We live in a complex society, but in the Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, we do our best to make it less complicated. In fact, that's exactly what we do - we study complex systems and look for simplifying solutions. We work across all environments and fields of study including manufacturing, management, service industries, healthcare systems and others. So, our time could be spent at a hospital developing ways to decrease wait times in emergency rooms, or you might find us in a manufacturing facility working on quality assurance issues or consulting. Watson School students learn from and work with outstanding and experienced faculty engaged in leading research areas. Students who participate in undergraduate research have the opportunity to delve into a focused area of interest, while gaining meaningful hands-on experience applying technical skills and putting their analytical and critical-thinking abilities into practice.