The INFORMS Penn State Student Chapter provides an extension of the national chapter mission by offering a venue for learning, a catalyst for professional advancement, and an opportunity for camaraderie. Student members from business, engineering, and science programs can join with faculty to organize seminars and discussion groups about new methods and applications of Operations Research (OR) and Analytics. The chapter also enables students to go beyond the bounds of course work and institution as they engage in research activities that lay the groundwork for their future as OR/Analytics professionals.