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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Apr25Fri
EiS Communications Hub - Tutoring for Engineering Ph.D. Students

Fri, Apr 25, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: RTH 222A
Viterbi Ph.D. students are invited to drop by the Hub for instruction on their writing and speaking tasks!  All tutoring is one-on-one and conducted by Viterbi faculty.

Apr28Mon
EiS Communications Hub - Tutoring for Engineering Ph.D. Students

Mon, Apr 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: RTH 222A
Viterbi Ph.D. students are invited to drop by the Hub for instruction on their writing and speaking tasks!  All tutoring is one-on-one and conducted by Viterbi faculty.

Apr29Tue
Epstein Institute, ISE 651 Seminar Class

Tue, Apr 29, 2025
3:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: GER 206
Speaker: Dr. Minhee Kim , Host: Dr. Qiang Huang

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USC at ICLR 2025
USC at ICLR 2025

USC researchers present cutting-edge advances in AI and machine learning at ICLR 2025, highlighting breakthroughs in 3D vision, decision-making, and deep learning

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Epstein Department Ranked in Top 10 for Industrial Engineering Programs
Epstein Department Ranked in Top 10 for Industrial Engineering Programs

The Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is 10th in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2025 rankings.

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USC Hosts 2025 IISE Western Regional Conference
USC Hosts 2025 IISE Western Regional Conference

The USC student chapter of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) coordinated the organization’s annual regional gathering.

Published on February 23rd, 2017Last updated on April 16th, 2025