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  • Feb
    18

    Smarter Decisions for a Better World: Insights from the Executive Director of INFORMS

    Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

    11:00 AM L440, Technological Institute

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    Abstract:

    Professional associations serve as catalysts for innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth. INFORMS, with its diverse scope spanning operations research, management science, analytics, AI, applied mathematics, and beyond, plays a vital role in advancing these fields and shaping real-world decision-making.

    In this talk, Elena Gerstmann, Executive Director of INFORMS, will explore the organization’s impact—highlighting key initiatives, upcoming plans, and the ways INFORMS is driving progress across industries. She will also engage the Northwestern community in an interactive discussion, gathering insights on how we can collectively advance smarter decisions for a better world.

    Bio:

    Elena Gerstmann, PhD, FASAE, CAE (she/her), is the Executive Director of INFORMS, the leading organization for advancing the science and technology of decision-making to save lives, save money, and solve complex problems.

    Before joining INFORMS, Elena was a Principal at Avenue M Group and previously served on the executive teams at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

    Elena holds a PhD in social psychology from Rutgers University. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) and is a past board member and Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).

    Beyond her professional work, Elena and her wife are the proud parents of two young adults, one happy dog, and one ornery cat. They are also co-founders of SocialOffset, a nonprofit that helps travelers align their spending with their values.

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    TIME Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    LOCATION L440, Technological Institute    map it

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    CONTACT Kendall Minta    kendall.minta@gmail.com EMAIL

    CALENDAR Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences (IEMS)

  • Sep
    8

    Welcome & Breakfast for New McCormick PhD Students

    McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

    9:00 AM LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute

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    TIME Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    LOCATION LR2 & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute    map it

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    CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

    CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  • Sep
    12

    New Undergraduate Fall 2025 Registration

    University Academic Calendar

    All Day

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    TIME Friday, September 12, 2025

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    CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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  • Sep
    15

    Welcome & Luncheon for New Full-time Graduate Students

    McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

    11:00 AM Ryan Auditorium & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute

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    TIME Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    LOCATION Ryan Auditorium & Tech East Plaza, Technological Institute    map it

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    CONTACT Andi Joppie    andi.joppie@northwestern.edu EMAIL

    CALENDAR McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

  • Sep
    16

    Fall Classes Begin. Change of Registration (Drop/Add) Late registration for returning students begins

    University Academic Calendar

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    TIME Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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    CONTACT Office of the Registrar    nu-registrar@northwestern.edu EMAIL

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