Operations Research Center

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.

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Global 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.

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ORC 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.

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Analytics

Analytics is the science of using data to build models that lead to decisions that add value to institutions, companies, and individuals.

ORC Commencement 2025

ORC graduating students will participate in the School of Engineering & the Schwarzman College of Computing Advanced Degree Ceremony which will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM at Killian Court. Doctoral degree candidates will be presented with their hoods during this ceremony.

MIT Commencement Schedule

The scholar-warrior: How Erik Lin-Greenberg bridges academia and Air Force intelligence
MIT political scientist and U.S. Air Force Reserve squadron commander brings unique perspective to both the classroom and the military, leading enlisted personnel while researching the future of warfare.
Infinite Threads popup thrift store helps the MIT community and the planet
With items selling for as little as $2, the initiative diverted about 750 pounds of textiles from landfills in 2024-25.

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