2015 Donald J. Bowersox Doctoral Symposium
Dear Distinguished Colleague:
Each year the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) holds a Doctoral Symposium in
conjunction with its Annual Conference. The Symposium is specifically designed for doctoral candidates
specializing in supply chain management and related fields of study who intend to pursue a career in
academia. From the reviews of both participants and faculty, those students currently in their latter stages of
doctoral studies will find this event most beneficial.
The Twenty-Fifth Annual Donald J. Bowersox Doctoral Symposium is scheduled to take place on Monday,
September 28, but begins with attendance at the “Meet the Academics” reception on Saturday, September 26,
and includes the Educators' Conference on Sunday, September 27, in San Diego, California, USA. The
Symposium will again be a highly rigorous, interactive and informative event, and offers innovative sessions that
meet CSCMP's expansive scope and mission.
Accordingly, the program will feature topics and speakers relevant to students in a broad array of supply chainrelated disciplines that include logistics, operations management, supply management, and marketing.
In addition, it is also our pleasure to invite Symposium student participants to join the CSCMP Annual
Conference 2015 and related activities on September 29 and 30. As a registered conference faculty attendee,
you are welcome to sit in the Symposium.
The purpose of this letter is to ask you to nominate those candidates who will receive the most benefit from
participating in the Symposium. The final selection is limited to thirty students - please refer to the Nomination
Criteria below before selecting your 2015 nominees.
Following is a list of the nomination criteria and sponsorship details. All nominations must be received no later
than May 15, 2015, and are limited to doctoral students pursuing academic careers. Please submit your
nomination form on-line at https://cscmp.org/student-nomination-form/
I look forward to receiving your nominations soon!
Sincerely,
Phil Evers
Phil Evers
Associate Professor of Logistics Management
University of Maryland
2015 Donald J. Bowersox Doctoral Symposium Chair
SYMPOSIUM SPECIFICS
Nomination Criteria:
All nominations must be made by faculty and submitted on-line by May 15, 2015 in order to be considered. The
following criteria should be considered in nominating a symposium candidate:
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Awards to attend the Doctoral Symposium will be made based on the nominee’s accomplishments to
date, which indicate only the highest potential to succeed as a Supply Chain Management faculty
member in a tenure-track position;
Nominations from institutions around the world are encouraged to create a cohort of diverse
backgrounds and experiences;
Priority will be given to the top nominee from each institution for CSCMP sponsorship as participation in
this year's event is limited to 30 Ph.D candidates, nominees should only be those students who have not
yet attended the Symposium;
In the event that places remain open by June 30, or become available due to cancellation, second
nominees will be considered.
CSCMP Student Membership is required
CSCMP will provide the following for the selected hosted student:
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Complimentary registration for all events associated with the Donald J. Bowersox Doctoral Symposium,
Educators’ Conference and related Annual Conference events including meals associated with those
events on September 27 through 30.
The Doctoral Participant is responsible for:
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Air and ground transportation to and from San Diego, California Airport
Hotel room accommodations - Saturday, September 27 through Wednesday, September 30. To reserve
your hotel visit the hotel reservation website (www.cscmpconference.org/hotel/overview.asp)
Any fees resulting in last-minute cancellations/changes in lodging
Personal expenses
CSCMP Student Membership is required to join visit:
https://cscmp.org/membership/membership-types
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Saturday, September 26
• Welcome Gathering for students preceding the Meet the Academics Reception
• Attend the Meet the Academics Reception
Sunday, September 27
• Educators’ Conference
Monday, September 28
• Donald J. Bowersox Doctoral Symposium
• Chairman’s Reception Monday night
Tuesday and Wednesday, September 29-30
• CSCMP’s Annual Conference- 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, California
• Visit CSCMP Annual Conference Schedule of Events (www.cscmpconference.org)