The UB INFORMS group sponsors a range of professional, research and social activities including hands-on software workshops (Quantum GIS; LaTex); participation in the DOW Big Data Challenge; and attendance at the national INFORMS conference.
IE-GSA is an active organization supporting social, quality of life, and professional events for IE graduate students. Recent activities have included a local white-water rafting trip; a soccer tournament with students and faculty; LaserTag, and Sky Zone; and monthly lunch meetings.
UB has one of the founding chapters of Omega Rho, the national OR honor society. Graduate students with outstanding academic records are invited to become members.