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Sports betting has grown far beyond who will win a game or whether the spread is covered. Every game offers numerous opportunities to place bets. Such microbets unravel the many plays that constitute a game into a sequence of uncertain actions, each of which can be gambled upon at lightning speed in real-time. 

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Spending lots of scrolling through social media videos is a habit that many people often fall into. While it can be entertaining, mental health experts say it also can be harmful.

In journal Information System Research, researchers posted a model they created that uses AI to detect which videos can affect mental health, or even spark suicidal thoughts.

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In a new study, advanced analytics demonstrates that healthier school schedules are not only achievable but can also improve district operations and reduce costs.

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INFORMS Analytics Conference draws data professionals in 2017

INFORMS Analytics Conference draws data professionals in 2017

KD Nuggets, February 3, 2017

The INFORMS Conference on Business Analytics & Operations research, April 2-4 in Las Vegas, NV was included on the KD Nuggets list of upcoming meetings in analytics, big data, data mining, and data science in 2017.

Immigration Executive Order impacts researchers and scientists

Immigration Executive Order impacts researchers and scientists

UT News, February 1, 2017

Scientists and researchers from the countries targeted by the Immigration Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump face growing uncertainty regarding their ability to travel to the U.S. to conduct research or attend meetings and conferences, including the INFORMS Annual Meeting in Houston later this year.

Career options as a data analyst

Career options as a data analyst

News Dog, January 23, 2017

In the era of information and technology, the role of data analysts has become critical to cope with the present needs of the consumers and companies. And a valuable tool for all data analysts as they navigate the career is the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS).

INFORMS Executive Director invited to join leadership roundtable

INFORMS Executive Director invited to join leadership roundtable

CEO Update, January 20, 2017

INFORMS Executive Director Melissa Moore has been invited to join the new CEO Update MidCap Roundtable. This new, invitation only membership includes participation in a one-of-a-kind peer networking and education-focused event, the Roundtable Summit, which will bring together CEOs and principals of major search firms for a day of high-level education focused on arming senior leaders with the knowledge they need to lead their organizations, and to navigate a rapidly changing political and economic environment. 

What to know about the new airline electronics bans

What to know about the new airline electronics bans

CBC News, March 21, 2017

Earlier this week, the White House announced that travelers from 10 airports in Turkey, the Middle East, and North Africa are no longer allowed to carry on carry on certain electronic devices (anything large than a cell phone or smart phone) and must instead transport them in checked baggage. INFORMS Fellow and University of Illinois professor Sheldon Jacobson, whose research on airport screening and airline security has helped form previous policies, weighs in on the effectiveness of this new ban. 

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