Dr. Yongjia Song reflects on lessons from his interim year, his priorities as associate chair and how an industrial engineering mindset can help Clemson IE plan more proactively for students, faculty and staff.
Industrial Engineering
H-CORE Returns for Summer 2026 to Support Undergraduate Research in Clemson IE
Clemson IE is preparing for the second year of its H-CORE undergraduate research program, offering students hands-on research experience in Summer 2026.
Clemson IE Celebrates 2026 Student and Faculty Award Recipients
Clemson Industrial Engineering recognized its 2026 student and faculty award recipients, highlighting excellence in academics, leadership, and teaching.
Celebrating Excellence: 2026 IE Alumni Award Recipients
Clemson IE recognized three outstanding alumni with the 2026 IE Inspiring Excellence Alumni Awards, honoring their impact across industries and continued engagement with the department.
Three Clemson IE Students Earn Top College-Level Honors
Three Clemson IE students were recognized with prestigious college-level awards, highlighting their leadership, service, and impact across the university.
Clemson Industrial Engineering Program Rise in 2026 U.S. News Rankings
Clemson Industrial Engineering earned strong national recognition in the latest U.S. News rankings, with top placements across undergraduate, graduate, and online programs.
Strong Student Interest in Industrial Engineering at Clemson’s Major Discovery Night
Industrial engineering drew strong student interest at Clemson’s Major Discovery event for first-year engineering students.
Clemson IE Hosts Standout IISE Mid-Atlantic Regional as Students and Faculty Earn National Honors
Clemson IE hosted one of the largest IISE Mid-Atlantic Regional Conferences in recent years, while students and faculty also earned national recognition.
New Faces and Forward Momentum: Faculty Additions and Leadership Update in Clemson IE
Clemson IE welcomes three new faculty members and announces Dr. Yongjia Song as Associate Chair for 2025-2026. Learn how these additions support our momentum in teaching, research, and academic leadership.
H-CORE at Clemson: A Milestone Summer for Undergraduate Research
The Department of Industrial Engineering celebrated a major milestone this summer with the launch of the first H-CORE (Human-Centered Operations Research and Engineering) REU program. Led by Dr. Thomas Sharkey, Dr. Jessica Aviles, and Dr. Emily Tucker, the 10-week experience brought undergraduates from across the country to Clemson for hands-on research, mentorship, and professional development. Students explored projects ranging from personalized training and assistive devices to workforce optimization and equitable park access, each focused on applying industrial engineering to improve human systems.
