Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering

Innovation in Systems, Algorithms and Quantitative Methods
Industrial & Systems Engineering News
Image
USC students collaborated with the artificial intelligence startup Aurite to develop solutions for job searching, travel planning, and more.
New data-driven models developed by a USC and Carnegie Mellon-led team could reduce surgery delays, cut hospital costs by up to 60% and improve access to surgery.
Image
The 2025 Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering honored the Corporate Vice President at Microsoft.
Image
The student organization was recognized by their national body for outstanding chapter performance.
Image
Image
Two USC alumni co-founded the 3D printing company for dentists, which has become an industry leader.
Image
Citina Liang won the Milt Weinstein Award for her work modeling syphilis and HIV interventions in LA County.

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.
Current Faculty Openings
Departmental Clearance Requests

ISE @ USC

Undergraduate
Student
Opportunities
Learn More
Diverse
Masters
Programs
Learn More
Progressive Degree Programs 
Learn More
Ph.D.
Programs
& Research
Learn More
Seminar
Series
Learn More
Workshops
Learn More

Featured Videos

The USC MS HSME Experience
Najmedin Meshkati: From Chernobyl to Fukushima and Aviation Safety
Computational Geometry

Events

Oct22Wed
"Keys to Life" series

Wed, Oct 22, 2025
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: URC courtyard
"Keys to Life" is a motivational discussion series that promotes student success and well-being through life purpose and holistic professional identity. The series fosters reflection, resilience, and inner mastery through guided...

Oct27Mon
Mentorship October Social

Mon, Oct 27, 2025
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Sign into EngageSC to View Location
Mentors and Mentees have a chance to get together decorate pumpkins, eat pizza, and watch a halloween movie! There is also a pumpkin decorating contest.

Oct28Tue
WIE FUEL & FOCUS

Tue, Oct 28, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Sign into EngageSC to View Location
Join Women in Engineering and Viterbi Learning Program for WIE FUEL and FOCUS. Get to know others in your major and create study groups. Great time to meet others in Viterbi. This program is open to all eligible individuals. WIE...

See all Viterbi School events

News

Read More

Creating A Future of Convenient AI Systems
Creating A Future of Convenient AI Systems

USC students collaborated with the artificial intelligence startup Aurite to develop solutions for job searching, travel planning, and more.

Read More

USC Viterbi School of Engineering & School of Advanced Computing introduce new UG course in AI

Read More

Harnessing Data to End Hospital Gridlock and Streamline Surgery
Harnessing Data to End Hospital Gridlock and Streamline Surgery

New data-driven models developed by a USC and Carnegie Mellon-led team could reduce surgery delays, cut hospital costs by up to 60% and improve access to surgery.

Published on February 23rd, 2017Last updated on October 10th, 2025