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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…
Berkeley IEOR Welcomes New Faculty
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research is thrilled to welcome two new faculty members for the Fall 2024 academic semester. Phillip Kerger joins as an Assistant Teaching Professor, with a focus on pedagogical innovation and academic program development.…
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…
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…
Berkeley Engineering Launches Redesigned Master of Analytics Website
BERKELEY, CA – August 2024 – The College of Engineering at UC Berkeley announces the launch of its newly redesigned Master of Analytics website. The revamped site provides an enriched user experience, with improved features and resources designed to serve…
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…
Conception 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…
The 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…
Congratulations 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…