Conversations with industrial and systems engineers about their work, ideas and solutions. This podcast will feature both IISE members and non-members who come from diverse backgrounds in both academia and industry to discuss a wide range of topics as it relates to their work as well as some off-beat topics that we think you, our audience, will find fascinating.
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#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Anuja Patil, president (2025-26), Applied Ergonomics Society
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Anuja Patil from CNA Insurance, and the president (2025-26) of the Applied Ergonomics Society, recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for i…
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John Sohn from the University of Michigan recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in advanced savings th…
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#AppliedErgo2025 Keynote: Mike Courtney, Aperio Insights
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45:34In this special bonus episode from the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2025, Mike Courtney, founder of Aperio Insights, delivers a compelling keynote exploring the crucial link between imagination and innovation. Drawing on more than two decades of experience in market research and strategic foresight, Courtney shares how technologies such as AI and …
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#AppliedErgo2025 Keynote: Karl Zelik, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
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32:44In this bonus episode from the Applied Ergonomics Conference 2025, Dr. Karl Zelik of Vanderbilt University shares insightful perspectives on innovation in biomechanics and wearable technology. Drawing from his extensive experience as co-director of the Center for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology and as Chief Scientific Officer of…
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Jim Mecham from OccuCare Injury Prevention recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in advanced savings t…
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Cheryl Roy from Dorn Companies recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in advanced savings through April…
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Texas A&M students Aspen Burke, Lillian Bravo and Samuel Britton recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock…
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Dustin Herte and Chris Gromowski with Blue Line Battery recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in advan…
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#HSPI2025 Keynote Mandy Long: Applying AI in Healthcare
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1:01:54In this bonus episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast, we present Mandy Long's keynote address from the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025 in Atlanta. With a distinguished background in artificial intelligence and healthcare technology, including leadership roles at IBM Watson and Experian Health, Mandy explores the practica…
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#HSPI2025 Keynote Dr. Venkatesh Bellamkonda: Transforming Healthcare with Process Improvement
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58:12In this bonus episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast, we present Dr. Venkatesh Bellamkonda's keynote address from the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025 in Atlanta. As an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and a consultant physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at May…
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Devpradnya Kadam from UF Health shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in advanced savings through April 30th! Team…
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Taylor Rader from Mayo Clinic shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in advanced savings through April 30th! Team d…
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Kim Kaleta, a student from Kennesaw State University, shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in advanced savings th…
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Ritu Ward from T. Ward & Associates Inc shares her experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in advanced savings through April 30…
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Aakash Mittal from MDofficeManager shares his experience at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025. Learn more about the conference at iise.org/HSPI. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in advanced savings through April 30th! T…
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Exploring #HSPI2025: Workshops, Insights, and Opportunities
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23:18Dive into all things Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2025 with Ali Anderson and Aaron Kanne. Discover the incredible sessions, keynotes, and networking opportunities awaiting you at this year’s premier healthcare engineering event. From first-time attendees to seasoned professionals, this episode breaks down what makes HSPI specia…
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Avi Fishman: "Always Be Résumé Ready"
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35:12This week, we’re talking with Avi Fishman, a Lean Master Black Belt and Six Sigma Black Belt with extensive experience in healthcare systems process improvement who — at the time we recorded our interview — recently found himself looking for his next job. We talked with him about his career path from an NYPD officer to health care administrator, hi…
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Modeling and Simulation Under the Golden Arches
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57:43In this week’s episode, Chris Tonn*, director of outreach and networking for IISE’s Modeling and Simulation Division, sits down with Jarrod Thome. Jarrod is an Operations Manager in McDonald’s Global Operations Strategy & Standards department, where he uses his expertise in simulation modeling to tackle big questions for one of the world’s most rec…
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James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What role does ethics play in ISE and how are students prepared to handle ethical dilemmas in the field?" Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for …
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This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "Can ISE principles be applied to non-manufacturing sectors?" Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. …
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James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, returns to ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "How can students gain practical experience or internships in the industrial and systems engineering field while still in school?" Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Jo…
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Everything Ergonomics All At Once
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51:23Eric Hassen, president of the Applied Ergonomics Society, and Martha Parker, AES board member and Project Manager for the Texas A&M Center for Worker Health, discuss how to develop ergo programs to improve worker safety, remote work challenges for ergonomists and the benefits of belonging to the society. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual C…
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In this episode of "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady answers: "How important are group projects and teamwork in the ISE profession?" Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Loc…
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The Election Process: Fast, Accurate, or Cheap — Pick Two
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1:01:31With 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 Mecha…
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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…
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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?" Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and …
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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?" Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders …
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The winding road to a healthcare process career
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59:16First-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. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta…
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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?" Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3…
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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?" Supercharge your career…
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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?" Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and…
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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?" Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. …
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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?" Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders fo…
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Addressing food security through new technologies
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34:10Rohan 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 fe…
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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. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry le…
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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?" Super…
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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?" Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in…
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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/t…
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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/trainingcen…
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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. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and n…
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ISE's natural link to a sustainable future
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32:35Cindy 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 an…
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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. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in advanced savings thr…
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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. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networki…
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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. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in advanced savings through …
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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. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in advanced savings th…
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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 continuous learning play in the ever-evolving ISE landscape?" Supercharge your…
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James Swisher, IISE's Director of Continuing Education, joins ExpertISE this week to offer his insights on the following question: "What is the future outlook for jobs in the ISE field?" Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innovation and networking. Lock in advanced savings thro…
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Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., a solution value analyst at Philips and a part-time instructor for the University of Louisville and IISE, makes her #ExpertISE debut to discuss emerging trends in the field of industrial and systems engineering. Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta! Join industry leaders for innova…
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This week on ExpertISE — Javier Masini, industrial engineer with Value Management Strategies Inc. and an IISE instructor, answers the following question: "Are there any common misconceptions or pitfalls in the field that you’ve observed professionals should be wary of?" Supercharge your career at the IISE Annual Conference, May 31-June 3 in Atlanta…
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In this week's "ExpertISE," author, certified Lean Six Sigma master black belt, and continuous improvement expert Tina Agustiady answers: "How do you handle resistance or pushback when implementing new systems or changes?" You can find this episode as well as full episodes of "Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast" anytime at podcast.iise.org or whereve…
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