The Operations Research / Management Science Blog

When tourists are having good times, they rarely wonder if there is a unique group of people who do scientific research day after day just to ensure that their trips go smoothly and are as hassle-free as possible. These people, known as Operations Research (OR) specialists, make hidden contributions to the world by making everyday [...]

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I found this video on the iTunes store. It is a recording of Dr. Tuell Green’s talk on the applications of Operations Research (OR) in the airline industry. Dr. Green earned a Ph.D. in OR from University of North Carolina and worked with American Airlines in Texas. He specializes in Applied Probability in Queuing Theory. [...]

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Here is a great video of a professor discussing the importance of Operations Research.
Leon Lasdon, a professor in the Information, Risk, and Operations Management department at the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, discussed the importance of operations research (OR) as an element of corporate decision making Oct. 16 during [...]

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