Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil Hydroworld Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries Engineers honored at international conference in New Orleans By: PRLog May 23, 2023 at 15:14 PM EDT NORCROSS, Ga. - May 23, 2023 - PRLog -- The top thinkers and performers in the industrial and systems engineering world were celebrated by the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) during its Annual Conference & Expo in New Orleans May 20-23.IISE's most prestigious award, the Frank & Lillian Gilbreth Industrial Engineering Award sponsored by The Wm. Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University, was awarded to educator G. Don Taylor Jr., Ph.D., PE, of Virginia Tech. Taylor is executive vice provost and Charles O. Gordon Professor in ISE in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.In a recent episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast (podcast.iise.org), Taylor discussed his career and the award."I always had aspirations to lead to the best of my ability, and I certainly wanted to make a real difference with my life's work. But I think really this is an honor that goes well beyond my wildest expectations. And I think the fact that it was named for the founders of our profession, Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, makes it even more memorable and more special."A former IISE president, Board of Trustees member and IISE Fellow, Taylor's research interests have focused on the simulation of complex systems and the logistics of material flow and freight transportation. He has served as principal investigator or co-principal investigator on more than 60 externally funded projects, leading to the publication of 10 books, 75-plus journal articles and book chapters and more than 120 conference papers and technical reports.The Captains of Industry Award went to Robert Pudlo, FedEx Ground (retired). The award is presented to business or government leaders who successfully used industrial engineering in the workplace.The Class of 2023 IISE Fellows included members who have made significant, recognized contributions to industrial engineering.Emanuel Melachrinoudis, Ph.D., Northeastern UniversityOm Prakash Yadav, Ph.D., North Carolina A&T State UniversityXueping Li, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleJonathan H. Owen, Ph.D., General Motors Co.David Coit, Ph.D., Rutgers UniversityLi Zheng, Ph.D., Tsinghua UniversityDenis Cormier, Ph.D., Rochester Institute of TechnologyChase Rainwater, Ph.D., University of ArkansasLinda Ng Boyle, Ph.D., University of WashingtonJulie Simmons Ivy, Ph.D., North Carolina State UniversityKash Barker, Ph.D., University of OklahomaLukasz Mazur, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel HillFor more on IISE's 2023 honors and awards winners, visit link.iise.org/Honors23. Details on IISE's awards program are available at iise.org/Honors.About IISE: The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers is the world's largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. Founded in 1948, IISE is an international, nonprofit association that provides knowledge, training, networking opportunities and recognition to enhance the skills and effectiveness of its members, customers and the profession. For more information about IISE, visit www.iise.org.ContactElizabeth Grimes***@iise.orgPhotos: (Click photo to enlarge) Read Full Story - Engineers honored at international conference in New Orleans | More news from this sourcePress release distribution by PRLog Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
Engineers honored at international conference in New Orleans By: PRLog May 23, 2023 at 15:14 PM EDT NORCROSS, Ga. - May 23, 2023 - PRLog -- The top thinkers and performers in the industrial and systems engineering world were celebrated by the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) during its Annual Conference & Expo in New Orleans May 20-23.IISE's most prestigious award, the Frank & Lillian Gilbreth Industrial Engineering Award sponsored by The Wm. Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University, was awarded to educator G. Don Taylor Jr., Ph.D., PE, of Virginia Tech. Taylor is executive vice provost and Charles O. Gordon Professor in ISE in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.In a recent episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast (podcast.iise.org), Taylor discussed his career and the award."I always had aspirations to lead to the best of my ability, and I certainly wanted to make a real difference with my life's work. But I think really this is an honor that goes well beyond my wildest expectations. And I think the fact that it was named for the founders of our profession, Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, makes it even more memorable and more special."A former IISE president, Board of Trustees member and IISE Fellow, Taylor's research interests have focused on the simulation of complex systems and the logistics of material flow and freight transportation. He has served as principal investigator or co-principal investigator on more than 60 externally funded projects, leading to the publication of 10 books, 75-plus journal articles and book chapters and more than 120 conference papers and technical reports.The Captains of Industry Award went to Robert Pudlo, FedEx Ground (retired). The award is presented to business or government leaders who successfully used industrial engineering in the workplace.The Class of 2023 IISE Fellows included members who have made significant, recognized contributions to industrial engineering.Emanuel Melachrinoudis, Ph.D., Northeastern UniversityOm Prakash Yadav, Ph.D., North Carolina A&T State UniversityXueping Li, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleJonathan H. Owen, Ph.D., General Motors Co.David Coit, Ph.D., Rutgers UniversityLi Zheng, Ph.D., Tsinghua UniversityDenis Cormier, Ph.D., Rochester Institute of TechnologyChase Rainwater, Ph.D., University of ArkansasLinda Ng Boyle, Ph.D., University of WashingtonJulie Simmons Ivy, Ph.D., North Carolina State UniversityKash Barker, Ph.D., University of OklahomaLukasz Mazur, Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel HillFor more on IISE's 2023 honors and awards winners, visit link.iise.org/Honors23. Details on IISE's awards program are available at iise.org/Honors.About IISE: The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers is the world's largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. Founded in 1948, IISE is an international, nonprofit association that provides knowledge, training, networking opportunities and recognition to enhance the skills and effectiveness of its members, customers and the profession. For more information about IISE, visit www.iise.org.ContactElizabeth Grimes***@iise.orgPhotos: (Click photo to enlarge) Read Full Story - Engineers honored at international conference in New Orleans | More news from this sourcePress release distribution by PRLog