What is Industrial Engineering?
Industrial engineers encourage people to collaborate and help businesses, laboratories and other institutions run more smoothly.
We have all experienced situations that could use the skills of an industrial engineer: long lines at the bank, paperwork that gets lost in the mail, stores that run out of products.
Industrial engineers are often called “big picture” engineers, because they look at systems as a whole and come up with ways to improve them. They help people accomplish tasks safely, quickly and cost effectively.
As an industrial engineer, you could design warehouses that store goods more efficiently, or you might use ergonomics to make workplaces safer for employees. You could even work at amusement parks, finding ways to move customers more easily through long lines. Industrial engineers can be found working in hospitals, banks, airline companies and government agencies.
For information:
- Please email ineg@uark.edu for general department inquiries.
- Please email iegrad@uark.edu for inquiries regarding graduate study.
- Phone: (479) 575-3156
News
Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution Welcomes New Director
The Center for Excellence in Logistics and Distribution (CELDi) is pleased to announce
Burak Eksioglu as its new director.
Industrial Engineering Faculty Featured for COVID Response
University of Arkansas faculty members were featured on a podcast from the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers for their work during the fall and spring to adapt to COVID-19.
Data Science Program Names Director, Associate Director
The University of Arkansas' Data Science program has named Manuel D. Rossetti to be
the program's inaugural director. Karl D. Schubert has been named associate director
for the program.
New Graduate Program in Operations Analytics Launching Fall 2020
The Department of Industrial Engineering to offer the Master of Science in Operations
Analytics (M.S.O.A.).
About Industrial Engineering
I. E. at the University of Arkansas
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The Institute of Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering Global Study Opportunities
Opportunities exist for Industrial Engineering students to enhance their educational
experience by spending a summer, semester, or year immersed in another culture while
working towards completion of their degree.