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
Needy Earns Two Industrial Engineering Honors
Kim LaScola Needy, dean of the Graduate School and International Education and professor of industrial engineering, has been honored twice for her contributions to the profession of industrial engineering.
Industrial Engineering Senior Earns National Manufacturing Scholarship
Wesley Nimmo is the recipient of the 2019-2020 Myrtle & Earl Walker Scholarship from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation.
College of Engineering Honors Faculty Excellence
Ashlea Milburn, associate professor of industrial engineering, earned the Dean's Award of Excellence in Rising Teaching.
Student, Industry Collaboration Highlight Industrial Engineering Capstone Symposium
Third annual Industrial Engineering Capstone Symposium at the Fayetteville Town Center.
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Four university of Arkansas faculty members have teamed up to create a new podcast to give listeners a chance to learn from top leaders in a variety of fields.
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Industrial Engineering Global Study Opportunities
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