Dr. Richard C. Larson, a distinguished Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is widely recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to operations research, educational innovation, and technology-driven learning systems. Often referred to as “Doctor Queue” for his pioneering work in queuing theory, Dr. Larson has spent decades applying analytical models to real-world problems, influencing public systems in healthcare, urban planning, and telecommunications. As a faculty member in MIT’s Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS), he has not only led impactful research but has also shaped generations of students through interdisciplinary, problem-solving education.