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In the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, the political parties in many states are working to redefine their congressional district maps to gain every possible edge. From California and Texas to Tennessee and Virginia, redistricting efforts have taken center stage. The Supreme Court has sanctioned partisan gerrymandering, and the system has evolved to one in which state legislature majorities get to determine who is most likely to fill those seats in Congress.

In short, gerrymandering has become a central feature of the system, not a bug. But what if we rethink the structure entirely?

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A study published in Management Science finds that the industry’s standard approach of matching video game players against opponents with similar skill levels is not necessarily the most effective way to keep people engaged. Instead, researchers show that more sophisticated matchmaking systems—ones that account for how players respond to recent wins, losses and competitive experiences over time—can significantly increase player retention.

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Gendered differences may impact how medical students rank their preferred schools when matching for residency, according to study data published in Organization Science.

Across two studies, the data show that men and women navigate the Main Residency Match differently and highlight the need for improved education on the process, according to Samuel E. Skowronek, PhD, assistant professor of management at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and Joyce C. He, PhD, assistant professor of management and organizations at UCLA Anderson School of Management.

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Sometimes it takes an academic eye to spot the flaws in a practical system, like federal IT acquisition

Sometimes it takes an academic eye to spot the flaws in a practical system, like federal IT acquisition

Federal News Network, June 10, 2021

Why exactly are so many federal information technology acquisition programs late, over budget, and not always delivering hoped-for results? It might be one of the most studied topics in public management. Now a supply chain and operations researcher at the University of Minnesota may have an answer. Dwai Roy joined the Federal Drive with Tom Temin with analysis.

Dr. Christopher S. Tang: A Pervasive Form of Anti-Asian Racism

Dr. Christopher S. Tang: A Pervasive Form of Anti-Asian Racism

Asian American Podcast, June 1, 2021

Long a distinguished professor in the Anderson School of Management  at UCLA, Dr. Tang wrote an Op Ed in the LA Times recently where he pointed out that Asian Americans are rarely seen as being management or executive material. We not only explore what stereotypes are behind keeping most of them below the ‘glass ceiling,’…

Do “Made in USA” Claims Make a Difference in Marketing Results?

Do “Made in USA” Claims Make a Difference in Marketing Results?

News Release, June 30, 2021

CATONSVILLE, MD, June 30, 2021 – Pick up any product in just about any store and you’re likely to find information that indicates the country of origin of the product. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires this for any imported product, but not for products made in the United States. When you see the words “Made in USA” on a product, it’s purely for marketing purposes. So, does it work?

‘Exciting’ prizes planned to spur COVID vaccinations

‘Exciting’ prizes planned to spur COVID vaccinations

Las Vegas Review-Journal, June 14, 2021

Gov. Steve Sisolak is expected to announce within days that Nevada will join a growing number of states in offering “exciting” prizes to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19.

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