Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How do I get involved in the UIUC Chapter?

A: You can attend the next event (link to events page) or if you can’t wait another moment, contact the chapter president and say you want to get involved!

Q: I’m not an Industrial Engineer, Can I be a part of INFORMS?

A: YES. Operations Research spans many disciplines and we would be thrilled to have new perspectives.

Q: I want to learn more about BIG DATA and Predictive Analytics. Does INFORMS cover that?

A: YES. Data Analytics is a corner stone of ORMS. Check out what competitions are going on in data analytics here: (direct to competitions page)

Q: Are there Dues?

A: No.
However, If you want to become a student member of the international INFORMS organization. Check this out: https://www.informs.org/Membership/Member-Benefits