678312","#data":{"type":"news","title":"ISyE Students Led INFORMS GT Chapter to Summa Cum Laude Distinction","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/informs-isye\/\u0022\u003EINFORMS Georgia Tech Student Chapter\u003C\/a\u003E recently received the prestigious Summa Cum Laude distinction at the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/seattle2024\/\u0022\u003EINFORMS Annual Meeting\u003C\/a\u003E, recognized for their outstanding teamwork, diverse event offerings, and strategic outreach.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis accomplishment is a testament to their dedication in advancing industrial engineering and operations research.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EEngaging Leadership and Current Board\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2023-2024 Leadership\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPresident:\u003C\/strong\u003E Zihan Zhang\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVice President:\u003C\/strong\u003E Anjolaoluwa Popoola\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETreasurer:\u003C\/strong\u003E Lingchao Mao\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESecretary:\u003C\/strong\u003E Zheng Dong\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlias Members:\u003C\/strong\u003E Xinyu Liu, Sourabh Choudhary\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E2024-2025 Leadership\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPresident: Lingchao Mao\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVice President: Abel Sapirstein\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESecretary: Alina Gorbunova\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETreasurer: Jacob Aguirre\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECouncil Members: Jay Mulay, Xinchao Liu\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe leadership team has fostered broad student engagement, creating a diverse range of events and programs to connect with both the academic and professional interests of students.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EKey Initiatives and Impact\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E1. K-12 Engagement:\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPartnered with the Center for Academics, Success, and Equity (CASE)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHosted high school visits and campus shadow days to introduce younger students to college life and industrial engineering\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAnjolaoluwa Popoola emphasized, \u201cWe\u2019ve heard students say they could see themselves here at Georgia Tech or say things like, \u2018Oh, I never really thought about industrial engineering\u2019 \u2026 so this partnership has increased awareness of industrial engineering as a potential major.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E2. Senior Student Panels:\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOrganized panels where senior students shared guidance on navigating academic and professional pathways\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECovered topics such as work-life balance and career strategies, providing junior students with insights from their senior peers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E3. Industry Panels and Networking Events:\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConnected students with industry leaders, including American Airlines representatives, who shared insights into career paths and company culture\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELingchao Mao noted, \u201cFor some of our students, particularly international students new to job applications, events like the American Airlines panel were incredibly encouraging. They learned how to find internships and build industry connections, which was transformative for them.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E4. Workshops on Emerging Technologies:\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProvided students with hands-on experience with the latest tools and technologies\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThese workshops ensure members stay competitive in both academic and industry environments\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EFostering Community and Professional Development\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E1. Social Events:\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHosted events aimed at building camaraderie, including trivia and informal meet-ups, which have strengthened community bonds among members from various backgrounds\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch5\u003E2. FOCUS Groups and Informal Chats:\u003C\/h5\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELaunched monthly informal chats where senior Ph.D. students provide guidance to younger students on navigating their studies and professional goals\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETopics were selected based on a student poll, reflecting interests such as \u201cresearch, academics, and even personal milestones,\u201d said Lingchao Mao, adding that the breadth of topics speaks to the chapter\u2019s responsiveness to members\u2019 needs\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch3\u003ESuccessful Transition and Future Plans\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe chapter is committed to fostering continued growth, empowering future leaders, and deepening student engagement through innovative programs and collaborative efforts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis summer, the team expanded its network by connecting with neighboring INFORMS student chapters, including those from Clemson and UTK.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe plan to have an annual retreat to collaborate with other student chapters, discuss potential collaborations, and make student activities better,\u201d shared Zihan Zhang, emphasizing the chapter\u0027s dedication to building strong intercollegiate partnerships that elevate student experiences across the region.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith these initiatives, the chapter aims to strengthen its role as a leader in student development and professional preparation within operations research and industrial engineering.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E--\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EAuthor: Nat M. Esparza, Communications Officer II\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe INFORMS Georgia Tech Student Chapter was recently awarded the Summa Cum Laude distinction at the INFORMS Annual Meeting, a prestigious recognition of their exceptional leadership and innovation.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Chapter recognized for industry partnerships, student engagement, and outreach initiatives"}],"uid":"36284","created_gmt":"2024-11-11 02:23:53","changed_gmt":"2024-11-11 02:26:19","author":"chenriquez8","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2024-11-04T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-11-04T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"675564":{"id":"675564","type":"image","title":"INFORMS Awards, GT Student Chapter","body":null,"created":"1731291853","gmt_created":"2024-11-11 02:24:13","changed":"1731291853","gmt_changed":"2024-11-11 02:24:13","alt":"INFORMS Awards, GT Student Chapter","file":{"fid":"259202","name":"informs.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/10\/informs.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2024\/11\/10\/informs.png","mime":"image\/png","size":1335978,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2024\/11\/10\/informs.png?itok=eZDjVKah"}}},"media_ids":["675564"],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"}],"categories":[{"id":"193158","name":"Student Competition Winners (academic, innovation, and research)"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}