News Room

A collection of press releases, audio content and media clips featuring INFORMS members and their research.

AI-Powered Tech Supercharges Ocean Cleanup, Boosting Plastic Collection by 60%
News Release

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%.

Read More
China’s rare earth minerals power the modern world. Banning their export could destroy it
Media Coverage

Beijing has a virtual monopoly on rare earth minerals—the materials that power everything from military planes to your electric toothbrush.

Read More
Trump’s tech tariff confusion
Media Coverage
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.  
Read More

Resoundingly Human Podcast

An audio journey of how data and analytics save lives, save money and solve problems.

Media Contact

Ashley Smith
Public Affairs Coordinator
INFORMS
Catonsville, MD
[email protected]
443-757-3578

INFORMS in the News

What are you looking for?

Type of Content
Topic
Who Is at Risk if College Football is Played This Fall?

Who Is at Risk if College Football is Played This Fall?

The Hill, August 10, 2020

We are now just a few weeks away from when college football is scheduled to begin. After an initial surge of infections to returning athletes in June, the number of new infections has been eerily low, with some schools even reporting none. Is this good news, a lack of testing, or a lack of transparency? 

Jacobson: No Turning Back Once In-Person Education Begins

Jacobson: No Turning Back Once In-Person Education Begins

The Roanoke Times, August 9, 2020

Jacobson is a Founder Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He applies his expertise in risk assessment to evaluate and inform public policy. He served on the Virginia Tech faculty from 1993-1999. What do Virginia Tech, Old Dominion University, VCU, and James Madison University all have in common? According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, they are listed to have “primarily in person” education for the fall semester.

Who Should Get the COVID Vaccine First? It's More Complicated Than You Think

Who Should Get the COVID Vaccine First? It's More Complicated Than You Think

New York Daily News, August 7, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci has expressed hints of optimism that one or more COVID-19 vaccines may be available in early 2021. No matter the types of vaccines introduced, or whether one or two doses are required to achieve an acceptable level of protection, the transition to fully immunizing the population, making it available to anyone who wishes to be vaccinated, will be fraught with both practical and ethical considerations.

Covid-19 Created an Elective Surgery Backlog. How Can Hospitals Get Back on Track?

Covid-19 Created an Elective Surgery Backlog. How Can Hospitals Get Back on Track?

Harvard Business Review, August 10, 2020

Covid-19 has exposed vulnerabilities in health care systems across the United States and world. To reduce infectious risk to patients and providers, and conserve critical resources — such as personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, and intensive care (ICU) beds — most states in the U.S. enacted a temporary ban on elective surgery from March through May 2020.

COVID Crisis Amid Election Season: 3 Threats to Consider Before Making a Very Important Decision

COVID Crisis Amid Election Season: 3 Threats to Consider Before Making a Very Important Decision

The Hill, August 8, 2020

The 2020 primary season was unprecedented to say the least. Amid COVID-19 wreaking havoc on the country, states varied in their decisions as to whether or not to send their constituents to vote at the polls. Drastic action was taken at the last minute in some areas, while other areas saw the consequences of their indecision later. Now, as we look toward the general election, it’s essential that states make a decision early considering three types of threats. The best course of action in this pandemic is a combination of mail-in voting with some in-person voting.

Subject Matter Experts in

Supply Chain

View list of experts

Subject Matter Experts in

Healthcare

View list of experts

INFORMS Magazines

OR/MS Today is the INFORMS member magazine that shares the latest research and best practices in operations research, analytics and the management sciences.

Access OR/MS Today Magazine

Analytics magazine showcases articles and research reports based on big data, AI, machine learning, data analytics and other new-age technologies.

Access Analytics Magazine