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Optimization Games for the Young

Developed to help spark an interest for mathematics in children and young adults. I use optimization concepts in the context of real-life problems as motivation. All you need are a printer to print the pages with the instructions and a pair of scissors to cut out the game pieces.

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Type: Game
Topic: General OR
Audience: Beginner

Burrito Optimization GameGameWeb-based app that is intended to act as an entry point for data scientists and problem solvers who could benefit from optimization; the game teaches players why optimization is valuable and important, why it’s difficult (by showcasing the scaling and added complexity of optimization throughout round play), and why solvers and other optimization algorithms are essential in finding an optimal solution.
Slick Oil GameGameDeliver 100 barrels to the customer at the lowest cost. Select wells and refineries to choose volume flowing on pipe-lines.
Operations Research: an introductionBookA book covering the basics of Operations Research
RWTHx: Mathematical Optimization for EngineersCourseCourse about all things mathematical optimization: unconstrained, LP, NLP, MIP, Global optimization, Dynamic optimization, ML for optimization, and optimization under uncertainty.
Javier Berga GarcíaContent creatorOptimization consultant at Decide4AI sharing impactful tips on coding for OR projects.
Hands-On Mathematical Optimization with PythonBookA gentle introduction to optimization with Python.