Session Description:

What is Operations Research, and why does it matter? This masterclass explores how mathematical modeling and data-driven strategies help solve complex problems in areas like logistics, planning, and resource management.

BEFORE THE CLASS

Each masterclass has some readings and discussion questions for you to work on before the masterclass. There are pre-masterclass readings or videos, as well as pre-masterclass discussion questions. 

After you complete your Preclass Materials, sign on to Discord 1 hour before your masterclass start time. You will submit your responses to the pre-masterclass questions in the associated #prof-chat channel in Discord. Then, visit a Discord Meeting Room to discuss the Pre-Masterclass Discussion Questions with your peers. This ensures you are prepared for the masterclass.

Pre-Masterclass Reading 

1. Operations Research According to Academicians (Video)

2. Operations Research According to Industry Experts (Video)

3. Significance of Operations Research (Video)

4. Operations Research at Disneyland (Video)

Pre-Masterclass Questions

1. What is Operations Research?

2. What is the significance of Operations Research?

DURING THE CLASS

After completing the pre-masterclass discussion with your peers in Discord, go to the "Events" channel for the Zoom link to your Masterclass. The Zoom link will also be sent via email 1 hour before the session begins.

Reminders of Good Behavior Expectations During the Session:

• Make sure your name is presented in the Aspire format: "FirstName LastName | Country"

• Raise your hand if you would like to be called on

• Please keep your communication on topic and related to the session

• Be respectful and kind to the faculty, our staff, and your fellow participants.

AFTER THE CLASS

Towards the end of the masterclass session, the Aspire team will share out a link to an attendance form. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit at least one attendance form. We will not personally remind you -- it is on you to get the link and indicate that you have attended the session.

The form will be live for 3 hours after the masterclass ends. After that, it can no longer be submitted.

If you miss the window to submit the attendance form, or if you missed the link, you have to attend an additional masterclass. In order to complete the program, you must submit at least one attendance form.