What Industrial Engineers do
Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) combines problem-solving, creativity and collaboration to design efficient, human-centered solutions for society's greatest challenges.
From optimizing processes to improving lives, ISEs:
- Blend technology, people, and data for impactful solutions.
- Harness analytics, simulation, and optimization tools.
- Create resilient, sustainable, and user-focused systems.
Discover how ISEs are making a difference—explore stories from ISE students and alumni from around the globe.
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Helping Cats and Dogs with ISE"Industrial and Systems Engineering isn’t just about factories, it’s about making a difference wherever you are." Pantira Ketkaew
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The Impact of IE on Healthcare
“Industrial engineers are problem solvers. In healthcare, our role is crucial in improving efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing patient care.” Talal Aladaileh
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IE May Be For You
“The world is our oyster. We can literally work in any industry!” Kristi Thanh Duong
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Top 3 Lessons I learned as an IE
"Industrial Engineering can be tailored to anything you’re interested in. So tailor it to whatever you’re interested in." Alison Linares
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Embracing ISE
"As a young student, I always had a passion for solving problems and making things work better." Changjog Rex
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How IE is Present in Our Lives
"Industrial and systems engineering is not only a career it is a way of thinking and a life-changing approach to everyday problems." Christian Jovani Sainz Morales
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Transform the World with ISE
"If you’re brain lights up at the thought of solving problems, you’re a future innovator." Sampreeth
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Day in the Life at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
"Studying industrial engineering has given me the tools to solve impactful problems in the automotive industry." Jewel Niekamp
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My Experience in IE
"We challenge the status quo and look for ways to create the most effective and optimal solutions wherever we go." Michael Ornek
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5 Reasons I love IE
"What we learn in class is directly applied to companies and small businesses to identify bottlenecks in their processes." Dennis Arias