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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Mar18Mon

EiS Communications Hub Drop-In Hours

Mon, Mar 18, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: RTH 222A
Viterbi Ph.D. students are invited to stop by the EiS Communications Hub for one-on-one instruction for their academic and professional communications tasks. All instruction is provided by Viterbi faculty at the Engineering in Society...

Mar19Tue

Epstein Institute, ISE 651 Seminar Class

Tue, Mar 19, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:50 PM
Location: SOS SOS Building, B2
Speaker: Dr. Gokce Dayanikli, Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Talk Title: Finding Optimal Policies for Large Populations: An Application to Epidemic Control Host: Dr. Renyuan Xu

Mar20Wed

EiS Communications Hub Drop-In Hours

Wed, Mar 20, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: RTH 222A
Viterbi Ph.D. students are invited to stop by the EiS Communications Hub for one-on-one instruction for their academic and professional communications tasks. All instruction is provided by Viterbi faculty at the Engineering in Society...

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In Brief

RSVP for the 2024 Epstein Department Alumni Mixer

Please join us for the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering 2024 Alumni Mixer.

5pm – 8pm, March 19, 2024
USC Tower
1150 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015

To RSVP, please email Grace Owh: owh@usc.edu [Read more]

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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Could Algorithms Help Us Make Better Choices in Uncertain Times?

Could Algorithms Help Us Make Better Choices in Uncertain Times?

Johannes Royset joins USC Viterbi, bringing expertise in operations and optimization and a background in naval applications.

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Review Panel’s Final Report on Organization Designation Authorizations  for the Design and Production of Airplanes

Review Panel’s Final Report on Organization Designation Authorizations for the Design and Production of Airplanes

Najm Meshkati served on a panel to inform regulatory oversight, safety culture, safety management systems, and human-systems integration related to aviation.

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AI Could Increase Equality — If We Design It Right: Phebe Vayanos

AI Could Increase Equality — If We Design It Right: Phebe Vayanos

Phebe Vayanos presented a talk at TED AI, sharing her research into AI that improves the system for matching people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles with scarce housing resources.

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Jong-Shi Pang: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Optimization

Jong-Shi Pang: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Optimization

IMS Imprints profiled the Epstein Family Chair and Distinguished Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, who is an international leader in the field of operations research, optimization, and applied mathematics.

Published on February 23rd, 2017

Last updated on March 8th, 2024