NC State ISE

08/29/2026

This upcoming academic year, we are spotlighting the incredible pioneers who shaped Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE). Today, we’re kicking things off by celebrating the birthday of a true legend: Richard Mu**er! 🎉

From pioneering Systematic Layout Planning (SLP) to advising major global industries, Mu**er’s work made the world a more efficient place.

👉 Swipe through the images below to take a quick trip through his remarkable life and legacy.

What's your favorite piece of engineering history? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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08/24/2026

Over at Fitts-Wollard Hall our students are enjoying the live stream of Astronaut Christina Koch's visit to Centennial Campus!

08/04/2026

Looking to recruit exceptional students for internships or full-time positions? Join us at the 2026 ISE/MEM Career Fair and meet talented students from our Industrial and Systems Engineering and Master of Engineering Management programs who bring strong analytical, problem-solving, manufacturing, supply chain, data analytics, human factors, and operations research skills to the workforce.

Date is Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Link is https://ncsu-csm.symplicity.com/events/ISE_F2026.
Questions? Email is [email protected]

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08/03/2026

Can VR change the way you think? Most people associate virtual reality with gaming. However, researchers at NC State are exploring something much bigger. Associate Professor Karen Chen and Ph.D. student Fangyuan Cheng are studying how immersive technology can help people learn, solve problems and process information more effectively. Their research shows that thoughtful design, including visual cues, learning prompts and natural gestures, may shape the future of classrooms, workplace training and augmented reality. Discover how today's VR research could transform tomorrow's learning. ➡️ Read the story:

Can virtual reality change the way you think? NC State researchers are discovering how immersive technology could transform learning.

07/24/2026

⏰ There's still time to recognize someone who has made a lasting impact. As we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Distinguished Alumnus Award, we're asking alumni, faculty and friends to help identify our next honoree. One nomination can preserve a remarkable story and inspire future generations. Nominate a Distinguished Alumnus today. 👉

Do you want to nominate an NC State ISE alumnus for the Distinguished Alumnus Award? GREAT! Simply fill out our straightforward nomination form.

07/21/2026

Leadership takes many forms. Maybe it's the graduate who changed an industry. Maybe it's the mentor who invested in young engineers. Or perhaps it's someone whose quiet leadership made a lasting difference.

As we celebrate 20 years of the Distinguished Alumnus Award, help us recognize the next exceptional graduate. 👉 Submit your nomination. But hurry, the deadline is August 1st.

Do you want to nominate an NC State ISE alumnus for the Distinguished Alumnus Award? GREAT! Simply fill out our straightforward nomination form.

07/17/2026

Every Distinguished Alumnus has a story. Some have transformed healthcare. Others have built companies, advanced manufacturing, strengthened national security or mentored countless engineers. Their journeys started at NC State, but their impact reached far beyond campus. Who deserves to join this distinguished group? Nominate an outstanding ISE,EO, OR or IMSE graduate today. BUt hurry, the deadline is August 1st. 👉

Do you want to nominate an NC State ISE alumnus for the Distinguished Alumnus Award? GREAT! Simply fill out our straightforward nomination form.

07/14/2026

🎉 This fall, the NC State Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Since 2006, the award has recognized graduates whose leadership, innovation and service have strengthened industries, advanced engineering and inspired future generations. Now we're looking for the next Distinguished Alumnus.

Do you know an outstanding graduate from the ISE, Engineering Operations, Operations Research or Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering Programs? Help us recognize their achievements by submitting a nomination. But hurry! The deadline for this year's class is August 1st, 2026.👉

Do you want to nominate an NC State ISE alumnus for the Distinguished Alumnus Award? GREAT! Simply fill out our straightforward nomination form.

06/30/2026

ISE department head Julie Swann and director of philanthropy Monica Morgan join a wonderful group of ISE alums in Hickory, NC for an alumni event. The group includes current and former ISE advisory board members as well as many long time friends.

06/15/2026

Congratulations to OR Ph.D. student Sarah Mulutzie for successfully defending her dissertation! Let us be one of the first to say, Congratulations, Dr. Mulutzie.