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Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast — 271 episodes

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Systems & Spaceflight with NASA Astronaut Shane Kimbrough

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Trailer | Astronaut Shane Kimbrough Recounts a Beautiful Moment in Space

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Guy Primus: Doing What's Never Been Done Before | Season 7 Premiere

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From the Archives | To boldly go: NASA's new frontiers in space

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Season 7 Premiere Trailer | Guy Primus: Doing What's Never Been Done Before

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From the Archives | The Election Process: Fast, Accurate, or Cheap - Pick Two

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From the Archives | Professor Shaul Ladany Reflects on a Life of Problem Solving

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From the Archives | Industrial Engineering and Essentialism with Kevin McManus

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The Real Frank & Lillian Gilbreth

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2026 Gilbreth Award Winner Dr. Michael Carter: "I wanted to solve real problems"

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Annual 2026: The Future of ISE is Bright

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Live From Annual: From First Steps to Legacy Careers

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Your 2026 IISE Annual Conference Preview: 3 Voices to Know Before You Go

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Inside Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital: Designing a Hospital for the Future

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Trailer | Inside Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital: Designing a Hospital for the Future

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Decision Science: The Systems Behind Billion-Dollar Site Selection with Ramya Gowda

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Trailer | Decisions Science: The Systems Behind Billion-Dollar Site Selection with Ramya Gowda

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From the Floor of Applied Ergo 2026

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AEC Keynote Bonus: Curiosity and the Future of Design with Cassini Nazir and Mike Courtney

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Trailer | AEC Keynote Spotlight: From Idea to Impact with Dr. Mark Benden

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AEC Keynote Spotlight: From Idea to Impact with Dr. Mark Benden

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HSPI 2026 #QuickTakes Sessions

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Trailer | Optimizing for Meaning - Now Streaming

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Optimizing for Meaning: What Industrial Engineering Teaches us About Balance and Burnout with Aly Kamel

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Bonus | Upcoming: Problem Solved LIVE at HSPI

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HSPI Keynote Spotlight: Inside Conversations with Dr. Patterson and Lennox Wildman

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The Systems Behind the Ballots: How ISEs are Strengthening Elections with Dr. Natalie Scala

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Trailer | The Systems Behind the Ballots: How ISEs are Strengthening Elections

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From Classroom to Career: Young Professional Lessons from the First 5 years

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Trailer | From Classroom to Career: Young Professional Lessons from the First 5 years

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What if Santa was an ISE?

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Inside the IISE Innovation Cup: How Bold Ideas Become Industry Breakthroughs

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Trailer | Inside the IISE Innovation Cup: How Bold Ideas Become Industry Breakthroughs

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Large Language Models: How Far We've Come with Dr. Joe Wilck

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Trailer | Large Language Models: How Far We've Come

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Process, People, and Purpose: Operations the Chick-fil-A Way

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Trailer | Process, People, and Purpose: Operations the Chick-fil-A Way

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Navigating AI's Next Frontier with Mike Courtney

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Trailer | Navigating AI's Next Frontier

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Designing Without Limits: How Universal Design and Ergonomics Shape a Better World

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Trailer | Designing Without Limits: An Ergonomics Conversation

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Bonus | From TaeKwonDo to Industrial Engineering: Anwaar's Story

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60 Seconds to ISE Impact: Inspiring the Next Generation of Industrial & Systems Engineers

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Trailer | 60 Seconds to ISE Impact

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Wicked Problem Solving with Tom Wujec

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Trailer | Wicked Problem Solving with Tom Wujec

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Season 6 Trailer | Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast

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Behind the Mic with Problem Solved

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#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi, University of Rhode Island

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#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Jingfei Chen, ServiceNow

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#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — David Gray, Autodesk

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#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Max Miller, Auburn University

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#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Sanjit Addepally, Rutgers University

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#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Carly Walker, Auburn University

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#IISEAnnual2025 Podcast Break — Melika Jahan Beikloo, Clemson University

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#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Anuja Patil, president (2025-26), Applied Ergonomics Society

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#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — John Sohn, University of Michigan

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#AppliedErgo2025 Keynote: Mike Courtney, Aperio Insights

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#AppliedErgo2025 Keynote: Karl Zelik, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

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#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Jim Mecham, OccuCare Injury Prevention

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#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Cheryl Roy, Dorn Companies

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#AppliedErgo2025 — Gig 'Em Ergo Trio from TAMU

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#AppliedErgo2025 Podcast Break — Dustin Herte and Chris Gromowski, Blue Line Battery

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#HSPI2025 Keynote Mandy Long: Applying AI in Healthcare

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#HSPI2025 Keynote Dr. Venkatesh Bellamkonda: Transforming Healthcare with Process Improvement

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#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Devpradnya Kadam, UF Health

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#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Taylor Rader, Mayo Clinic

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#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Kim Kaleta, Kennesaw State University

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#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Ritu Ward, T. Ward & Associates Inc

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#HSPI2025 Podcast Break — Aakash Mittal, MDofficeManager

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Exploring #HSPI2025: Workshops, Insights, and Opportunities

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Avi Fishman: "Always Be Résumé Ready"

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Modeling and Simulation Under the Golden Arches

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ExpertISE: Instilling a strong ethical foundation

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ExpertISE: ISE applications beyond manufacturing

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ExpertISE: Internships and work experience for ISE students

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Everything Ergonomics All At Once

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ExpertISE: Testing your negotiation and communication skills

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The Election Process: Fast, Accurate, or Cheap — Pick Two

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ExpertISE: Students, get ready for the ethics battles

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ExpertISE: Lost career advice

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ExpertISE: Theory vs. practice

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The winding road to a healthcare process career

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ExpertISE: Applying feedback loops to your systems design

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ExpertISE: Teamwork in the profession

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ExpertISE: Tracking the latest R&D in the field

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ExpertISE: A holistic view of continuous learning and improvement

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ExpertISE: Soft skills in ISE

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Addressing food security through new technologies

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ExpertISE: Mentoring young professionals in ISE

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ExpertISE: The intersection of ISE and remote work

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ExpertISE: Tech or tools revolutionizing ISE practices

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ExpertISE: ISE principles put to the test

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ExpertISE: How college prepares you for career challenges

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ExpertISE: Benefits of advanced certifications and training

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ISE's natural link to a sustainable future

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#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Nicola Chrzanowski, Pratt & Whitney

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#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Seokhyun Chung, University of Virginia

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#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Nancy Zupick, Rockwell Automation

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#IISEAnnual2024 Podcast Break — Soo-Eun Kim, Oregon State University

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ExpertISE: The role of continuous learning

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ExpertISE: Job outlook for ISEs

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ExpertISE: Emerging trends in ISE

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ExpertISE: Misconceptions or pitfalls in the ISE field

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ExpertISE: How to handle resistance when implementing changes

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ExpertISE: International influences on ISE work

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A century of riding out supply chain storms

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#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Rashawnda Williams

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#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Bryan Ramirez

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#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Jennie Ulrich

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#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Keynote Speaker Marty Smets

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#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Keynote Speaker Dr. L. Casey Chosewood

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#AppliedErgo2024 Podcast Break — Tristen Aldridge

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#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Marie Louis-Jeune

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#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Annajirao Challa

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#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Amanda Curry

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#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Lawrence McNair

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#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Anita Leis

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#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Yvonne Nguyen

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

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

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#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Holden Duffie, Clemson University

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#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Emily Jacobson, Mercer University

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#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Ben Rachunok, NC State University

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#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Paris Joslin, University of Arkansas

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#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Feyisayo Akinwande, Virginia Tech

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#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Leah Hornback, University of Louisville

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#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Junwon Ko, University of Kentucky

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#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Eliza Marcy, University of Pittsburgh

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Covering the High Ground with Virginia Tech’s Don Taylor

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Building Innovative Safeguards Against Cyberattacks

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The Use of Digital Twins in Modeling and Simulation

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#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Victor Aquino

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#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Camille Peres

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#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Carrie Bath-Scheel, OccuPro/OccuCare

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#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Mónica Matlis, Axendia

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#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Mike Ha, Abbott Vascular

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#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Michayla Strange, Texas A&M University

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#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Eric Franz, Cintas Corp.

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#AppliedErgo2023 Podcast Break — Jasmin Cisneros and David Francis, MPI-Exeter

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Huddle up: Healthcare innovation with Victoria Jordan

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#AppliedErgo2023 Keynote Chat with Lashawn Boulware

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#AppliedErgo2023 Keynote Chat with Stephen Jenkins

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#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Daniela Torres Stephanian

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#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Stacy Cassio

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#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Chadd Canode returns!

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#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — University of Binghamton's "BUF2"

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#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — University of Peradeniya's "Elite"

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#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Penn State's "Daddy Lion"

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#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Matthew Tharakan

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#HSPI2023 Podcast Break — Lauren Cooper

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All That Jazz at #AppliedErgo2023

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The Rewards of IISE Membership

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IISE's 2023 University Regional Conferences

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An "Intensive" Preview of HSPI 2023

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IISE International

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An ISE Grad, a UK Hill and a Wheel of Cheese

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Smells Like Lean Coffee

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Operations Research for Social Good

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#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Jeremiah Gbadegoye

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#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Bill Franks

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#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Michael Terrell

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#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Enas Abualkas

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#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Dr. Sze Yee Thong

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#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Paul Babin

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#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Natalie Morales

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#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Victoria Ballard

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#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Salvador Masso

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#Lean6Data2022 Podcast Break – Keynote Speaker Rich Sheridan

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Ergo and a historic flight to freedom

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"We're All Data Scientists Now" with Amelia Mink

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#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Hamid Parsaei

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#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - IISE President Amanda Mewborn

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#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Ian Giese

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#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Toni Doolen and IISE President-Elect Eileen Van Aken

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#IISEAnnual2022 Podcast Break - Joan Wagner

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To boldly go: NASA's new frontiers in space

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Engineering Perfect Waves with Barry Stetter

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Young ISEs shift from college to careers

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#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Nancy Currie-Gregg

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#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Katrina Cookson

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#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Bobbie Watts

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#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Mike Ha

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#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Ariana Ince

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Kind Leadership, Lean and The Great Resignation

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#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Tesla's Christine Millan and Kaitlyn Walsh

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#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Bryan Fowlkes

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#AppliedErgo2022 Podcast Break - Kathryn Lieffrig

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Fearless in Seattle: IISE Annual Conference Tips

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Industrial Engineering From One Generation to the Next

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Fitness Beats Lean

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#AppliedErgo2022: Ergonomics to keep workers safe at home

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#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Keynote Speaker Chloe Harrouche

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#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Keynote Speaker Rebecca Love

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#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with SHS President Tarun Mohan Lal

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#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Gabriela Renta Lopez

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#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Chadd Canode

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#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Casey Spansel

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#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Catherine Reckard

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#HSPI2022 Podcast Break with Christine Doyle

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Design Thinking for Caregivers

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An IE's World On the Strings

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Building an Ergonomics Army

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Innovating Personal Healthcare

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Engineering a Supply Chain to the Moon

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3D Printing for a Better Smile

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The Global Pandemic: Supply Chain’s Finest Hour

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#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Dr. Tres Bishop

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#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Melissa Rosado

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#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Josette Cole-Pinnix

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#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Katie Grzyb

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#Lean6Data2021 Podcast Break - Nick Comeau

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LSU student helps track medical equipment at Louisiana hospital

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#Lean6Data2021 keynote speaker Michael J. Pyrcz

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#Lean6Data2021 keynote speaker Morgan Smith

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#Lean6Data2021 keynote speaker Joyce Siegele

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Graduate Finances with Kevin Drevik

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Mindset with Aaron Kanne

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Play ball, learn STEM through Science of Sport

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Engineers and Entrepreneurship

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Panel: IISE's Lean Six Sigma & Data Science Conference 2021

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IISE "Career Path" Series - Part 3: Paul Odomirok and Karina Suarez

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Ergonomics from A(llread) to Z(avitz)

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The Power of Agile

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IISE "Career Path" Series - Part 2: Adrienne Dickerson and Elizabeth Ehlman

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IISE "Career Path" Series - Part 1: Larry Aft and Beth Cudney

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The Masked Engineers

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2020: ISEs Review a Year of Resilience and Rebirth

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The State of the Society for Health Systems

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NASA industrial engineer sets sights on Mars

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Easing Election Day delays through industrial and systems engineering

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Israeli IE professor reflects on a life of problem-solving

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To Engineer the Greatest Communicators

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Toyota and a House of Cider?

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ISE Academic Leaders Adapt to Pandemic's Disruptions

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Modeling Reality, COVID and Ebola Style, with the CDC’s Michael Washington

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Ergonomics and human factors for caretakers in COVID-19 pandemic

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Engineers in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic

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Election cybersecurity and decision analysis with Natalie Scala

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Tapping the Potential of Autistic Workers with Conner Reinhardt and Jhillika Kumar

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Big Data for the Big House with Tamás Terlaky, Dr. Mohammad Shahabsafa and Anshul Sharma

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Everything I Know About Lean I Learned in First Grade with Tina Agustiady

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HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Mary Ellen Skeens

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HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Eddie Perez-Ruberte

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HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Bianca Garcia

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HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Tom West

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HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with AJ Hobbs

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HSPI 2020 - 3 Questions with Todd Banks

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The Allure of Ergonomics with Bobbie Watts

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Engineering Mindfulness with Ashley Benedict

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Behind the scenes of IISE media with Keith Albertson, Michael Hughes and David Brandt

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From France to the Mayo Clinic with Johanna Ficatier

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Curiosity Lab and Smart Cities with Betsy Plattenburg

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AI, Big Data and Your Career with Ben Amaba and Michael Testani

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Sit, Stand & Shake: Adjustability and Ergonomics with Mark Benden

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PE Licensures: Facts and Myths with Caitlin Kenney and Amy Greer

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The Road From Student to Professional with Carl Kirpes

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ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Manuel Flores

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ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Chelsea Tomek

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ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Michele Hopkins

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ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Madhura Sridhar

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ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Bob Myers

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ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Amanda Beach

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ELSS 2019 - 3 Questions with Paul Odomirok

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Institutional knowledge at NASA with Breanne Alzate

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Disaster Response and Sustainability with Liz McCartney

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Engineering at Chick-fil-A with David B. Reid, P.E.

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Diversity In ISE with Sneha Sinha and Carlos Garza

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The Buy-In For Ergonomics with Julia Abate and Monica V. Matlis

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Industrial Engineering and Essentialism with Kevin McManus

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Interview with IISE President-elect David Poirier