2026 MIDWEST DECISION SCIENCES CONFERENCE
STUDENT CASE COMPETITION
INFORMATION FOR THE STUDENT CASE COMPETITION
Each school may enter one team of 3–4 undergraduate students, all actively enrolled at the same university during the competition. A faculty adviser may accompany the team, but is not required. Faculty advisers must register separately for the conference.
The competition spans two days: case distribution and a facility tour on April 10, followed by team presentations on April 11, 2026 (detailed schedule TBD). Participation is limited to 12 teams.
Awards for the winning teams: $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and $200 for third place.
If your school is interested, please contact the conference chair, Dr. Bulent Erenay (erenayb1@nku.edu) before registering your team. Additional information regarding the case will be provided later.
The following universities expressed interest in competing:
*Space is limited: Interested schools must inquire with Bulent Erenay at erenayb1@nku.edu
| 1. Northern Kentucky University | 2. Youngstown State University | 3. Cleveland State University |
| 4. John Carroll University | 5. The University of Akron | 6. Ohio University |
| 7. Ball State University | 8. Lindenwood University | 9. University of Michigan, Dearborn |
| 10. | 11. | 12. |
Competition Sponsors
Intersted is sponsoring the Student Case Competition?
Contact Bulent Erenay at erenayb1@nku.edu
