Announcements

The International Ergonomics Association invites submissions for the IEA/Liberty Mutual Medal by May 31. This medal recognizes outstanding original research leading to the reduction or mitigation of work-related injuries. The award recipient will receive a monetary award of $10,000. Applicants are not required to belong to the IEA or any of its constituent groups. Relevant disciplines include ergonomics, epidemiology, biomechanics, cognitive and behavioral psychology, design, physiology, medical sciences, economics and engineering.

You're invited to share your expertise by submitting an abstract for the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference, Feb. 20-22, 2019, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. Abstracts accepted through Aug. 15, 2018. #HSPI2019

Have you heard the news? IISE is excited to announce the Applied Ergonomics Society (AES), your new home within IISE dedicated to advancing ergonomics solutions across the globe. Join today to be part of a community of your colleagues working together to share insights, discuss challenges, collaborate on exciting new projects and make lasting connections to build a stronger ergonomics community.

Visit www.iise.org/AES to learn more and join today. Membership for IISE professional members is only $35 per year, and membership for IISE student members is only $5 per year.

Abstracts for the 2018 Engineering Lean and Six Sigma Conference (ELSS) are due on April 16! What are you waiting for?

Submit your abstract for presentation at ELSS 2018 in one of two distinct tracks: Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Applications and Training and LSS Research and Education. Share your results-oriented LSS applications and tell us how you achieved higher standards of performance, or share your cross-disciplinary approach to address effective LSS implementation and continuous improvement.

Abstracts for ELSS 2018 are due in just one week! Submit your abstract now to be part of the future of Lean and Six Sigma.

Have you made significant headway in Lean and Six Sigma research and education? Are you pioneering the field with Lean and Six Sigma applications? Submit an abstract for the Engineering Lean and Six Sigma Conference (ELSS) to show off your work and help the field advance to new heights. Present your findings and results to an engaged audience of professionals and academics who share your interests and boost your own career.

ELSS 2018 will be in Atlanta on Sept. 24-26 – we hope to see you there!

Register now for the IISE Annual Conference & Expo, May 19-22 at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando. Early-bird savings end April 9.

• Network with global peers and leadership.
• Learn and engage on trending topics.
• Enjoy a fun-filled setting in Orlando, Florida.

Reserve your room and register today! http://www.iise.org/annual

This is your last chance to register in advance and save $300 on the Applied Ergonomics Conference (AEC) at the Hilton Atlanta March 26-29. Click below for exciting conference details and register now!

Prepare now for the 2018 Engineering Lean and Six Sigma Conference (ELSS) in Atlanta, Sept. 24-26. Have you used Lean tools to improve productivity or eliminate waste? Has Six Sigma helped you improve quality and reliability while reducing defect levels? Share your groundbreaking research and innovative new solutions at ELSS to shape the conversations around Lean and Six Sigma for ISEs.

Plan now for the 24th International Joint Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. In addition to IISE, the conference co-sponsors are ABEPRO (Brazil), ADINGOR (Spain), ASEM (American Society for Engineering Management) and AIM (European Academy for Industrial Management). All sessions will be in English and will be integrated with a mix of presentations from academics and professionals affiliated with all five organizations. Abstract submissions are being accepted through March 17.

Congratulations to IISE fellow Jianjun (Jan) Shi, editor-in-chief of IISE Transactions, for his recent election to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Shi is the Carolyn J. Stewart Chair and professor in the Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, and a past recipient of two prestigious IISE awards – the David F. Baker Distinguished Research Award and the Albert G. Holzman Distinguished Educator Award. He will be formally inducted during a ceremony at NAE's annual meeting in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 30, 2018. For details on NAE’s newly elected members, visit:

The 7th IISE Asian 2018 Conference – in conjunction with the Council of Industrial Engineering Department Heads in Greater China, CIEDHC, and the Chinese Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Conference – is now accepting abstract submissions through March 31. The Asian conference is scheduled from Oct. 18-20 at the Howard Hotel and Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan.

For details and to submit an abstract, visit:

The 2018 IISE leadership election results are in and the winners are as follows: K.J. (Jamie) Rogers (president-elect), Ann Bisantz (SVP, Academics), J. Cole Smith (SVP, Continuing Education), Kevin M. Taaffe (SVP, Regional Operations), Suzanna Long and Aman Sapra (VPs, Technical Operations), Niranjan S. Kulkarni (RVP, South Central) and Charlene A. Yauch (RVP, North Central).

The UPS Foundation grant for $15,350 supports the continuation of the IISE Minority and Women Industrial Engineer Outreach Program. Read all about it.

As you prep for the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference (HSPI) in Atlanta on Feb. 21-23, don’t forget to:
1. Register online by Feb. 14 to save $100.

1. 2. Make  hotel reservations by Jan. 29 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta.

Registration is now open for the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2018 at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Orlando, Florida, on May 19-22. Act now for early-bird savings and best hotel availability.

Connect with global industry and academia thought leadership in an unbeatable setting. The conference program includes renowned speakers, trending topics and the popular PechaKucha interactive sessions, all taking place at the stunning Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando®.

IISE Professional Members will receive an electronic ballot via email on Dec. 11 to elect new members for the IISE Board of Trustees and other Institute leaders with an election-specific password and voting instructions. Make sure that your election email reaches your inbox by adding noreply@directvote.net as an approved sender. If you do not receive your election email by Dec. 12, contact support@directvote.net for assistance. The polls will remain open for voting until Jan. 22, 2018.

Early-bird savings are now available when you register for the 2018 Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference, Feb. 21-23 in Atlanta. Don’t miss a moment of the conference program, from engaging pre-conference workshops to several interactive networking events. Keynote presentations from industry leaders will impart innovative discoveries from the field.

Explore new insights and applications that are leading innovation in ergonomics at the 2018 Applied Ergonomics Conference (AEC), coming to Atlanta on March 26-29. Tap into the brightest minds in ergonomics at educational sessions, stay apprised of the latest developments and connect with your colleagues from across the globe. Register by Jan. 21 to save $100!