Marc J. Schniederjans, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The Decision Sciences Institute’s 2008 Annual Meeting theme is “Improving Competitiveness through Information and Decision Sciences.” We invite basic, applied, theory, and case study research in the field of decision making, as well as proposals for panel discussions, symposia, workshops, and tutorials dealing with research or pedagogical issues. This meeting will include invited sessions featuring highly respected researchers, educators, and practitioners who will share their knowledge and experience on decision-making practices. The sessions will be organized into 22 tracks and miniconferences. The meeting will also focus on curricular issues, technology in the classroom, doctoral student consortium, grantsmanship, and faculty development programs for both new and senior faculty. Additionally, this meeting will feature academic and industry keynote speakers.

We invite you to join us for the 2008 DSI Annual Meeting, to be held in Baltimore, Maryland, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel from November 22nd to 25th. Detailed information on the hotel and event activities in Baltimore will be made available in the future on the meeting website. For tourism information, visit www.baltimore.org. In the meantime, if you have any questions, suggestions, or requests, feel free to email Program Chair Marc Schniederjans at dsi2008@unl.edu.