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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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Research offers solution to increase organ donations and save lives

Research offers solution to increase organ donations and save lives

Medical News, September 5, 2019

Eighteen people die every day waiting for transplants, and a new patient is added to the organ transplant list every 10 minutes. Much of the problem surrounds the lack of registered donors. New research in the INFORMS journal Management Science provides incentives that could lead to a solution and ultimately save lives.

New Research Offers Solution to Reduce Organ Shortage Crisis: Two-Part Method Could Increase Organ Availability by 13% and Add 18 Years to Patient...

New Research Offers Solution to Reduce Organ Shortage Crisis: Two-Part Method Could Increase Organ Availability by 13% and Add 18 Years to Patient...

News Release, September 4, 2019

CATONSVILLE, MD, September 4, 2019 –Eighteen people die every day waiting for transplants, and a new patient is added to the organ transplant list every 10 minutes. Much of the problem surrounds the lack of registered donors. New research in the INFORMS journal Management Science provides incentives that could lead to a solution and ultimately save lives.

Retailers' Branded Mobile Apps Drive Engagement, Sales

Retailers' Branded Mobile Apps Drive Engagement, Sales

MediaPost, September 3, 2019

Retailers' branded mobile apps are proving effective in increasing customer engagement as well as boosting sales on multiple levels, according to a new study in the Informs Journal Marketing Science.

Student body diversity goals & giving parents a say in where their child goes to school

Student body diversity goals & giving parents a say in where their child goes to school

Science Codex, September 3, 2019

All parents want their children to get the best education possible, so how do school districts allow parents/guardians to have a say in where their child goes to school while still meeting diversity goals for the student body? New research in an upcoming addition of the INFORMS journal Operations Research has a solution, just in time for children to return to school for the 2019-2020 year.

How to Meet Student Body Diversity Goals While Still Giving Parents a Say in Where Their Child Goes to School

How to Meet Student Body Diversity Goals While Still Giving Parents a Say in Where Their Child Goes to School

News Release, September 3, 2019

CATONSVILLE, MD, September 3, 2019 – All parents want their children to get the best education possible, so how do school districts allow parents/guardians to have a say in where their child goes to school while still meeting diversity goals for the student body? New research in an upcoming addition of the INFORMS journal Operations Research has a solution, just in time for children to return to school for the 2019-2020 year.

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