industrial engineering
noun
: engineering that deals with the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems (as of people, materials, and energy) in industry
industrial engineer
noun
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After graduating from high school in 1965, Mr. Blewett earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1971 from the University of Oklahoma, and a master’s degree in industrial engineering in 1974 from Texas A&M University.
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Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
After attending college in India, Chaudhry moved to the U.S. in 1980 and earned master’s degrees in computer and industrial engineering, plus an MBA, all at the University of Cincinnati.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 22 July 2024
Torres’ grandfather started an industrial engineering construction company 75 years ago that his dad is now the chairman of, and Torres started a company called KC Billboards in 2012 and also does residential and commercial remodels for multifamily units.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2024
While Butker graduated with a degree in industrial engineering and pursued a career in the NFL, his mom works in the medical field and his dad works in finance.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
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Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024
After attending college in India, Chaudhry moved to the U.S. in 1980 and earned master’s degrees in computer and industrial engineering, plus an MBA, all at the University of Cincinnati.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 22 July 2024
Torres’ grandfather started an industrial engineering construction company 75 years ago that his dad is now the chairman of, and Torres started a company called KC Billboards in 2012 and also does residential and commercial remodels for multifamily units.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2024
While Butker graduated with a degree in industrial engineering and pursued a career in the NFL, his mom works in the medical field and his dad works in finance.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
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“Industrial engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/industrial%20engineering. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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