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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Sep16Tue
GPA Requirements & Calculations Workshop

Tue, Sep 16, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Have questions about GPA? Join Viterbi Graduate Academic Services to learn about grade marks, GPA requirements for graduation, and how to calculate your GPA. Light snacks and treats* will be provided to attendees. This workshop will be...

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JOINT SEMINAR: Epstein Institute, ISE 651 Seminar/ CS Distinguished Lecture/ CAIS Seminar

Tue, Sep 16, 2025
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: GCS Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Milind Tambe, Harvard University, Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science; concurrently, he is also Principal Scientist at Google Deepmind Talk Title: Optimizing Social Impact: Field Deployments, Bandit Algorithms, and the...

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Fall 2025 Trojan Experience Kickoff Football 101

Thu, Sep 18, 2025
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More schools letting students major in artificial intelligence
More schools letting students major in artificial intelligence

The new SAC undergraduate bachelor’s degree in AI was featured along with the Business of AI degree.

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SprintRay, a USC Viterbi-Born Business, Wins Prestigious E&Y 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Award
SprintRay, a USC Viterbi-Born Business, Wins Prestigious E&Y 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Two USC alumni co-founded the 3D printing company for dentists, which has become an industry leader.

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USC IISE Chapter Wins National Gold Award
USC IISE Chapter Wins National Gold Award

The student organization was recognized by their national body for outstanding chapter performance.

Published on February 23rd, 2017Last updated on August 27th, 2025