With early and mail-in voting underway in the 2024 elections in the U.S., and an anticipated crowd of in-person voters topping it all off Nov. 5, how are election officials managing the ballot traffic and executing a free and fair election process? We talked to returning guest Gretchen Macht, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial & Systems Engineering at The University of Rhode Island. Dr. Macht is also the Director of the Engineering for Democracy...

Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue University as well as a Fellow of IISE, returns for another round of "ExpertISE." This week, Dr. Caldwell gives his thoughts on the following question: "What role does ethics play in ISE and how are students prepared to handle ethical dilemmas in the field?"

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What's one piece of advice you wish someone had given you when you were a student in ISE?"

This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "How do real world ISE projects differ from the theoretical scenarios discussed in college?"

First-time guest Jacquie Maupin and returning guest Ali Hobbs Everett share their personal stories and discuss their indirect paths into healthcare systems improvement, as well as the industrial and systems engineering skills and know-how needed to succeed in the field.

Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., a solution value analyst at Philips and a part-time instructor for the University of Louisville and IISE, returns to ExpertISE to answer the question: "How do you incorporate feedback loops and continuous improvement in the systems you design or optimize?"

Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue University as well as a Fellow of IISE, returns for another round of "ExpertISE." This week, Dr. Caldwell gives his thoughts on the following question: "How important are group projects and teamwork in the ISE profession?"

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What strategies do you use to keep with the latest research and developments in the field?"

In this week's "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady answers: "What role does continuous learning play in the ever-evolving ISE landscape?"

This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "Are there any specific soft skills that are particularly valuable in the ISE profession?"

Rohan Shirwaiker is an IISE Fellow, a professor in the ISE department at North Carolina State University and co-director and chief scientific officer at the Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein, where he works on the design and manufacture of biological products for medical and sustainable food applications. He discusses his work and career with fellow Penn State graduate Cassandra Sotos, an industrial engineer, entrepreneur and professional musician. The duo also discuss their career paths...

Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., a solution value analyst at Philips and a part-time instructor for the University of Louisville and IISE, returns to ExpertISE to offer advice on mentorship for young professionals working in industrial and systems engineering.

Purdue University's Barrett Caldwell, Ph.D., is back for another episode of "ExpertISE." Barrett is a professor of industrial engineering and aeronautics and astronautics at Purdue as well as a Fellow of IISE. This week, Barrett answers: "How do you see the intersection of ISE with the growing emphasis on remote work and decentralized teams?"

James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What emerging technologies or tools are revolutionizing ISE practices?"

This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "In your experience, what has been the most challenging project or problem you've addressed using ISE principles?" Learning more about IISE's educational and certification offerings at: iise.org/trainingcenter

In this week's "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady returns to answer: "What challenges did you face early in your career, and how did your college experience prepare you for them?" Learning more about IISE's educational and certification offerings at: iise.org/trainingcenter

Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., a solution value analyst at Philips and a part-time instructor for the University of Louisville and IISE, returns to ExpertISE to explain the benefits of obtaining advanced certifications and training.

Cindy Anderson is founder and CEO of Alula Consulting and a strategy consultant for Engineering for One Planet (engineeringforoneplanet.org), an initiative supported by The Lemelson Foundation to promote sustainable engineering practices and integrate sustainability into engineering education. She discusses the EOP’s goals, educational resources and the potential environmental and social impacts of industrial engineering in a discussion with John Corliss, senior vice president with PEER...

Nicola Chrzanowski is an industrial engineering manager with Pratt & Whitney who was an Annual Conference exhibitor. Learn more about the IISE Annual Conference & Expo at iise.org/annual.

Seokhyun Chung is an assistant professor of systems and information engineering at the University of Virginia attending his first Annual Conference. Learn more about the IISE Annual Conference & Expo at iise.org/annual.

Nancy Zupick is manager of the Arena simulation team at Rockwell Automation and an Annual Conference exhibitor. Learn more about the IISE Annual Conference & Expo at iise.org/annual.

Soo-Eun Kim is a student at Oregon State University who took part in the Annual Conference volunteer service project. Learn more about the IISE Annual Conference & Expo at iise.org/annual.