Last Updated: 07/29/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date

The ISE Department partners with industry leaders and alumni to create meaningful opportunities for collaboration. Below are nine ways to connect with ISE and support shared success.

In addition, we welcome new ideas. If you have a different way to partner with us, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can explore creative opportunities that benefit your organization, our students and the broader ISE community.

9 Ways to Partner with ISE

1. Project Opportunities

ISE’s Senior Design and Healthcare Systems Engineering projects give you access to a team of talented ISE students focused on solving a real challenge at your company. You gain fresh ideas, data-driven recommendations and a final project report while evaluating potential future hires. At the same time, students apply their skills to deliver practical solutions that create value for your organization.

For more information, contact  Undergraduate Services Coordinator | [email protected] | 919.513.2189

2. Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering with the department allows you to make a direct impact on student success while staying connected to NC State. Participate in one-time events such as judging Senior Design Day projects, reviewing resumes before Engineering Career Fairs, and participating in mock interviews. You can join ongoing programs, such as sponsoring a senior design or healthcare systems engineering project. In return, you help prepare future professionals while building meaningful connections with students, faculty and fellow alums.

To volunteer, complete our volunteerism form or contact Karen Welton | [email protected] | 919.515.6405

3. Philanthropy and Sponsorship

Your support helps us strengthen programs that benefit students, faculty and industry partners. In particular, gifts to the ISE Enhancement Fund provide flexible resources where they are needed most.

As a result, the department can respond quickly to new opportunities and unexpected challenges. In addition, your support helps expand graduate fellowships, undergraduate scholarships and other high-impact initiatives that advance education, research and student success.

For more information, contact Monica Morgan | [email protected] |  919.515.8888.

4. Presentation and Learning Opportunities in the Classroom

Volunteering with the department allows you to make a lasting impact on student success. You can work with student organizations to host a company information session, participate in panels or give class presentations. These opportunities help students connect classroom learning to real-world challenges while exploring co-op, internship and full-time career opportunities. In addition, you can build relationships with talented students and recruit future employees for your organization. Furthermore, you can share industry insights and help prepare the next generation of engineering leaders.

For more information, contact Karen Welton | [email protected] | 919.515.6405.

5. Summer Camp Opportunities

You can connect with future ISE students through class presentations and hands-on activities. Through these experiences, you can show students what industrial engineers do in the real world. In addition, you can help them see how ISE skills solve practical problems across many industries.

For more information, contact Deanna Cardamone | [email protected] | 919.515.5413

6. Industry Research Opportunities

Partnering with ISE on research gives your organization access to faculty expertise, advanced analytical methods and talented students. Research collaborations help you address real-world challenges, evaluate new ideas and develop innovative solutions tailored to your needs. In addition, you gain fresh perspectives and data-driven recommendations that can improve efficiency, support decision-making and create a competitive advantage.

For more information, contact Rusty King | [email protected] | 919.515.5186.

7. Cooperative Education (Co-ops) and Internships

Co-ops and internships connect you with some of the nation’s top ISE students. As a result, you can evaluate a student’s skills, work ethic and potential before making a full-time hiring decision.

At the same time, students gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional setting. Consequently, both you and the student benefit from a meaningful learning opportunity that can lead to future employment.

For more information, contact our undergraduate coordinator | ise-[email protected] | 919.513.2189 or graduate student coordinator | [email protected] | 515.6410.

8. Recruiting

Interested in our students and alums? Recruit talented ISE students and alumni through several channels. Submit opportunities using our job posting form, share openings in our private LinkedIn alumni group, or email the department directly. ISE PRO TIP: Access to the LinkedIn group is limited to graduates of the EO, FMM, IMSE, ISE, MEM and OR programs.

For more information, contact Rob Lasson | [email protected] | 919.515.3016.

9. Career Fairs

ISE/MEM Career Fair

Participate in the ISE/MEM Exclusive Career Fair and connect with talented Industrial and Systems Engineering and Master of Engineering Management students. This focused event helps you recruit qualified candidates for co-op, internship and full-time positions while promoting your organization. Additionally, you can build relationships with future engineers and technical leaders before they enter the workforce.

For more information, contact Karen Welton | [email protected] | 919.515.6405.

College of Engineering Career Fair

Take part in one of NC State’s Engineering Career Fairs. This is a great way to enhance your company’s visibility to future job candidates in ISE.

Take part in one of NC State’s Engineering Career Fairs and increase your company’s visibility among talented ISE students seeking co-op, internship and full-time opportunities. The NC State Engineering Career Fair provides an efficient way to meet a large number of qualified candidates, promote your organization and build your recruiting pipeline. In addition, you can build valuable connections with students before they enter the job market, helping you identify future employees who align with your organization’s needs and culture.

For more information and to register, go to https://www.engr.ncsu.edu/careerfair/employers/ or contact Brian D. Koehler | [email protected] | 919.515.3263.