2.9->3.6+0.7
AskSia walked through LP and IP formulations on my OR problem set with constraints justified one by one. Stopped second guessing on big M versus indicator constraints.
AskSia for Operations Research2000+ universities
Operations Research AI: LPs that converge,
MIPs that prove optimal.
AskSia walks linear programming, runs integer optimization, and handles queueing theory and stochastic OR. Built for IE programs, OR coursework at MIT 15.082, Stanford MS&E, Georgia Tech ISyE, and OR/MS recruiting. Web, mobile, LMS extension, desktop.
+0.6 GPA in one term
average among weekly active users - 92% report better grades within 30 days
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AskSia is the Operations Research AI for university students taking operations research. Members report an average +0.6 GPA increase in one term. AskSia handles OR lecture transcription, multi-document Q&A across Operations Research, Linear and Integer Programming, Stochastic OR, Inventory Theory, OR Capstone, a 98%-accurate OR homework solver with worked diagrams, study guides built on the AskSia-Method, visual concept maps, FSRS flashcards calibrated for OR, adaptive Mock Exam quizzes, an AI essay writer with citations, and an AI-text detector. Surfaced across web, mobile (iOS/Android), browser extension (Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, Moodle, Everytime), and a native desktop agent for Mac and Windows. Used at 2000+ universities globally. Free for college students.
+0.6
avg GPA lift in one term
2M+
college students worldwide
2000+
universities covered
4x
surfaces - everywhere you study
Real outcomes
It's not the solver.
It's the grade.
OR students lose points for one wrong LP formulation, a MIP that's not tight, or a queueing analysis that ignored arrival variability. AskSia catches what your TA catches.
3.2->3.8+0.6
For stochastic OR I dropped problem sets into AskSia. Got Markov decision process walkthroughs with Bellman equations applied. Aced the policy evaluation question on the final.
3.0->3.7+0.7
The Mock Exam mode generated OR problems with auto graded numeric answers. Caught a duality sign error before the real exam.
Why AskSia
Lecture, problem set, solver session,
late-night exam prep.
Phone for a quick LP formulation check. Laptop in Gurobi or CPLEX. Extension pulling Bertsimas-Tsitsiklis. Desktop agent over your MIP at 2am. One OR library, four surfaces.
Web App
Where formulations meet solvers
Drag Bertsimas-Tsitsiklis, Winston, your problem sets, and your professor's slides in. AskSia formulates LPs, builds MIPs, and runs queueing analysis with proper rigor.
Multi-doc Q&A across OR readings with page-level citations
Convert any OR source to Note, Map, Cards, Quiz
Real-time collaboration on shared OR maps
Mobile App
OR problems on the bus
iOS and Android. Photograph an LP, a network flow, or your handwritten queue model. AskSia returns the worked formulation with variables and constraints justified.
Snap-and-solve any OR problem
Live OR lecture record, transcribe, translate
Daily OR spaced-repetition review queue
Browser Extension
OR course materials, synced
The Chrome extension adds a Sync button on Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, Moodle. Your OR syllabus, problem sets, solver licenses pull into one library.
Works with all 5 major university LMSs
Read-only, never writes to your LMS
Operations Research module structure preserved, folders auto-built
Desktop Study Agent
Cmd+Space over Gurobi, CPLEX, or Python
Native macOS and Windows. AskSia summons over Gurobi, CPLEX, Python (PuLP, Pyomo), your Bertsimas-Tsitsiklis PDF, or your problem set. Reads your selection and returns OR analysis.
Global hotkey while studying OR
Reads your OR selection, screenshot, clipboard
Works offline after first launch
Everything in one place
12 study tools built for
college operations research.
Stop juggling Gurobi for solving, ChatGPT for LP formulation (that drops integrality), Symbolab for math, and your TA's office hours. AskSia is one workspace.
OR lecture transcription
Record your OR lecture. 40+ languages, sub-100ms latency, OR notation preserved.
OpenOR multi-textbook Q&A
Drop Bertsimas-Tsitsiklis, Winston, your problem sets, and 80 papers. Ask 'why does this LP have multiple optimal solutions' and AskSia answers with cited proof.
OpenLP and MIP walker
Walks LP formulation, dual problems, sensitivity analysis, and MIP with proper branching. Strong on MIT 15.082 and Stanford MS&E patterns.
OpenYouTube to OR notes
Paste any MIT 15.082, NPTEL OR, or Gurobi tutorial URL. AskSia transcribes, chapterizes, pulls the worked formulations into a clean note.
OpenOR Mock Exam mode
Adaptive practice across OR coursework, IE qualifying exams, and OR/MS recruiting interviews. Auto-graded with rationale.
OpenSia Note for OR chapters
Turns Bertsimas-Tsitsiklis chapter on simplex into one note: principle, algorithm, worked example, common pitfall, exam-style problem.
OpenGurobi and PuLP code reviewer
Reads your Gurobi, CPLEX, PuLP, Pyomo code line by line. Flags wrong variable types, missing constraints, and infeasibility issues.
OpenOR flashcards · FSRS
Auto-built decks: LP concepts, MIP techniques, queueing formulas, stochastic OR. FSRS spacing tuned to your exam.
OpenOR concept map
The whole curriculum as a navigable tree from LP through stochastic OR. Each concept linked back to its textbook page.
OpenAI tutor for OR
Voice-first or text. Walk through duality three different ways, drill branch-and-bound, or explain why Lagrangian relaxation gives bounds.
OpenAskSia Library
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Browse by university, subject, or course. Every entry maps to curated study patterns for that program.
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AskSia vs. ChatGPT, Quizlet,
Khan, Course Hero.
Other tools solve one slice of college. AskSia is the integrated workspace built specifically for your GPA.
| Feature | AskSia | ChatGPT | Quizlet | Course Hero / Khan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built specifically for college coursework | Yes - 2000+ universities | General-purpose | User decks only | Crowd uploads / K-12 |
| Lecture transcribe + translate | Yes - Real-time, 40+ languages | No | No | No |
| 98%-accurate homework solver with diagrams | Yes - Step-by-step + visual | ~70-85%, hallucinates | No | Manual hints |
| Multi-document Q&A | Yes - 100 files, page-cited answers | ~10-20 files | No | No |
| FSRS spaced-repetition flashcards | Yes - Auto-built, 6 types | No | Manual | No |
| Adaptive Mock Exam | Yes - Auto-graded FRQ | No | No | SAT only |
| Browser extension for LMS pages | Yes - Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle | No | No | No |
| Native desktop agent | Yes - Global hotkey | Web wrapper | No | No |
| iOS & Android mobile apps | Yes - Snap-and-solve | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reported GPA improvement | Yes - +0.6 avg in one term | Not measured | Not measured | Not measured |
| Free for college students | Yes - No card required | Limited | Limited | Paid unlocks |
FAQ
Frequently asked
questions.
Can AskSia walk LP formulation?
Yes. AskSia formulates LPs, walks the simplex method, applies duality and sensitivity analysis.
Does AskSia handle MIP and branch-and-bound?
Yes. AskSia walks MIP formulation, branch-and-bound, cutting planes, Lagrangian relaxation.
Will AskSia help with queueing theory?
Yes. AskSia walks M/M/1, M/M/c, M/G/1 queueing models, applies Little's Law correctly.
Can AskSia help with stochastic OR?
Yes. AskSia walks stochastic programming, dynamic programming, MDPs, simulation.
Is AskSia free for operations research students?
Yes, AskSia is free for operations research students to start, no credit card required. Free includes daily generation across all tools, unlimited library access, and the browser extension. AskSia Pro and Super unlock unlimited generation, full Mock Exam mode, free-response auto-grading at scale, priority models, and unlimited transcription minutes.
Which platforms does AskSia run on?
Four surfaces, all syncing in real time: (1) Web app at asksia.ai, (2) iOS and Android mobile apps, (3) Browser extension for Chrome, Edge, Brave, and other Chromium browsers, which adds Sync to AskSia on Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace, Moodle, and Everytime, (4) Native desktop agent for macOS and Windows.
Does AskSia review Gurobi and PuLP code?
Yes. AskSia reviews Gurobi, CPLEX, PuLP, Pyomo code line by line. Flags wrong variable types and missing constraints.
Can AskSia help with OR/MS recruiting?
Yes. AskSia drills OR/MS interviews at supply chain firms, airlines, consulting.
Is AskSia OK for OR coursework?
Yes. AskSia walks OR with proper formulation. The AI detector verifies capstone reports read as your own work.
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