Honoring the Life and Legacy of Professor Ron Howard

A gathering place for the Decision Analysis community to remember, celebrate, and build upon Ron’s lifelong contributions.

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Our Initiative

We are celebrating Ron’s gifts to us for the whole year since his passing on October 6, 2024. The purpose of this website is to create a central space for memories, insights, and celebrate Ron’s work. We anticipate various collaborations will form the basis for books and the beginning of a “Museum of Better Decision Making.”
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Join us as we build this living legacy. This site will continue to expand with events, stories, and opportunities to share your memories of Ron and his profound influence on the world.

Activities Underway

We are getting started! We'll post news, upcoming events, and community stories here. Join the community to stay in touch and get involved.

SDP RAH Community

The Society of Decision Professionals (SDP) is planning to honor Ron at its upcoming annual conference in Vancouver.

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DA Society of INFORMS

The DA Society of INFORMS is organizing an event. Stay tuned for details!
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Stories and Tributes

A virtual gathering is planned to share memories and tributes in Ron's honor. 9 AM Pacific Time, 60 mins of personal topics and 60 mins of professional topics.

celebration of ron's memorial guestbook

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A commemorative book with contributed chapters is among the many exciting ideas being considered. Stay tuned for more updates!

More to Come: Celebrating a Legacy Together

This website is a work in progress, just as Ron’s influence continues to grow and evolve. Stay tuned as we expand with new stories, shared memories, and interactive ways to engage with Ron’s legacy.

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