{"id":557,"date":"2026-02-01T18:55:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T23:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/?page_id=557"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:13:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T19:13:20","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Last Updated: 02\/16\/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-two-column is-text wp-block-ncst-link-list\">\n        <ul class=\"link-list__container\">\n      \n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"#vision\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Vision, Mission and Objectives<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"#by-the-numbers\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">By the Numbers<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/about\/faculty-awards\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Faculty Awards<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/about\/departmental-awards\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Departmental Awards<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/about\/fitts-woolard-hall\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">Fitts-Woolard Hall<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/ergocenter.ncsu.edu\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">The Ergonomics Center<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/camal.ncsu.edu\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">The Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n<li class=\"ncst-component__bold-link-container wp-block-ncst-bold-link\">\n      <a \n      href=\"https:\/\/bezoscenter.ncsu.edu\/\"\n      class=\"ncst-component__bold-link text-link\"\n                >\n    <span class=\"text\">The Bezos Center for Alternative Proteins<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n    <\/a>\n      <\/li>\n  \n\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering<\/strong> (ISE) at NC State is one of only a few named ISE departments in the United States and ranks among the top 15 programs in the country according to U.S. News and World Report. The department currently has a rich and diverse research portfolio in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/research\/advanced-manufacturing\/\" id=\"814\">Advanced Manufacturing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/research\/health-systems-engineering\/\" id=\"816\">Health Systems Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/research\/human-factors-ergonomics\/\" id=\"818\">Human Factors and Ergonomics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/group\/faculty\/supply-chain-logistics\/\" id=\"38\">Supply Chain and Logistics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webpublishing.oit.ncsu.edu\/ise-ncsu-edu\/research\/systems-analytics-optimization\/\" id=\"822\">Systems Analytics and Optimization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NC State ISE also supports three other academic programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.or.ncsu.edu\/\">Operations Research<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imse.ncsu.edu\">Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mem.grad.ncsu.edu\/\">Master of Engineering Management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>NC State ISE has strong connections with other departments, universities, medical schools and external partners. It houses two state-funded centers and one privately funded center:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ergocenter.ncsu.edu\">Ergonomics Center<\/a> is the only center of its kind at a U.S. public research institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/camal.ncsu.edu\">Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics<\/a> is one of the most advanced manufacturing and 3D printing laboratories in the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/bezoscenter.ncsu.edu\">Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein<\/a> advances sustainable protein production through innovation, education and community engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vision\">Vision, Mission and Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To become and be perceived as one of the preeminent ISE departments in the world. This will be achieved through image, research, education\/alumni\/outreach\/students, economic development, collaborations\/partnerships, infrastructure\/culture\/staff\/faculty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is to provide a premier educational experience for our students and a world-class environment for our faculty. We want to give them the opportunity to turn ideas into reality and enhance the economic development and quality of life of the citizens of North Carolina, our nation and humankind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recruit, develop and cherish the highest quality faculty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruit high-quality students and support them through scholarships, fellowships and funded research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide our students with an academic environment that prepares them to be global leaders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct interdisciplinary research with global impact and partner with industry, government and leading educational institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide outstanding service to industry, government, academic professions and our alumni.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote the accomplishments of our faculty, staff and students, as well as publicize departmental projects, centers and major research findings. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"by-the-numbers\">By the Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Degrees Offered<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Undergraduate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>B.S. in Industrial Engineering (BSIE)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minor in Industrial Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minor in Supply Chain Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health Systems Engineering Certificate Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accelerated Bachelor\/Master in IE (ABM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master in Industrial Engineering (MIE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master of Industrial Engineering\/Master of Business Administration (MIE\/MBA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engineeringonline.ncsu.edu\/graduate\/master-of-industrial-engineering\/\">Master of Industrial Engineering (MIE)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interdisciplinary Programs and Degrees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Operations Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/or.ncsu.edu\/future-students\/degrees\/mor\/\">Master of Operations Research (MOR)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engineeringonline.ncsu.edu\/graduate\/master-of-operations-research\/\">Master of Operations Research (Online)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/or.ncsu.edu\/future-students\/degrees\/msor\/\">Master of Operations Research (MSOR)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/or.ncsu.edu\/future-students\/degrees\/phd\/\">Ph.D. in Operations Research (Ph.D.)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/imse.ncsu.edu\/programs\/on-campus\/\">Master of Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MIMSE)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engineeringonline.ncsu.edu\/graduate\/master-of-integrated-manufacturing-systems-engineering\/\">Master of Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering (Online)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engineering Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mem.grad.ncsu.edu\/engineering-management-programs\/on-campus\/\">Master of Engineering Management (MEM)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mem.grad.ncsu.edu\/engineering-management-programs\/online-program\/\">Master of Engineering Management (Online)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mem.grad.ncsu.edu\/engineering-management-programs\/accelerated-bachelor-master\/\">Accelerated Bachelor\/Master Program (ABM)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mem.grad.ncsu.edu\/engineering-management-programs\/certificates\/foundations\/\">Engineering Management Foundations Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mem.grad.ncsu.edu\/engineering-management-programs\/certificates\/analytics\/\">Engineering Management Analytics Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty (2025-2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>25<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Tenured and Tenure-track<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Distinguished Professors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4 <\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Professors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Associate Professors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Assistant Professors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Lecturers (part-time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>13<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Emeritus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjunct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Teaching Professional Faculty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Research Professional Faculty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Rankings (U.S. News &amp; World Report)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Undergraduate Program: <strong>#11<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graduate Program: <strong>#14<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enrollment (Fall 2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>489<\/strong> Undergraduates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>34<\/strong> Masters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>89<\/strong> Ph.D.s<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Degrees Granted (2024-2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>88<\/strong> Undergraduates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>36<\/strong> 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