ISyE Doctoral Student Spotlight
Arden Baxter, Henry Yuchi, and Jialei Chen are three of ISyE's outstanding Ph.D. students. You can learn more about them in the profiles published here.
Modeling Finds Relaxing Covid-19 Safety Protocols During Vaccination Period Risky
The continued practice of mask wearing and social distancing during ongoing vaccinations could help stem a potential surge in Covid-19 cases, particularly as more infectious variants emerge.
Georgia Covid-19 Vaccine Dashboard Breaks Down Vaccination Trends by Race at County Level
New findings say that although Covid-19 vaccinations are gradually increasing nationwide, disparities exist among vaccination rates across race and geographic areas among Georgia’s counties.
Covid-19 Research Team Awarded Rockefeller Foundation Grant
The grant will fund expansion of the team's Covid-19 Simulator to project how quickly states can return to normal activities given vaccine uptake.
Pinar Keskinocak Continues Work on Pandemic-Related Issues with NASEM Committee Appointment
Among other tasks, the committee will examine Covid-19 vaccine dissemination both regionally and globally, with an eye toward implications for flu vaccine distribution.
ISyE Faculty Win Institute Awards for Pedagogy
Two ISyE faculty members have been honored with Institute-level teaching awards from the Georgia Tech Center for Teaching and Learning.
Keskinocak Named One of Motherboard’s 2020 Humans of the Year
For its 2020 Humans of the Year series, Motherboard selected 20 scientists, engineers, and visionaries who have done remarkable work to make the world a better place.
Covid-19 Interventions Can Cut Virus Infections, Severe Outcomes, and Healthcare Needs
In a new paper, a team of ISyE researchers confirm that non-pharmaceutical interventions can help slow the spread of Covid-19.
Coronavirus Vaccine Approval Will Launch Unprecedented Public Health Initiative
When the FDA approves one or more Covid-19 vaccines for emergency use -- likely by mid-December -- this will launch a public health and logistics initiative unlike any in U.S. history.
Fellowship Created for ISyE Students in Health Systems and Analytics
The George Family Foundation has provided funding to launch the George Fellows Leadership Program for the 2020-21 academic year.
INFORMS “Analytics for Infectious Disease Control" webinar featuring Pinar Keskinocak and Julie Swann
An INFORMS hosted webinar on how operations research and anayltics methods can be used in supporting public health interventions for infectious disease.
Rebuild Supply Chains for Quicker Hurricane Recovery
Alleviating suffering more effectively in the wake of hurricanes may require a shift in relief strategies, says the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
New Tool Can Detect COVID-19 Outbreaks in U.S. Counties
Using machine learning, the online tool can predict outbreaks in different counties across the U.S.
Turgay Ayer and Interdisciplinary Team Develop COVID-19 Policy Simulator
The simulator, an interactive tool designed to inform COVID-19 intervention policy decisions in the U.S., is also available to the general public.
Pinar Keskinocak on the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Benefits of Social Distancing
As the coronavirus pandemic (also known as COVID-19) continues to spread in U.S. cities and around the world, experts are sharing their advice to help determine a safe path forward.
Pinar Keskinocak on the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Benefits of Social Distancing
As the coronavirus pandemic (also known as COVID-19) continues to spread in U.S. cities and around the world, experts are sharing their advice to help determine a safe path forward.
Digital Tool Helps Hospital Make Important Coronavirus Retest Decisions
The dearth of coronavirus tests and the many false negatives confront doctors with a difficult decision this new tool helps them make.
Create Dedicated Pandemic Clinics Now to Address COVID-19
According to ISyE Professor Pinar Keskinocak, COVID-19 needs pandemic clinics focused on treating it and keeping it away from non-COVID patients.
Optimizing the Flu Vaccine Supply Chain for Maximum Impact
ISyE Professor Pinar Keskinocak and her team have developed a model that better matches flu vaccine supply with actual regional demand.
Pinar Keskinocak Assumes INFORMS Presidency
Keskinocak has been an engaged member of INFORMS since early in her academic career, and the presidency represents the pinnacle of her involvement.
Health Systems The Next Generation (HSNG) - 2019
CHHS completes its 4th annual Health Systems Forum Focused on Moving from Sick-care to Healthcare Featuring Speakers Tarun Mohan Lal, Chief Analytics Officer and Enterprise Vice President | Navicent HealthJoyce Siegele, Director of Productivity Improvement | Northside Hospital Greg Esper, Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs, Department of Neurology | Emory University School of MedicineVictoria Jordan, Vice President, Quality | Emory Healthcare
INFORMS Podcast "Resoundingly Human" Features Pinar Keskinocak
Keskinocak discusses using OR and analytics to save lives and money before and after distasters occur.
Supporting Our Neighbors!
This year's Atlanta Global Health Summit explored the theme of urban environments and health.
Health & Humanitarian Supply Chain Management Certificate Program
The 2020 Program has been transitioned to a online format.