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The finalists for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award innovate in supply-chain replenishment, food distribution, cloud fulfillment and carbon-aware high-performance computing.

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Spending lots of scrolling through social media videos is a habit that many people often fall into. While it can be entertaining, mental health experts say it also can be harmful.

In journal Information System Research, researchers posted a model they created that uses AI to detect which videos can affect mental health, or even spark suicidal thoughts.

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In a new study, advanced analytics demonstrates that healthier school schedules are not only achievable but can also improve district operations and reduce costs.

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Decision Science Digest: July 14, 2022

Decision Science Digest: July 14, 2022

Journal Paper, July 14, 2022
  • New Research Recommends Expansion of Bone Marrow Registry and Cord Blood Banks: What’s Needed to Save Lives? (INFORMS journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management)
  • Fake Reviews Cause Product Sales to Spike, but it’s not Worth it (INFORMS journal Marketing Science)
  • New Method Optimizes Driver Choices While Maintaining Platform Success and Customer Satisfaction (INFORMS journal Transportation Science)
  • New Study Finds Parents are Key to Whether Children Go into STEM Field (INFORMS journal Management Science)
Flight Delays: Understand Why They Happen and How to Be Part of the Solution

Flight Delays: Understand Why They Happen and How to Be Part of the Solution

WLS 890AM, July 12, 2022

John Howell is joined by Dr. Sheldon H. Jacobson, Founder Professor in Computer Science at the University of Illinois, Urbana. Dr. Jacobson speaks to why there have been so many flight delays and cancellations this Summer. It goes beyond weather: staffing, re-training pilots who haven’t flown in awhile, and limitations due to backup crews. They also discuss what we as passengers can do when experiencing delays.

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