Welcome to the home page of the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute (MWDSI). From this site, you will be able to find current news and information about this region of the Decision Sciences Institute.

MWDSI History

As a professional society, Midwest Decision Sciences Institute first began in 1970. A significant participant in the development of MWDSI was Stan Hardy, Professor at Ohio State University. MWDSI holds a professional meeting annually in order to promote the attainment of its objectives. In support of its parent organization, MWDSI strives to be the premier professional organization of choice for business scholars. MWDSI is a multidisciplinary international association dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving instruction in all business and related disciplines. To pursue this mission, the MWDSI facilitates the development and dissemination of knowledge in the diverse disciplines of the decision sciences through publication, conferences, and other services.

Past MWDSI Presidents        MWDSI Fellows        MWDSI Annual Stan Hardy Award Winners

2009 Preliminary Conference Information

Past Annual Meeting Program Chairs, Meeting Site and Meeting Dates

Call for Papers: Special Issue of IJOQM; Theme: Improving Productivity through Effective Scheduling

2008 Academic Conference Sponsors:

Bowling Green State University, Miami University, Western Kentucky University, Notre Dame University's Mendoza College of Business, Carroll College, Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, Ohio State University, Penn State Erie's Black School of Business, Valparaiso University College of Business Administration, and Northern Illinois University

Midwest Decision Sciences Institute members are invited to contribute relevant items to the MWDSI Home Page, which is updated periodically. The page is maintained by Drs. Gene Fliedner (Webmaster) and Xiaodong Deng (VP for Publication). Please direct your contributions, comments or questions via email: fliedner@oakland.edu or deng@oakland.edu. Last updated: Monday, May 05, 2008 02:14:18 PM