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.
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.
Analytics is the science of using data to build models that lead to decisions that add value to institutions, companies, and individuals.
Students on the Market
The ORC maintains a listing of our current ORC students who are on the job market. Here you can find details about the students, contact information, as well as information about our Graduate Student Directory.
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On October 16, 2025 at 4:15 pm till 5:15 pm
The Fast and Affordable Delivery Problem
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