In 1952, #ORMS luminary Philip M. Morse wrote an article defining operations research (except that he refuses to give a precise definition). Is the OR of today similar to the OR of 1952? Surprisingly, yes. Read my latest post to find out more:

https://punkrockor.com/2023/07/31/operations-research-what-is-it/ #PunkRockOR

Industrial engineers don’t make things, we make *decisions*

And that is one thing all organizations value

#engineersweek #isye #badgerengineers #punkrockOR

https://punkrockor.com/2023/02/21/the-one-thing-all-organizations-value/

New legal requirements for using ballot drop boxes in future elections are not straightforward for election officials to implement. Luckily, integer programming is here to help.

Read more in my blog post "Locating drop boxes is NP-hard" and preprint:
https://punkrockor.com/2022/11/11/locating-ballot-drop-boxes-is-np-hard/ #PunkRockOR #elections

10 simple rules for going away to college and being on your own:

1. Take care of yourself. Wear sunscreen, eat vegetables, and get 8 hours of sleep.

2. Be someone you admire and respect. Make decisions that align with your values.

3. Love and value you, and make friends with others who recognize your worth.

4. Focus on what you can control, and try not to waste time trying to control or change what you cannot.

Read the rest here:

https://punkrockor.com/2022/09/15/10-simple-rules-for-going-away-to-college-and-being-on-your-own/ #PunkRockOR

I'm a professor & #ISYE dept chair at #uwmadison, #INFORMS President-Elect, and the author of the blog #PunkRockOR.

I'm into
- public sector operations research (#ORMS)
- data analytics and engineering for social good
- public engagement with science
- contributing to society and future generations through research and higher ed

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