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In the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, the political parties in many states are working to redefine their congressional district maps to gain every possible edge. From California and Texas to Tennessee and Virginia, redistricting efforts have taken center stage. The Supreme Court has sanctioned partisan gerrymandering, and the system has evolved to one in which state legislature majorities get to determine who is most likely to fill those seats in Congress.

In short, gerrymandering has become a central feature of the system, not a bug. But what if we rethink the structure entirely?

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A study published in Management Science finds that the industry’s standard approach of matching video game players against opponents with similar skill levels is not necessarily the most effective way to keep people engaged. Instead, researchers show that more sophisticated matchmaking systems—ones that account for how players respond to recent wins, losses and competitive experiences over time—can significantly increase player retention.

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Gendered differences may impact how medical students rank their preferred schools when matching for residency, according to study data published in Organization Science.

Across two studies, the data show that men and women navigate the Main Residency Match differently and highlight the need for improved education on the process, according to Samuel E. Skowronek, PhD, assistant professor of management at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and Joyce C. He, PhD, assistant professor of management and organizations at UCLA Anderson School of Management.

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State of the Halloween Supply Chain in 2022

State of the Halloween Supply Chain in 2022

Audio Clip, October 24, 2022

New audio is available for media use featuring Tim Kraft, an associate professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management in the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University. He’s also the Associate Research Director of Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. He speaks about the Halloween supply chain. This content is made available by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. What follows are 4 questions and responses. These responses were provided on October 21, 2022.

Disaster Zone Podcast: The Future of the CDC

Disaster Zone Podcast: The Future of the CDC

Government Technology, October 18, 2022

One of the dynamics that played out during the COVID 19 Pandemic was how the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) responded to the pandemic and then at times was sidelined from being the lead federal agency—for various reasons.

The Lines are Insane at Disney World, and it’s All Your Fault

The Lines are Insane at Disney World, and it’s All Your Fault

Disney Dining, October 18, 2022

If you’re alive and well on planet earth right now, you have been, are, and will forever be, a victim of long lines. Like sunsets, roller coasters, birthday cake, family, spiritual growth, weddings, and funerals, long lines are simply a fixture of the human experience.

It’s Time To Rethink Supply Chain Risk Management

It’s Time To Rethink Supply Chain Risk Management

Chief Executive, October 15, 2022

The past few years have highlighted serious deficiencies in prevalent supply-chain strategies and the major risk that disruptions pose to corporate success. Loss of sales and market share are the most visible and measurable impacts. McKinsey estimates that shocks lasting a month or longer are occurring every 3.7 years and companies can expect to lose 42% of one year’s EBITDA every decade due to supply-chain disruptions.

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