Richard C. Larson, Mitsui Professor, explores the role of operations research in everyday life and the concept of model thinking ...

Many personal transportation-related decisions—such as vehicle purchases—are influenced by life events, like the birth of a child or a change in employment. Modeling tools that reflect how life ...

Pay attention. The importance of work-life balance is growing. Employees want more flexibility in their work, better stress management, less burnout and improved delineations between their work and ...

Work and home life have always been a balancing act, but today the struggle seems sharper than ever. Parents race to keep up with demanding jobs while also trying to be present for bedtime stories, ...