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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Apr01Tue
Epstein Institute, ISE 651 Seminar Class

Tue, Apr 01, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: GER 206
Speaker: Dr. Suvrajeet Sen, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California Host: Dr. Qiang Huang

Apr01Tue
WIE Spring Bloom and Boba: April Mentorship Social

Tue, Apr 01, 2025
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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A bonding event for mentors and mentees to get together and make flower crowns and enjoy boba! This program is open to all eligible individuals. Women in Engineering operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the...

Apr02Wed
EiS Communications Hub - Tutoring for Engineering Ph.D. Students

Wed, Apr 02, 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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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.

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Building A More Resilient City of Angels, Part 2
Building A More Resilient City of Angels, Part 2

From fire response robots to retardant firing artillery, USC Viterbi engineers offer potential solutions for the future.

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Building A More Resilient City of Angels, Part 1
Building A More Resilient City of Angels, Part 1

As Angelenos brace for “fire years” rather than “fire seasons,” USC Viterbi engineers offer potential solutions for the future.

Published on February 23rd, 2017Last updated on February 7th, 2025