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

Fri, Feb 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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2025 IISE Western Regional Conference (February 28 - March 2, 2025)

Mon, Feb 10, 2025
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Abstract: The USC IISE Student Chapter, in partnership with the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, will be hosting the 2025 IISE Western Regional Conference from February 28 to March 2, 2025 at USC.   ...

Feb10Mon
EiS Communications Hub - Tutoring for Engineering Ph.D. Students

Mon, Feb 10, 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