We’re in the business of making things better—smarter, faster, safer, and more human-centered. Whether we're optimizing global supply chains, designing AI-augmented workplaces, or reimagining healthcare systems, our passion is solving real-world problems with rigor, creativity, and empathy.

Guided by our credo—“Improving the systems that shape our world”—we equip students to become leaders who don’t just adapt to the future; they design it.

What’s Happening @ ISE 🔍

Join Our Community—Online and Beyond
Stay in the loop with department news, student and faculty spotlights, event invites, and the occasional meme about queueing theory:

• 📸 Instagram: @iise.rpi
  (Stay tuned—a dedicated department account is coming soon!)
• 👔 LinkedIn: Follow RPI ISE
  For research breakthroughs, alumni highlights, and professional opportunities

Introducing the ISE Mentorship Program
Connect with alumni and industry leaders who’ve been where you are—and survived to tell the tale! Get advice, expand your network, and maybe even land a co-op or job along the way.

👉 Contact our office to learn more!
Perfect for anyone who likes free wisdom and fewer existential crises.

Why Choose ISE @ RPI?

• Mission-Driven Education: We blend technical depth with ethical responsibility—because improving systems requires more than just models; it requires heart.
• Hands-On Learning: From labs in cognitive engineering and advanced manufacturing to projects with industry partners—you’ll learn by doing.
• A Community That Cares: We’re inclusive, collaborative, and occasionally fueled by pizza-based problem-solving.
• Legacy of Impact: For decades, ISE graduates have been leading change in healthcare, sustainability, tech, logistics, and beyond.

Explore Our Programs

We offer degrees designed for curious minds and change-makers:

• BS in Industrial and Management Engineering
• ME/MS/PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering (with various names and focuses)
• Dual Degrees and Advanced Certificates

Check out our programs here!

Come Be Part of the Story

We’re more than a department—we’re a launchpad.
Reach out, visit, or follow us online. Let’s optimize the future—together.

Fun fact: Our students look at everyday systems—from coffee lines to crosswalks—and can’t help but mentally optimize them. It’s not a bug; it’s a feature. ☕🚦

Ready to design what's next?
– The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at RPI