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Below are stories that show how faculty, students, and alumni are applying their knowledge with industrial engineering and operations research.
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…
This company’s mission is to make the world accessible to Deaf people. It all started at Berkeley’s Big Ideas Contest
By Oliver Haug Growing up as the only hearing child in an all-Deaf family — a circumstance he says is rarer than being struck by lightning twice — Thibault Duchemin was always translating. From phone calls to doctor’s appointments, he often served as the de facto bridge between his parents and sister and the hearing world.…
Robots could help close surgeons’ skill gaps and improve patient outcomes
by Rachel Level, College of Computing, Data Science, and Society Robots could soon play a larger role in surgery thanks to recent AI developments, experts said in a new Science Robotics paper published today. Advances in generative AI and other areas could enable robots to assist human surgeons during certain tasks that require significant dexterity…
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Navigating High-Tech Ethics: Berkeley’s Changemaker Course Challenges Future Innovators
Professor Lee Fleming’s course, “Ethical and Effective Entrepreneurship in High Tech,” part of the UC Berkeley Changemaker® program, engages students in rigorous debates and case studies that probe the ethical and strategic dilemmas facing today’s business leaders. Each class centers on a distinct case that invites students to engage with high-stakes issues, from intellectual property…
UC Berkeley ranked No. 1 for generating startup founders, companies and female entrepreneurs
UC Berkeley graduates have founded more venture-backed companies than undergraduate alumni from any other university in the world, according to the 2024 PitchBook university rankings. The data released last month (Aug. 30) also shows that Berkeley took the top spot for the number of undergraduate alumni who have founded companies. In addition to significantly widening…
Professor Dorit Hochbaum Honored with 2024 Khachiyan Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Optimization
Professor Dorit S. Hochbaum of UC Berkeley’s Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (Berkeley IEOR) has been awarded the 2024 Khachiyan Prize by the INFORMS Optimization Society. This award recognizes her extensive contributions to optimization, including her work on the design and analysis of algorithms and their applications across various domains. The Khachiyan Prize…
New Report: IEOR Graduates Primed for High-Paying, Rewarding Careers
A college degree remains one of the most valuable investments a student can make, and the choice of major plays a crucial role in maximizing this return. A new report by Payscale highlights the significant financial benefits of pursuing certain fields of study. According to the report, college graduates earn 37% more than those with…
Berkeley IEOR Hosts 2nd “Journey Through the World of Analytics” Workshop for Community College Educators
Earlier this month, Berkeley IEOR hosted the second installment of its “Journey Through the World of Analytics” workshop, a three-day professional development event tailored specifically for community college educators. Faculty from over 20 community colleges participated, with many expressing high satisfaction and noting the relevance of the course materials to their teaching needs. Throughout the…
Renamed Undergraduate Degree Underscores Rising Demand in Data-Driven Decision-Making
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (Berkeley IEOR) at UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering has announced an update to one of its core undergraduate programs. As of August 2024, the Bachelor of Arts in Operations Research and Management Science (ORMS), a degree that has graduated hundreds of successful students since its inception in…
Supply Chain and Logistics Jobs to Grow 18% Over Next Decade, Outpacing Average
A recent Wall Street Journal article highlights the surge in student interest in supply chain studies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Events such as the Suez Canal blockage and baby formula shortages have drawn attention to the importance of supply chains, leading educational institutions nationwide to experience a significant increase in students eager to understand…