Announcements

IISE announces the North American Operations Board (NAOB) and the International Operations Board (IOB) – approved during a recent meeting of the Board of Trustees (BOT). Learn more about these developments, strategic planning and other board agenda items discussed by IISE President Tim McGlothlin in his recent blog.

The IISE Outstanding Capstone Senior Design Project Award is now available with applications due by April 12, 2019. Sponsored by The Council on Industrial and Systems Engineering (CISE), Virginia Tech Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and The Ohio State University Department of Integrated Systems Engineering (Scott and Beatrice Sink Giving Accounts), this award recognizes individual students or teams that have applied ISE knowledge and skills to significantly impact an organization. Recognition and rewards include monetary awards, first-year IISE memberships and recognition at the IISE Honors and Awards Banquet held during IISE’s Annual Conference, May 18-21, 2019, in Orlando, Florida.

The Service Enterprise Engineering Advisory Board within the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering has partnered with the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) to develop an international award that celebrates outstanding innovation in service systems engineering. The IISE Outstanding Service Systems Innovation Award is designed to recognize organizations for the development of innovative techniques that improve the performance of service industries. There are two award categories: industry and academia.

Your opportunity to connect, advance and learn is coming up fast and furious. Make sure to register today. --- 

1. Engineering Lean & Six Sigma (ELSS) Conference in Atlanta Sept. 24-26
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2. Virtual Student Career Fair Sept. 26, 1-4 p.m. EDT
Students: Meet recruiters in real-time to share your experience and discuss opportunities. Free registration!
Employers: Discover new talent and refresh your recruitment pipeline. IISE Corporate Partner members get a free virtual booth on a limited basis.
bit.ly/IISE-VCF

1. Senior ISE Leaders Share Learnings from Career and Life Choicepoints

Presented by Columbus, OH Chapter, CISE, Young Professionals - OPEN TO ALL
Sept. 6, 12 p.m. Eastern time *** 

2. The Fatigue Phenomenon®
Presented by Applied Ergonomics Conference (AEC) Committee and sponsored by Applied Ergonomics Society (AES) - OPEN TO ALL
Sept. 6, 2 p.m. Eastern time

Are you running a tight, economically sound and efficient operation? Find out at the Engineering Lean and Six Sigma (ELSS) conference in Atlanta at The American Hotel – A Doubletree by Hilton on Sept. 24-26. Attendees span a wide spectrum of industries from manufacturing and healthcare to service and retail, along with academia.

All - I am Lihui Bai from University of Louisville, the newly elected president of the Energy Systems division. Welcome to the IISE community page for our ES division.  Here you may post message, share a recent manuscript, post your Blog, search for other members, check out division's event calendar, and so many more...  Welcome aboard!

Balance your knowledge with the best possible "bedside manner" to enhance your leadership, management and persuasion skills and drive change at IISE’s next FREE webinar on Aug. 28 at Noon Eastern time. “Refining Your Soft Skills to Accelerate Career Progress and Success” will be presented by the Columbus/Eastern Chapter-Region, CISE, Young Professionals. Scott Sink, Ph.D., The Ohio State University and David Poirier, The Poirier Group, presenting.

If you are an engineer interested in spicing up your simulation study, or a healthcare administrator looking for innovative approaches to problem solving, join us Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. Eastern time for a free webinar “Healthcare Simulation: Innovative Techniques for Application.” You’ll discover innovative techniques used at different stages of a simulation study, from initial stakeholder engagement through the presentation of results. Each technique will be discussed through the lens of a business case. Presented by Society for Health Systems (SHS) Young Professionals.

Witness Lean and Six Sigma innovation coming to life in Atlanta, Sept. 24-26 at the 2018 Engineering Lean & Six Sigma Conference in over 50 educational sessions, facility tours, dynamic keynote presentations and more.

Missed the deadline to submit your abstract in ergonomics, healthcare, safety, human resources and risk management on a truly global stage? No worries … the abstract submission period has been extended through Aug. 3 for the Applied Ergonomics Conference (AEC) in New Orleans, March 25-28, 2019.

The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) is proud to announce the 2018 recipients of the IISE Fellow Award, which recognizes outstanding leaders of the profession who have made significant, nationally recognized contributions to industrial and systems engineering. A fellow is the highest classification of IISE membership.

The awards were presented May 21 at the IISE Annual Conference and Expo in Orlando, Florida. The list of recipients also appears in the July 2018 issue of ISE magazine.

Present your research results or unique insights in ergonomics, healthcare, safety, human resources and risk management on a truly global stage. Abstracts are due July 24 for the Applied Ergonomics Conference (AEC) in New Orleans, March 25-28, 2019.

Col. Howard D. McInvale, Ph.D., U.S. Military Academy West Point, talks about "Building a Thriving Lean Six Sigma Culture in an Organization" at the IISE Engineering Lean & Six Sigma (ELSS) Conference 2018, Sept. 24-26, at The American Hotel - A DoubleTree by Hilton in Atlanta. Register by July 31 to save! #ELSS2018

Congratulations to @Eileen Van Aken for her recent appointment as head of Virginia Tech’s Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in the College of Engineering. An educator and leader in the industrial and systems engineering field, Van Aken has led the department as interim head since 2016. Get the full story on her accomplishments at http://bit.ly/2sXg5vL.​

IISE is pleased to introduce the recently launched Applied Ergonomics Society (AES), dedicated to advancing ergonomics solutions worldwide. Join this active community of colleagues today to share insights, learn about the latest trends, collaborate on exciting new projects and make lasting connections to build a stronger ergonomics community. AES membership for IISE professional members is only $35 per year, and only $5 per year for student members. Visit www.iise.org/AES to learn more and join today!

“Safety work is today recognized as an economic necessity. It is the study of the right way to do things." – Robert W. Campbell, first president of the National Safety Council Reminder: Through its partnership with UL, IISE members can access online, on-demand UL PureSafety training opportunities and save 25% on each course! Sign up for training at a discount today.
 
Details:

UL Training: www.iise.org/TrainingCenter/details.aspx?id=44678

IISE Training Center: www.iise.org/TrainingCenter

National Safety Month: www.nsc.org/work-safety/get-involved/national-safety-month

IISE is offering more benefits to members in 2019! Visit the Membership Booth (booth #303) during Exhibit Hall hours at the IISE Annual Conference & Expo, May 19-22 in Orlando, Florida, to find out more. To enjoy current offerings from the IISE-UL training partnership, visit bit.ly/ULtraining.

Going to the IISE Annual Conference & Expo May 19-22? Don't forget to stop by the IISE Membership Booth (#303) in the Exhibit Hall at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando to learn about brand new IISE member benefits coming to you in 2019. You won't want to miss the excitement! #IISEAnnual2018

Taking registrations now for the July 26-27 course at http://www.iise.org/TrainingCenter/CourseDetail/?EventCode=ETM. Check out the new IISE Course Catalog for more professional development programs.

The IISE Annual Conference & Expo is the most important event of the year for ISEs. Join leaders from the field at #IISEAnnual2018 on May 19-22 in Orlando, Florida. See you soon!

Sign up now for “Lower Operating Costs and Improve Ergonomics with Carts and Casters” presented by the Applied Ergonomics Society  - OPEN TO ALL. This webinar takes place May 3 at 2 p.m., Eastern time. Presenters: Rob Jorden, Blickle Wheels & Casters and Terry Parmelee, Kinetic Technologies. Check Connect “Upcoming Events” for year-round IISE webinars.

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!