When elected officials control the maps, they are not just participating in democracy. They are engineering the habitat in which democracy thrives or languishes. That makes redistricting not only a political problem, but also an operations research problem.
INFORMS has awarded Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) its 2026 Franz Edelman Award for Achievement in Advanced Analytics, Operations Research and Management Science, for reengineering how global cloud infrastructure is planned and delivered, applying advanced analytics and AI to orchestrate complex fulfillment decisions across its rapidly expanding data center network.
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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A Marketing Science study conducted by Yahoo! Research in partnership with a nationwide retailer explored the effects of online display advertising on both online and in-store purchases. The study authors found statistically significant evidence that the retailer ads increased sales 3.6% relative to the control group.
Two INFORMS members with the Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business, Professors Yili Hong and Zahongju Zhang, in conjunction with research associate Ziru Li, have conducted a study that explores the positive impact of ride-hailing services, including reduced traffic congestion, travel time, and gas expenses. They will be presenting their study at the INFORMS Annual Meeting in November.
CATONSVILLE, MD, September 28, 2016 – From fighting disease and treating patients, to managing hospitals, driving insurance, and guiding virtually every aspect of the healthcare system, the use of analytics and operations research methods are dramatically altering the healthcare landscape.
A new study in Management Science led by INFORMS member Natarajan Balasubramanian, a professor at Syracuse University, found that when managers implement strict deadlines, their workers tend to complete their tasks at the last minute, which often leads to lower quality outcomes.
According to PayScale's 2016-2017 College Salary Report, operations research ranks as the master's degree with the third highest salary potential, coming in behind only computer science and engineering, and nurse anesthesia.
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