Global scholars converge at 草榴社区 for BSOMADA 2024: A Deep Dive into Modeling and Data Analytics
From August 12-16, 2024, 30 scholars from around the world have gathered at Western Washington University (草榴社区) for the fourth annual Bellingham Symposium on Modeling and Data Analytics (BSOMADA 2024), hosted by 草榴社区鈥檚 Center for Operations Research and Management Science (CORMS). The event, organized by Dr. George Zhang of 草榴社区's College of Business and Economics (CBE), includes a keynote address, a featured talk, and 22 research presentations focused on the latest developments in quantitative modeling and data analytics. The BSOMADA research symposium is being held on the 草榴社区 campus in the Viking Union (VU 462 A and B).
Dr. Peter Glynn, the Thomas Ford Professor in the Department of Management Science and Engineering at Stanford University, delivered the keynote address, discussing the use of quantitative methods in management science to support efforts to promote sustainability. In particular, he spoke about ways to optimize the use of electricity in an era of climate change. Dr. Haitao Li, Professor and Chair of the Supply Chain & Analytics Department at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, presented the featured talk, exploring how advances in information technology are transforming business paradigms in supply chain management.
CBE Dean, Dr. Deanna Kennedy, said, 鈥淏SOMADA was a great opportunity to hear innovative methods and modeling applications that can elevate the field. The symposium provides a venue to share data analytics insights, discuss challenges, and connect with new colleagues.鈥
In addition, the symposium provides an effective way for CBE faculty members to build productive research relationships with scholars from other institutions and nations. According to Dr. Craig Tyran, Department Chair and Professor in CBE鈥檚 Department of Decision Sciences, 鈥淗osting a symposium of this nature and international scope reflects well on the high level of research activity and collaborations happening within Western鈥檚 College of Business and Economics.鈥
For CBE students, the symposium provides a way for them to see how the knowledge and skills they gain in their classes translates to real-world applications, with some research collaborations leading to study-abroad opportunities.
For more information, visit the or contact the Director of CORMS, Dr. George Zhang at zhangg@wwu.edu.