Systems & Industrial Engineering

This section of the college news site gathers stories that feature the faculty, students, staff and programs of the UA Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering. For detailed information about all other aspects of SIE, please visit the department website.

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Systems & Industrial Engineering News

Screenshot of a video in which David W. Hahn stands at a podium speaking, with an image of the Old Engineering building behind him.

First Virtual Homecoming Celebrates Alumni and Diversity

Nov. 17, 2020 | Emily Dieckman

The University of Arizona put the “home” in Homecoming this year with a series of virtual celebrations.

Homecoming at Home >>

A spacecraft above an asteroid's terrain (artist's impression).

OSIRIS-REx Successfully Touches Asteroid Bennu in Sample Grab

Oct. 21, 2020 | NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and University Communications

Ten years after NASA selected UArizona to lead the OSIRIS-REx mission, the spacecraft successfully completed its most treacherous and rewarding task: sample collection.

Touchdown on Bennu >>

Jianqiang Cheng, Ricardo Valerdi and Qiang Zhou

Three SIE Researchers Earn NSF Funding in One Month

Oct. 9, 2020 | Emily Dieckman

The funding will support research into data science, engaging children in hands-on STEM activities and more efficiently replacing battery-powered Internet of Things devices.

SIE Strikes Big >>

A Latino student wearing sunglasses, a graduation cap and gown and a "Class of 2019" sash raises his fist into the air in excitement. Red and white text on the blue background reads, "Excelencia in Education: Examples of Excelencia."

UA Program Named 'Example of Excelencia' in Recognition of Service to Latino Students in STEM

Oct. 7, 2020 | Emily Litvack

The Arizona's Science, Engineering and Math Scholars program provides services to support students in graduating with a STEM degree, focusing on students who are underrepresented in STEM.

ASEMS Award >>