Innovation in Systems, Algorithms and Quantitative Methods

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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Jun30Fri

Viterbi Master's New Student Welcome Session 2 Summer 2023

Fri, Jun 30, 2023
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Viterbi Masters New Student Welcome (Orientation) is a mandatory orientation program for new incoming Viterbi Masters Students. This event is hosted by Viterbi Admission and Student Engagement (VASE) and your academic department....

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Viterbi Ph.D. Fall 2023 New Student Orientation

Thu, Aug 03, 2023
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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We are looking forward to welcoming all our new Viterbi Doctoral students! This online event will introduce you to campus services, university policies, student life, and resources available to you. You will also meet current students and...

Aug09Wed

Viterbi Master's New Student Orientation Part 1 for Computer Science and Data Science Fall 2023

Wed, Aug 09, 2023
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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The Viterbi Master's New Student Welcome is a mandatory two-part orientation program for new incoming Viterbi Master's students. Orientation Part I is a half-day online session curated by Viterbi departments and offices. Engage with...

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In Brief

Three ISE Students Honored at INFORMS Forum

Three students from the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering have been honored at the recent Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) Annual Meeting in Indianapolis in October 2022. [Read more]

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Don’t Feel Like Waiting 5+ Hours at the ER? Meet Your New Allies.

Don’t Feel Like Waiting 5+ Hours at the ER? Meet Your New Allies.

USC Viterbi students in health systems management engineering have developed strategies to reduce hospital wait times and increase overall efficiencies.

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Putting the Rational Thinking Skills of Language Models to the Test

Putting the Rational Thinking Skills of Language Models to the Test

Can language models be trusted to reason like humans do? Are they good at making decisions? These researchers set off to find out.

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Are You More Vaccine Hesitant Than A 57-Year-Old? 

Are You More Vaccine Hesitant Than A 57-Year-Old? 

Researchers at USC Information Sciences Institute used machine learning and deep statistical analysis to look for answers about vaccine hesitancy. 

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Carl Kesselman Honored with 2023 IEEE Internet Award

Carl Kesselman Honored with 2023 IEEE Internet Award

The Information Sciences Institute Fellow will receive the prestigious award. 

Published on February 23rd, 2017

Last updated on June 6th, 2023