Learning by Doing: The Industrial and Applied Mathematics Program at Eindhoven University of Technology

Abstract

The Industrial and Applied Mathematics (IAM) master’s program at Eindhoven University of Technology received the INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Prize in 2022. This paper highlights the department’s history, the innovative aspects of the program, and its role in educating operations research practitioners. Eindhoven University of Technology emphasizes industry collaboration, societal involvement, and scientific excellence, principles that are integral to the IAM program.