Professor Tânia Ramos participated in “Explica-me como se tivesse 5 anos – Conversas sobre ciência no Técnico para crianças e adultos curiosos” in Episode 16 -Episódio 16 - Como é que se escolhe o melhor caminho?. The program "Explica-me como se tivesse 5 anos" is aimed at the youngest, opening the doors to learn about Técnico's research and to be able to ask questions to our scientists – even from a distance. Older people can also watch, if the children let them. The conversations take place on Saturdays, and are broadcast live on Facebook and are available on a deferred basis to view or review.

In this episode, Professor Tânia Ramos explained How do you choose the best way to visit several cities in a week of vacation? Or to deliver the purchases we order online? Or to collect all the garbage containers and recycling bins around the city?

The famous "Traveling Salesman Problem" was explained in a simple way. More complex versions are explored in the courses of LEGI and MEGI, in the Course Units of Fundamentals of Operations Research, Intermediate Operations Research and Logistics & Distribution.

Watch the full episode here: Episode 16 - Como é que se escolhe o melhor caminho?