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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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For years, remote work has been viewed as one of the most important drivers of employee satisfaction. New research suggests that assumption may be giving remote work too much credit.

A study published in the INFORMS journal Management Science found that while remote employees often report higher job satisfaction, much of that advantage disappears when researchers account for factors such as workplace culture, trust in management, communication and opportunities for professional development.

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A new study from INFORMS suggests warehouse robots perform better when they work together instead of operating independently.

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Researchers: NC Could Have 4 Times Number of Reported Coronavirus Infections

Researchers: NC Could Have 4 Times Number of Reported Coronavirus Infections

WRAL, July 6, 2020

Paul Delamater, assistant professor in the Department of Geography at UNC-Chapel Hill, and Julie Swann, head of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University, have run models about the coronavirus spread in the state and found it's much more extensive than reported but still nowhere near enough to lessen restrictions aimed at limiting it.

Column: Let's Face It - Our Break From Sports Needs to Last Longer

Column: Let's Face It - Our Break From Sports Needs to Last Longer

Chicago Tribune, July 6, 2020

Look, it’s just not working out. It’s clear now that we tried to get back together too soon. Although it would be easy to continue in denial — after all, love is blind — the timing just isn’t right. Sports, I say this with love: We need another break. Not a breakup. Just a break. The evidence is obvious and abundant, and it needs to be confronted, especially when it comes to college athletics where safety plans appear especially precarious.

The Top Data Science And Analytics Associations

The Top Data Science And Analytics Associations

Analytics India Magazine, July 7, 2020

A professional association’s approach is to lead the growth, sharing and implementation of expertise in any given field. For data science and analytics, such associations support the implementation of basic, applied research and technologies in the fields of decision making, management and analytics.

Illinois Linebacker Details Concerns Over College Football Returning Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

CBS Sports, July 2, 2020

College football players across the country have begun the process of returning to campus to prepare for the 2020 season during a time when the country is seeing a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases -- the very same virus that sent the players and their fellow classmates home during the winter and spring months. So, it's not surprising that we would see a player openly wonder about what the future truly holds, and on Wednesday, it was Illinois linebacker Milo Eifler voicing his concerns on Twitter.

Laura Albert: Coronavirus Reopening Risks - Here's a Plan to Make Us Safer

Laura Albert: Coronavirus Reopening Risks - Here's a Plan to Make Us Safer

Fox News, July 4, 2020

In response to the new cases, state and local governments are facing criticism for relaxing stay-at-home orders and opening businesses these past few weeks. Instead, many argue the lockdowns should have continued until transmission was virtually stamped out. This criticism is well-meaning but misguided.

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