In 2021, ISyE added the Research Option (RO) for the BSIE. The RO provides students with a substantial, in-depth research experience and often leads to a journal publication or conference presentation. Students who complete the program receive a designation on their transcripts. The RO is open to all undergraduate students, but it is tailor-made for future graduate school students and professional-track students who are planning a career in research and development after graduation.