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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Apr04Fri
EiS Communications Hub - Tutoring for Engineering Ph.D. Students

Fri, Apr 04, 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.

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USC Fullbright US Student Program - Writing Workshop

Fri, Apr 04, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Online Event
Ready to take the first step toward your Fulbright journey? This interactive workshop wll break down the application process, share key resources, and show you how USC Academic Honors & Fellowships can support you along the way. Whether...

Apr07Mon
EiS Communications Hub - Tutoring for Engineering Ph.D. Students

Mon, Apr 07, 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.

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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.

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USC ISE Alumni Mixer Celebrates Distinguished Alum Zohreh Khademi
USC ISE Alumni Mixer Celebrates Distinguished Alum Zohreh Khademi

The 2025 Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering honored the Corporate Vice President at Microsoft.

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Ali Abbas Honored as IEEE Systems Council Distinguished Lecturer 
Ali Abbas Honored as IEEE Systems Council Distinguished Lecturer 

Abbas is a leading expert in the field of decision analysis.

Published on February 23rd, 2017Last updated on April 2nd, 2025