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NC State ISE is one of only five named ISE departments in the U.S. It ranks among the top 15 programs in the country according to U.S. News and World Report.

Raleigh, NC
Joined July 2009
Happy #NationalSTEMDay! ⚙️📊 At @NCStateISE our industrial & systems engineers use STEM to optimize systems, streamline supply chains, & solve real-world problems. We don’t just build the future—we make it work better. 🐺🔴⚪ #NCState #STEMDay #IndustrialEngineering #GoPack
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Here's the 2nd post in our "What's Your Story?" series. 2 suitcases. $1500. Big dreams. 🐺 ISE alum Evren Tipi Akben arrived at NC State from Türkiye in 2002. Today, she's a global supply chain leader who credits her education for her success. ncst.at/mAAX5103OAC @NCStateEngr
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Congratulations to Kanton T. Reynolds, Ph.D. ’97, ’14, recipient of the Graduate College Award at N.C. A&T’s 2026 Fall Convocation. A fitting recognition of his accomplishments and impact. Learn more: ncst.at/m3On510389c
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How can research support those who serve? Operations Research students Megan Sambets and Steven Fusco brought that question to NC State’s Three-Minute Thesis competition. Sambets won the People’s Choice Award. ncst.at/7VmM5102aPo #NCState #OperationsResearch
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“Knowledge without know-how is sterile.” 💡 Myron Tribus coined thermoeconomics, popularized Bayesian design, and published Deming’s core work at MIT. Meet the visionary who redefined systems thinking ⚙️👇 #NCStateISE #IndustrialEngineering #SystemsThinking
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One last reminder. inGear is HERE! Explore the Fall 2026 issue and share a story with your Wolfpack network. Don’t miss out—explore now and let us know in the comments what story you’ll share! ncst.at/YXKI50ZZPhI
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Matt Halsted's ISE training helps his photography business improve workflows, reduce repetitive work and make more room for creativity. Meet @AmeliaMattPhoto. ncst.at/T0tw50ZZP4U
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From studying in South Korea to teaching STEM and improving a facility layout in Rwanda, Oscar Fernandez is putting ISE into practice around the world. Learn more about Oscar's journey by clicking the link! ncst.at/AvwZ50ZZOVv
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Lysander Rehnstrom used OR to analyze data on NC State men's basketball. His master's research examines satellite systems for strategic missile defense. Meet the graduate student. Curious to learn more about Lysander's work? Click the link! ncst.at/6Az750ZZOR9
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Jake Peloquin brings AI, data analytics and materials science together in research on 3D printing and smarter design. Meet the ISE professor who never stopped asking why. Curious to learn more about Jake's work? Check out the link below! ncst.at/VLFm50ZZOM4
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Rob Maynard '84 began as an ISE co-op student and later led technology companies. Read his career reflections and advice for students. Don’t miss out on Rob’s valuable insights—read more now and share your thoughts in the comments! ncst.at/LVrp50ZZNRC #NCStateISE #GoPack
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Taking a lunch break? The Fall 2026 issue of inGear is here! Explore NC State ISE stories and research. Don’t miss out—read now: ncst.at/3Vj550ZZNNi #NCStateISE #inGearMagazine #Wolfpack #Engineering #STEM #GoPack
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NC announced 35,000+ jobs in 2025. The state also faces an annual gap of 110 industrial and manufacturing engineering graduates. See why ISE matters to NC’s growth. ncst.at/Bv1p50ZZNGY
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Four ISE alums. Four NC State honors. Ross Lampe Jr., Ed Weisiger Jr., Marco Zarate and Patrick Murray show how ISE careers can shape communities and strengthen NC State. ncst.at/wGYS50ZZNEP
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Their grandfathers helped shape ISE and OR. Now Connor Hodgson and Zackaria Radwan are making their own mark at NC State. ncst.at/aNYX50ZZNA5
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Megan Sambets turned a personal question about childbirth into research using national birth data and machine learning. Her work could help improve care for pregnant soldiers. ncst.at/qpPp50ZZNtF
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inGear is HERE! Explore stories and photos from across NC State ISE in the Fall 2026 issue. Visit the ISE “Seen” section and check whether you’ve been seen! ncst.at/t8NY50ZZNrn
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How can food rescue groups get more donated food to households in need? NC State ISE researchers and ServeMore are working on an answer with SoFreh. Read how research, community partners and engineering come together: ncst.at/86Tr51004YB
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From mentee to mentor. MAJ Will Kirschenman turned military experience into nationally recognized OR research with support from NC State mentors. Now, the Bonder Scholarship winner is ready to pay it forward at the Naval Postgraduate School @NPS_Monterey. ncst.at/HoMx50ZYeuG
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We want to celebrate the life and work of George E. P. Box on his birthday! George E. P. Box is ISE's 4th Most Influential Engineer. Take a look to learn more about his legacy and impact! #ISEMostInfluentialEngineers #IndustrialEngineering #NCStateISE
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