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MORS 80th Symposium

The 80th MORS Symposium, 11-14 June 2012 at the US Air Force Academy

Over 1,000 of your military, government, industry and academic OR peers gathered at the 80th MORS Symposium to share best practices, take advantage of a full slate of learning opportunities and enjoy a bit of well-deserved peer-to-peer networking in a supportive environment.

Attendees participated in over 600 presentations in 34 important Working Groups, Focus Sessions, Special Sessions, Posters, Demonstrations, Tutorials and a Short Course for CEU credit. During the Plenary, this year’s winners of prestigious MORS Awards and Prizes were honored. Following the plenary address by General William L. Shelton, Commander, Air Force Space Command, participants were treated to a spectacular aerial display by the Academy’s Wings of Blue parachute team. Symposium attendees also had the opportunity to dine at the U.S. Olympic Training Center where they were treated to a gymnastics demonstration and a Wounded Warrior basketball game. Also, 59 runners participated in the Annual MORS 5K run at over 6,000 feet above sea level. Click here for the results and congrats to all.

MORS Board of Directors elections and other society business was also conducted during the event. MORS depends on volunteers for leadership and planning. Learn more about the many opportunities available to support your society.

For over 45 years, the MORS Symposium has been the premier opportunity for the national security community to exchange information, examine research and discuss critical national security topics. The 80th was no exception, living up to its theme to Expand the Boundaries of Your work in National Security Analysis.

Whether you attended or not, mark your calendar for the 81st MORS Symposium, 17-20 June 2013 at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. Don’t miss the most important event on the OR calendar, and make plans to participate in three important ways: Attend, Present and/or Volunteer Your Support.

1. Attend		Attendee Information
Plenary Speaker General William L. Shelton Commander, Air Force Space Command Join over a thousand of your military, government, industry and academic OR peers to share best practices, take advantage of a full slate of learning opportunities and enjoy a bit of well-deserved peer-to-peer networking in a supportive environment. For over 45 years, the MORS Symposium has been the premier opportunity for the national security community to exchange information, examine research and discuss critical national security topics. Beginning with the learning opportunities offered in the Monday Tutorials and followed by three information-packed days of working group sessions --plus the Short Course for a CEU credit -- the Symposium is an unequaled opportunity to stay current and get ahead. During the Symposium, work in progress and completed work is shared, and potential areas for future study are discussed. The Symposium is the venue to present, as well as be exposed to the most current OR trends and techniques. Expand the boundaries of your work in National Security Analysis. Thrifty Car Rental Discount Rent any vehicle and receive 8% off the lowest rate available at time of booking. Click here and enter promo code COS8 or call 1-800-THRIFTY and mention the code.		- Agenda - Symposium Leadership Working Group Leadership is listed in the ACP. - Registration Fees - Schedule & Key Milestones - Symposium Hotels Note the car rental discount offer to left. Shuttle Bus Schedules: 1 \| 2 \| 3 \| 4 \| 5 Facility Map - Tutorials - Short Course for CEU credit - Security and IT Guidelines Required Personal Security Forms - Due 11 May 2012 Contractor - 226A \| Government - 226 B Click here to download the full Announcement and Call For Presentations, which includes Symposium Caveats (pg. 66) and other attendee information. Guests - Enjoy two days of great planned activites. USOC Altitude - Colorado Springs is 6,035 feet above sea level. Some visitors feel effects from the altitude. The Symposium Social: A Night at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. Special Event Registration Instructions This meeting is open to US Citizens with an active Secret clearance Uniform: Civilian attire is business casual, and suggested military attire is duty uniform.

2. Present		3. Volunteer Your Support
The abstract submission deadline for the 80th MORS Symposium has passed. Thought-leaders in operations research are known not just for the quality of their output, but for their ability to harness intellectual capital and move big problems towards big solutions. Presenting at a MORS gathering not only ensures that your professional peers are exposed to thinking that can support their efforts, it allows for invaluable real-time, in-person interactions that further your work and theirs. When you present at the MORS Symposium, the value of your work multiplies and you’re recognized by your colleagues for your important contributions to the profession and to national security. Work shared accelerates progress, reduces redundancy and enhances results. Download the Announcement and Call for Presentations (ACP) and learn about the Symposium's Working Group Structure and the many opportunities to share your work and expertise. REQUIRED: Presentation disclosure forms Contractor Abstract 109A \| Government Abstract 109B Contractor Disclosure 712A \| Government Disclosure 712B		Your participation in advance of and during the Symposium helps to ensure its success. To learn of the best ways to lend your skills to support the Symposium, contact the 80th MORS Symposium Chair Bruce Wyman or Volunteer Coordinator Kirk Michealson. Working Group Leadership is listed in the ACP.