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FOR ENTRIES
 Abstract
Forms 109A/B
David
Rist Prize: The Rist Prize recognizes the practical benefit sound operations
research can have on “real life” decision making and seeks the best
implemented military operations research study from those submitted in response
to this 2008 Rist Prize Call for Entries. The
Call solicits abstracts with letters of endorsement for implemented
recommendations from studies or other operations research-based efforts, e.g.,
analyses, methodology improvements, that influenced major decisions or
practices. Entries submitted in response to this call will be eligible for
consideration for the Rist Prize.
There are two cash prizes that may be awarded: $3,000 for first place (i.e. Rist
Prize winner) and $1,000 for honorable mention.
To be considered:
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An
abstract and letter of endorsement for the implemented
recommendations from the study must be mailed to the MORS office and
postmarked no later than Friday, 16
NOVEMBER 2007;
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The
abstract cannot be longer than 2 pages (8.5” by 11”, single sided, 10
point type minimum, .75” margins all around minimum.)
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The
letter of endorsement must be signed by an official at a Flag/General
officer, government SES, or company VP level (or equivalent).
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Please
send the originals, electronic copies (unclassified abstracts and letters can be
emailed to cynthia@mors.org) and a
complete MORS Abstract Disclosure Form 109 A/B (available from the MORS Office
by telephoning 703-933-9070 or by emailing morsoffice@mors.org)
to the MORS office, 1703 N. Beauregard St., Suite 450, Alexandria, VA,
22311-1717 (attn: Cynthia Kee).
From
those entries submitted, the judges will select 3-5 finalists on or about Friday,
18 JANUARY
2008.
If
selected as a finalist:
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A
mentor will be assigned by MORS.
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An
annotated briefing must be prepared and submitted no later than Friday,
4 APRIL 2008. (Submission information same as above, except
that a MORS Presentation Disclosure Form 712 A/B will be required).
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The
finalists will be invited to present that briefing on the Monday
prior to the 76th MORSS (9 JUNE 2008, at the United States
Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT).
Each finalist will be allotted one (1) hour to present—which
includes time for questions and answers.
This session will be open to all MORSS attendees.
At this session, judges will ask questions as appropriate.
Following this session, the judges will select the Rist Prize winner
and the honorable mention.
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The
Rist Prize winner and honorable mention will be announced at the 76th MORSS
plenary session, Tuesday, 10 JUNE 2008.
Rist
Prize Criteria:
To be eligible, a presentation must, at a minimum:
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Be
an original and self-contained contribution to the systems analysis or
operations research of an implementation
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Demonstrate
an application of analysis or methodology, either actual or prospective
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Prove
recognizable new insight into the problem or its solution
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Have
impact on major decisions
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Be
used by a client organization and have letter(s) of endorsement from the
client organization so stating
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Eligible
study presentations are judged according to the following criteria:
Professional
Quality
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Problem
definition
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Citation
of related work
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Description
of approach
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Statement
of assumptions
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Explanation
of methodology
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Analysis
of data and sources
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Sensitivity
of analyses (where appropriate)
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Logical
development of analysis and conclusions
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Summary
of presentation and results
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Contribution
to Military Operations Research and Major Decisions
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Importance
of problem
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Contribution
to insight or solution of the problem
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Power
of generality of the result
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Originality
and innovation
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Contribution
of the study to the decision
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