Archive for November 2022
Professor Javad Lavaei Elevated to Fellow of IEEE
IEEE, the world’s largest professional membership organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity, has announced that Javad Lavaei, Associate Professor of Berkeley IEOR, has been elevated to Fellow of IEEE. The grade of fellow recognizes distinction in the profession, and fellowship status is limited annually to .1% of voting members. In the…
Read MoreStudent Stories: Community by Shreejal Luitel
The Power of Community By Shreejal Luitel, B.S. IEOR ’24 Shreejal and parents resized Mentors are often the unsung heroes behind a successful career. Their importance can be crucial to navigating the waters of academia and the world after graduating. Mentors can make meaningful introductions, serve as sounding boards, and be beacons of wisdom. Mentorship…
Read MoreNew research from Professor Anil Aswani Creates More Inclusive Data-Driven Decision-Making
New research from Professor Anil Aswani Creates More Inclusive Data-Driven Decision-Making Anil Aswani and Matt Olfat 2023 Optimization Hierarchy for Fair Statistical Decision Problems Annals of Statistics forthcoming. From healthcare to criminal justice and finance to education, powerful algorithms are being developed and applied to all levels of society for decision-making. While AI promises to…
Read MoreProfessor Emeritus Ronald W. Wolff fosters a bright future for Berkeley IEOR
On October 14, we were thrilled to host a private celebration at the Alumni House with former students, alums, faculty members, and friends, all gathering to honor Berkeley IEOR Professor Emeritus, Ronald W. Wolff. Dr. Wolff is one of the world’s most preeminent experts in queueing theory and stochastic processes, pioneering the notion of workload…
Read MoreUC Berkeley is No. 1 public school for startup founders in 2022 Pitchbook rankings
For the fourth straight year, UC Berkeley topped the list as the nation’s best public university for startup founders, and it remains the second-best university among both private and public schools, according to Pitchbook’s 2022 annual rankings of universities released Monday (Oct. 31). “That Berkeley is right at the top of the world’s universities for…
Read More