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The collection of news articles about all that is happening in the Operations Research Program at NC State.

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Apr 30, 2026

3rd Annual Alumni Reunion

For the third straight year, the Operations Research Program celebrated its alumni and current students at its alum reunion.
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Apr 10, 2026

How Elmaghraby Changed OR

Salah Elmaghraby is one of those people in Operations Research whose impact you notice even if you never met him. At NC State, he did more than help build the…
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Mar 30, 2026

OR Students Lead Nation With Five Omar Bradley Fellowships

Five OR students earn half of the nation’s Omar Bradley Fellowships, highlighting excellence in military research and operations research.
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Feb 20, 2026

NC State to Host National Conference on AI in Agriculture

Original article by Alice Manning Touchette from CALS News. NC State University will host the 2026 AI in Agriculture Conference March 31 – April 2.  This national conference brings together the…
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Feb 18, 2026

AI Steps Up in the War on Trafficking

Researchers develop AI that supports investigators, reduces burnout and strengthens the fight against human trafficking.
A researcher reviews data on a tablet while manure is loaded onto a trailer at a farm, illustrating data-driven agricultural waste management.

Jan 27, 2026

From Math Models to Manure

Through optimization and AI, researchers are transforming agricultural waste management into a practical climate solution for farmers.
Solar-powered cameras in a soybean field.

Dec 19, 2025

Shashaani Partners with NC Agriculture

Sara Shashaani partnered with the Ag Analytics Platform to research better hog lagoon management practices.
OR director Maria Mayorga hoods Ph.D. student Jiaxing Wang.

Dec 15, 2025

Fall 2025 Graduation Ceremony

At the Fall 2025 Graduation Ceremony, the Operations Research Program celebrated its newest crop of graduates.
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Oct 22, 2025

inGear is HERE!

The latest edition of inGear Magazine is HERE! Get your copy of the 2025 inGear Magazine, or pick up a copy in ISE’s main office.
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Oct 22, 2025

5 Questions with Ronnie Karanjia

Ronnie Karanjia, ISE alum, is a finance expert with academic roots at UNC and NC State, later leading risk roles at major banks, the Fed and Citigroup.