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.
Beyah Named Dean of College of Engineering
Raheem Beyah has been selected as Georgia Tech’s new dean and Southern Company chair of the College of Engineering. Beyah is currently Georgia Tech’s vice president for Interdisciplinary Research, executive director of the Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity program, and is the Motorola Foundation Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tech. He will begin his duties as dean on Jan. 15.
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.
An Interview with Sam Coogan
An Interview with Sam Coogan, EE ‘10, Assistant Professor and Demetrius T. Paris Junior Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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.
Pascal Van Hentenryck’s Socially Aware Mobility Lab Begins Its Work
Pascal Van Hentenryck, A. Russell Chandler III Chair and professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) is on a mission to solve this challenging problem through the application of optimization and machine learning to the MARTA system.
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.
Georgia Tech Hosts National Workshop on the Future of Smart City Digital Twin Technology
As communities look to improve service through technology, more and more are interested in an emerging field known as smart city digital twins—a concept that originated here at Georgia Tech.
Supporting Our Neighbors!
This year's Atlanta Global Health Summit explored the theme of urban environments and health.