ISE Connection: Spring 2023
From the Department Head
Friends of Virginia Tech ISE,
It is hard to believe we are already just a few short days from spring commencement. We are incredibly proud of our faculty, staff, and students and grateful for their contributions to the department over the last semester.
We’ve had a busy spring in the Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering! Our graduate program is now ranked sixth, advancing a spot from last year, according to the U.S. News and World Report. Our outstanding faculty, staff, alumni, and students have been recognized for their incredible work, which you can read about below.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement in Virginia Tech ISE. We look forward to continuing to prepare our students to be tomorrow's leaders and problem solvers.
Eileen Van Aken
Department Head
Distracted driving on the rise, but rather than the problem, expert says technology could be the solution |
Associate Professor Charlie Klauer explains that while technology is a distraction, it can also be a part of the solution through tools such as car play, in which drivers can answer a call hands-free. |
Lack of access to clean water impacts economic and health disparities |
Graduate student and ICTAS doctoral fellow Emma Dudzinski explores the link between access to clean water and economic/health disparities. |
Ingrid Jensen Vaughan (‘85) inducted into the Academy of Engineering Excellence |
The 2023 inductees, who have achieved exceptional career successes, were chosen from over 77,000 living College of Engineering alumni, bringing the academy’s total membership to 179. |
ISE Academy of Distinguished Alumni |
ISE recognized the 18th Induction into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni at our Honors & Awards Banquet on April 19. Congratulations to our inductees:
Additionally, we recognized the 2023 Emerging Leaders Award recipients, Rajaram Bhagavathula and Justin Love; and the first Early Career Impact Award Winner, Colleen Ferlotti. |
Student and Faculty Awards |
In addition to our award-winning alumni, we also had award-winning students and faculty. These include recognitions at the department, college, and university level. Learn more about our award winners. |
2023 Senior Symposium |
52 teams participated in the Senior Symposium to showcase year-long senior design efforts, and five teams were recognized by the ISE Advisory Board. Congratulations to our group winners:
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Upcoming events |
Special thanks to everyone who attended our ISE alumni events in Richmond in February and New York City in May! We had a great time connecting with local alumni and catching up on recent departmental news. Stay tuned for more events this fall and join the college at the events below!
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Gifts of all sizes can make an impact for ISE students |
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