Archive for July 2024
U.S. News Ranks Berkeley IEOR as No.3 Grad Program Nationally
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research has been named the No.3 graduate IEOR program nationwide, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings for the nation’s best graduate programs. Berkeley Engineering holds the title of the No. 3 graduate engineering school in the United States and remains the top public program.…
Read MoreConception and Development of the Alameda Corridor
By Rob Leachman Construction of new railroad lines in the USA, especially in urban areas, is rare in this day and age. But a Berkeley faculty member and his students were instrumental in making the Alameda Corridor, a 25-mile triple-tracked rail line between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and main-line railroad connections…
Read MoreThe IEOR Department Welcomes Phillip Kerger as a new Assistant Teaching Professor
The Department of Industrial Engineering & Operations Research is excited to announce that Phillip Kerger will be joining the department as a new assistant teaching professor beginning in Fall 2024. Dr. Phillip Kerger brings a rich academic background and diverse research experience to UC Berkeley. He completed his PhD in Applied Mathematics at Johns Hopkins…
Read MoreCongratulations to the 2024 Jengyee Prize Winner
We are delighted to announce that Emily Meng is this year’s Jengyee Prize – Leadership for a Better World winner. Established in 2010, the Jengyee Prize recognizes undergraduate students who demonstrate outstanding leadership, service, and commitment to advancing a better world. Emily exemplifies these qualities through her outstanding leadership and dedication for improving our community,…
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