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Ronald W. Wolff: A Legacy of Scholarship and Generosity
Ronald W. Wolff, distinguished professor emeritus and former chair of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research at UC Berkeley, passed away on October 24, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving a profound legacy of academic excellence and…
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…
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…
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…
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…