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The collection of news articles about all that is happening in the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at NC State.

A golden trophy moving up one spot on the winner's podium

Apr 8, 2025

ISE Rises in National Rankings

The ISE Department at NC State just moved up in the graduate program national rankings. The 2025 U.S. News & World Report now lists the ISE Department as 14th in…
Four people standing on a mountain top holding a trophy

Apr 7, 2025

It All Started with One Great Idea

One idea. Four students. Real-world success. See how an NC State team turned classroom knowledge into a winning supply chain strategy.
Russell "rusty" King stands in front of a giant ISE Departmental sign holding his seventh Clifton A. Anderson Outstanding Faculty Award

Apr 2, 2025

King of the Winners

Russell "Rusty" King wins his seventh C.A. Anderson Award, proving once again why he's a student favorite and a leader in teaching excellence.
A headshot of Julia Abate with an image of Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man in the background.

Mar 30, 2025

Abate Leads the Way in Workplace Safety

Julia Abate improves workplace safety through ergonomics, earning an IISE Fellowship for her leadership and industry contributions.
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Mar 28, 2025

Award Season Continues

ISE faculty and students earned national awards for leadership, research, innovation and diversity in industrial and systems engineering.
Tronda Lee (left) and Amy Reamer (right) met passing notes in class. Now, they fund scholarships to support future NC State engineers.

Mar 19, 2025

From Passing Notes to Paying it Forward

Amy Reamer and Tronda Lee met passing notes in class. Now, they fund scholarships to support future NC State engineers.
A headshot of Julie Swann overlaid on a photo where the sun sets on a warm summer evening on Centennial Campus behind Fitts-Woolard Hall.

Mar 13, 2025

Swann Named Interim AVC for Research Computing and Data

Julie Swann has joined the Office of Information Technology as the interim assistant vice chancellor for Research Computing and Data (RCD).
Rachael Martin and Sara Richardson posing with their Miss North Carolina sashes.

Feb 28, 2025

Paths Cross for Teen Miss Rodeo Winners

NC State students Sara Richardson and Rachael Martin bonded over their passion for horses and agriculture as winners of Teen Miss Rodeo North Carolina.
A headshot of Sara Shashaani in front of words, "MGB-SIAM Early Career Fellowship"

Feb 24, 2025

MGB-SIAM Fellowship Honors Sara Shashaani

Sara Shashaani earns the MGB-SIAM Fellowship, advancing diversity in applied mathematics and contributing to research and professional development.
Several volunteers sorting food at a food bank

Feb 20, 2025

New Technique Aims to Make Food Deliveries More Efficient

The technique develops optimized delivery routes to make food delivery faster and more fuel efficient.

Jan 27, 2025

Engineering Time: Restoring NC State’s Bell Tower

NC State engineers are replacing worn gears to bring the Bell Tower’s clock back to perfect time.
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Jan 21, 2025

Big Ideas Ahead with Jordan Kern on Board

Jordan Kern of the ISE Department focuses on energy-water systems, advising the U.S. DOE on sustainable investments to improve resource management and resilience.
Stacks of books leading up to a glowing light bulb

Jan 16, 2025

ISE Faculty Member Joins Elite Leadership Program

Brandon McConnell joins the ACC Academic Leaders Network, representing NC State in a program that fosters leadership, innovation and collaboration
Three different colored recycling bins sitting on a concrete pad.

Jan 14, 2025

New Research Improves Predictions for Solid Waste Management

A new approach for predicting the contents of municipal solid waste can help improve the efficiency of recycling and landfill operations.

Jan 13, 2025

A Legacy of Leadership: Dean Louis Martin-Vega Retires from NC State

Louis Martin-Vega retires from NC State, leaving a legacy of innovation, mentorship, and leadership that transformed engineering education.
Tabitha Gardner standing in the middle of six of her friends poses for group photo.

Dec 20, 2024

Two-time ISE grad makes plans for the future

As Tabitha Gardner graduates with a master’s degree in industrial engineering, we asked her a few questions about her experience at NC State,
ISE alumnus Lucas Mallison standing with a teacher in the Kenyan school.

Dec 18, 2024

One Man’s Vision Transforms Kenyan School

ISE grad Lucas Mallison’s Peace Corps project brings technology to a rural Kenyan school, empowering students and transforming their future.

Dec 13, 2024

Fall 2024 Graduation Ceremony

The ISE Fall 2024 Graduation was on December 12th. The commencement speaker was the 2023 C.A. Anderson Award winner, ISE assistant professor, Ben Rachunok.
Soundwaves

Dec 13, 2024

Innovations of Ultrasound

By harnessing sound waves, scientists at NC State’s College of Engineering are pushing the boundaries of ultrasound technology.
Rashinda Hodge poses outside Fitts Woolard Hall.

Dec 13, 2024

Global Innovator Rashida A. Hodge To Address 2024 Graduates

The two-time NC State alumna will deliver the commencement address to summer and fall graduates.