Free Yourself from Indecision with Weighted Product Models
Medium, May 9, 2020
How companies and crazy data scientists use Decision Analysis to choose things
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We're in the Calm before a New Storm of COVID-19 Infections and Deaths
Scientific American, May 11, 2020
They’ve slowed for now, but as we begin to emerge from our homes, we need to brace for a resurgence.
Georgia Tech model predicts jump in COVID cases, deaths in state by mid-August
Gwinnett Daily Post, May 8, 2020
A new COVID-19 model from Georgia Tech projects increases of thousands of cases and deaths in the state by mid-August. The university’s Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems and Health Analytics Group say that depending on how much the public follows physical distancing measures in the coming weeks, Georgia’s total number of COVID-19 deaths could range from 6,100 to 17,900 by that August time frame.
In Kansas, contact tracers listen to the fears of the exposed in race to contain virus
The Wichita Eagle, May 9, 2020
Each day behind closed doors in a handful of Wichita offices, they pick up the phone and start dialing. On the other end of the line are the latest people to test positive for the coronavirus in Sedgwick County and those who came close to them in the days before their symptoms began.
U of T Engineering team develops tool to help hospitals redeploy staff amid COVID-19 pandemic
University of Toronto, April 24, 2020
University of Toronto researchers in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have designed a tool to help hospitals make the most of their resources during the COVID-19 pandemic by more efficiently matching staff to open jobs.
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Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI’s New Stargate Project and China’s DeepSeek: Goliath vs. David
Innovation & Tech Today, February 12, 2025
On Jan. 21, OpenAI launched the $500 billion Stargate Project with partners like Arm, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Oracle. This initiative aimed to secure American AI leadership, create jobs, and boost the economy. Initially, this boosted the stock prices of these companies.
The Stargate AI Project: America’s $500 Billion Bet - But at What Cost?
The Fast Mode, February 10, 2025
The telecom industry is at a pivotal crossroads, and the only choice forward for telcos is to pursue innovation without the fear of failure. Telcos must be willing to capitalize on emerging technologies and shifting market dynamics that will soon dominate the future telecom landscape. Three areas, in particular, telcos should begin investing in and exploring (if they haven’t already) include:
Healthcare
We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials
Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025
Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.
The health care industry is girding for Trump’s tariffs —and pushing hard for carveouts
STAT News, November 21, 2024
Tariffs could raise the cost of medical care and prescription drugs for people in the U.S.
Supply Chain
Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello
Issues And Ideas With Chris DeBello, February 28, 2025
Prof. Anna Nagurney explains what Rare Earth Minerals are and their importance in a variety of industries along with day-to-day life
Trump is looking for drugmakers to come through for him. They have a wish list for him, too
STAT, February 27, 2025
Eli Lilly’s manufacturing announcement is a reminder of how many pharma issues are at play.
Climate
Mark Cuban's Question to Matt Gaetz on Energy Costs Takes Off Online
Newsweek, September 14, 2024
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban's question to Representative Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, on energy costs took off on social media on Saturday.
Florida advances bill to ban offshore wind turbines despite not having any — here’s why that matters
Dredge Wire, April 3, 2024
Florida lawmakers have banned wind turbines off its shores and near the coast, saying the bill is meant to protect wildlife and prevent noise.