Resoundingly Human: An update on INFORMS: Continued progress on important initiatives

Resoundingly Human: 2021 Franz Edelman Competition: Memorial Sloan Kettering: For more than four decades, winners of the Edelman Award have been recognized for transforming how we approach some of the world’s most complex problems. This year’s finalists are no exception, with revolutionary contributions in robotics, cancer... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Flying high with analytics: Helping the Air Force address its pilot shortage: The fascinating history of operations research can trace some of its earliest applications back to the military during World War II. Since then, its role has continued to grow and evolve, and today it is still a vital tool in helping our modern... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Providing decision-makers with the tools they need, featuring AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows: Operations research, analytics, data science, and other related disciplines enable individuals and organizations to transform data into insights that facilitate better, more informed decision-making in order to save lives, save money, and solve... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Budget busting and balancing for the U.S. government: A well-known phrase often credited to Benjamin Franklin in the early days of our country (though its origins are actually much earlier) states that “in this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes.” And this certainly... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: 2021 Franz Edelman Competition: Alibaba: For more than four decades, winners of the Edelman Award have been recognized for transforming how we approach some of the world’s most complex problems. This year’s finalists are no exception, with revolutionary contributions in robotics, cancer... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: A sneak peek of the 2021 INFORMS Annual Meeting, featuring host Brad Weaber: For today's episode, we'll be doing something a little different. Recently I was joined at INFORMS headquarters by Brad Weaber, our wonderfully dynamic and engaging host for the upcoming 2021 INFORMS Annual Meeting. This year's meeting features... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: From second waves to new variants: The progression of the COVID-19 pandemic: Just over a year ago, I was joined by Julie Swann with North Carolina State University to discuss what, at that time, were fears of a second wave of the coronavirus, and to reflect on how the virus had changed nearly every aspect of our day-to-day... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Netflix, Hulu, ... or piracy? Oh my!: If you’re anything like me, in the past year video streaming services have taken on a far greater significance than prior to the pandemic. Consumers are devouring everything Netflix, Hulu, Discovery+, Disney+, and more have to offer to help cope... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Providing new insight on rideshares and sexual assault rates: On-demand rideshares like Uber and Lyft are now as commonplace an option for getting where we need to go as cabs, buses and trains, and arguably more accessible. However, as rideshares have increased in popularity, so to have concerns over passenger... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Testing and fortifying supply chains to withstand future challenges: The past year has posed many unprecedented and unique challenges, forcing people around the world to redefine and reimagine how we live, work, learn, teach, shop and more. It tested the resiliency of the global economy, the fundamentals of business,... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Drones and defibrillators: Saving minutes to save lives: Cardiovascular disease, a term for a number of disorders of the heart and blood vessels, is a serious and steadily growing threat to global health, causing even more deaths every year than cancer. In the U.S. alone, nearly 660,000 people, or 1 in 4,... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Shield-Net: Helping pop-up supply chains answer the call for more PPE during the pandemic: During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, access to personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks and shields was significantly impacted to the point that healthcare workers were forced to reuse their PPE. In fact, a survey found that 87 percent... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Optimizing transportation scheduling for a win, win, win situation for all: When the first rideshare companies launched more than a decade ago, it completely transformed our options for traveling from place to place. Gone were the days of hailing a cab from the side of the street, now your ride home, to work, or anywhere you... by Resoundingly Human

17 min listen

Resoundingly Human: COVID-19 testing: Accuracy vs. availability, where is the balance?: From the moment the earliest cases of the coronavirus were detected in the U.S., the ability to test for and track infection rates and cases has been one of the most significant tools in combatting the virus, and played an essential role in developing... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Preserving the arts through the pandemic: While the COVID-19 pandemic has touched virtually every aspect of our day-to-day lives, its impact on the performing arts has been especially significant. At the height of the pandemic, many theatres and other venues were closed, including all... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Loyalty programs reward customers and businesses alike: If you are anything like me, customer loyalty programs can heavily influence your purchasing habits. I may not even be planning to shop until I realize I have reward points to burn, or special members-only savings, and suddenly my virtual shopping... by Resoundingly Human

12 min listen

Resoundingly Human: Using data to address risks in election security: Even with the 2020 presidential election now months behind us, the topic of election security is still making headlines with numerous states introducing new legislation. While some are aimed at increasing accessibility, others would enact more... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Addressing challenges and embracing new opportunities: At the start of the year, I held my first interview with the 2021 INFORMS president Stephen Graves where we discussed his goals and objectives for the year ahead, as well as got to know our new president a little better! Now almost six months into the... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Leveraging analytics to support voter turnout in Black communities: As we discussed in last week’s episode, “Using data to address risks in election security,” featuring Josh Dehlinger with Towson University, while the 2020 elections are months behind us, the topic of election security is still making national... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: From analytics to the Eagles: A journey to the NFL: While analytics has played a role in professional sports for years, one area seeing increasing adoption and expanding application is within the NFL and its professional football teams. Joining me for this episode to provide a play-by-play on the... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Combatting hate crimes to build a safer future for all: At the heart of operations research, analytics, data science, and all the related fields, is the desire to improve the world around us, transforming data and information into insight and action, from simple business operations decisions to... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Responding to COVID-19: What we (should have) learned from SARS: The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global event that for more than a year now has completed transformed nearly every aspect of our day-to-day lives. For most of us, the pandemic is unlike anything we’ve ever experienced, with comparisons... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Customer service calls: To transfer or not to transfer? ‘When’ is the question: In an effort to address customer questions and concerns as thoroughly and quickly as possible, service centers such as call centers and back-office support organizations often employ frontline workers to handle some of the more common issues. These... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Who’s flying the plane? The future of air travel and transportation: Picture it, you look up to the sky at an airspace populated by both manned and unmanned aircraft of all shapes and sizes, delivering goods and people across the country, from the largest cities to the most rural locations. Sounds like the backdrop to... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Supply chains and holiday shopping: Delays, Disruptions & Automobiles (semiconductor chips, that is): With Halloween in our review mirrors and Thanksgiving fast approaching, the holiday season is officially upon us. And thanks to the widespread availability of coronavirus vaccines, to include boosters for many, I think we are all looking forward to... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Legalizing cannabis: Do licensed stores increase consumption?: The U.S. has a complicated history with cannabis. Designated an illegal substance for decades, in recent years we’ve witnessed a greater understanding of its medicinal potential with a growing number of states legalizing it for that purpose, as well... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Collaborating to improve the lives of mothers and children on the opposite side of the globe: As the host of this podcast, I am in a unique position to hear first-hand from people who are having an incredible impact on the world in such an amazing variety of ways, which in my role, I then have the pleasure of sharing with our listeners. While... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Making workplaces more inclusive for all: More than 61 million adults in the United States are living with a disability. To put that into perspective, that translates to 1 in 4 adults are pursuing their personal and professional goals and dreams, all while managing the unique challenges a... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: Helping valuable donor milk reach infants in need: Over 15 million infants around the world are born prematurely each year and can experience health complications and lengthy hospitalizations as a result of underdevelopment and immature immune systems. One of the best resources for these babies can... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: More flexibility and a better balance: The future of work in the U.S.: In March of 2020, our lives were turned upside down when the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent stay at home orders necessitated that our homes also become our offices. Over the ensuing months, we learned to balance the many new challenges of working... by Resoundingly Human

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Resoundingly Human: An update on INFORMS: Continued progress on important initiatives

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