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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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Fake Hermès Birkin bags and other counterfeit luxury goods are popular not only with people on a budget, but also with those with deeper pockets, a new study suggests.

Researchers from the National University of Singapore analyzed millions of counterfeit purchases by American consumers from more than 24,000 U.S. zip codes on a major cross-border, e-commerce platform. They found that both lower- and higher-income individuals are “significantly more likely” to buy fake luxury items than middle-income consumers, according to a press release by INFORMS on Monday.

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The INFORMS Analytics+ Conference showcased how companies are turning advanced analytics and AI into measurable operational results

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Finalists Selected for the World’s Leading Operations Research and Analytics Award: 2022 INFORMS Franz Edelman Award Competition Elevates Research...

Finalists Selected for the World’s Leading Operations Research and Analytics Award: 2022 INFORMS Franz Edelman Award Competition Elevates Research...

News Release, January 18, 2022

INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences, has selected six finalists for the annual Franz Edelman Award for Achievement in Advanced Analytics, Operations Research and Management Science, the world’s most prestigious award for achievement in the practice of analytics and operations research (O.R.). 

Cornell’s David Shmoys on How to Design Fair and Representative Legislative Districts

Cornell’s David Shmoys on How to Design Fair and Representative Legislative Districts

Audio Clip, January 18, 2022

New audio is available for media use featuring legislative district design expert David Shmoys. He is a professor of Business Management and Leadership Studies at Cornell University. He teaches in the School of Operations Research and Information Engineering, Department of Computer Science, Center for Data Science for Enterprise and Society. And he is a member of INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences.

Decision Science Digest: January 11, 2022

Decision Science Digest: January 11, 2022

Journal Paper, January 11, 2022
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  • The Impact of Augmented Reality Games on Local Businesses (INFORMS journal Information Systems Research)
  • Analysis of Past Customer Service Caller Behavior Provides Insight, Shorter Wait Times (INFORMS journal Management Science)
  • The Impact of Ride-Hailing on Traffic and Carpooling (INFORMS journal Transportation Science)

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