| Omega Rho | |
|---|---|
| ΩΡ | |
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| Founded | April 1, 1976; 48 years ago (1976-04-01) |
| Type | Honor Society |
| Affiliation | ACHS |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Operations Research and Management Science |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | "Ad Optimum per OMEGA RHO®" |
| Colors | Blue and Red |
| Symbol | Saddle projection and tapered arrow |
| Chapters | 39 |
| Members | 8,100 collegiate |
| Headquarters | 5521 Research Park Drive, Suite 200 Catonsville, MD 21228 USA |
| Website | Official website |
Omega Rho (ΩΡ) is the scholastic honor society of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences that recognizes academic achievement among students in the fields of operations research and management science.
The society was founded at the TIMS/ORSA Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 1, 1976, and admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies in 1983 with full membership in 1986.[1]
Membership is open to both undergraduates and graduate students, along with faculty. Additionally, 42 leaders in the field have been granted honorary membership.[2]
Omega Rho honor society has 39 active chapters across the United States and a total membership of approximately 8,100.
The colors of Omega Rho are Blue and Red.[3]
The symbols of the Society are explained in its Bylaws as being a saddle projection (~3D model) superimposed by a tapered, red arrow.
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