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How does IEOR impact the world?

Below are stories that show how faculty, students, and alumni are applying their knowledge with industrial engineering and operations research.

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Robots could help close surgeons’ skill gaps and improve patient outcomes

By Goldie Negelev | October 30, 2024

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…

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Navigating High-Tech Ethics: Berkeley’s Changemaker Course Challenges Future Innovators

By Ashlee Liu | October 29, 2024

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…

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UC Berkeley ranked No. 1 for generating startup founders, companies and female entrepreneurs

By Kartik Aggarwal | September 26, 2024

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…

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Professor Dorit Hochbaum Honored with 2024 Khachiyan Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Optimization

By Kartik Aggarwal | September 26, 2024

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…

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New Report: IEOR Graduates Primed for High-Paying, Rewarding Careers

By Goldie Negelev | September 26, 2024

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…

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Berkeley IEOR Hosts 2nd “Journey Through the World of Analytics” Workshop for Community College Educators

By Goldie Negelev | August 27, 2024

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…

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Renamed Undergraduate Degree Underscores Rising Demand in Data-Driven Decision-Making

By Adarsh Gupta | August 22, 2024

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…

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Supply Chain and Logistics Jobs to Grow 18% Over Next Decade, Outpacing Average

By Goldie Negelev | August 9, 2024

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…

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Congratulations to the 2024 Jengyee Prize Winner

By Adarsh Gupta | July 1, 2024

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…

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Cyber Risk and Insurance France-Berkeley Conference

By Adarsh Gupta | June 27, 2024

The Cyber Risk and Insurance France-Berkeley Conference, co-organized by Berkeley IEOR Professor Thibaut Mastrolia, brought together experts from France and Berkeley to address the systemic threat posed by cyber risk…