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Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast — 262 episodes
2026 Gilbreth Award Winner Dr. Michael Carter: "I wanted to solve real problems"
Annual 2026: The Future of ISE is Bright
Live From Annual: From First Steps to Legacy Careers
Your 2026 IISE Annual Conference Preview: 3 Voices to Know Before You Go
Inside Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital: Designing a Hospital for the Future
Trailer | Inside Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital: Designing a Hospital for the Future
Decision Science: The Systems Behind Billion-Dollar Site Selection with Ramya Gowda
Trailer | Decisions Science: The Systems Behind Billion-Dollar Site Selection with Ramya Gowda
From the Floor of Applied Ergo 2026
AEC Keynote Bonus: Curiosity and the Future of Design with Cassini Nazir and Mike Courtney
Trailer | AEC Keynote Spotlight: From Idea to Impact with Dr. Mark Benden
AEC Keynote Spotlight: From Idea to Impact with Dr. Mark Benden
HSPI 2026 #QuickTakes Sessions
Trailer | Optimizing for Meaning - Now Streaming
Optimizing for Meaning: What Industrial Engineering Teaches us About Balance and Burnout with Aly Kamel
Bonus | Upcoming: Problem Solved LIVE at HSPI
HSPI Keynote Spotlight: Inside Conversations with Dr. Patterson and Lennox Wildman
The Systems Behind the Ballots: How ISEs are Strengthening Elections with Dr. Natalie Scala
Trailer | The Systems Behind the Ballots: How ISEs are Strengthening Elections
From Classroom to Career: Young Professional Lessons from the First 5 years
Trailer | From Classroom to Career: Young Professional Lessons from the First 5 years
What if Santa was an ISE?
Inside the IISE Innovation Cup: How Bold Ideas Become Industry Breakthroughs
Trailer | Inside the IISE Innovation Cup: How Bold Ideas Become Industry Breakthroughs
Large Language Models: How Far We've Come with Dr. Joe Wilck
Trailer | Large Language Models: How Far We've Come
Process, People, and Purpose: Operations the Chick-fil-A Way
Trailer | Process, People, and Purpose: Operations the Chick-fil-A Way
Navigating AI's Next Frontier with Mike Courtney
Trailer | Navigating AI's Next Frontier
Designing Without Limits: How Universal Design and Ergonomics Shape a Better World
Trailer | Designing Without Limits: An Ergonomics Conversation
Bonus | From TaeKwonDo to Industrial Engineering: Anwaar's Story
60 Seconds to ISE Impact: Inspiring the Next Generation of Industrial & Systems Engineers
Trailer | 60 Seconds to ISE Impact
Wicked Problem Solving with Tom Wujec
Trailer | Wicked Problem Solving with Tom Wujec
Season 6 Trailer | Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast
Behind the Mic with Problem Solved
#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi, University of Rhode Island
#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Jingfei Chen, ServiceNow
#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — David Gray, Autodesk
#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Max Miller, Auburn University
#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Sanjit Addepally, Rutgers University
#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Carly Walker, Auburn University
#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Melika Jahan Beikloo, Clemson University
#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Anuja Patil, president (2025-26), Applied Ergonomics Society
#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — John Sohn, University of Michigan
#AppliedErgo2025 Keynote: Mike Courtney, Aperio Insights
#AppliedErgo2025 Keynote: Karl Zelik, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Jim Mecham, OccuCare Injury Prevention
#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Cheryl Roy, Dorn Companies
#AppliedErgo2025 — Gig 'Em Ergo Trio from TAMU
#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Dustin Herte and Chris Gromowski, Blue Line Battery
#HSPI2025 Keynote Mandy Long: Applying AI in Healthcare
#HSPI2025 Keynote Dr. Venkatesh Bellamkonda: Transforming Healthcare with Process Improvement
#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Devpradnya Kadam, UF Health
#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Taylor Rader, Mayo Clinic
#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Kim Kaleta, Kennesaw State University
#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Ritu Ward, T. Ward & Associates Inc
#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Aakash Mittal, MDofficeManager
Exploring #HSPI2025: Workshops, Insights, and Opportunities
Avi Fishman: "Always Be Résumé Ready"
Modeling and Simulation Under the Golden Arches
ExpertISE: Instilling a strong ethical foundation
ExpertISE: ISE applications beyond manufacturing
ExpertISE: Internships and work experience for ISE students
Everything Ergonomics All At Once
ExpertISE: Testing your negotiation and communication skills
The Election Process: Fast, Accurate, or Cheap — Pick Two
ExpertISE: Students, get ready for the ethics battles
ExpertISE: Lost career advice
ExpertISE: Theory vs. practice
The winding road to a healthcare process career
ExpertISE: Applying feedback loops to your systems design
ExpertISE: Teamwork in the profession
ExpertISE: Tracking the latest R&D in the field
ExpertISE: A holistic view of continuous learning and improvement
ExpertISE: Soft skills in ISE
Addressing food security through new technologies
ExpertISE: Mentoring young professionals in ISE
ExpertISE: The intersection of ISE and remote work
ExpertISE: Tech or tools revolutionizing ISE practices
ExpertISE: ISE principles put to the test
ExpertISE: How college prepares you for career challenges
ExpertISE: Benefits of advanced certifications and training
ISE's natural link to a sustainable future
#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Nicola Chrzanowski, Pratt & Whitney
#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Seokhyun Chung, University of Virginia
#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Nancy Zupick, Rockwell Automation
#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Soo-Eun Kim, Oregon State University
ExpertISE: The role of continuous learning
ExpertISE: Job outlook for ISEs
ExpertISE: Emerging trends in ISE
ExpertISE: Misconceptions or pitfalls in the ISE field
ExpertISE: How to handle resistance when implementing changes
ExpertISE: International influences on ISE work
A century of riding out supply chain storms
#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Rashawnda Williams
#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Bryan Ramirez
#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Jennie Ulrich
#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Keynote Speaker Marty Smets
#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Keynote Speaker Dr. L. Casey Chosewood
#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Tristen Aldridge
#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Marie Louis-Jeune
#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Annajirao Challa
#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Amanda Curry
#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Lawrence McNair
#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Anita Leis
#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Yvonne Nguyen
#HSPI2024 Conference Kickoff Q&A: Victoria Jordan & Amanda Mewborn
Generative AI and ISEs: What’s now? What’s next?
#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Holden Duffie, Clemson University
#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Emily Jacobson, Mercer University
#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Ben Rachunok, NC State University
#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Paris Joslin, University of Arkansas
#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Feyisayo Akinwande, Virginia Tech
#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Leah Hornback, University of Louisville
#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Junwon Ko, University of Kentucky
#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Eliza Marcy, University of Pittsburgh
Covering the High Ground with Virginia Tech’s Don Taylor
Building Innovative Safeguards Against Cyberattacks
The Use of Digital Twins in Modeling and Simulation
#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Victor Aquino
#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Camille Peres
#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Carrie Bath-Scheel, OccuPro/OccuCare
#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Mónica Matlis, Axendia
#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Mike Ha, Abbott Vascular
#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Michayla Strange, Texas A&M University
#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Eric Franz, Cintas Corp.
#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Jasmin Cisneros and David Francis, MPI-Exeter
Huddle up: Healthcare innovation with Victoria Jordan
#AppliedErgo2023 Keynote Chat with Lashawn Boulware
#AppliedErgo2023 Keynote Chat with Stephen Jenkins
#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Daniela Torres Stephanian
#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Stacy Cassio
#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Chadd Canode returns!
#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — University of Binghamton's "BUF2"
#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — University of Peradeniya's "Elite"
#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Penn State's "Daddy Lion"
#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Matthew Tharakan
#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Lauren Cooper
All That Jazz at #AppliedErgo2023
The Rewards of IISE Membership
IISE's 2023 University Regional Conferences
An "Intensive" Preview of HSPI 2023
IISE International
An ISE Grad, a UK Hill and a Wheel of Cheese
Smells Like Lean Coffee
Operations Research for Social Good
#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Jeremiah Gbadegoye
#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Bill Franks
#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Michael Terrell
#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Enas Abualkas
#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Dr. Sze Yee Thong
#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Paul Babin
#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Natalie Morales
#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Victoria Ballard
#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Salvador Masso
#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Keynote Speaker Rich Sheridan
Ergo and a historic flight to freedom
"We're All Data Scientists Now" with Amelia Mink
#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Hamid Parsaei
#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - IISE President Amanda Mewborn
#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Ian Giese
#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Toni Doolen and IISE President-Elect Eileen Van Aken
#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Joan Wagner
To boldly go: NASA's new frontiers in space
Engineering Perfect Waves with Barry Stetter
Young ISEs shift from college to careers
#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Nancy Currie-Gregg
#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Katrina Cookson
#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Bobbie Watts
#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Mike Ha
#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Ariana Ince
Kind Leadership, Lean and The Great Resignation
#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Tesla's Christine Millan and Kaitlyn Walsh
#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Bryan Fowlkes
#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Kathryn Lieffrig
Fearless in Seattle: IISE Annual Conference Tips
Industrial Engineering From One Generation to the Next
Fitness Beats Lean
#AppliedErgo2022: Ergonomics to keep workers safe at home
#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Keynote Speaker Chloe Harrouche
#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Keynote Speaker Rebecca Love
#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with SHS President Tarun Mohan Lal
#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Gabriela Renta Lopez
#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Chadd Canode
#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Casey Spansel
#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Catherine Reckard
#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Christine Doyle
Design Thinking for Caregivers
An IE's World On the Strings
Building an Ergonomics Army
Innovating Personal Healthcare
Engineering a Supply Chain to the Moon
3D Printing for a Better Smile
The Global Pandemic: Supply Chain’s Finest Hour
#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Dr. Tres Bishop
#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Melissa Rosado
#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Josette Cole-Pinnix
#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Katie Grzyb
#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Nick Comeau
LSU student helps track medical equipment at Louisiana hospital
#Lean6Data2021 keynote speaker Michael J. Pyrcz
#Lean6Data2021 keynote speaker Morgan Smith
#Lean6Data2021 keynote speaker Joyce Siegele
Graduate Finances with Kevin Drevik
Mindset with Aaron Kanne
Play ball, learn STEM through Science of Sport
Engineers and Entrepreneurship
Panel: IISE's Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2021
IISE "Career Path" Series - Part 3: Paul Odomirok and Karina Suarez
Ergonomics from A(llread) to Z(avitz)
The Power of Agile
IISE "Career Path" Series - Part 2: Adrienne Dickerson and Elizabeth Ehlman
IISE "Career Path" Series - Part 1: Larry Aft and Beth Cudney
The Masked Engineers
2020: ISEs Review a Year of Resilience and Rebirth
The State of the Society for Health Systems
NASA industrial engineer sets sights on Mars
Easing Election Day delays through industrial and systems engineering
Israeli IE professor reflects on a life of problem-solving
To Engineer the Greatest Communicators
Toyota and a House of Cider?
ISE Academic Leaders Adapt to Pandemic's Disruptions
Modeling Reality, COVID and Ebola Style, with the CDC’s Michael Washington
Ergonomics and human factors for caretakers in COVID-19 pandemic
Engineers in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic
Election cybersecurity and decision analysis with Natalie Scala
Tapping the Potential of Autistic Workers with Conner Reinhardt and Jhillika Kumar
Big Data for the Big House with Tamás Terlaky, Dr. Mohammad Shahabsafa and Anshul Sharma
Everything I Know About Lean I Learned in First Grade with Tina Agustiady
HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Mary Ellen Skeens
HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Eddie Perez-Ruberte
HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Bianca Garcia
HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Tom West
HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with AJ Hobbs
HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Todd Banks
The Allure of Ergonomics with Bobbie Watts
Engineering Mindfulness with Ashley Benedict
Behind the scenes of IISE media with Keith Albertson, Michael Hughes and David Brandt
From France to the Mayo Clinic with Johanna Ficatier
Curiosity Lab and Smart Cities with Betsy Plattenburg
AI, Big Data and Your Career with Ben Amaba and Michael Testani
Sit, Stand & Shake: Adjustability and Ergonomics with Mark Benden
PE Licensures: Facts and Myths with Caitlin Kenney and Amy Greer
The Road From Student to Professional with Carl Kirpes
ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Manuel Flores
ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Chelsea Tomek
ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Michele Hopkins
ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Madhura Sridhar
ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Bob Myers
ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Amanda Beach
ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Paul Odomirok
Institutional knowledge at NASA with Breanne Alzate
Disaster Response and Sustainability with Liz McCartney
Engineering at Chick-fil-A with David B. Reid, P.E.
Diversity In ISE with Sneha Sinha and Carlos Garza
The Buy-In For Ergonomics with Julia Abate and Monica V. Matlis
Industrial Engineering and Essentialism with Kevin McManus
Interview with IISE President-elect David Poirier