Operations Research | NC State University

  • Fall 2024 Graduation Ceremony

    Fall 2024 Graduation Ceremony

    The OR Fall 2024 Graduation was on December 12th. The commencement speaker was ISE assistant professor, Ben Rachunok.

Upcoming Events

Preparing for a Career in Military Operations Research?

Learn more about Military Operations Research at NC State.

  • The Military Operations Research Group at NC State includes US active duty and military veterans from all Services and our allies like you.
  • You will tackle a variety of real-world problems. Check out our recent projects.
  • Develop your skills in logistics, data science, and healthcare improvement.
  • We understand your unique schedule as an active-duty student and create personalized advising plans to help you succeed.
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In the Spotlight

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OR Invites YOU to Volunteer!

When you volunteer your time, you can make a real difference in someone’s life. By giving back to your OR community, you help a program that helped you improve the education of future operation researchers. Plus, volunteering feels good!

So, what is stopping you? If you have questions, we have created an FAQ to address your concerns.

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Giving

Your donations help OR evolve and keep up with the latest technology. They give our students the skills and sense of responsibility needed to make a difference in the world. Consider supporting the program today.

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Alumni Resources Program

Partnering with the ISE Department, OR has launched our Alumni Resources Program. The mission of our program is to provide you, our alumni, with resources that will benefit you throughout your career. These resources include:

Whether you want to gain a competitive edge in your career or network with ISE and OR alumni, faculty, and students, the Alumni Engagement Program can help.

Fitts-Woolard Hall is the new home of the Operations Research Program

Fitts-Woolard Hall is the NEW Home of OR

The passage of Connect NC in March 2016 united our faculty, staff and students with top businesses and government agencies on Centennial Campus. This campus serves as a model for the ideal 21st-century research environment. Fitts-Woolard Hall is the fourth academic engineering building on Centennial Campus, located between the Hunt Library and Engineering Building I.

  • It will measure 227,000 square feet
  • It will house more than 100 classrooms and state-of-the-art laboratories
  • The estimated cost is $154 million

Broaden Your World

Student Organizations: You can choose from our student organizations or other Engineering groups to network and learn outside the classroom.

Co-op Experience: You can gain valuable hands-on job experience and get paid for it through the Cooperative Education Program while pursuing your degree.

Study Abroad:

In the global field of Engineering, many employers prioritize graduates with second languages and international experience. Study Abroad can help you achieve this crucial advantage.

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