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Coronavirus in College Football: Hospitalizations, Deaths Projected by Data Analysts in FBS Plays in 2020

Coronavirus in College Football: Hospitalizations, Deaths Projected by Data Analysts in FBS Plays in 2020

CBS Sports, June 30, 2020

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic started a few months ago, most of the talk in the college sports space has centered around beginnings. When can we practice? When can we play? When can we hug and hold college football again? A noted University of Illinois computer science professor has some troubling data to consider regarding widespread infection and even death.

Professor ManMohan S. Sodhi Listed as One of the Leading Operations Management Professors in the World

Professor ManMohan S. Sodhi Listed as One of the Leading Operations Management Professors in the World

City University of London, June 30, 2020

Professor ManMohan S. Sodhi, Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management at Cass Business School, has been listed amongst the leading operations management (OM) professors in the world, based on researchers’ publications in the very top four OM journals over 2001-15. The four journals were Journal of Operations Management, Management Science, Manufacturing and Services Operations Management, and Production and Operations Management (POM).

STEM OPT Program Also Helps U.S. Domestic Workers, New Study Finds

STEM OPT Program Also Helps U.S. Domestic Workers, New Study Finds

Poets & Quants, June 30, 2020

Donald Trump did not suspend the Optional Practical Training program this month when he finally signed a long-awaited executive order restricting international work visas, including the H-1B visa that is the goal of thousands of newly minted MBAs every year. He still might, if the right-wing rumor mill is accurate. But a new study co-authored by a Lehigh University College of Business professor finds that if Trump does restrict or suspend OPT, the move won’t achieve his stated desire of boosting domestic U.S. workers, because high-skilled immigration actually helps U.S. workers, and therefore the U.S. economy.

How Data Scientists Can Benefit From Certifications While Looking For Jobs Amid Covid-19 Crisis

How Data Scientists Can Benefit From Certifications While Looking For Jobs Amid Covid-19 Crisis

Analytics India Magazine, June 30, 2020

With data becoming the key to managing business in the Covid-19 era, there has been a massive demand for data scientists among companies. Despite this huge demand, it has always been a challenge for data scientists to land a job, as companies are only looking to hire professionals with advanced skill sets. Such skill sets are scarce among data scientists, which again creates a major talent gap in the industry. And therefore it has become imperative for analytics professionals to upskill themselves with certifications to remain relevant in the industry.

Expert Tips for Throwing a Socially Distant Party

Expert Tips for Throwing a Socially Distant Party

Newsmax Health, June 29, 2020

We're gearing up for July Fourth activities, and outdoor barbecues are a great way to celebrate. Social distancing guidelines needn't put a damper on summer gatherings and patio parties, say experts, who offer simple tips that will keep everyone safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Artificial Intelligence

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

Why 23andMe’s Genetic Data Could Be a ‘Gold Mine’ for AI Companies

TIME, March 26, 2025

The genetic testing company 23andMe, which holds the genetic data of 15 million people, declared bankruptcy on Sunday night after years of financial struggles. This means that all of the extremely personal user data could be up for sale—and that vast trove of genetic data could draw interest from AI companies looking to train their data sets, experts say.

Healthcare

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

Want to reduce the cost of healthcare? Start with our billing practices.

The Hill, March 11, 2025

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as the new secretary of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s de facto healthcare czar. He will have influence over numerous highly visible agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration, among others. Given that healthcare is something that touches everyone’s life, his footprint of influence will be expansive. 

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials

Atlanta Journal Constitution, January 23, 2025

Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.

Supply Chain

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Experts warn logistics industry stakeholders to make contingency plans

Seafood Source, March 10, 2025

In their March 2025 forecasts, shipping and logistics experts are warning those who rely on the industry to expect continued disruption, and in order to survive a chaotic landscape, they are advising businesses to spend money conservatively, work with trusted partners, and make comprehensive contingency plans.

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