We are dedicated to creating new knowledge, advancing technology and broadening the economic base of our state and region. We believe undergraduate students should be directly involved in world-class research. Our department has seven labs to support research and students' educational needs. 

Our faculty and staff are committed to leading the way in the following areas:

• Operations research
• Facility planning & management
• Ergonomics and human factors
• Additive/advanced manufacturing
• Quality and reliability
• Data analytics
• Healthcare
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning