Industrial Engineering

IE family mourns loss of student

We are heartbroken to announce that Mr. Sunanth Anand, an Industrial Engineering graduate student, passed away at the age of 23 on Friday, March 20th. Clemson University students, faculty, and staff convened to begin the healing process on March 23rd, with a Hindu prayer service followed by a counseling session offered by Counseling and Psychological […]

PhD student awarded scholarship by MHEFI

Clemson University’s Department of Industrial Engineering is proud to announce that Sreenath Chalil Madathil, a PhD student from Kannur, India, has been awarded the Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems Honor Scholarship sponsored by the Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI). The scholarship award is for the 2015-2016 academic year and is intended to promote the study of […]

Clemson IE’s apply skills in hosting conference

The 2015 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for IIE (Institute of Industrial Engineers) was based out of the Conference Center & Inn on Clemson University’s campus this past February. The regional conference attracted nearly 300 students from nine southeastern colleges and universities with industrial engineering programs. It may not be surprising to learn that Clemson University’s IIE student chapter served as gracious ambassadors by successfully hosting the conference, but […]

IE student recognized with scholarship

Mary “Ali” Hobbs, a senior industrial engineering student from Anderson, South Carolina, was awarded a scholarship sponsored by Parallon Workforce Solutions in recognition of her contributions to industrial engineering in healthcare.  She was presented this award at the 2015 Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference, which took place in February at Orlando, Florida. This national award competition […]

Clemson IIE Chapter to host regional conference

Clemson University’s IIE Student Chapter and the Department of Industrial Engineering are hosting the 2015 IIE Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference February 27th through March 1st on the campus of Clemson University. The theme of this year’s conference is “Innovative starts and ends with IE”. Local chapter members and officers are busy mapping out the event which will include presentations, tours, […]

Clemson University researchers team up with fabric maker

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Scores of weaving machines created a deafening roar as a Clemson University team watched taut strands of yarn turn into neat rolls of fabric that will become outdoor furniture, convertible tops and a variety of other products. Researchers from Clemson’s industrial engineering department were visiting Glen Raven Custom Fabrics’ facility as part of an ongoing […]

IE Student Spotlight: Chris Lourenco

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Any Clemson engineering graduate knows how challenging coursework can be, but some students face situations far more difficult than any that arise in the classroom. One such Clemson student is Chris Lourenco, a senior industrial engineering (IE) major who now hails from Myrtle Beach, SC. But what facing adversity means to Chris is not limited […]

Researchers find new ways to help computer users protect their passwords

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Computers can be fortified with firewalls and the latest anti-virus software, but even the best security programs might be for nothing if hackers can get their hands on your password. Sometimes all it takes is for a hacker to peek over your shoulder while you’re logging into an account. Some computer users make hackers’ jobs […]

IE KICKS OFF SEMESTER WITH BBQ

The weather and turnout could not have been better as IE hosted the 2nd Annual IE Tailgate on Friday, September 5th to celebrate and kickoff the fall semester and the home football season. With the atmosphere and anticipation already electric on campus, First Friday was the perfect occasion for the department to treat the students to good […]

2014 Industrial Engineering Awards

On April 24, 2014 the Clemson University Department of Industrial Engineering hosted their annual awards ceremony at the Madren Center to honor outstanding performance and achievements of the students and faculty in the department. Award sponsors on hand for the ceremonies included Janine Bowen, Jim Chisman, Delbert Kimbler, and Karen Lindenmeyer. The Outstanding Teaching Assistant of the […]