ASORAustralian Society for Operations Research
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The Australian Society For Operations Research (ASOR) was founded on 1st January, 1972 and has about 200 members nationwide. ASOR, like other OR societies in other nations, is affiliated to the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (IFORS).
The Society's objectives are to:
- Foster the development of the science of Operations Research.
- Foster the application of Operations Research wherever appropriate.
- Foster the widest possible exchange of information and ideas on Operations Research and related subjects.
- Define standards of knowledge in and to further the study of Operations Research.
ASOR serves the professional needs of OR analysts, managers, students and educators by publishing a National Bulletin andNews, and running events includingConferences andSeminars. We have annual awards for achievement (theASOR Ren Potts Medal) and up-and-coming people in OR (theASOR Rising Star Award).
The society serves as a focal point for operations researchers to communicate with each other and to reach out to other professional societies. We run a mailing list for broadcasting information, aYoutube Channel for recorded seminars and tutorials, aLinkedIn Group for discussions and networking, and we also have a Twitter account@ASOR_news. We're aMembership-based organisation, welcoming anyone with an interest in the area.
