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5 Questions for Anika Ramachandran, Class of 2022
With her recent experience working as a Software Engineer at Nuro, Anika Ramachandran (BS IEOR ‘22) has spent much time immersed in the world of autonomous vehicles. We recently caught up with Anika to hear her take on what the future holds for self-driving cars. 1. Could you share any notable advancements or innovations in…
IEOR Degree Holds a Top Spot Among Highest-Paying Majors
A recent article by CNBC, the world leader in business news and financial market coverage, spotlights Operations Research and Industrial Engineering as the second highest paying college major this year. Sourcing data from the 2023 college salary report by Payscale, a compensation software and data company that posts transparent and validated salary data, Petroleum Engineering…
Forging a new future: Emily Garcia (BS IEOR ‘20) paves the way for diversity and inclusion in higher education
In high school, Emily Garcia (BS IEOR ’20) received excellent grades, participated in numerous extracurricular activities, and was even class salutatorian in her senior year. Most other students with Emily’s academic performance are destined for college; however, for Emily, college was always an uncertain and distant dream. “I grew up in a low-income Latino family.…
Charting Pathways to Success: Job Market Placements for Our 2023 Graduating Doctoral Students
Erik Bertelli Operations Research Analyst at the United States Coast Guard Yuhao Ding Research Analyst at Cubist Hansheng Jiang Assistant Professor of Operations Management and Statistics at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto Mahan Tajrobehkar Researcher at Theorem Marie Pelagie Elimbi Moudio Machine Learning Operations Engineer at Adecco Julie Mulvaney Kemp…
Berkeley IEOR Graduates Lead the Way in Lucrative Careers: Report Highlights Operations Research as Highest-Earning Field
A recent report by the HEA group, a respected higher education research and consulting agency, has shed light on the correlation between specific fields of study and early-career earnings. Drawing upon data from the US Department of Education, which highlights the average pay four years after graduation, the report revealed a noteworthy finding: operations research…
Mixbook Founder Andrew Laffoon; Entrepreneurial Success and the Growth Mindset
The journey to entrepreneurial success can be a long and winding road, but for Andrew Laffoon, it started right here at UC Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology. As a recipient of the Center’s Certificate of Engineering Management and Innovation program, Laffoon went on to co-found and serve as CEO of Mixbook, a leading…
Spotlight on Anurag Aiyer (BS IEOR ’22)
In a recent interview with IEOR, Anurag Aiyer, a Class of 2022 alum, shared his insights and experiences on all things IEOR. Since graduating, Aiyer has found success as an Associate Product Manager at Visa. In this interview, we’ll delve into his academic journey, career path, and thoughts on the IEOR field. What motivated you…
Spotlight on MoonSoo Choi (BS IEOR ‘13)
We recently sat down with MoonSoo Choi to discuss his time as an undergraduate student and his current role as Senior Manager of Data Science at Walmart. What did your time at UC Berkeley mean to you? As a student, it was meaningful to have the opportunity to explore a vast array of interests. For…
Meet One of UC Berkeley’s Oldest Living Alumni, Dr. Ernst S. Valfer
Journey through IEOR History Sharp wit and great humor in tow, IEOR’s oldest living alum, Ernst S. Valfer, has plenty of stories from his time as a student in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. Celebrating his 97th birthday this year, Valfer’s ties to Berkeley IEOR go back to 1948 before Industrial Engineering…
Alumni Career Stories: Lucie Kresl (BS IEOR ‘19)
Alumni Career Stories: Lucie Kresl (BS IEOR ’19) We recently sat down with Berkeley IEOR alum Lucie Krestle to discuss her journey after graduating from UC Berkeley. What are some of the most important and useful skills you learned as a Berkeley IEOR student? One of the most important things I learned from my classes…