IISE chapters set a GOLD record! 

IISE is proud to release the list of U.S. chapters earning the Chapter Recognition Program GOLD award. These chapters proved they were on track over the past year recording activities, service to members. and contributions to IISE. More chapters than ever earned GOLD setting a record for most chapters ever earning the award.  These chapters hit a high mark in chapter excellence that is music to the ears of the Institute.

The Chapter Recognition Program provides visibility so that the accomplishments of chapters can be recognized and rewarded. The Chapter Performance and Progress Report is the basis for the Professional and University Chapter Recognition Program. 
Chapter excellence is judged by a number of factors, including but not limited to quality of programs, membership growth and retention, participation in volunteer leadership development, student chapter support, and strategic planning.
Click here to view Professional Chapter Gold Award chapters (U.S.)

                   Click here to view University Chapter GOLD Award chapters (U.S.)

  Outstanding Faculty Advisor Recognition awards

Regional Level

The regional award recognizes advisors that have demonstrated substantial contributions to the chapter by supporting officers and student activities through excellence as a teacher, advisor, and mentor. One award is presented per region. 

Global Level

The global award is created to recognize the dedicated efforts of one student chapter advisor who, through his or her work has exemplified above all others IISE's commitment to education, personal, professional, and technical development of students in IISE related fields of interest. 
 
Global Honoree:   Pratik J. Parikh, Ph.D  - Wright State University 
Dr. Parikh is a professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He holds a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech. He is a Senior Member of IISE and was the President of the Logistics and Supply Chain Division (2019-20) and the Dayton-Cincinnati Professional Chapter (2016 and 2017). Since 2012, he has been the faculty advisor to the WSU-IISE student chapter (Gold chapter since 2013).   More about Dr. Parikh
Award
Recipients of the regional award will each receive a personalized certificate and are honored in a rolling presentation at the IISE Annual Conference and Expo.
The recipient of the global award will receive a plaque which will be presented at the Honors and Awards ceremony at the annual conference in New Orleans this fall.
2019 Most Innovative Chapter Event awards 

It is important for chapters to continue looking for better ways to engage members. While proven, traditional methods are reliable, chapter leaders should be pushing innovation where possible. This award recognizes chapter efforts where a new, innovative event was introduced and was successful.





Big Ideas in the Big Easy!
A new abstract submission window is now open (due August 15; only abstracts, no papers). The 1 pg. abstract should be prepared as per the conference guidelines and should not be updated versions of abstracts that have been accepted already. These will be peer reviewed, and accepted ones will be included in the conference program, subject to availability of presentation slots, in the order in which they are received.

Submit your abstract here!

News
News






  • Virtual VOLT (Volunteer Leadership Training) to be held on Saturday, June 20. Over 120 registered to attend!
  • Webinar:  IISE's Outstanding Service Systems Engineering Global Competition, July 7 - 11:00 am Eastern. Presented by Chapter 1. .OPEN TO ALL. More information and registration. 
  • "Problem Solved": The IISE Podcast- Download episodes at podcast.iise.org or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts 



We have exciting news - in light of the Sigma levels of variation businesses and academia are dealing with these days, the #ELSS2020 + Artificial Intelligence Symposium  Conference 
Committee is taking our Oct. 12-14 gathering virtual. Engineering, Lean, Six Sigma, Artificial intelligence, and you - there will be no better virtual combination Oct. 12-14, 2020. Save the date!

Wichita State University redefines what it means to hold a successful regional conference 

Wichita State redefined what it means to hold a successful regional conference as it hosted a lively three days of events for students from universities in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and - of course - Kansas. The 2020 IISE South Central U.S. Regional Conference also attracted professional members from across the region. A first rate keynote address, outstanding panel and tutorial workshop sessions, informative tours, lively collaborative meetings and social events, and overall great camaraderie highlighted the conference. 

Over 150 IISE members and guests participated in the conference.

Mr. John Pilla, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.'s Vice President of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer, delivers the Keynote.
Spirit Aerosystems, Inc. provided a tour of one of its aircraft facilities to attendees.
Mr. Kevin McManus, CEO of Great Systems!, conducts a workshop.