Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) Day returns on September 14, 2026, and you have an opportunity to raise awareness of ISE and operations research.
Sponsored by the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Council of Fellows, this annual event is dedicated to increasing awareness of ISE and inspiring the next generation of engineers. Many ISEs are part of the INFORMS community. It is my hope that this effort will lead to increased exposure to operations research. You can make a difference!
Visit the official ISE Day website has information about how to get involved, including:
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Virtual events that anyone can attend
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Downloadable graphics for social media
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Customizable social media post templates
Don't forget to tag your posts with hashtags #ISEday and #ISEday2026 (and #ORMS too!) and amplify posts by others to build momentum.
The ISE Day participation guide has more information about planning your own ISE Day events, ISE Day branded items, discount codes for new IISE student members, and more!
No contribution is too small! Even sharing this post with your network is a great way to contribute today.
Thank you for your partnership in bringing this important day to life. Your participation is key to ensuring that the future of ISE and operations research is as bright as possible.
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Laura Albert
Industrial and Systems Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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