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    Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast

    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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    Episodes (158)

    #HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Marie Louis-Jeune

    #HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Marie Louis-Jeune

    Marie Louis-Jeune from Memorial Regional Hospital spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

    Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Annajirao Challa

    #HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Annajirao Challa

    Annajirao Challa from Binghamton University spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

    Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Amanda Curry

    #HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Amanda Curry

    Amanda Curry from Jackson Health System and the University of Miami spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

    Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Lawrence McNair

    #HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Lawrence McNair

    Lawrence McNair with Birmingham Veterans Affairs Healthcare System spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

    Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Anita Leis

    #HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Anita Leis

    Anita Leis from Tomah VAMC spoke with “Problem Solved” during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

    Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Yvonne Nguyen

    #HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Yvonne Nguyen

    Yvonne Nguyen from Children's Health spoke with “Problem Solved" during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

    Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #HSPI2024 Conference Kickoff Q&A: Victoria Jordan & Amanda Mewborn

    #HSPI2024 Conference Kickoff Q&A: Victoria Jordan & Amanda Mewborn

    We’ve got a special episode of "Problem Solved" directly from the official conference kickoff at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, taking place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia.

    This episode features a recording of an on-stage Q&A with Emory Healthcare’s Victoria Jordan and Advocate Health’s Amanda Mewborn. Jordan is also the president-elect of IISE and Mewborn is its immediate past president.

    Ali Anderson from The Shepherd Center moderated the Q&A in which they discuss how they got involved with the conference, their passion for improving healthcare, and what new attendees can do and learn from their own conference experience.

    Learn more about this conference at: iise.org/HSPI


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    Generative AI and ISEs: What’s now? What’s next?

    Generative AI and ISEs: What’s now? What’s next?

    It's been one year since the public release of ChatGPT, the remarkable generative AI platform from OpenAI that has energized transformative promise (and controversy) in the tech sector. In this bonus episode of "Problem Solved," we talk with Joe Wilck, Ph.D., PE, from Bucknell University, who has been working with colleagues on research about the capabilities of large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT, Google's Bard and others. We ask him about the new place in society and work that ChatGPT has seemingly carved out for itself, the ethical debate surrounding the use of LLMs and chatbots in academia, and just what this innovation means for industrial and systems engineers.

    Joe also welcomes questions you may have about ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. You can reach out to him at joe.wilck@gmail.com.

    Remember to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode. Your feedback helps us grow and continue bringing you fascinating content!


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Holden Duffie, Clemson University

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Holden Duffie, Clemson University

    SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Holden Duffie, Clemson University, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Duffie discussed what he’s enjoyed so far about the conference as well as talking about his poster presentation.

    Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Emily Jacobson, Mercer University

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Emily Jacobson, Mercer University

    SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Emily Jacobson, Mercer University, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Jacobson talked about her poster presentation, which involved using virtual reality to create a rock-climbing experience for individuals with disabilities.

    Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Ben Rachunok, NC State University

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Ben Rachunok, NC State University

    SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Ben Rachunok, assistant professor at NC State, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. He discussed what keeps him coming back every year and why it’s a worthwhile event for ISEs.

    Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Paris Joslin, University of Arkansas

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Paris Joslin, University of Arkansas

    SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Paris Joslin from the University of Arkansas spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Joslin discussed her team’s IISE Annual Capstone Senior Design Poster.

    Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Feyisayo Akinwande, Virginia Tech

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Feyisayo Akinwande, Virginia Tech

    SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Feyisayo Akinwande, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. It was Akinwande’s first conference, and he spoke about what he’s been enjoying about it and why he can’t wait for next year’s event.

    Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Leah Hornback, University of Louisville

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Leah Hornback, University of Louisville

    SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Leah Hornback, University of Louisville, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Hornback discussed her team’s IISE Annual Capstone Senior Design Poster.

    Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Junwon Ko, University of Kentucky

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Junwon Ko, University of Kentucky

    SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Junwon Ko, University of Kentucky, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy during #IISEAnnual2023 in New Orleans. Ko took part in IISE’s Sustainable Development Division volunteer project. Just as in previous years, the effort marks the start of the Annual Conference.

    Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Eliza Marcy, University of Pittsburgh

    #IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Eliza Marcy, University of Pittsburgh

    SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Eliza Marcy, University of Pittsburgh, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy during #IISEAnnual2023 in New Orleans. Ko took part in IISE’s Sustainable Development Division volunteer project. Just as in previous years, the effort marks the start of the Annual Conference.

    Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    Covering the High Ground with Virginia Tech’s Don Taylor

    Covering the High Ground with Virginia Tech’s Don Taylor

    In our Season 4 finale, we chat with G. Don Taylor Jr., Ph.D., P.E., executive vice provost and Charles O. Gordon Professor in ISE at Virginia Tech. He’s also the 2023 recipient of the Frank and Lillian Gilbreth Industrial Engineering Award from IISE. Taylor discusses his career path, the possibilities for AI in industry and academia, his love for hiking, and why he enjoys going to the IISE Annual Conference & Expo: “You’re going to make your best friends there.” We also hear some thoughts and reflections from other longtime members of IISE as we celebrate the Institute’s 75th anniversary.


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    Building Innovative Safeguards Against Cyberattacks

    Building Innovative Safeguards Against Cyberattacks

    In this episode, Keith Albertson talks with Krystel Castillo of the University of Texas-San Antonio and Howard Grimes, a research scientist and CEO of the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute or CyManII, an agency sponsored by the Department of Energy. They discuss innovative efforts to improve and coordinate cybersecurity defense systems in manufacturing and supply chains to stay a step ahead of disruptive threats.


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    The Use of Digital Twins in Modeling and Simulation

    The Use of Digital Twins in Modeling and Simulation

    This episode features members of IISE’s Modeling & Simulation Division. Andrew Collins, a professor of industrial and systems engineering at Old Dominion University, discusses with George Mason University faculty members Jie Xu and Chun-Hung Chen the growing use of digital twin modeling, which applies data to reflect what is happening in real time and serve as a predictive tool for physical systems.


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.

    #AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Victor Aquino

    #AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Victor Aquino

    Victor Aquino, EHS ergonomist at Cargill, spoke to IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #AppliedErgo2023. He discusses what he’s enjoyed about going back to in-person for the conference, post-pandemic.


    This podcast is sponsored by Missouri S&T. Accelerate your career with Missouri S&T's 100% online programs! Learn more at online.mst.edu.