Emily Tucker
@emilyltucker.bsky.social
Industrial Engineer and Operations Researcher • Assistant Professor at Clemson • Christian • Improving Access to Social Good in Systems Under Strain
Y’all science is so cool.
(A) I’m at a quantum workshop in Chattanooga, cool in itself, and the reception is at the aquarium.
(B) These two fish are arapaima! They are massive. Gretch (lead of my fish paper) lived on a boat in the Amazon tracking them for nearly a year for her MS thesis.
(A) I’m at a quantum workshop in Chattanooga, cool in itself, and the reception is at the aquarium.
(B) These two fish are arapaima! They are massive. Gretch (lead of my fish paper) lived on a boat in the Amazon tracking them for nearly a year for her MS thesis.
June 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Y’all science is so cool.
(A) I’m at a quantum workshop in Chattanooga, cool in itself, and the reception is at the aquarium.
(B) These two fish are arapaima! They are massive. Gretch (lead of my fish paper) lived on a boat in the Amazon tracking them for nearly a year for her MS thesis.
(A) I’m at a quantum workshop in Chattanooga, cool in itself, and the reception is at the aquarium.
(B) These two fish are arapaima! They are massive. Gretch (lead of my fish paper) lived on a boat in the Amazon tracking them for nearly a year for her MS thesis.
Side bar for bluesky - I love that we were able to use dancing people as the icons in the final version. This captures some of the underlying joy I have in getting to model :)
The paper's goal is to present a framework to support the process of applied optimization model development.
We've observed that much modeling occurs in an iterative, though ad hoc way. The paper aims to provide a theoretical grounding for this process.
I.e., to support the figure's right panel.
We've observed that much modeling occurs in an iterative, though ad hoc way. The paper aims to provide a theoretical grounding for this process.
I.e., to support the figure's right panel.
June 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Side bar for bluesky - I love that we were able to use dancing people as the icons in the final version. This captures some of the underlying joy I have in getting to model :)
New paper:
“Developing Optimization Models with Cognitive Systems Engineering”
This is the result of Tyler O’Brien’s MS thesis, co-advised with Sudeep Hedge and in collaboration with Steven Foster.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#orms
“Developing Optimization Models with Cognitive Systems Engineering”
This is the result of Tyler O’Brien’s MS thesis, co-advised with Sudeep Hedge and in collaboration with Steven Foster.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#orms
Developing optimization models with cognitive systems engineering
One goal of applied operations research is to improve decisions in practice. For an optimization model to be useful, the underlying problem must be understood, the formulation representative, the d...
www.tandfonline.com
June 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New paper:
“Developing Optimization Models with Cognitive Systems Engineering”
This is the result of Tyler O’Brien’s MS thesis, co-advised with Sudeep Hedge and in collaboration with Steven Foster.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#orms
“Developing Optimization Models with Cognitive Systems Engineering”
This is the result of Tyler O’Brien’s MS thesis, co-advised with Sudeep Hedge and in collaboration with Steven Foster.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#orms
Fourth Annual Clemson IE Research Group Olympics!
Congrats to the combined BEST and PHASE lab team for taking home the trophy.
My group got 2nd place!
Congrats to the combined BEST and PHASE lab team for taking home the trophy.
My group got 2nd place!
June 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Fourth Annual Clemson IE Research Group Olympics!
Congrats to the combined BEST and PHASE lab team for taking home the trophy.
My group got 2nd place!
Congrats to the combined BEST and PHASE lab team for taking home the trophy.
My group got 2nd place!
I was at Western Carolina U today chatting about quantum computing. I had a great visit, and I love getting to drive through the mountains.
May 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I was at Western Carolina U today chatting about quantum computing. I had a great visit, and I love getting to drive through the mountains.
New paper in EJOR led by Martha Sabogal De La Pava:
"Effects of geopolitical strain on global pharmaceutical supply chain design and drug shortages"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
"Effects of geopolitical strain on global pharmaceutical supply chain design and drug shortages"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Effects of geopolitical strain on global pharmaceutical supply chain design and drug shortages
Emerging geopolitical risks have begun to threaten global supply chains, including those that produce life-saving drugs. Export bans may prevent a com…
www.sciencedirect.com
May 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
New paper in EJOR led by Martha Sabogal De La Pava:
"Effects of geopolitical strain on global pharmaceutical supply chain design and drug shortages"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
"Effects of geopolitical strain on global pharmaceutical supply chain design and drug shortages"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Motivating Research.
May 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Motivating Research.
I love older papers.
Lenstra and Kan, 1979 "Computational Complexity of Discrete Optimization Problems" Annals of Discrete Mathematics
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Lenstra and Kan, 1979 "Computational Complexity of Discrete Optimization Problems" Annals of Discrete Mathematics
#orms
May 6, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I love older papers.
Lenstra and Kan, 1979 "Computational Complexity of Discrete Optimization Problems" Annals of Discrete Mathematics
#orms
Lenstra and Kan, 1979 "Computational Complexity of Discrete Optimization Problems" Annals of Discrete Mathematics
#orms
Clemson 😅😅😅
Ended up losing by two.
It’s March!!
Ended up losing by two.
It’s March!!
Clemson has 13 total points at halftime. Tigers have turned the ball over 10 times and are 1-of-15 from three.
March 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Clemson 😅😅😅
Ended up losing by two.
It’s March!!
Ended up losing by two.
It’s March!!
Reposted by Emily Tucker
Ah, yes, the universal symbol of applied mathematics: the yellow cow with orange stripes.
Here is the Application Cow for all your mathematical needs
March 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Ah, yes, the universal symbol of applied mathematics: the yellow cow with orange stripes.
Do you talk about #orms with the media, policymakers, public educators, or other stakeholders?
Consider applying for the Public Engagement Award from INFORMS AGC.
Deadline May 1, 2025.
www.informs.org/Recognizing-...
Consider applying for the Public Engagement Award from INFORMS AGC.
Deadline May 1, 2025.
www.informs.org/Recognizing-...
Advocacy Governance Committee Public Engagement Award
Purpose of the AwardThe Advocacy Governance Committee (AGC) award for Public Engagement recognizes excellence of an INFORMS member who has actively engaged with the public to advance the profession in...
www.informs.org
March 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Do you talk about #orms with the media, policymakers, public educators, or other stakeholders?
Consider applying for the Public Engagement Award from INFORMS AGC.
Deadline May 1, 2025.
www.informs.org/Recognizing-...
Consider applying for the Public Engagement Award from INFORMS AGC.
Deadline May 1, 2025.
www.informs.org/Recognizing-...
This article gives some more information on the REU cancellations this summer.
It sounds like the current cancellations are coming from programs that were expecting to be renewed but weren't this cycle. More might be coming with the general budget volatility.
Tbd.
www.science.org/content/arti...
It sounds like the current cancellations are coming from programs that were expecting to be renewed but weren't this cycle. More might be coming with the general budget volatility.
Tbd.
www.science.org/content/arti...
NSF downsizes summer research program for undergraduates
Many participants are from groups underrepresented in science
www.science.org
February 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This article gives some more information on the REU cancellations this summer.
It sounds like the current cancellations are coming from programs that were expecting to be renewed but weren't this cycle. More might be coming with the general budget volatility.
Tbd.
www.science.org/content/arti...
It sounds like the current cancellations are coming from programs that were expecting to be renewed but weren't this cycle. More might be coming with the general budget volatility.
Tbd.
www.science.org/content/arti...
For transparency:
At this point, Clemson IE's REU is still on for this summer. We haven't heard anything to the contrary, thankfully. I'll keep y'all posted if that changes.
cecas.clemson.edu/hcore/
At this point, Clemson IE's REU is still on for this summer. We haven't heard anything to the contrary, thankfully. I'll keep y'all posted if that changes.
cecas.clemson.edu/hcore/
February 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
For transparency:
At this point, Clemson IE's REU is still on for this summer. We haven't heard anything to the contrary, thankfully. I'll keep y'all posted if that changes.
cecas.clemson.edu/hcore/
At this point, Clemson IE's REU is still on for this summer. We haven't heard anything to the contrary, thankfully. I'll keep y'all posted if that changes.
cecas.clemson.edu/hcore/
More NIH news:
Every university I’ve worked at has had a rate around 50-60% for federal grants. This pays for the entire research structure of the universities. Private grants don’t pay this, which is why universities need federal grants.
⚠️ Effective Monday 2/10/25, NIH indirect rate capped at 15%. Applies to existing & future grants.
—> Deep budget cuts & program closures coming to a university near you.
Is this the break the glass moment for university administrators who have been silent so far about the attack on science?
—> Deep budget cuts & program closures coming to a university near you.
Is this the break the glass moment for university administrators who have been silent so far about the attack on science?
February 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM
More NIH news:
I've started organizing my to do list with purpose-driven headings, and it's been a nice lift.
February 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I've started organizing my to do list with purpose-driven headings, and it's been a nice lift.
Reposted by Emily Tucker
Have you developed and/or implemented an optimization model to solve a real-world use case? We want to hear from you! We're extending our study on workflows in optimization modelling for a couple last interviews: tinyurl.com/3ejdr7su
February 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Have you developed and/or implemented an optimization model to solve a real-world use case? We want to hear from you! We're extending our study on workflows in optimization modelling for a couple last interviews: tinyurl.com/3ejdr7su
The Australian Society of Operations Research (ASOR) just uploaded recordings of most of their seminars over the past 5 years.
Because of time zones, I haven't gotten to watch any live, but I'm looking forward to watching a few now that they're available:
asor.org.au/index.php/ev...
#orms
Because of time zones, I haven't gotten to watch any live, but I'm looking forward to watching a few now that they're available:
asor.org.au/index.php/ev...
#orms
Seminars
The Australian Society for Operations Research
asor.org.au
January 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The Australian Society of Operations Research (ASOR) just uploaded recordings of most of their seminars over the past 5 years.
Because of time zones, I haven't gotten to watch any live, but I'm looking forward to watching a few now that they're available:
asor.org.au/index.php/ev...
#orms
Because of time zones, I haven't gotten to watch any live, but I'm looking forward to watching a few now that they're available:
asor.org.au/index.php/ev...
#orms
Update to US health agency external communications being paused:
These directives also appear to include grant-funding mechanisms (e.g., NIH study sections and councils) as well.
These directives also appear to include grant-funding mechanisms (e.g., NIH study sections and councils) as well.
January 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Update to US health agency external communications being paused:
These directives also appear to include grant-funding mechanisms (e.g., NIH study sections and councils) as well.
These directives also appear to include grant-funding mechanisms (e.g., NIH study sections and councils) as well.
It's a big deal for US health agencies to pause external communications. I hope this is resolved immediately.
New: Trump officials have paused all external communications at health agencies like CDC, FDA, NIH.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
No health alerts and the famed MMWRs; no updates to key websites or social media posts.
And no indication how long the pause will last.
With @rachelroubein.bsky.social + Lena Sun.
Trump officials pause health agencies’ communications, citing review
The agencies are charged with making decisions that touch the lives of every American and are the source of crucial information to health-care providers.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2025 at 2:39 AM
It's a big deal for US health agencies to pause external communications. I hope this is resolved immediately.
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Great news: Clemson IE is hosting an NSF REU site this coming summer.
The theme is H-CORE: Human-Centered Operations Research and Engineering.
If you know an undergrad who may like research related to humans, systems, and analytics, this could be a great program for them.
#orms #ml #mathsky
The theme is H-CORE: Human-Centered Operations Research and Engineering.
If you know an undergrad who may like research related to humans, systems, and analytics, this could be a great program for them.
#orms #ml #mathsky
December 16, 2024 at 1:58 AM
I understand many things. But how to consistently get the formatting correct on INFORMS open forum posts is not one of them.
Alas.
Alas.
December 16, 2024 at 1:52 AM
I understand many things. But how to consistently get the formatting correct on INFORMS open forum posts is not one of them.
Alas.
Alas.
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thank you, Sophie, this helped me a lot; over the years, I tried to distiguish between something like motivation -> applicability -> is it implemented -> they make money from it, as different degrees of how close theoretical considerations are to practice :)
December 11, 2024 at 3:26 PM
thank you, Sophie, this helped me a lot; over the years, I tried to distiguish between something like motivation -> applicability -> is it implemented -> they make money from it, as different degrees of how close theoretical considerations are to practice :)
Reposted by Emily Tucker
I would say that this article is about the standard of evidence required for statements of the form "X is applicable to Y". When writing papers we have a very low standard of evidence, whereas @jeremykun.com argues that only the highest quality of evidence suffices. (1/4) 🧵
I would like to understand what you see in this article, how would you summarize its message?
December 11, 2024 at 1:50 PM
I would say that this article is about the standard of evidence required for statements of the form "X is applicable to Y". When writing papers we have a very low standard of evidence, whereas @jeremykun.com argues that only the highest quality of evidence suffices. (1/4) 🧵
Context behind this one:
Gretchen (fish scientist!) is one of my best friends, and one night she mentioned doing AHP to rank threats for this paper. I offered to help, and here we are 🐟
It's really cool to me how concepts of resilience and mitigation show up across disciplines.
Gretchen (fish scientist!) is one of my best friends, and one night she mentioned doing AHP to rank threats for this paper. I offered to help, and here we are 🐟
It's really cool to me how concepts of resilience and mitigation show up across disciplines.
New applied paper: Adaptive capacities of inland fisheries facing anthropogenic pressures
Led by Gretchen Stokes in collaboration with colleagues at the UN and USGS.
Big question: what does resilience and vulnerability look like for global inland fisheries?
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Led by Gretchen Stokes in collaboration with colleagues at the UN and USGS.
Big question: what does resilience and vulnerability look like for global inland fisheries?
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 10, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Context behind this one:
Gretchen (fish scientist!) is one of my best friends, and one night she mentioned doing AHP to rank threats for this paper. I offered to help, and here we are 🐟
It's really cool to me how concepts of resilience and mitigation show up across disciplines.
Gretchen (fish scientist!) is one of my best friends, and one night she mentioned doing AHP to rank threats for this paper. I offered to help, and here we are 🐟
It's really cool to me how concepts of resilience and mitigation show up across disciplines.