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.

Current MWDSI Newsletter    MWDSI Officers    MWDSI Fellows    MWDSI Annual Stan Hardy Award Winners

2012 Conference Information:

The 2012 Midwest DSI conference will be hosted by the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University located in Allendale, Michigan about 12 miles west of Grand Rapids, Michigan from April 12-14, 2012. Click here for more conference information.

To send your regional Vice President an email about a suggestion, issue, or concern you feel should be brought to the attention of the Decision Sciences Institute, click here: email VP

Past MWDSI Presidents       Past Annual Meeting Program Chairs, Meeting Sites and Meeting Dates

2012 MWDSI Annual Conference Sponsors:

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Bowling Green State University


Carroll University

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