Puzzle: The Cognitive Load Balancer May 13, 2026We are planning the course schedule for a class of students and we have one day that is particularly straining. In mods 1 to 6, we have to teach mathematics,...
Puzzle: Repeated Stochastic Bets April 14, 2026One way to make money with money is to sell insurance to people who want to protect their existing investments. On average, you win, but there is a chance you...
Puzzle: This Bunny Won't Sit Still April 5, 2026Happy Easter! This week, we search for the Easter bunny. There are five hideouts in one line, numbered 1 to 5. The Bunny hops to an adjacent hideout after every...
Puzzle: Stochastic Knapsack March 28, 2026Stochastic problems where the uncertainty lies purely in the linear objective function are easy if all we want is to optimize expected performance. But what if the uncertainty affects the...
Puzzle: Fantasy Sports March 21, 2026People in DS City love sports. Statistics. And betting. While all stats are readily available, the question still remains how to compose your fantasy teams so that your chances of...
Puzzle: Ambiguity March 5, 2026Decision Science must provide answers even if we face problems that are not fully quantified. Can you handle ambiguity? George manages 100 acres of land. He faces an annual dilemma...
