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Center of Innovation
At the MIT ORC, our vibrant community of scholars and researchers work collaboratively to connect data to decisions in order to solve problems effectively—and impact the world positively.
Research
At the MIT ORC, we highly value research and the important role it plays in operations research and analytics. That’s why our students are actively engaged in research from the start.
Read MoreGlobal Impact
Our impact can be felt around the world in areas ranging from finance to education to health care. We create mathematical models to help individuals and organizations make smarter decisions—and to improve society as a whole.
Read MoreORC Community
The MIT ORC is made up of a supportive community of creative and talented students and faculty who work together to positively impact the world.
Read MoreAnalytics
Analytics is the science of using data to build models that lead to decisions that add value to institutions, companies, and individuals.

Amy Cohn PhD '02
Amy Cohn’s unconventional approach to solving healthcare problems starts with students. It’s an approach that is gaining ground—at Michigan Medicine and beyond.
Read MoreDriven to driverless
When Cindy Heredia was choosing an MBA program, she knew she wanted to be at the forefront of the autonomous dri
A more effective way to train machines for uncertain, real-world situations
Someone learning to play tennis might hire a teacher to help them learn faster.