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In the rush to adopt artificial intelligence, many employers are now requiring that employees use AI tools. As you’re using AI, be intentional and selective. It’s critical that you know yourself. Research published in Management Science found that AI is most valuable for people who understand their own abilities and limitations. Assess yourself, so you can factor this into your process for incorporating AI into your work.

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The Georgia Institute of Technology, Northwestern University and the U.S. Military Academy are recognized for excellence in preparing students to become practitioners of operations research, analytics and data science. 

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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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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.

Save it or Spend it? Advertising Decisions Amid Consumer Word-of-Mouth

Save it or Spend it? Advertising Decisions Amid Consumer Word-of-Mouth

News Release, October 19, 2020

CATONSVILLE, MD, October 19, 2020 – Most people have seen or heard from a friend, neighbor or family member about a product or service they’ve used and how their experience was. It’s called observational learning or word-of-mouth. These communications don’t provide an unbiased assessment of true quality. Given this, businesses are faced with the difficult decision of determining when and how to spend their ad dollars. New research in the INFORMS journal Marketing Science finds when consumers learn about products/services from other consumers, a business may actually want to spend more money to credibly signal its quality. 

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