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Heading into the third year of the pandemic, the US blood supply is at a 10-year low

Heading into the third year of the pandemic, the US blood supply is at a 10-year low

The Conversation, February 2, 2022

The blood supply in the U.S. is now at its lowest level in over a decade. Many of the nation’s blood centers currently have only a one-day supply of some blood types in inventory. This is dangerous because blood transfusions are needed for many surgeries. Blood is also used in the treatment of diseases like sickle cell anemia and certain cancers – and is critical to help those who suffer injuries from accidents or disasters.

Purdue's Krannert School selected as finalist for 2022 UPS George D. Smith Prize

Purdue's Krannert School selected as finalist for 2022 UPS George D. Smith Prize

Purdue University, February 1, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences, has selected Purdue University's Krannert School of Management as one of three finalists for the 2022 UPS George D. Smith Prize, which recognizes excellence in preparing students to become practitioners of operations research and analytics.

A Successful Return to the In-Person 2022 CESSE CEO Meeting

A Successful Return to the In-Person 2022 CESSE CEO Meeting

CESSE, February 1, 2022

The Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) welcomed 67 STEM society CEOs to the 2022 CESSE CEO Meeting on January 23–26 in Annapolis, MD, the first in-person leadership conference since February 2020. The event provided a trusting environment for CEOs and executive directors to connect with other leaders, share experiences, and solve common issues.

$29 Trillion And Counting: Is The US Economy Headed For A Debt Crisis?

$29 Trillion And Counting: Is The US Economy Headed For A Debt Crisis?

1945, February 1, 2022

America’s National Debt Crisis Might Just Be Beginning: As of the final day of January, the United States’ national debt sat at $29,912,456. That’s almost $90,000 per citizen and $239,087 per taxpayer. These numbers are rapidly rising and despite promises from successive presidents to bring that figure down, the figure increased at an even more rapid rate over the last two years as the federal government implemented multiple federal COVID relief packages. 

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Artificial Intelligence

Opinion: What to watch in the coming AI policy shake-up

Opinion: What to watch in the coming AI policy shake-up

Deseret News, January 18, 2025

Something remarkable is happening in Washington. Tech executives who once shunned the political spotlight now make regular pilgrimages to Capitol Hill, and artificial intelligence — a field that traces back to the 1950s — has become the talk of the town.

Healthcare

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

New Study Shows How Ukraine War Impacts Global Food Supply Chain, Urges Alternative Routes For Grains

New Study Shows How Ukraine War Impacts Global Food Supply Chain, Urges Alternative Routes For Grains

Where the Food Comes From, January 20, 2025

A groundbreaking new study in the INFORMS journal Transportation Science reveals the severe and far-reaching consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on global food security. The research highlights an urgent need to address disruptions in the transportation of Ukrainian grains, which have caused dramatic price spikes and worsened food insecurity worldwide, particularly in vulnerable regions such as the Middle East and North Africa.

Port automation is a sticking point for dockworkers union

Port automation is a sticking point for dockworkers union

Marketplace, January 2, 2025

Dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts could go on strike again in less than two weeks if they don’t reach a contract agreement with ports and shippers. Talks are set to resume next week, according to Bloomberg. The main sticking point between the two sides? Automation.

Climate