Archive for December 2024
Berkeley IEOR Professor Javad Lavaei Delivers Keynote Address at IEEE ISSE 2024
Professor Javad Lavaei delivered a keynote address at the 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Systems Engineering (ISSE), held in Italy this October. The annual event convenes experts to discuss advancements in systems engineering, a field that spans multiple disciplines and focuses on the development and management of complex systems. In his keynote, titled “Learning of…
Read MoreHonoring a Legacy of Support: The Joe and Flora Arai Endowment
“I will always be profoundly grateful to Candi for her belief in my abilities, generosity, and dedication to ensuring I could reach my full potential as a student,” said Alexandra Newman, PhD IEOR ’98 and 2024 INFORMS Fellow. In gratitude for her mentor, Alexandra has spearheaded the creation of the Joe and Flora Arai Endowment…
Read MoreMaking the Most of Your Conference Experience with Tips from Four Student Pros
Berkeley IEOR Students Share Tips from WE24 Conference Experience In October, four Berkeley IEOR students—Addie Brandt (BS ’26), Lauren Lee (BS ’26), Grace Qian (BS ’25), and Kelly Tsai (BS ’25)—had the opportunity to attend WE24: Together We Rise, a flagship event hosted by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Addie, Lauren, Grace, and Kelly…
Read MoreFostering Community and Success: How Berkeley IEOR’s PhD Mentorship Program Empowers First-Year Students
In this interview, third-year PhD student Hannah Davalos explores the PhD Mentorship Program at Berkeley IEOR—an initiative designed to create a supportive and inclusive environment for first-year PhD students. By pairing newcomers with experienced PhD candidates, the program offers valuable guidance as students navigate the challenges of their first year. What is the mission of…
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