Message from the Editor

My term as Chair could hardly have come at a more exciting time for the INFORMS Computing Society (ICS). Concepts regarding data and optimization that were formerly esoteric or niche are now discussed in common conversation. Many laypeople now have a broad (if sometimes imprecise) understanding of concepts like smart grid optimization, intelligent pricing, healthcare optimization, optimization in manufacturing, and telecommunication and transportation system design. ICS members have long been at the forefront of these areas. As complementary algorithmic schemes and computational hardware and software systems evolve, ICS members will have a terrific opportunity to impact the field of optimization, analysis, and data-driven decision making.