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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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AI technologies (or computer programs in general) automating price setting is, on the face of it, a straightforward application of the laws of demand and supply to the context of digital platforms. However, the potential for algorithmic collusion and antitrust implications are far from straightforward.

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Zachary Collier, Assistant Professor of Management at Radford University, joins Shaye Ganam to talk about EVs in Canada and the inherent cybersecurity risk in operating them.

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Once COVID-19 Vaccine is Ready in Prime Time How Will People Get It

Once COVID-19 Vaccine is Ready in Prime Time How Will People Get It

Crain's Detroit Business, October 18, 2020

Michigan officials to coordinate shipments to hospitals, health departments, nursing homes. Health care workers expected to receive vaccines. Four COVID-19 vaccines are in Phase 3 clinical trials, although two have paused for safety reasons. 

Flu Shots See Shipment Delays, Increased Demand But Not Shortage

Flu Shots See Shipment Delays, Increased Demand But Not Shortage

Idaho Press, October 17, 2020

On Monday, Brad Bigford went through a list of patients who had signed up for a flu shot and started making cancellations. The nurse practitioner and owner of the small business Table Rock Mobile Medicine hadn’t received his complete shipment of vaccines yet for the year. He ran out of them this week.

3 Billion People Could Struggle to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Because the World Doesn't Have Enough Fridges to Store It

3 Billion People Could Struggle to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Because the World Doesn't Have Enough Fridges to Store It

MSN, October 19, 2020

Billions of people may have to wait for a COVID-19 vaccine because of a dearth of effective cold storage facilities. Most vaccines need to be stored, transported, and administered at consistent, cool temperatures, usually between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius. But a number of trial vaccines nearing the end of clinical trials require far lower temperatures, because they are RNA vaccines — a type of vaccine that carries instructions to cells to build protein.

Utilizing Telemedicine in the ER Can Reduce Wait Times and Patient Length of Stay

Utilizing Telemedicine in the ER Can Reduce Wait Times and Patient Length of Stay

Health Medicine Network, October 16, 2020

Telemedicine has become more common given the current global pandemic. COVID-19 has limited doctor’s office and hospital visits to ensure safety for everyone. But rather than diminish the quality of care, new research in the INFORMS journal Information Systems Research finds that increasing wider use of telemedicine in the emergency room (ER) can yield positive results for patients and providers alike.

Research Explains Study Results Showing Mail-In Voting is Secure

Research Explains Study Results Showing Mail-In Voting is Secure

Wavy.com, October 19, 2020

It is imperative to make sure your vote counts. The safety of mail-in voting has come into question over the last couple of months, so WAVY.com spoke with Dr. Natalie Scala of Towson University. She’s part of a research project focusing on election security, including mail-based voting. Dr. Scala says the first part of election security involves poll workers and polling places.

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