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AI-Powered Tech Supercharges Ocean Cleanup, Boosting Plastic Collection by 60%
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BALTIMORE, MD, April 23, 2025 – As plastic pollution in the world’s oceans reaches critical levels, groundbreaking new research reveals how artificial intelligence-driven algorithms can dramatically accelerate plastic waste removal – boosting efficiency by more than 60%.

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China’s rare earth minerals power the modern world. Banning their export could destroy it
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Beijing has a virtual monopoly on rare earth minerals—the materials that power everything from military planes to your electric toothbrush.

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Trump’s tech tariff confusion
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The Trump administration’s back-and-forth moves on tariffs for technology products are stirring confusion in a sector heavily reliant on global supply chains.  
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University of Wisconsin-Madison welcomes INFORMS student chapter

University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Engineering, May 24, 2016

After attending several INFORMS conferences and recognizing the opportunities that they provide for communicating and collaborating with peers, a group of graduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison established an INFORMS student chapter on campus.

“Being a part of INFORMS is a really good opportunity to step back from what you’re doing specifically in your research, and learn about what other students are doing, learn new methods, and be social with other graduate students,” said Erkin Otles, an industrial and systems engineering graduate student.

ASU honors leader in engineering education

ASU News, May 12, 2016

Arizona State University, a leader in engineering education, honors [INFORMS member] Ron Askin for his role as a dedicated, driving force behind ASU’s rise and recognition.

Virginia Tech honors industrial & systems engineers

Roanoke Times, May 12, 2016

The Grado Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) honored three distinguished alumni, including [INFORMS member] Dr. Janis P. Terpenny, for her contributions as an academic in the analytics and operations research industry. 

What can predictive analytics do for airlines?

Business Wire, May 11, 2016

Data scientists from PROS, the revenue and profits realization company, showcased the new application of operations research methodology for the airline industry at the AGIFORS Revenue Management Conference.

Libraries are reducing clutter, increasing environmental sustainability

Huffington Post, April 29, 2016

Following business models similar to those of AirBnB and Uber, libraries are beginning to allow people to check out useful items.  

“Economy-wide, there is significant waste associated with these cheaper items, as they tend to be poorly maintained and frequently replaced,” [INFORMS member] Saif Benjaafar said. “The concept of Library of Things has the potential of significantly reducing such waste.”

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