Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering

Innovation in Systems, Algorithms and Quantitative Methods

Industrial and Systems Engineering at USC

The Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering leads through innovation in systems, algorithms and quantitative methods. We prepare students to become skilled experts, managers, decision-makers and researchers for design and optimization in complex and uncertain environments. The Epstein Department’s research and education benefit society through novel systems for healthcare, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, security, e-commerce, and the environment.
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Fall 2025 Viterbi Undergraduate New Student Welcome

Thu, Aug 21, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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This event will take place following the USC New Student Convocation. We hope you will join us for lunch and hear from Viterbi School of Engineering Dean Yortsos as well as meet faculty, staff, and your fellow Viterbi peers.

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Viterbi Undergraduate Student Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Aug 21, 2025
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Come meet your new classmates while you explore the campus and the Viterbi facilities available to you during your time at USC with an immersive scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt will begin after the New Student Welcome concludes. In...

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Viterbi Graduate Student Scavenger Hunt

Fri, Aug 22, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Come meet your new classmates while you explore the campus and the Viterbi facilities available to you during your time at USC with an immersive scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt will begin after the New Student Welcome concludes. In...

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USC Viterbi School of Engineering and the USC School of Advanced Computing Launch an Undergraduate Degree in Artificial Intelligence

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ISE Ph.D. Student Honored by Society for Medical Decision Making for Disease Modeling Research
ISE Ph.D. Student Honored by Society for Medical Decision Making for Disease Modeling Research

Citina Liang won the Milt Weinstein Award for her work modeling syphilis and HIV interventions in LA County.

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ISE Spring Banquet Celebrates Excellence
ISE Spring Banquet Celebrates Excellence

Students, faculty and staff gathered at USC’s Town and Gown to honor the achievements of the past year.

Published on February 23rd, 2017Last updated on July 28th, 2025