Resoundingly Human

Big Cloud, Bigger Decisions: Microsoft's Edelman Story

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the final epiosde of our special series highlighting the finalists of the 2026 Franz Edelman Award, members of the team from Microsoft share spe...

Watt's the Best Time to Compute? Google's Road to the Edelman Award

12 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This latest episode in the mini-series highlighting the 2026 Franz Edelman Award finalist featues members of the team from Google, whose project is ...

When AI plans the plan: NVIDIA's Edelman story

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Each year, organizations from around the world demonstrate how advanced analytics and operations research are solving real problems at massive scale...

Feeding millions, powered by analytics: DFPD's Edelman Journey

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Each year, organizations from around the world demonstrate how advanced analytics and operations research are solving real problems at massive scale...

From kibble to clicks: Chewy's path to the Edelman Award competition

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Each year, organizations from around the world compete in the INFORMS Franz Edelman Award competition, demonstrating how advanced analytics and O.R. ...

These shoes were made for walking ... to the Edelman Award competition!

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Each year, finalists in the Franz Edelman Award Competition demonstrate how advanced analytics and operations research are solving real problems at ...

Summoning the Data Whisperer: From Analytics+ to (data) puppet domination

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our latest guest brings a voice – and I do mean a voice – that you don't often hear in the data world. He's bold, he's sharp, and he's not afraid...

Quantum Leap: What's Next for Optimization?

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Even though we are are still navigating the AI boom and its growing impact, it's still important to also keepo looking ahead to what's next. In this ...

Chasing positive impact with the 2026 INFORMS President

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 2026 INFORMS President Mark Lewis brings not just technical brilliance to his role as president, but a deep care for the people who make this fie...

From first meeting to Fellow: A professional lifetime with INFORMS

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I'm so excited to be joined by someone whose name is deeply woven into the fabric of the INFORMS community – Dr. Jim Cochran, Professor of Applied ...

Closing out the year with the 2025 INFORMS President

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We close out another terrific year of Resoundingly Human podcasts with our 2025 INFORMS President Dave Hunt, for a look back over his time as presiden...

Learning to optimize ... and how to bake the BEST cookies

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we're continuing our special relaunch series by welcoming one of this year's INFORMS Annual Meeting plenary speakers – a pioneer ...

Finding synergy in AI and OR/MS: Meaningful, measurable and responsible decision-making

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest episode in the Resoundingly Human podcast refresh, Ramayya Krishnan, Carnegie Mellon University, and plenary speaker at the 2025 INFORMS...

From HIV to the Opioid Epidemic: O.R. at the Heart of Better Public Policy

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Resoundingly Human, the INFORMS podcast! After a short break this summer, we are back with more great content and interviews featuring...

Tariffs, Trade, Turmoil and Rethinking Holiday Shopping

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Retailers are gearing up for their annual "Christmas in July" sales, but this year, the early holiday cheer comes with a warning: escalating tariff ...

Analytics+, volunteer opportunities, the power of collaboration, and other presidential updates

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we are well into the first half of the year – and here at INFORMS we have packed a lot into these first few months – now is a terrific time to ...

Reflecting on the 2025 Franz Edelman Competition with Flipkart

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the final episode in our special series of Resoundingly Human podcasts highlighting the finalist teams for the 2025 Franz Edelman Award, t...

Guiding students through life's tough decisions

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking back, when you were younger, do you wish you had some guidance when it came to making the really important decisions for your future? What col...

2025 Franz Edelman Award finalist: Amazon

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest in our special series of Resoundingly Human podcasts highlighting the finalist teams for the 2025 Franz Edelman Award, the Nobe...

2025 Franz Edelman Award finalist: WM

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest in our special series of Resoundingly Human podcasts highlighting the finalist teams for the 2025 Franz Edelman Award, the Nobel...

2025 Franz Edelman Award finalist: USA Cycling

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest in our special series of Resoundingly Human podcasts highlighting the finalist teams for the 2025 Franz Edelman Award, the Nobel...

2025 Franz Edelman Award finalist: Lufthansa

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest in our special series of Resoundingly Human podcasts highlighting the finalist teams for the 2025 Franz Edelman Award, the Nobe...

2025 Franz Edelman Award finalist: SF Express

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest in our special series of Resoundingly Human podcasts highlighting the finalist teams for the 2025 Franz Edelman Award, the Nobel...

Behind the scenes with #2025Analytics Keynote Dick den Hertog

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're in the countdown to the 2025 INFORMS Analytics+ Conference, in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 6-8, when more than 700 leading analytics professi...

A look at the coming year with the 2025 INFORMS President, Part 2

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to part two of a very special interview with our 2025 INFORMS President Dave Hunt. Earlier this month, we released part one of our conver...

A look at the coming year with the 2025 INFORMS President, Part 1

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a brand-new year of Resoundingly Human podcasts! Whether this is your first episode, or you are a long-time listener, thank you for joining...

A recap of 2024 with the INFORMS president

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we close out another year of Resoundingly Human podcasts, I am joined once again by the 2024 INFORMS president Julie Swann, to share a final look b...

Unraveling the mysteries of 'The Bat Lands'

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have the pleasure of welcoming back to Resoundingly Human long-time INFORMS member Jim Cochran, professor with the University of Alabama's Cul...

Improving Healthcare Outcomes with Simulation

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of Resoundingly Human, the podcast brought to you by INFORMS, the leading association for professionals and students who...

Behind the scenes with the #INFORMS2024 Plenaries: AI Fireside Chat

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're continuing our countdown to the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting, in Seattle, Washington, October 20-23, when more than 6,000 INFORMS members, stud...

Behind the scenes with the #2024 Plenaries: Featuring Harriet Nembhard, Harvey Mudd College

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're continuing our countdown to the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting, in Seattle, Washington, October 20-23, when more than 6,000 INFORMS members, stud...

Behind the scenes with the #INFORMS2024 Plenaries: Featuring Koen Peters, World Food Programme

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're in the countdown to the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting, in Seattle, Washington, October 20-23, when more than 6,000 INFORMS members, students, pr...

Behind the scenes with the #INFORMS2024 Plenaries: Featuring Ann Tracy, Colgate-Palmolive

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're in the countdown to the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting, in Seattle, Washington, October 20-23, when more than 6,000 INFORMS members, students, pr...

Model thinking with Dr. Queue

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'm joined by a longtime member of the INFORMS community, Richard Larson, post-tenure professor with MIT, past-president of both ORS...

O.R. & National Security: From Pearl Harbor to European football to slicing salami

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the podcast was recorded live in Phoenix at the 2023 INFORMS Annual Meeting. Keynote speaker Dr. Les Servi shared special insight on ...

Checking in with the 2024 INFORMS President

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am thrilled to welcome back to Resoundingly Human the 2024 INFORMS President Julie Swann, who is also the A. Doug Allison Distinguished Professor an...

The Opioid Epidemic: Using OR/MS to combat the leading public health crisis

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The opioid epidemic is a decades long public health crisis that is only continuing to grow in severity and impact. It is currently the foremost public...

Leveraging economics to evaluate how video length on TikTok impacts profits

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to today's episode! We have an exciting discussion lined up as we dive into a fascinating study on TikTok, the wildly popular consumer-to-cons...

The Daughter Effect

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking back, I think we can all recognize and appreciate the role that our parents played in shaping who we are. But have you ever thought about the ...

Live at #INFORMS2023: Reflections on the profession of O.R.

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we start to gear up for the 2024 INFORMS Annual Meeting in Seattle later this year, this week's interview is the latest episode in a special series...

2024 Franz Edelman Award finalist: American Airlines

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of Resoundingly Human, the podcast brought to you by INFORMS, the leading association for professionals and students who...

2024 Franz Edelman Award finalist: Transvision

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode of Resoundingly Human, the podcast brought to you by INFORMS, the leading association for professionals and students who...

A sneak peek of #2024Analytics with keynote speaker Colonel Kristin Saling

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the 2024 INFORMS Analytics Conference in Orlando, FL, now just weeks away on April 14-16, here at INFORMS we are looking forward to welcoming mo...

Exploring the fun (and funny!) side of data analytics

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is going to help us explore the fun side of data analytics. Evan Wimpey is not only an analytics professional with Elder Research but ...

Behind the scenes with #2024Analytics Keynote Tom Koulopoulos

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're in the countdown to the 2024 INFORMS Analytics Conference, in Orlando, FL, April 14-16, when more than 700 leading analytics professionals and...

2024 Franz Edelman Award finalist: McDonald's China

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Resoundingly Human, the podcast brought to you by INFORMS, the leading association for professionals and students who apply science, m...

2024 Franz Edelman Award finalist: Tata Steel Limited

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Franz Edelman Award is awarded each year to an organization that has made a transformative contribution to society, all with the power of advance...

New year, new updates! Looking ahead to 2024 with the INFORMS president

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a brand-new year of Resoundingly Human, the podcast brought to you by INFORMS, the leading association for professionals and students who a...

Let's see how far we've come: Looking back at 2023 with our INFORMS President

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As 2023 draws to a close, it's a great time to reflect on the past year with our 2023 INFORMS President Laura Albert, professor and department chair o...

Live at #INFORMS2023: Advanced Air Mobility … not just for The Jetsons!

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode in a special series of the Resoundingly Human podcast, recorded in person at the 2023 INFORMS Annual Meeting in Phoenix....

Live at #INFORMS2023: Giving back with analytics

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In a special episode recorded at the 2023 INFORMS Annual Meeting in Phoenix, AZ, I have the opportunity to sit down with long time INFORMS member and ...

What pairs well with wine? Analytics!

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're anything like me, a glass of wine at the end of a long day is a terrific way to relax and unwind. And whether your glass contains a deep, ri...

From taglines to meetings, it's been an exciting year for INFORMS!

15 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a busier (and more exciting) summer than usual for INFORMS! INFORMS president Laura Albert, professor and department chair of industrial & s...

INFORMS presidents discussing AI on Capitol Hill, Part 2

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a continuation of our previous episode, featuring our incoming 2024 INFORMS president, Julie Swann, our current president Laura Albert...

INFORMS presidents discussing AI on Capitol Hill, Part 1

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

INFORMS as an organization has a mission of elevating our members and our brand. As part of that goal, we work to educate policymakers about the value...

Organ trafficking: The dark side of kidney exchange

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Human trafficking is a global crime, impacting an estimated 27.6 million individuals each year. And while we might think that trafficking is a proble...

The power (and importance) of networking!

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With members in more than 90 countries, INFORMS truly represents a global and diverse community of OR/MS and analytics students, researchers, educator...

Flying this summer? Be prepared for delays!

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is here and the time is right … for getting the heck out of dodge! With temperatures soaring and kids off for summer break, scores of people ...

ChatGPT: Where did it come from and where is it taking us?

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It feels like in the blink of an eye, ChatGPT is everywhere. This AI-driven natural language processing tool can answer questions and help you create ...

Digital twins: Twice the fun (and insights!)

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Move over AI and supply chain, there's a new buzzword in town! Digital twin, a term that's been popping up more and more in mainstream media in recent...

Happy PRIDE!: Celebrating and embracing DEI in the INFORMS community

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of Pride month, this week's episode will feature audio from a previous video interview I conducted for the INFORMS Community Showcase highlig...

The next big video game Easter Egg is ... O.R.?

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Historically, baseball has been described as America's national past time. However, there might be another activity better suited to this title … an...

Analytics in the U.S. Coast Guard: Yesterday, today and tomorrow

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. Coast Guard is the oldest continuously operating naval service of the United States and has deployed to support and fight in every major U.S...

Exciting updates (and more to come) from the 2023 INFORMS President

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With 2023 well underway, it's time to circle back and check in with the INFORMS president Laura Albert, professor and department chair of industrial &...

Navigating public water infrastructure disruptions (and NSF funding!)

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My guest for today's interview is Shima Mohebbi, with the Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research at George Mason University who re...

Analytics and the Baltimore Orioles, featuring Assistant GM and Head of Analytics Sig Mejdal

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So today's interview is going to make – heck it already has made – a lot of folks in INFORMS hometown of Baltimore jealous, because I will be spea...

Looking ahead to the exciting future of analytics with #2023Analytics keynote Hilary Mason

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're in the countdown to the 2023 INFORMS Business Analytics Conference, in Aurora, CO, April 16-18, and this year's conference is particularly speci...

Advocating for and mentoring women in STEM (and International Women's Day!)

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're coming up on International Women's Day on March 8 and here at INFORMS we're excited to recognized and celebrate the incredible contributions of ...

Academic or Industry: Choosing your career path (and changing your mind)!

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Filmed in-person during the 2022 INFORMS Annual Meeting in Indianapolis last fall, in this episode I am joined by Thiago Serra, professor of analytic...

The countdown to the 2023 Super Bowl is on! Let's take a look at the role of analytics.

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At the time of this recording, we are well into this year's football playoffs with the Super Bowl now just a couple of weeks away. There are four team...

The complexities of combatting cyberbullying and harassment

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we live in an increasingly internet-driven world, it should come as no surprise that online or cyberbullying is a problem of growing significance a...

Kicking off the new year with our 2023 INFORMS President!

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a brand-new year of Resoundingly Human podcasts! Whether this is your first episode, or you are a long-time listener, thank you for joining...

Wrapping up another great year at INFORMS!

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we near the end of the year, I'm once again joined by our 2022 INFORMS president Radhika Kulkarni to take a look back at the past year, her favorit...

Leveraging simulation to increase access to sexual and reproductive health services

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast is an incredible example of the power of O.R. and analytics to unite and empower people and communities across the globe, and I'm ...

All things sports analytics at #INFORMS2022

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back for another in a special series of the Resoundingly Human podcast, filmed and recorded in person in Indianapolis at the 2022 INFORMS Annu...

Exploring global health security and healthcare supply chains at #INFORMS2022

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Special series featuring in-person interviews from #INFORMS2022 in Indianapolis! I was delighted to be joined in person in Indianapolis at the 2022 IN...

It's almost time for #INFORMS2022!

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With just days to go before the INFORMS community gathers in Indianapolis for the 2022 INFORMS Annual Meeting, the first fully IN PERSON Annual Meetin...

Semiconductors ... what's all the fuss about?

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Semiconductors. Everyone uses them, but how many of us really know what they are, what they do, and the increasingly important role they play in our m...

Beer me! The rise of craft brands and why we love the beers that we do

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of a long day, or maybe the start to a fun weekend … you lean back in your chair, hammock, front porch step, wherever, and crack open y...

Wading through the hype to find the best solutions for your business

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Operations research, analytics and data science can provide a wide range of solutions to many of the challenges facing organizations, from staffing to...

We're gonna need a bigger … data set: Shark attacks and wicked problems

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode will be a little different than most, we're going to take a bit of a detour but stick with me and I promise, I'll bring us back around...

How to 'up the ante' on your Fitbit goals!

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're just about halfway through the summer, and with many days of warm weather still ahead, most of us are planning fun outdoor activities or family ...

27 each day: Understanding and combatting human trafficking

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is not a single country in the world that is not touched by human trafficking. Let that sink in. The number of people victimized by human slaver...

Supporting female entrepreneurs is not solely the responsibility of women

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that women are making great strides forward in the workplace. In major cities across the country, analysis shows that the gender pay ga...

Resoundingly Human: Collaborating to improve the lives of mothers and children on the opposite side of the globe

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the host of this podcast, I am in a unique position to hear first-hand from people who are having an incredible impact on the world in such an amaz...

Resoundingly Human: Can you teach AI common sense?

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Common sense. A highly valued trait among our peers, partners, friends, and honestly anyone we interact with on a regular basis. Difficult to define a...

Resoundingly Human: Touching base on 2022 milestones

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, I am so pleased to once again be joined by the 2022 INFORMS President Radhika Kulkarni. We started 2022 off with my first interview ...

Giving wildlife conservationists some helping PAWS

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wildlife conservation is an enormous global undertaking, vital to ensuring the health and longevity of our planet, and that the incredibly diverse pla...

Resoundingly Human: Ensuring "compassion" is at the core of compassionate dialysis screening

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

End-stage renal disease, or ESRD, is a serious medical condition caused by failure of the kidneys that also has significant social and economic implic...