operations research
noun
: the application of scientific and especially mathematical methods to the study and analysis of problems involving complex systems
called also operational research
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Eighty-one percent of our survey’s respondents reported holding an advanced degree in a related field, with 49% of those degrees in operations research specifically.
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Edward Rothberg, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
This growth in fresh talent is a sign of a healthy, growing field—a projection that is also supported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which listed operations research (a role that relies heavily on mathematical optimization) as one of the 30 fastest-growing occupations this decade.
—Edward Rothberg, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
During World War II, the Allies had great success with the new field of operations research, the application of statistical methods to improve the outcome of tactical engagements.
—J. Peter Scoblic, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
Speakers included Ken Goldberg, professor of industrial engineering and operations research, University of California, Berkeley, and Sydney Skybetter, deputy dean of the College for Curriculum and Co-Curriculum and senior lecturer in theater arts and performance studies, Brown University.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 June 2023
Costin earned his bachelor’s degree in operations research from the U.S. Air Force Academy.
—Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2023
During World War II, her father served as director of operations research with the U.S. Army Signal Corps before moving to the University of Illinois.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2023
Schneider competed in six Tournament of Champions games against software developer Andrew He and associate professor of operations research Sam Buttrey.
—Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2022
The coalition recently tapped Robert Leachman, a professor of industrial engineering and operations research at the University of California, Berkeley, to evaluate the port authority’s business plan.
—Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Sep. 2022
Edward Rothberg, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
This growth in fresh talent is a sign of a healthy, growing field—a projection that is also supported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which listed operations research (a role that relies heavily on mathematical optimization) as one of the 30 fastest-growing occupations this decade.
—Edward Rothberg, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
During World War II, the Allies had great success with the new field of operations research, the application of statistical methods to improve the outcome of tactical engagements.
—J. Peter Scoblic, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
Speakers included Ken Goldberg, professor of industrial engineering and operations research, University of California, Berkeley, and Sydney Skybetter, deputy dean of the College for Curriculum and Co-Curriculum and senior lecturer in theater arts and performance studies, Brown University.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 June 2023
Costin earned his bachelor’s degree in operations research from the U.S. Air Force Academy.
—Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2023
During World War II, her father served as director of operations research with the U.S. Army Signal Corps before moving to the University of Illinois.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2023
Schneider competed in six Tournament of Champions games against software developer Andrew He and associate professor of operations research Sam Buttrey.
—Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2022
The coalition recently tapped Robert Leachman, a professor of industrial engineering and operations research at the University of California, Berkeley, to evaluate the port authority’s business plan.
—Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Sep. 2022
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