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Omega Rho
ΩΡ
FoundedApril 1, 1976; 48 years ago (1976-04-01)
TypeHonor Society
AffiliationACHS
StatusActive
EmphasisOperations Research and Management Science
ScopeInternational
Motto"Ad Optimum per OMEGA RHO®"
Colors  Blue and   Red
SymbolSaddle projection and tapered arrow
Chapters39
Members8,100 collegiate
Headquarters5521 Research Park Drive, Suite 200
Catonsville, MD 21228
USA
WebsiteOfficial 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.

History

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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.

Chapters

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Public symbolism

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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.

Leadership

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Regional directors

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. VI-46. ISBN 978-0963715906.
  • ^ As noted on the society's website, accessed 31 Jul 2021.
  • ^ Noted in the Society's Bylaws, accessed 31 Jul 2021.
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