BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UM//UM*Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo/America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20070311T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20071104T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T150000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21884014@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250903T123136 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T170000 SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:COE Majors and Minors Fair DESCRIPTION:Undecided on an Engineering major? Considering a minor in Engineering or another UM school/college? Want to learn about co-curricular opportunities? Then this event is for you! \n\nJoin us at the COE Majors and Minors Fair on Wednesday\, October 15\, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Come speak with representatives from Engineering departments and programs as well as campus partners across campus. Free pizza will be provided for students who RSVP! UID:138724-21883764@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138724 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Duderstadt Center CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251001T121431 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Thin-Film Photovoltaics: from Lab to Scale DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Max Shtein \n\nAbstract: \nClean energy generation from photovoltaics (PV) has grown at a historic pace\, reaching 7% of global electricity generation (2000 TWh) in 2024. PV is on track to be the largest renewable energy source by 2029. Today\, silicon PV accounts for roughly 97% of the market share while thin-film PV (mainly CdTe) accounts for the remaining 3%. Silicon PV module prices recently reached a global average low price of <$0.15 per Watt (mainly driven by module production in China)\, making PV a competitive energy source compared to fossil fuels.\n\nResearch and development advances in thin-film PV (with focus on perovskite-based thin-film PV) suggest that novel thin-film PV technologies can not only offer even cheaper PV deployment but also at a lower carbon footprint compared to silicon PV. Perovskite-based thin- film PV has reached record efficiencies of 26.95%\, approaching the silicon single-junction record of 27.81%.\n\nThe prospect of even more affordable PV technology will create new possibilities in emerging green and low-carbon markets.\n\nBiography:\nVera Steinmann is a trained physicist with a Ph.D. in organic photovoltaics from Cologne University in Germany. She developed emerging inorganic thin-film absorbers during her postdoctoral research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Vera joined Kateeva (a Silicon Valley startup in the OLED display industry) in 2016\, and has been with First Solar since 2019\, working on emerging technologies. Vera has helped build and lead the internal perovskite team. Since 2022\, Vera leads the external R&D investment program. UID:138901-21884218@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138901 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251010T171612 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T120000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Using Relational Data to Study Socio-academic Processes in Engineering Teaching and Learning DESCRIPTION:Engineering education researchers often assume that teaching and learning is relational and that students’ socioacademic relationships—with peers\, faculty\, and other institutional agents—can support or inhibit important processes and outcomes. However\, the dominant approach to studying socioacademic processes relies on the principles of methodological individualism\, where socioacademic issues are studied at the individual level using methods that assume observations are independent. In this talk\, we will describe two studies that use relational data\, where students (e.g.\, in classrooms\, in small teams) are modeled as social networks of agentic actors. In Study 1\, we use social network theory to model teamwork processes in small engineering teams. In study 2\, we use network analysis to study peer collaboration networks in a large\, introductory STEM class. The talk will include a discussion of methodological and ethical issues\, including challenges related to modeling sociodemographic characteristics\, missing data\, and social and emotional concerns\, in social networks studies. We will also discuss future directions for engineering education research. UID:140561-21887346@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140561 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Presentation Room 1180 and Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251008T131233 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T132000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:IOE 101: Mike Miller\, Vice President and General Manager - Advertising Trust and Privacy at Amazon DESCRIPTION:Mike will share insights from his career path\, why he went back to school for his MBA and JD\, and the role of AI at Amazon. He will also touch on what Ad Tech is and why having an IOE background is so important. UID:136773-21879088@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136773 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1610 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251014T112124 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251010T180000 SUMMARY:Presentation:Graduate Fellowships for Computational Science and Engineering DESCRIPTION:Join MICDE for an information session on graduate fellowships in computational science and engineering. Following an overview of existing opportunities\, a panel of recent fellowship recipients will answer questions. The event is primarily intended for juniors\, seniors\, and first-year graduate students\, but is open to all. \n\nRefreshments will be served\; a Zoom option is also available. UID:140562-21887350@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140562 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:3150 Dow CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251007T104639 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251021T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251021T170000 SUMMARY:Other:The Michigan Real Estate Academy: South Florida Trek DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what it’s like to work in real estate and are looking to take the first step? Are you curious about how to focus your UM education toward a career in real estate? If so\, apply today for the opportunity to kick off your spring break and join a cohort of your peers on the Real Estate Academy - South Florida Trek\, hosted by the UM Weiser Center for Real Estate\, and funded by our generous donors of the Weiser Center Gift Fund.\n\nWe’re selecting a group of undergrads to embark on a multi-day learning experience intended to introduce them to the real estate development ecosystem in South Florida. Students will have a chance to meet and learn from professionals working across the industry. This is also a great opportunity for you to grow your professional and U-M alumni network.\n\nThis is an exploratory opportunity\, so students at any class level with little to no experience are encouraged to submit an application.\n\nAll travel expenses\, including transportation\, food\, and lodging\, will be offered at no cost to students thanks to the generosity of our donors.\n\nThe program will take place March 1st - March 4th\, 2026\, in Miami & West Palm Beach\, Florida.\n\nApplications Due Tuesday\, October 21st at 5PM EST UID:140380-21887005@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140380 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250902T101556 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251021T193000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:BIndx October meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the October BIndx Meeting! There will be food\, games\, and conversation. All majors are welcome. \n\nThe Black Industrial Engineers (BIndx\, pronounced BIND-ex) group is composed of IOE students and faculty who come together informally for meaningful conversations and fellowship to promote learning\, mentoring\, and networking. The BIndx program was initiated to promote a learning space where students feel comfortable engaging with faculty. BIndx meetings occur as informal monthly discussions to help form relationships between faculty and minoritized students. BIndx hosts a diverse group of guest speakers throughout the semester with a specific focus to facilitate conversations\, build connections\, and empower self-reflection.\nDinner will be served to those who RSVP UID:138599-21883430@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138599 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251013T110606 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Community event DESCRIPTION:Join fellow members of the IOE community for some delicious treats in the Community Suite! UID:136673-21879055@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136673 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T150000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21884015@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251016T225512 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IOE 899 - Dr. Ryan Cory-Wright DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Ryan Cory-Wright\, Assistant Professor of Analytics and Operations at Imperial College Business School\, for a seminar exploring new approaches to solving low-rank optimization problems inspired by the landmark Goemans–Williamson algorithm. Drawing on his joint work with Jean Pauphilet (London Business School)\, Dr. Cory-Wright will present a novel relax-then-sample strategy that achieves provably near-optimal solutions for orthogonally constrained quadratic optimization problems. He will discuss how this framework extends to broader low-rank settings through new\, tighter semidefinite relaxations that significantly improve scalability and performance. The seminar will also highlight numerical results demonstrating the effectiveness of these methods in applications such as matrix completion and large-scale optimization. UID:140808-21887678@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140808 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251001T122323 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T170000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Industrial Ecology Perspectives on the Electric Vehicle Transition – October 23\, 2025 — Co-organized with the Center for Sustainable Systems DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Greg Keoliean\n\nAbstract:\nThe field of industrial ecology has long sought to understand the flows of resources and waste through our human-made systems and technologies\, often with some intention of anticipating and avoiding unintended consequences. This perspective is particularly relevant to decarbonization strategies\, where we have great urgency to change the technologies and operations of our energy and transport systems to meet climate targets\, but which require a life cycle perspective to understand their true capacity to reduce emissions and to understand their other environmental\, social or governance issues. In this talk I will discuss the use of life cycle assessment and material flow analysis for improving the transition to a decarbonized future with particular focus on electric vehicles and their batteries as a key\, but not complete\, solution for decarbonization of the transport sector.\n\nBiography:\nProf. Alissa Kendall holds a degree in Environmental Engineering from Duke University (B.S.E. 2000)\, and a PhD jointly conferred in Environmental Engineering and Natural Resource Policy from University of Michigan Ann Arbor (2007) for work conducted at the Center for Sustainable Systems. Prior to pursuing her graduate education\, she worked as an automotive product development engineer focusing on hybrid and electric vehicles. She joined UC Davis as an assistant professor in 2007 and is now the Ray B. Krone Endowed Professor of Environmental Engineering in the UC Davis Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and is the Director of the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies. During her time at UC Davis\, she co-founded and chaired the Energy Graduate Group\, an interdisciplinary Energy Systems degree program\, and created the graduate certificate in Industrial Ecology.\nAs an industrial ecology scholar\, her research focuses on understanding and reducing the environmental effects of many the key systems our modern world relies on including transport\, civil infrastructure\, and agriculture. She has authored and co-authored nearly 100 peer-reviewed journal articles\, and her research has been honored with several awards including the Laudis Medal from the International Society of Industrial Ecology\, UC Davis Chancellor’s Fellow award\, and the UC Davis College of Engineering’s Mid-Career Research Award (2023). UID:138903-21884219@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138903 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Dana Natural Resources Building - 2315 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251016T223541 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T190000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:CHEPS Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Center for Healthcare Engineering and Patient Safety (CHEPS) invites you to participate in our annual CHEPS Symposium\, an engaging event that brings together faculty\, researchers\, staff\, and students dedicated to improving healthcare delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues from the University of Michigan\, Michigan Medicine\, and partner organizations who are passionate about advancing healthcare through engineering\, analytics\, and collaboration. The CHEPS Symposium will feature posters highlighting healthcare delivery process improvement initiatives\, partner spotlights\, and opportunities for networking and collaboration. Join us to learn about cutting-edge research and initiatives aimed at transforming patient safety and healthcare processes. UID:140806-21887676@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140806 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251016T224001 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251024T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251024T160000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:CHEPS Alumni Panel – Career Journeys & Insights Beyond Michigan DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Healthcare Engineering and Patient Safety (CHEPS) for a special Alumni Panel as part of our annual CHEPS Symposium events! This engaging panel brings together five accomplished CHEPS alumni to share their unique career paths and how their experiences at CHEPS helped shape their academic and professional journeys.\n\nPanelists:\nEthan Kraus – Data Engineer\, Procter & Gamble\nAnna Learis – Product Manager\, Capital One Ad Solutions\nJiaqi Lei – PhD Candidate\, Northwestern University\nEmily Lindblad – Lead Advanced Analytics Analyst\, Grainger\nGeorge Tam – Network Scheduling Manager\, Alaska Airlines\n \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to hear firsthand about diverse professional experiences in healthcare engineering\, analytics\, and more. The panel discussion will include a Q&A session\, offering attendees a chance to connect and ask questions. Whether you are exploring career possibilities\, looking to expand your network\, or simply interested in learning from fellow Wolverines\, we invite you to attend! UID:140807-21887677@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140807 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Engineering Auxiliary Building EAB - 2nd Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250728T152633 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251027T210000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Michigan Night at INFORMS DESCRIPTION:Join us for Michigan Night during INFORMS\, a special gathering for U-M IOE alumni\, faculty\, students and friends! Reconnect with colleagues\, expand your professional network and celebrate the Michigan Engineering spirit over great food and conversation. Whether you're a longtime supporter or new to the INFORMS community\, we look forward to seeing you there. Go Blue! UID:136737-21879064@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136737 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251029T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251029T150000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21884016@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251009T171142 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Surgical Ergonomic Challenges of Microsurgery DESCRIPTION:Join us for a talk with Dr. Kris Chrouser\, Professor of Urology and the S. Matthew Berge Research Professor at the University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor. Dr. Chrouser’s work focuses on improving surgeon performance\, teamwork\, and well-being in the operating room. In this session\, she’ll discuss the often-overlooked ergonomic challenges surgeons face\, how operating room design impacts surgeon health\, and what can be done to reduce musculoskeletal pain and improve surgical careers. UID:140504-21887247@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140504 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251029T084321 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CANCELLED: IES Energy Seminar Series - AI-Based Analytics and Energy Modeling Frameworks for Characterizing Urban Energy Systems DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This seminar is cancelled until further notice. We have received notice that Rawad El Kontar will not be able to travel for the 10/30 seminar due to the government shutdown. We intend to reschedule Rawad’s seminar for a later date. Thank you for your understanding!\n\nHosted by Raed Al Kontar \n\nAbstract:\nUrban energy systems are growing in complexity as they respond to the challenges of planning location-specific energy transitions. However\, current modeling approaches often fail to capture the physical\, behavioral\, and systemic diversity required for effective localized planning and decision-making.\n\nIn this talk\, I will present integrated frameworks that combine bottom-up physics-based modeling with AI-driven analytics for characterizing urban energy systems. I will first show how the URBANopt platform has developed capabilities that enable coordinated analysis and co-design across buildings\, DERs\, and the grid. I will then discuss an AI-driven framework that automates input generation and supports dynamic scenario exploration.\n\nThese capabilities transform urban energy system planning by reducing the labor required for model generation\, scaling scenario exploration\, and improving accuracy for localized analysis. Together\, they form a scalable and adaptable framework that provides stakeholders with actionable insights for planning reliable and efficient energy transitions.\n\nBiography:\nDr. Rawad El Kontar is a Senior Research Engineer at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). He is the lead developer of URBANopt\, DOE’s open-source urban energy modeling platform\, and the creator of the Urban Systems Generator\, an AI-driven framework that automates building-level data completion and scenario generation for city-scale energy modeling. With a multidisciplinary background spanning architecture\, building science\, and data science\, Rawad develops analytics and software platforms that integrate machine learning\, AI\, and energy simulation to accelerate the co-design and optimization of buildings\, distributed energy resources (DERs)\, and grid systems. His work supports stakeholders in advancing reliable and efficient energy. UID:138904-21884221@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138904 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251024T140741 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251031T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251031T132000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:IOE 101 - Jainabou Danfa DESCRIPTION:U-M IOE Department Chair Julie Simmons Ivy leads this career seminar course\, where each week an alum talks about their career journey.\n\nThis week\, we'll be joined by Jainabou Danfa from Ford Motor Company. UID:136776-21879098@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136776 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1610 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251024T135432 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Understanding Human Trust and Performance in AI-Assisted Decision-Making: From Healthcare Applications to Theoretical Foundations DESCRIPTION:Seminar Abstract:\nArtificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into safety-critical domains\, offering benefits but also introducing challenges in human-AI interaction. Jinyong’s research examines human trust and performance in AI-assisted decision-making under uncertainty\, with healthcare as a primary application. In this seminar\, Jinyong will present collaborative work with pharmacists\, examining how communicating AI uncertainty information influences trust and performance in medication verification. Expanding this applied research\, Jinyong developed a theoretical human-AI error categorization framework that moves beyond binary decision frameworks to capture complex\, multi-class AI error patterns. Together\, these studies advance both the theoretical understanding and practical guidance for designing trustworthy\, human-centered AI systems.\n\nPresenter Bio:\nJinyong Kim is a PhD Candidate in Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) at the University of Michigan\, advised by Dr. Jessie Yang. His research is centered on human trust and performance in AI-assisted decision-making\, with a primary application in healthcare. He aims to extend this agenda to guide the design of AI that supports safe decision-making. Jinyong contributes to the IOE community through service on the Graduate Application Mentoring Program (GAMP) planning committee\, the IOE Community Engagement committee\, and the IOE Student Leadership Board. UID:141093-21888126@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141093 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251027T135223 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T200000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IOE Course Backpacking Event DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about IOE courses and requirements from upper level IOE students! RSVP by October 27 for a chance to win exclusive IOE swag at the end of the event! UID:140897-21887782@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140897 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1610 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T150000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21884017@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251029T161917 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T170000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Fireside Chat with U-M IOE Alumna DESCRIPTION:Join HFES at U-M for a fireside chat with Dr. Rose Figueroa! Topics will include consulting\, entrepreneurship\, and forensic human factors. UID:141303-21888556@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141303 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251001T083731 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T100000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Graduate School Webinar DESCRIPTION:Explore the master's and PhD programs at the University of Michigan Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) Department! During the webinar you will get answers to your questions\, guidance from faculty\, application tips and inspiration for the next step in your academic journey!\n\nTo register for this event you must complete TWO steps:\n1. Complete the Zoom webinar registration: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l6HafFVWRlWqEl7XQe3Zlg\n2. Complete the Google form: https://forms.gle/5JwJRdaUrKvmUfza9\n\nAfter fully registering\, you’ll receive an email with the Zoom link! UID:140121-21886644@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140121 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251013T110606 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T140000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Community event DESCRIPTION:Join fellow members of the IOE community for some delicious treats in the Community Suite! UID:136673-21887076@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136673 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251029T205843 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IOE 899 - Dr. Chandra Sripada DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Chandra Sripada\, Theophile Raphael Research Professor and Professor of Psychiatry and Philosophy at the University of Michigan\, for a seminar exploring the neuroscience of executive functions—the brain’s abilities to think\, reason\, plan\, and regulate behavior. Drawing on recent advances in computational cognitive science and neuroscience\, Dr. Sripada will examine how new understandings of these mechanisms shed light on both healthy and disordered cognition. He will also discuss emerging opportunities for applying these insights to operations engineering\, highlighting how knowledge of executive function can inform models of decision-making\, planning\, and performance in complex systems. UID:141216-21888403@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141216 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251001T123034 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - The Social Impacts of Energo-Waste DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nIn this paper\, my co-author Sisty Basil and I explore the social impacts of energy-related detritus\, what we call “energo-waste\,” from failed or outmoded energy projects in rural Tanzania. The problem of electronic waste (e-waste) has captured public and scholarly attention\, especially in sites like Agbogbloshie in Accra\, Ghana with its dystopian vista of discarded computers\, televisions and other electronic trash. Energo-waste creates similar yet different problems and takes many different forms. Some can easily be classified as e-waste\, such as solar lanterns that no longer provide light\, power banks that no longer provide back-up power for mobile phones\, or batteries for solar panels that no longer store energy. These can accumulate in the corners of rooms or in trash pits behind homes to be buried or burned\, leaving a negative environmental impact either way. Others continue to mark landscapes with their presence: windmills and solar mini-grids that no longer produce power\, electric poles that no longer transmit or distribute power\, mini hydro projects decommissioned for being financially unviable. Far less obvious forms of energo-waste include the tens of thousands of acres appropriated from rural smallholders and transferred to foreign companies for the purpose of growing jatropha\, a crop once hailed as a clean biodiesel option but which quickly fell out of favor leaving large-scale land acquisitions sitting idle\; or the tens of thousands of acres of forest sequestered for carbon offset projects (REDD+) that similarly deprived local communities of their use but are now labeled “another failed conservation fad.” Drawing on long-term community-engaged work\, participant observation and interview data\, we ask: What are the social impacts of and responses to energo-waste? What harms and/or benefits does it produce\, and for whom\, both in the present and for the future?\n\nBiography:\nKelly Askew is the Niara Sudarkasa Collegiate Professor of Anthropology and Afroamerican & African Studies at the University of Michigan. Current research projects and publications focus on rural water and energy access\, postsocialist poetics\, pastoralism\, Indigenous political movements\, and land rights in Tanzania. She is also an award-winning documentary filmmaker. UID:138905-21884222@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138905 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251030T140137 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T132000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:IOE 101 - Laural Whitmore DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Laural Whitmore (BSE IOE\, MSE IOE) will share how she has applied Industrial and Operations Engineering to transform healthcare performance and operations over the past 30 years. From early experiences at Michigan Medicine to consulting with Ernst & Young and leadership roles at Vizient\, her journey highlights the many ways IOE skills in problem-solving\, analytics\, and systems thinking can make a real-world impact. Students will gain insights into career pathways and lessons learned in driving meaningful change in complex organizations. UID:141338-21888651@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141338 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1610 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251102T160102 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251110T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Modeling Human Trust and Behavior Dynamics DESCRIPTION:Join Hyesun Chung\, Ph.D. candidate in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan and Barbour Fellow\, for a seminar on advancing our understanding of human trust and behavioral dynamics in human-autonomy interaction. Building on her interdisciplinary background in engineering\, design\, and psychology\, Hyesun will explore how humans and intelligent agents collaborate beyond one-to-one settings—extending to multi-agent and team-based environments. She will discuss her research on modeling and predicting trust dynamics profiles based on individual characteristics\, as well as her studies on the relationship between trust and altruism in multi-operator\, single-agent systems. Together\, these insights inform the design of adaptive\, trust-aware autonomous agents that enhance human–AI teaming and support cooperative\, human-centered autonomy. UID:141384-21888744@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141384 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251021T113448 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T130000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:IOE Block Party DESCRIPTION:This event is for undeclared Michigan Engineering students interested in getting to know more about the Industrial and Operations Engineering major! \n\nCome and enjoy Raising Cane's while learning more about careers in IOE\, research opportunities\, student orgs\, and the overall student experience.\n\nPlease note\, this event is a ticketed. Students must present their RSVP form confirmation for admission. Feel free to reach out to ioe.ambassadors@umich.edu with any questions. UID:140945-21887856@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140945 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 (lower floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251106T094840 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T150000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Let Learners ‘Clock the Tea’ in Problematization and Assessment in Engineering Education DESCRIPTION:Abstract: This presentation will present milestones from two ongoing projects (Project RISE\, Eradicate the Gate) that highlight research with K12 students and how engineering education can be transformed through student-generated data and assessment. What happens when students generate the data and how do we as researchers facilitate that? How forward thinking can we be as researchers to facilitate freedom in learning and its resultant creativity in assessment?\n\nProject RISE is a transdisciplinary project for middle and high school students with an innovative curriculum integrating civics and engineering design thinking\, and a new software that supports students\, teachers\, and researcher in unique ways. This project investigates questions about problem identification and articulation\, brainstorming\, and online communities. Eradicate the Gate is a recently terminated NSF CAREER award whose goal is to reduce gatekeeping by empowering learners and reverse engineering assessment. This project distributes power by partnering with students as co-designers in ways that can teach educators and researchers. UID:141577-21889033@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141577 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Presentation Room 1180 and Zoom CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T150000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21884018@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251106T085619 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:SLB Faculty-Student Lunch with Assistant Prof. Sushil Varma DESCRIPTION:Please fill out the form if you would like to attend the faculty-student lunch with Assistant Professor Sushil Varma on Thursday\, November 13th from 11am - noon! on Tuesday\, November 18th from 11am – noon! Space is limited\, so please only sign up for this event if you are sure you will be able to attend. Spots for this lunch are for undergrad and master's students and will be filled on a first come\, first served basis and a waitlist will be formed after all spots have been filled. The lunch will be in the IOE Building\, and the room number will be sent to those who register. UID:141573-21889030@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141573 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251015T151134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IOE 899 - Dr. Daniel Freund DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Daniel Freund\, Associate Professor of Operations Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management\, for a seminar examining how scheduling policies shape efficiency and fairness in the U.S. asylum system. Drawing on recent collaborative work\, Dr. Freund will explore the operational dynamics of immigration court dockets and asylum interview scheduling—highlighting how nontraditional approaches like LIFO and the Dedicated Docket influence case outcomes\, processing times\, and equity in decision-making. UID:140741-21887556@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140741 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251021T090113 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Democratizing Access to Power Grid Data and Models DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Power grid operations have been profoundly influenced by innovations in data analytics\, optimization\, and control — all thriving on the availability of power grid data and models. However\, as power grids contain much proprietary data and increasingly become targets of cyberattacks\, releasing information from power systems now requires carefully balancing grid transparency\, data owner privacy\, and security objectives. The last two are often prioritized by conservative grid operators at the expense of the former. How can we systematically balance grid transparency with the privacy and cyber resilience of power systems?\n\nIn this talk\, I will provide algorithmic answers to this question that quantify and control information disclosures from power systems while ensuring that the source system and its actors are not exposed to cyber and privacy risks. They are based on the fusion of power grid engineering\, operations research\, differential privacy\, and diffusion models\, various combinations of which enable controllable data disclosures in various contexts. Our solutions aim to set new standards for trustworthy data sharing in the power systems industry\, enabling frequent and targeted data sharing\, creating new opportunities for third-party analytics\, and enabling public oversight of grid and market operations.\n\nBio: Vladimir Dvorkin is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the University of Michigan. He has held positions as a postdoctoral fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Energy Initiative and LIDS from 2021–2023\, and as a visiting researcher at Georgia Tech’s School of Industrial and Systems Engineering. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark in 2021. His research focuses on power systems design\, operation\, and control\, viewed through the lenses of optimization and machine learning\, energy economics\, and algorithmic data privacy. His work has received numerous recognitions\, including the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions postdoctoral fellowship\, the IEEE Transactions on Power Systems Best Paper Award\, and the INFORMS ENRE Early Career Best Paper Award. UID:138907-21884224@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138907 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251103T084138 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T140000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2nd Annual Construction Management & Sustainability Conference DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Tishman Construction Management Program at Michigan Engineering. This engaging event takes place on November 14\, 2025\, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at GG Brown Blue Lounge 1280.\n\nAttendees will enjoy an array of sessions\, including inspiring keynote speakers\, a fast-paced 3MT (Three-Minute Thesis) Pitch competition\, industry insights\, a thought-provoking panel discussion\, and ample opportunities for networking over lunch.\n\nThe 3MT Pitch invites students to present their innovative research projects or promising ideas in construction management or sustainability for a chance to win $250 in either category.\n\nWhether you're a student\, industry professional\, or faculty member\, this conference offers something for everyone interested in advancing the future of construction with sustainability at its core.\n\nDon’t miss this chance to connect\, share\, and learn with leaders in the field! UID:140675-21887486@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140675 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:GG Brown Laboratory - Blue Lounge (1280 GGB) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251106T132011 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T132000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:IOE 101 - Scott Edwardson DESCRIPTION:In this discussion\, Scott will discuss his journey at Michigan through multiple engineering majors\, his time at Ford Motor Company using his engineering skills\, and how he leveraged those skills to attend Business School and eventually a 25-year career at an investment fund as an equity analyst and portfolio manager. UID:136783-21879111@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136783 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1610 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251106T085634 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:SLB Faculty-Student Lunch with Prof. Jingwen Hu DESCRIPTION:Please fill out the form if you would like to attend the faculty-student lunch with Prof. Jingwen Hu on Tuesday\, November 18th from 11am – noon! Space is limited\, so please only sign up for this event if you are sure you will be able to attend. Spots for this lunch are for undergrad and master's students and will be filled on a first come\, first served basis and a waitlist will be formed after all spots have been filled. The lunch will be in the IOE Building\, and the room number will be sent to those who register. UID:141572-21889029@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141572 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T134039 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T183000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:AutoZone Inc. Corporate Information Session DESCRIPTION:US Citizenship or Permanent Resident\n\nMajors: Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\, Automotive Engineering\n\nMichelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right\, over 100 of America’s most loved brands\, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers\, seltzers\, and more. We are powered by a 19\,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent\, curiosity\, and commitment\, and provide teammates with resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. \n\nResumes Collected\n\nPositions: Full-time\, Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\n\nEmail swe.car.pub@umich.edu with any questions! UID:141769-21889340@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141769 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Herbert H. Dow Building - 1013 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T140634 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T110000 SUMMARY:Presentation:PhD defense: Shreyas Bhat DESCRIPTION:Join Shreyas Bhat for their PhD defense:\nhttps://ioe.engin.umich.edu/people/bhat-shreyas/\n\nChairs: Xi Jessie Yang and Cong Shi UID:141773-21889343@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141773 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T150000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21884019@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251031T122624 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T190000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:BIndx November meeting: Tiffany Hunt DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the November BIndx Meeting! There will be food\, games\, and conversation. All majors are welcome. This week's speaker is Managing Director of Transformation Enablement and Operations at KPMG US\, Tiffany Hunt.\n\nThe Black Industrial Engineers (BIndx\, pronounced BIND-ex) group is composed of IOE students and faculty who come together informally for meaningful conversations and fellowship to promote learning\, mentoring\, and networking. The BIndx program was initiated to promote a learning space where students feel comfortable engaging with faculty. BIndx meetings occur as informal monthly discussions to help form relationships between faculty and minoritized students. BIndx hosts a diverse group of guest speakers throughout the semester with a specific focus to facilitate conversations\, build connections\, and empower self-reflection.\n\nDinner will be served to those who RSVP UID:138601-21883432@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138601 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251013T110606 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T110000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Community event DESCRIPTION:Join fellow members of the IOE community for some delicious treats in the Community Suite! UID:136673-21879056@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136673 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251020T114937 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IOE 899 - Dr. Karen B. Chen DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Karen B. Chen\, Associate Professor in the Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University\, for a seminar exploring how virtual and augmented reality technologies can enhance human performance and learning. Drawing from her research in the Virtual and Augmented Reality Laboratory\, Dr. Chen will discuss how immersive environments can both expand educational opportunities and introduce new attentional challenges. Through case studies such as SCALE-VR\, which addresses misconceptions of size and scale in STEM learning\, and recent work integrating large language models and gesture-based interaction\, she will highlight the critical role of aligning human capabilities with technology design to optimize user experience and outcomes in virtual environments. UID:140898-21887783@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140898 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251103T150814 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Developing Resilient Complex Energy Systems under Data Scarcity/Abundancy Challenges DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Resilience implies the ability of a system to withstand adverse events and recover from the effects of the adverse events. Inspired by resilient activities in ecology and other non-engineering fields in responding to and recovering from catastrophic adverse events\, the research objective is to adapt resilience to engineering design and operation domains in order to create failure resilient energy systems. To realize engineered resilience\, a new paradigm for engineering design under uncertainty is developed\, which enables concurrent development of reliable system functions and proactive prognosis of function failures. Failure prognosis plays an important role in realizing engineered resilience since it detects\, diagnoses\, and predicts system-wide effects of adverse events\, therefore enables a proactive approach to deal with system failures. This talk will introduce the resilience concept and system design and operational challenges\, and then present recent advances achieved in design\, especially under different scenarios when data related to system failures is rare or abundantly but indirectly available. Practical engineering applications on battery energy storage systems at different scales will be used to demonstrate the advances. \n\nBio: Dr. Pingfeng Wang is currently a professor and holds the Donald Biggar Willett Faculty Scholar and the Jerry S. Dobrovolny Faculty Scholar in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at University of Illinois. Dr. Wang’s expertise lies in the field of engineering design for reliability and failure resilience\, and prognostics and health management\, where he focuses on developing new design methods and computational tools to improve resilience of engineered systems. He is the recipient of the NSF CAREER award and the ASME design automation Young Investigator Award. Dr. Wang’s research is currently supported by NSF\, DOD\, DOE\, DOT\, and private industry and nonprofit sponsors. Dr. Wang is the review editor for journal of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization and the Associate Editor for Journal of Mechanical Design. UID:138910-21884229@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138910 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T141947 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T132000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IOE 101 - Susie Pilibosian DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Susie Pilibosian will provide an insider's look at Ernst & Young consulting\, outlining its strategic focus and the skills needed to succeed in the firm's Technology Consulting Practice. She will detail her own career trajectory from her U-M IOE roots to her current leadership role\, highlighting key pivots and providing a practical guide for U-M students charting their own course\, with actionable lessons learned and personal reflections. UID:141775-21889346@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141775 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1610 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251105T130134 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251124T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Understanding Human Behavior in Interaction with Autonomous Vehicles DESCRIPTION:Join Doo Won Han\, Ph.D. candidate in Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan\, for a seminar on advancing trustworthy and human-centered autonomy in the context of automated vehicles. Doo Won will discuss his research on how drivers interact with vehicle automation\, focusing on behavioral responses and trust calibration during takeover scenarios. He will present a comprehensive framework for evaluating takeover performance and explore how different system errors influence driver trust and behavior. Extending beyond on-road driving\, his work also examines external human–machine interfaces (eHMIs) for automated guided vehicles in industrial environments\, emphasizing transparency and safety in human–automation collaboration. UID:141541-21888987@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141541 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250729T102939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251201T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251201T173000 SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:Uday V. Shanbhag Katta G. Murty Collegiate Professorship Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Ceremony to honor Professor Uday V. Shanbhag's promotion. UID:136784-21879118@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136784 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr - Johnson Rooms CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251125T154305 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251202T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251202T160000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:HFES Holiday Study Break and Celebration DESCRIPTION:The time has come and HFES wants to invite you to our holiday themed study break! It will be held on December 2nd\, from 3pm - 4pm in IOE G690. Come join us for Gingerbread house building\, hot cocoa\, and various winter arts and crafts. We hope to see you there! UID:142221-21890231@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142221 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251104T095237 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T183000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Senior design expo DESCRIPTION:Join our students as they present their senior design projects.\n\nFood will be served and awards will be presented at the end of the event. UID:136785-21879119@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136785 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - IOE Community Suite (1700 IOE) and Ground Floor CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251013T110606 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T110000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Community event DESCRIPTION:Join fellow members of the IOE community for some delicious treats in the Community Suite! UID:136673-21887077@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136673 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251111T140034 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Active Inference for Human Factors Research: Modeling Cognition\, Trust\, and Decision-Making in Automated Systems DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Anthony D. (Tony) McDonald\, Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Director of the Human Factors and Machine Learning Lab\, for a seminar introducing active inference theory and its applications in transportation safety and human–automation interaction. Dr. McDonald will discuss how active inference—a computational framework for understanding human cognition and behavior—can model\, predict\, and interpret human decision-making in complex environments. Through four modeling applications\, he will demonstrate how active inference compares to deep reinforcement learning\, connects driving behaviors to underlying cognitive values\, and provides a principled way to estimate constructs such as trust and situation awareness. Together\, these insights illustrate the potential of active inference to bridge human factors and machine learning\, guiding future research and practice in human-centered autonomy. UID:141772-21889342@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141772 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251001T124743 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Electrified pathways to carbon valorization into sustainable fuels and chemicals DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nUnderstanding and advancing the carbon-energy-water nexus is critical for a sustainable energy future and solving many related environmental issues we face today. Due to the rapid decrease in the cost of renewable energy\, it is now practical to design new electrified carbon conversion systems that use renewable electrons to drive the molecular transformation of CO2 and other waste feedstock (wastewater\, food waste\, biomass) into high-value fuels and chemicals while also recovering important resources such as water\, nutrients\, and energy. These new green technologies can help displace fossil fuels in various sectors and redirect resource flows within a new circular carbon economy. This presentation will discuss opportunities to leverage cutting-edge electrochemical and biohybrid technologies in environmental and chemical applications\, including water and CO2 electrolysis\, sustainable chemical manufacturing\, bioproduct and biofuel synthesis\, and food waste valorization. Lab-scale experiments have demonstrated competitive production rates\, titer\, and energy efficiencies. Efforts towards improving reactor scalability\, expanding the portfolio of products\, and integrating new types of waste streams are ongoing.\n\nBiography:\nJoshua Jack is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. His research focuses on developing electrified approaches to molecular synthesis and resource recovery. Specifically\, his lab focuses on using renewable electricity to convert abundant small molecules and waste feedstocks into valuable chemicals and materials that can address emerging challenges in energy storage\, environmental remediation\, and circular manufacturing. Joshua previously served as a postdoctoral research scholar in the Andlinger Center for Energy and Environment at Princeton University and holds a doctoral degree from the University of Colorado\, Boulder. During his graduate studies\, Joshua obtained extensive interdisciplinary research experience at both the DOE- National Renewable Energy Laboratory and NASA Langley Research Center. Please see Prof. Jack’s departmental profile for more details. UID:138911-21884230@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138911 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1311 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251125T145552 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T203000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Annual IOE Department Dinner DESCRIPTION:Enjoy pizza with IOE faculty\, staff & students. UID:142164-21890114@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142164 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Pizza House CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251119T133021 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Long-term Planning and Operations for the Electric Power Sector: Methods\, Applications\, and Challenges DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nThe electric power sector is experiencing rapid changes and greater uncertainty than in many years. Electricity demand is projected to increase at a faster rate than previous decades due to electrification and data centers. Increasing wind and solar capacities and thermal generator retirements will likely increase short-term forecast errors and require greater system flexibility. Energy storage costs are decreasing rapidly\, and batteries are likely to play a larger role in system operations\, but questions remain about how much storage capacity will be deployed\, what duration they will offer\, and how to effectively manage a fleet of storage\, particularly in regions with wholesale markets. Finally\, increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events that disrupt system operations present reliability challenges because they induce greater spatial and temporal correlations in forced outage rates of system components.\n\nThis talk will overview several research projects on the planning and operations of power systems under uncertainty. The talk will present the problem of long-term generation and transmission planning under uncertainty\, including the range of methods used and recent improvements. The talk will also present the corresponding challenges to electricity markets from the changes in the resource mix\, including several recent research projects on this topic. Finally\, the talk will frame several remaining challenges for practical methods for both planning and for markets/operations under greater uncertainty\, and future research directions that arise from these challenges.\n\nBiography:\nMort Webster is a Professor of Energy Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. His research develops methods for managing uncertainty for electric power systems planning\, operations\, and electricity market design\, with a focus on stochastic optimization methods. Current projects include the development of stochastic optimization methods for solving multi-stage adaptive expansion planning (generation and/or transmission)\, methods for managing large high-dimensional scenario space\, and real-time market designs to manage uncertainty and incentivize flexible resources. Prof. Webster has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in engineering\, operations research\, and economic journals\, and has served on several national and international panels. Prior to joining Penn State\, Prof. Webster was Assistant and Associate Professor of Engineering Systems at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2006-2013) and Assistant Professor of public policy in the Department of Public Policy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2001-2006). He received a Ph.D. (2000) in Engineering Systems and a M.S. (1996) in Technology and Policy from MIT\, and a B.S.E. (1988) in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. UID:141978-21889724@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141978 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251125T120435 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T132000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IOE 101 - Kristin Toth DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Kristin Toth will share her journey from U-M Industrial and Operations Engineering to leading\, scaling\, and advising high-growth companies. Drawing on her experience as an operator\, board member\, and founder\, she’ll reflect on the lessons\, turning points\, and systems mindset that shaped her path from engineer to entrepreneur. UID:142198-21890199@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142198 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T152840 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260107T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260107T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:IOE Community Event DESCRIPTION:Join fellow members of the IOE community for some delicious treats in the Community Suite! UID:142656-21891267@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142656 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite (IOE 1700) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260106T135314 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260112T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260112T123000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:How to Succeed at the Career Fair DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Lunch-n-Learn event of the semester and prepare for the career fair! Whether you are looking for an internship or a FT role. join us to gain confidence in achieving your goals. UID:143059-21891992@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143059 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G610/G618 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251216T093639 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260113T190000 SUMMARY:Meeting:January BIndx Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our first BIndx Meeting of 2026! There will be food\, games\, and conversation. All majors are welcome. \n\nThe Black Industrial Engineers (BIndx\, pronounced BIND-ex) group is composed of IOE students and faculty who come together informally for meaningful conversations and fellowship to promote learning\, mentoring\, and networking. The BIndx program was initiated to promote a learning space where students feel comfortable engaging with faculty. BIndx meetings occur as informal monthly discussions to help form relationships between faculty and minoritized students. BIndx hosts a diverse group of guest speakers throughout the semester with a specific focus to facilitate conversations\, build connections\, and empower self-reflection. \n\nDate and Time: \nTuesday\, January 13\, 2026 (5:30pm - 7:00pm) \nIOE Building\, Conference Room 2717 (on the second floor) \nDinner will be served to those who RSVP \n\nPlease RSVP by Friday\, January 9th\, at 3 pm if you plan to attend. UID:142657-21891268@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142657 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21890136@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251224T135015 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T183000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Ernst & Young (EY) Corporate Information Session DESCRIPTION:1/15/2025 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm | EECS 1008 (FOOD PROVIDED: Panera)\nMajors: Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\n\nAt EY\, we develop you with future-focused skills and world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment and fuel your talents in a diverse\, inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Join EY and shape your future with confidence. Visit ey.com/us/students to learn more. Explore job opportunities at https://studentjobs.ey.com/. UID:143108-21892156@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143108 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1008 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260113T142443 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T150000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:HFES at U-M Winter Kickoff Meeting DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about human factors and ergonomics?\nJoin us for our Winter Kickoff Meeting!\nFree food provided! UID:143846-21894119@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143846 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251210T113622 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260118T230000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260118T235900 SUMMARY:Meeting:APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 18TH: Up to $30\,000 Grant For Student Sustainability Projects DESCRIPTION:The Student Sustainability Coalition is awarding up to $30\,000 for student driven projects that enhance sustainability or in some instances social sustainability for the University of Michigan's campus community. Attend grant office hours\, email\, or check out our webpage to learn more!\n\nLINK TO APPLY: https://forms.gle/k7ChrFbqbjkAnNjt8 UID:117733-21891124@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117733 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:1027 E. Huron Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251222T160148 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260120T125000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:From Exposure Assessment to Community Intervention: Advancing Metabolic Health in Informal E-Waste Settings DESCRIPTION:Registration required https://myumi.ch/9p7bd\n\nDr. Sylvia Akpene Takyi is a Research Fellow at the Center for Global Health and Equity\, University of Michigan. She has over a decade of experience in environmental epidemiology\, community-engaged research\, and public health interventions\, with a focus on vulnerable populations\, including women and children exposed to environmental hazards. Dr. Takyi leads research on the health impacts of informal e-waste recycling\, environmental exposures\, and metabolic health outcomes\, and has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications. UID:143072-21892017@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143072 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Off Campus Location CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T164234 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260120T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260120T150000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:IOE Cane's & Declare DESCRIPTION:Join the IOE peer advisors on January 20th 1:30-3pm in IOE G690 to declare IOE\, ask advising questions\, and eat Cane's! Jerusalem Garden will also be provided as a vegetarian option. This event is for undeclared students only. UID:142675-21891286@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142675 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21892671@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260119T100700 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T140000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:HFES Speaker Series: Dr. Dan Nathan-Roberts DESCRIPTION:Join the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) for the first installment of our Speaker Series! Dr. Dan Nathan-Roberts\, ISE Assistant Professor at San Jose State University and U-M IOE alumnus\, will give a virtual talk on how to choose a career path after a PhD. Dr. Nathan-Roberts will also offer advice on how to discover and pursue your professional interests in both academia and industry. Light refreshments will be provided. Lecture will be in person and also streamed on Zoom. UID:144108-21894671@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144108 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260120T090430 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260127T150000 SUMMARY:Other:Memorial in Honor of Professor Yili Liu DESCRIPTION:The gathering will take place on Tuesday\, January 27\, from 1:00–3:00 pm in the Johnson Rooms and will be held as a hybrid event\, with the option to join via Zoom. This time together is intended to offer our community an opportunity to reflect on Yili’s life\, work\, and lasting impact as a scholar\, colleague\, and mentor.\n\nThose who wish to attend are asked to please register in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/memorial-for-professor-yili-liu-hybrid-event-tickets-1980185125014\n\nWe know that the loss of one member of our community affects us all. A loss like this may evoke difficult emotions and also surface memories of other challenging experiences. We encourage you to reach out to friends and colleagues\, listen to one another\, and support each other as we grieve this loss together. For those who may need additional support now or at any point in the future\, the following resources are available:\n\nSTUDENTS\nThe University’s Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is available to help you. There is no charge for their services. They are aware of this terrible loss and are available to support students more urgently through the CAPS Counselor on Duty\, available during business hours. To speak with a Counselor on Duty or to schedule an appointment\, call 734-764-8312. There are also embedded CAPS College of Engineering counselors on North Campus. They may be reached at caps-engin@umich.edu.\n\nYou may also contact the Dean of Students office at 734-764-7420 or the Michigan Engineering CARE Center (734-615-1405\; engin-support@umich.edu) if you’d like to speak with someone directly about any concerns you have.\n\nFACULTY/STAFF\nEmployee resources are available through the Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO). To schedule an appointment or inquire about FASCCO services\, call 936-8660 or email fascco@umich.edu.\n\nFOR EVERYONE\nU-M campus faculty\, staff\, and students have access to a crisis text line by texting '4UMICH' to 741741 UID:144042-21894577@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144042 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr - Johnson Rooms (3rd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21892672@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251224T134757 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T183000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Texas Instruments Corporate Information Session DESCRIPTION:1/28/2026 | 5:30 pm | DOW 2150 (FOOD PROVIDED: Cottage Inn Pizza)\nMajors: Biomedical Engineering\, Chemical Engineering\, Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Data Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Materials Science and Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Full Time\, Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\nResumes Collected\nUS Citizenship Required\n\nTexas Instruments designs\, manufactures\, tests\, and sells analog and embedded semiconductors in markets that include industrial\, automotive\, personal electronics\, communications equipment\, and enterprise systems. UID:143110-21892158@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143110 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Herbert H. Dow Building - 2150 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T152529 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:IOE Community Event DESCRIPTION:Join fellow members of the IOE community for some delicious treats in the Community Suite! UID:142655-21891266@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142655 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite (IOE 1700) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T104137 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T130000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI Hackathon Info Session (North Campus) DESCRIPTION:Prove to future employers you know AI. \nWalk away with a portfolio-ready project that solves a real-world problem. \n\nTake on the role of the business lead or the engineering lead and build and pitch your agentic solution in the first 24 Hour AI Hackathon between the Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering! \n\nThis competition is open to:\nCollege of Engineering students\nComputer Science Majors\nU-M Entrepreneurship Minor students\nU-M Ross School of Business Minor students\nRoss School of Business students UID:144497-21895426@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144497 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr - Johnson Room CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260112T094255 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260203T130000 SUMMARY:Presentation:IOE Master’s Information Session DESCRIPTION:This session is exclusively for IOE students and is a great opportunity to get your questions answered\, explore possibilities and learn how you can make the most of your time in IOE if a master’s is on your radar. There will be a chance to discuss courses you can double-count or transfer toward a master’s degree.\n\nPlease RSVP here by Jan 27. We will be providing lunch. UID:143684-21893643@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143684 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21892673@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260127T102040 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T183000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Garmin Corporate Information Session DESCRIPTION:2/4/2026 | 5:30 pm | DOW 2150 (FOOD PROVIDED: Cottage Inn Pizza)\nThis will be a hybrid session. Meeting password: swe-cis\nMajors: Aerospace Engineering\, Computer Engineering\, Computer Science\, Electrical Engineering\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Full Time\, Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\, PhD\nUS Citizenship Required or Permanent Resident\n\nWe make products that are engineered on the inside for life on the outside. We do this so our customers can make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions. We strive to develop innovative\, state-of-the-art products that inspire our customers in their adventures.\n\nWith over 22\,000 associates in 37 countries around the world\, our advanced technology promotes performance\, safety & ease of use in every market we serve: Aviation\, Outdoor/Recreation\, Automotive\, Marine\, Fitness/Wearable Technology. We have full-time & intern opportunities available in AZ\, CA\, CO\, CT\, KS\, ME\, MI\, MN\, MO\, NC\, OK\, & OR. UID:144571-21895567@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144571 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 2150 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260119T172434 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T172500 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Global Operations Conference 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Tauber Institute for Global Operations is hosting the Global Operations Conference 2026\, an afternoon event bringing together industry leaders\, faculty\, and students to explore how AI and emerging technologies are shaping operations\, infrastructure\, and leadership.\n\nThis year’s theme\, Future-Focused Leadership: AI and Innovation in Operations\, emphasizes practical perspectives on AI integration\, data-driven infrastructure\, and what future operational leaders need to be prepared for.\n\nOpening keynote:\nJason Clark\, 777 Program Vice President and General Manager and Everett Site Leader\, The Boeing Company\nKeynote topic: The Future of Work and AI UID:144151-21894734@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144151 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Ross School of Business - Tauber Colloquium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260121T165852 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T163000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:IOE 899: Mohammed Safayet Arefin DESCRIPTION:Head-Mounted Display (HMD) interfaces are designed to present virtual information within users' real-world view\, enhancing their perception of the real world and supporting effective task execution. Effective human performance with an HMD depends strongly on the design of its interface. Three key components are visual depth\, clutter\, and transparency. HMD interface visual depth is the distance between the user’s eyes and the virtual information displayed in the real-world view. HMD interface clutter denotes the amount of virtual information shown. HMD interface transparency aims to balance the legibility of virtual elements and the visibility of the real-world environment seen through the HMD. This talk presents some of our recent findings on these issues\, with an emphasis on human performance and perception. UID:144273-21895101@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144273 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T104112 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T183000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI Hackathon Info Session (Central Campus) DESCRIPTION:Prove to future employers you know AI.\nWalk away with a portfolio-ready project that solves a real-world problem.\n\nTake on the role of the business lead or the engineering lead and build and pitch your agentic solution in the first 24 Hour AI Hackathon between the Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering! \n\nThis competition is open to:\nCollege of Engineering students\nComputer Science Majors\nU-M Entrepreneurship Minor students\nU-M Ross School of Business Minor students\nRoss School of Business students UID:144498-21895427@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144498 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Ross School of Business - B1580 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21896899@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite, Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T132912 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:IOE 899: Soroosh Shafiee DESCRIPTION:We investigate the problem of certifying optimality for sparse generalized linear models (GLMs)\, where sparsity is enforced through a cardinality constraint. While Branch-and-Bound (BnB) frameworks can certify optimality using perspective relaxations\, existing methods for solving these relaxations are computationally intensive\, limiting their scalability. To address this challenge\, we propose a unified proximal first-order algorithmic framework that is both linearly convergent and computationally efficient. We first develop a general theory for composite optimization problems satisfying specific geometric regularity conditions. \n\nBy establishing a rigorous link between primal quadratic growth and dual quadratic decay\, we derive novel error bounds showing that the computable duality gap can serve as a tight proxy for the distance to the solution set. Leveraging this property\, we design a restart scheme that upgrades generic sublinear algorithms to achieve provable linear convergence for both primal and dual objectives. We then instantiate this framework for the perspective relaxation of sparse GLMs. \n\nWe prove that standard GLM loss functions and the implicit perspective regularizer satisfy the required geometric conditions. Furthermore\, we develop specialized algorithms to evaluate the non-smooth regularizer and its proximal operator exactly in log-linear time\, avoiding the high cost of generic conic solvers. Extensive experiments on synthetic and real-world datasets demonstrate that our approach leverages GPU acceleration to speed up dual bound computations by orders of magnitude\, significantly enhancing the capability of BnB to certify optimality for large-scale problems. UID:144573-21895503@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144573 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260212T091926 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Faculty-Student Lunch with Associate Professor Joi Mondisa DESCRIPTION:Join this event to connect with faculty members from the IOE community! Space is limited\, so please only sign up for this event if you are sure you will be able to attend. UID:145243-21896921@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145243 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G610/G618 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260202T154110 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T190000 SUMMARY:Meeting:February BIndx Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Black Industrial Engineers (BIndx\, pronounced BIND-ex) group is composed of IOE students and faculty who come together informally for meaningful conversations and fellowship to promote learning\, mentoring\, and networking. The BIndx program was initiated to promote a learning space where students feel comfortable engaging with faculty. BIndx meetings occur as informal monthly discussions to help form relationships between faculty and minoritized students. BIndx hosts a diverse group of guest speakers throughout the semester with a specific focus to facilitate conversations\, build connections\, and empower self-reflection. UID:142668-21891279@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142668 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260108T130359 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T183000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Walbridge Corporate Information Session DESCRIPTION:2/18/2025 | 5:30 pm | DOW 2150 (FOOD PROVIDED: Panera)\nMajors: Civil Engineering\, Electrical Engineering\, Environmental Engineering\, Industrial and Operations Engineering\, Mechanical Engineering\nPositions: Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\nResumes Collected\nUS Citizenship or Permanent Residence Required\n\nWalbridge is one of America’s largest privately held construction companies\, founded in Detroit in 1916. The company offers construction management\, engineering\, and real estate services for customers in manufacturing\, hyperscale data centers\, automotive\, defense\, higher education\, health care\, and government. Walbridge employs more than 1\,500 professionals in North America. UID:143112-21892160@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143112 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Herbert H. Dow Building - 2150 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21896900@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite, Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T083442 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:IOE 899: Hanna Barton DESCRIPTION:AI promises to enhance clinical decision-making\, improve efficiency\, and support better outcomes\, but realizing these benefits requires more than optimizing algorithmic performance. The impact of AI hinges on its alignment with the complexity of the clinical work it aims to support. This lecture synthesizes lessons learned from a series of applied AI projects spanning emergency care clinical decision support (CDS)\, patient placement\, and patient-facing communication and introduces an AI-CDS toolkit for designing and deploying human-centered AI. Together\, these examples underscore the need for thoughtful sociotechnical system design—and for building health systems’ capacities to evaluate\, adapt\, and implement AI in ways that remain accountable to both clinical realities and patient values. UID:145066-21896610@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145066 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T151659 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - The Reactor Around the Corner: Understanding Advanced Nuclear Energy Futures DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nSmall modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced nuclear technologies are gaining attention as key solutions to climate change\, energy insecurity\, and the growing energy needs of data centers. However\, the potential expansion of the global nuclear industry introduces—and in some cases reinforces—problems that technological solutions alone will not be able to fix. To help ensure that advanced nuclear energy serves the public interest rather than predominantly corporate and geopolitical actors\, we must have robust governance frameworks in place before the widespread implementation of SMRs. \n\nThis presentation will highlight the findings of the recent Science\, Technology\, and Public Policy (STPP) program’s Technology Assessment Project (TAP) report\, “The Reactor Around the Corner: Understanding Advanced Nuclear Energy Futures.” We will discuss our research approach\, in which we use the analogical case study (ACS) method to examine historical and contemporary technology parallels. By analyzing past technologies similar in form\, function\, or impact\, we can identify repeating social patterns and anticipate the social\, environmental\, ethical\, equity\, economic\, and geopolitical implications of emerging technologies.\n\nOur analysis reveals that without robust governance frameworks\, the widespread adoption of SMRs risks entrenching global disparities\, privileging private interests over public good\, overlooking local and Indigenous knowledge\, intensifying environmental injustices\, and failing to deliver on promises of local empowerment. We present policy recommendations for responsible governance of SMRs and the uranium supply chain to maximize benefits and minimize harms.\n\nThis interdisciplinary collaboration between the Ford School’s Science\, Technology\, and Public Policy (STPP) program and the College of Engineering’s Fastest Path to Zero Initiative (FPTZ) in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences demonstrates how policy and engineering expertise can be effectively integrated to address complex sociotechnical challenges.\n\nDenia Djokić Biography:\nDenia Djokić is an Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Michigan’s Fastest Path to Zero Initiative in the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences. Her research focuses on the social\, political\, equity\, and environmental justice aspects of nuclear waste management\, advanced nuclear energy technology\, and energy systems more broadly. Dr. Djokić holds a PhD in nuclear engineering from the University of California\, Berkeley\, where she was a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Graduate Student Fellow\, and a BS in physics from Carnegie Mellon University.\n\nMolly Kleinman Biography:\nMolly Kleinman serves as the Managing Director of the Science\, Technology\, and Public Policy program at the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy. In this role\, she has co-authored reports on equitable community partnerships\, generative AI\, facial recognition\, and vaccine hesitancy. Dr. Kleinman received her PhD in Higher Education Policy from the University of Michigan Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education\, her MS in Information from the University of Michigan School of Information\, and her BA in English from Bryn Mawr College. UID:145462-21897377@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145462 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260122T155433 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Statistics and machine learning for studying air pollution using low-cost sensors (Environmental Statistics Day Symposium) DESCRIPTION:Symposium Schedule\nAll events taking place in the School of Public Health (1415 Washington Heights)\n\n11:00 am -12:00 pm\nKeynote Lecture\n1655 SPH 1\n\n12:00-1:30 pm\nPosters and Lunch\n1680 SPH 1 (Cornely Community Room)\n\n1:30-2:30 pm\nLightning Talks and Q&A\n1680 SPH 1 (Cornely Community Room)\n\n2:45 pm\nAwards \nBest Oral Presentation and Best Poster UID:144320-21895161@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144320 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Public Health I (Vaughan Building) - 1655 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T154000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:IOE Community Event DESCRIPTION:Join fellow members of the IOE community for some delicious treats in the Community Suite! UID:142658-21891269@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142658 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite (IOE 1700) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260121T170537 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260223T123000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Lunch-n-Learn: Entrepreneurial Engineers: How to Start Your Own Business DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about starting a company? Do you have a great business idea? Attend this session to learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and also learn the tactical (and legal) things you need to do when starting a company. Lunch provided! UID:144274-21895102@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144274 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21896901@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite, Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260210T131554 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:IOE 899: Martijn IJtsma DESCRIPTION:Designing for effective collaboration between humans and intelligent machines requires reasoning about the human-machine system as a whole—to uncover how their activities are interdependent and to develop system architectures that support coordination for resilient\, joint performance. In dynamic\, high-consequence domains such as aviation\, space operations\, and disaster response\, successful coordination is about synchronizing interdependent work processes of humans and machines with each other and with physical processes in the work environment. Considering work dynamics and synchrony early in design can help ensure that mechanisms for coordination are designed intentionally. However\, while descriptive models of human-machine interaction dynamics exist\, there is a lack of tooling for designers to explore how the dynamic behavior of human-machine systems is affected by early design decisions.\n\nThis talk discusses Work Models that Compute (WMC)\, a computational work modeling framework that helps designers analyze dynamics and synchrony of human-machine systems early in design. By integrating functional modeling\, work analysis\, and graph theory\, WMC makes explicit the relationships between human cognitive functions and machine algorithms\, highlighting critical dependencies and coordination demands.\n\nDr. IJtsmaI will present two case studies\, one in disaster robotics and one in air traffic management\, to illustrate how computational work models can serve as exploratory tools for envisioning and shaping more effective human–machine systems. UID:145327-21897054@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145327 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T152559 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Chemical engineering and chemistry in energy systems: past\, present and path forward DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nI will discuss historical links between chemical engineering\, chemistry\, energy systems\, and environmental sustainability. I will outline the transformative potential of chemical engineering in the design of sustainable energy systems and the key limitations preventing us from taking full advantage of this potential. I will describe some promising directions\, focusing on specific avenues that we have been exploring.\nIn this context\, I will discuss our recent work on developing multifunctional catalytic materials that allow us to make chemical conversion processes more selective and efficient. I will focus on a few reactions that have dramatic environmental impact\, including solar water splitting\, upgrading shale gas component into useful chemicals and fuels\, developing alloy electrocatalysts for fuel cell applications\, and some others.\n\nBiography:\nSuljo Linic was born in northwestern Bosnia and Herzegovina\, where he completed his elementary and high school education. His family were forcefully displaced from Bosnia during the Bosnian war of 1990s. He moved to the USA in 1994 after being awarded a faculty scholarship from West Chester University (West Chester\, PA). He completed his BS degree in Physics with minors in Mathematics and Chemistry at West Chester University (PA) in the spring of 1998. Suljo obtained his PhD degree in chemical engineering at University of Delaware\, specializing in surface and colloidal chemistry and heterogeneous catalysis. He was a Max Planck postdoctoral fellow with Prof. Dr. Matthias Scheffler at the Fritz Haber Institute of Max Planck Society in Berlin (Germany)\, working on first principles studies of surface chemistry. He started his independent faculty career in 2004 at the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he is currently Martin Lewis Perl Collegiate Professor of Chemical Engineering and the director of Energy Systems Engineering program. He was also a Hans Fischer Faculty Fellow from 2015 to 2019 at the Department of Chemistry at Technical University in Munich.\nSuljo’s research has been recognized through multiple awards including the Gabor A. Somorjai Award by ACS\, the Emmett Award by The North American Catalysis Society\, the ACS Catalysis Lectureship for the Advancement of Catalytic Science awarded annually by the ACS Catalysis journal and Catalysis Science and Technology Division of ACS\, the Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum Young Investigator Award by American Institute of Chemical Engineers\, the ACS Unilever Award awarded by the Colloids and Surface Science Division of ACS\, the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award awarded by the Dreyfus Foundation\, the DuPont Young Professor Award\, and a NSF Career Award. Suljo has presented more than 200 invited and keynote lectures\, published more than 100 peer-reviewed paper in leading journal with over 25\,000 citations. He serves as the associate editor of ACS catalysis journal. UID:145463-21897379@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145463 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260216T154704 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260303T110000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:PhD Defense: Jin Yong Kim DESCRIPTION:Join us for Jin Yong Kim's PhD defense titled \"Trust and Performance in AI-Assisted Decision Making: The Role of Multi-class Error Types\, Automation Stages\, and Error Consequences.\"\n\nChair: Jessie Yang\nLearn more: https://ioe.engin.umich.edu/people/kim-jin-yong/ UID:145580-21897550@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145580 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260225T150026 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T110000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:PhD Defense: Caleb Jeanniton DESCRIPTION:Join us for Caleb Jeanniton's PhD defense titled\, \"Towards Safer Cities: Characterizing the Effect of Mobility Technologies on Human Decision Making at Traffic Intersections.\"\nChair: Leia Stirling\nLearn more: https://ioe.engin.umich.edu/people/jeanniton-caleb/\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/96317368531 UID:145955-21898177@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145955 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21896903@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite, Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260126T132432 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:IOE 899: Sjaan Koppel DESCRIPTION:This presentation examines older driver safety through a behavioural science lens\, challenging the assumption that chronological age alone defines driving risk. Drawing on longitudinal\, naturalistic driving evidence\, it highlights the roles of functional capacity\, task demands\, and self-regulation in shaping real-world driving behaviour. The findings have important implications for assessment\, licensing policy\, and supporting safe mobility in an ageing population. UID:144572-21895502@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144572 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260306T085718 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Igniting Microrobotics: Combustion-Driven Actuation at Small Scales DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nThe field of microrobotics is experiencing a “Cambrian Explosion” before our very eyes. Applications for these diminutive devices span several disciplines\, including healthcare\, environmental monitoring\, exploration\, and industrial inspection. However\, scaling laws fundamentally constrain the design of microrobotic systems\, particularly in how they store energy\, deliver power\, and perform mechanical work. As robots shrink\, conventional actuators struggle to generate meaningful forces. The limited energy density of microbatteries leaves many platforms tethered to external energy sources.\n\nIn this talk\, I will present a new class of combustion-driven microactuators that leverage the high energy density of chemical fuels to produce rapid\, high-power mechanical motion at millimeter scales. I will show how these actuators enable microrobots that jump far beyond their body length (2 orders of magnitude)\, perform aerial maneuvers\, traverse challenging terrain\, and drive mechanical transmissions that convert linear actuation into rotary motion. Together\, these results point toward a new class of highly energetic\, untethered microrobotic systems capable of operating where conventional actuation and power technologies fail.\n\nBiography:\nCameron Aubin is an Assistant Professor of Robotics at the University of Michigan\, where he leads the Zoetic Robotics Laboratory. He received his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University (2014) and his M.S (2020) and Ph.D. (2023) in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. His interdisciplinary team develops energy-material systems that blur the line between power\, structure\, actuation\, and control\, enabling more enduring\, adaptable\, and autonomous machines. Dr. Aubin’s research interests include soft and biologically inspired robots\, microrobots\, chemical and combustion-powered systems\, batteries\, and advanced materials and manufacturing. His work has been published in several reputable journals\, including Nature and Science\, and has been featured in popular media outlets\, including CNN\, PBS\, BBC\, Wired\, and Veritasium. Recent honors include a Best Paper Award in Benchmarking and Reproducibility and a Best Student Paper Finalist Award (as PI) at IEEE RoboSoft 2025. UID:145465-21897380@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145465 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260223T124220 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260313T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:IOE Community Event DESCRIPTION:Join fellow members of the IOE community for some delicious treats in the Community Suite! UID:142667-21891278@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142667 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite (IOE 1700) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260305T093318 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260316T190000 SUMMARY:Meeting:March BIndx Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Black Industrial Engineers (BIndx\, pronounced BIND-ex) group is composed of IOE students and faculty who come together informally for meaningful conversations and fellowship to promote learning\, mentoring\, and networking. The BIndx program was initiated to promote a learning space where students feel comfortable engaging with faculty. BIndx meetings occur as informal monthly discussions to help form relationships between faculty and minoritized students. BIndx hosts a diverse group of guest speakers throughout the semester with a specific focus to facilitate conversations\, build connections\, and empower self-reflection. UID:142662-21891273@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142662 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260206T192256 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T140000 SUMMARY:Class / Instruction:Undergraduate Town Hall DESCRIPTION:This semester\, we will be doing our yearly IOE Undergraduate Town Hall. Food will be provided. This is your chance to ask and give input to the IOE Department about anything related to curriculum\, opportunities\, and more. UID:145206-21896801@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145206 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260304T103205 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:PhD Defense: Hyesun Chung DESCRIPTION:Join us for Hyseun's doctoral defense.\n\nTitle: From Dyads to Teams: Modeling Multi-Referent Multi-Level Trust in Human-AI Teams\nChair: X. Jessie Yang\nLearn more: https://ioe.engin.umich.edu/people/chung-hyesun/ UID:146162-21898608@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146162 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260309T200407 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T233000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:PhD Defense: Doo Won Han DESCRIPTION:Join us for Doo Won Han's PhD defense titled\, \"Towards Trustworthy Human-Autonomy Interaction: Understanding Human Behavior in Interaction with Automated Vehicles.\"\nChair: X. Jessie Yang\nLearn more: https://ioe.engin.umich.edu/people/han-doowon/\nZoom link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93016437635 UID:146383-21898978@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146383 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T143918 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T114500 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Solving Optimal Transmission Switching with De-energization DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nOptimal Transmission Switching (OTS) has been widely studied as a way to improve the secure operation of power systems by adjusting network topology. This presentation introduces an extension of OTS that explicitly allows partial grid de-energization following contingencies. Such a formulation reflects operational situations where disconnecting a limited portion of the grid may be preferable to operating the system under severe overload conditions. The problem is formulated as an optimization model capturing switching decisions and post-contingency feasibility. A fast heuristic based on this model is used to quickly identify feasible network configurations and detect critical contingencies. Building on the same formulation\, the optimization problem is further addressed using a Benders decomposition approach with specialized mechanisms to maintain computational tractability. Results on realistic grid instances illustrate how this approach can improve system resilience by reducing contingency-induced de-energization.\n\nBiography:\nAfter graduating as an electrical engineer from ENSEEIHT (Toulouse\, France)\, Benoît spent more than 20 years at RTE\, the French transmission system operator\, where he held several positions mainly related to power system operations. He first worked as a short-term planning engineer before joining the headquarters\, where he contributed to the development and dissemination of new power system study methodologies. During this time\, he was also involved in European coordination initiatives within ENTSO-E. He later contributed to the development of open-source initiatives for power systems in collaboration with the Linux Foundation Energy. Since 2023\, he has been pursuing a PhD at TU Delft through CRESYM\, focusing on topology optimization of power grids\, with support from RTE. UID:145571-21897540@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145571 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building - 1032 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21896904@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite, Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T122401 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:IOE 899: Irene Lo DESCRIPTION:Designing zones for school choice systems requires eliciting complex preferences and balancing multiple stakeholder objectives. We propose a stakeholder-in-the-loop framework for school zone generation that iterates between using optimization to generate zone boundaries for given preferences\, and allowing stakeholders to participate and learn their preferences by reacting to zones. To facilitate stakeholder participation\, we use LLMs to translate between natural language preferences and optimization constraints. To enable real-time use of our framework\, we develop faster computational approaches for the multi-school zoning problem using both math programming and sampling-based methods. Our framework produces zones with substantially improved diversity and proximity metrics relative to existing benchmarks\, while also generating individual-level preference representations that can be aggregated using standard social choice methods. Our approach has supported preliminary discussions about school zone boundaries in San Francisco and is generalizable to other redistricting contexts.\n\nDr. Irene Lo is an assistant professor in the Department of Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University. Her research sits at the intersection of operations research\, computer science theory\, and economic theory. She designs markets and allocation systems that improve both efficiency and equity\, with applications in education\, the environment\, and the developing world. She leads a Stanford Impact Lab on Equitable Access to Education\, co-launched the ACM Conference series on Equity and Access in Algorithms\, Mechanisms\, and Optimization (EAAMO)\, and is a William T. Grant Scholar. UID:146568-21899297@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146568 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260216T113714 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Energy Needs and Opportunities in Wastewater Treatment AND In situ treatment of PFAS using adsorptive and reactive barrier walls DESCRIPTION:IES Seminar Abstract:\nEnergy demands to treat municipal wastewater can represent up to 2% of U.S. electricity consumption\, and 40 to 60% of this demand is required for aeration to biologically oxidize organic waste and nitrify urea-sourced ammonia. This energy consumption is ironic\, given that organics in domestic wastewater have the potential to favorably deliver more than 5 billion amps of current\, and that 50 million GJ/yr of energy are used each year to produce the equivalent amount of ammonia via the Haber-Bosch process. In this talk\, I will explore opportunities to transform wastewater treatment plants into energy factories\, where electrochemical methods are used to direct electrons in wastewater toward synthesis of value-added products\, and advanced separation methods are used to recovery ammonia as a commodity fertilizer.\n\nCEE Seminar Abstract:\nPer and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are extraordinarily stable and widely used chemicals used to create many consumer and industrial products\, including non-stick cookware\, water-resistant textile coatings\, food packaging\, cosmetics\, semi-conductors\, and aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs). Due to their widespread use\, PFAS have been released to the environment and have contaminated at least 9\,500 different sites in the United States. This is a concern because even at very low concentrations PFAS ingestion has been correlated to negative health impacts\, including delayed developmental\, immune system suppression\, and cancer. Efforts to clean up PFAS in groundwater have mainly relied on ex situ approaches\, where contaminated groundwater is pumped it to the ground surface and treated in engineered reactors using energy intensive thermal\, (electro)chemical\, ultrasonic\, or plasma-based technologies. An emerging in situ approach is to create barriers to PFAS migration in contaminated aquifers from sorbent materials\, e.g.\, by injecting colloidal activated carbon (CAC) through wells into contaminated aquifers\, where it becomes immobilized. However\, there remains great uncertainty in how long these sorptive barriers will prevent PFAS migration\, and if sorptive barrier amendments can be engineered to promote PFAS degradation. In this talk\, I will present experimental and modeling results that address mechanisms controlling PFAS migration in CAC barriers\, CAC barrier effectiveness and lifetimes\, and an abiotic reaction pathway that complements CAC barriers by promoting in situ PFAS destruction.\n\nBiography:\nDr. Charles Werth is a Professor and the Bettie Margaret Smith Chair in Environmental Health Engineering in the Maseeh Department of Civil\, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Werth’s research and teaching background includes fundamental and applied studies on pollutant fate and treatment in both natural and engineered water systems\, with applications in electro(catalytic) drinking water treatment\, in situ groundwater remediation\, and subsurface storage of carbon dioxide and hydrogen. Dr. Werth received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University\, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University. UID:145466-21897381@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145466 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260309T040741 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T110000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:PhD Defense: Yuanchen Wang DESCRIPTION:Join us for Yuanchen Wang's PhD defense titled\, \"Experimental Investigation and Queueing Network Modeling of Human Performance in Robot Target Prediction.\"\nChair: X. Jessie Yang\nZoom: https://umich.zoom.us/j/3068267870 UID:146324-21898880@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146324 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260309T095347 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260323T180000 SUMMARY:Meeting:IOE Senior Design Info Session DESCRIPTION:Learn about the different types of senior design course offerings by hearing firsthand from previous students about their project experience. Great opportunity to gain insight into the different course options and ask questions. Food will be provided as well! UID:146166-21898611@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146166 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1610 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260313T072550 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260324T193000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:GEICO Corporate Information Sessions DESCRIPTION:3/24/2026 | 6:30 pm | DOW 1018 (FOOD PROVIDED: Cottage Inn Pizza)\nMajors: All Engineering Majors\nPositions: Full Time\, Intern\nDegrees: Bachelors\, Masters\n\nResumes Collected\nUS Citizenship or Permanent Resident\n\nGEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is a leading American auto insurer\, ranking as the second-largest in the U.S. A Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary founded in 1936\, it specializes in direct-to-consumer private passenger auto insurance\, offering policies online and by phone. GEICO also covers motorcycles\, RVs\, homeowners\, and renters. UID:146554-21899265@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146554 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Chemistry Dow Lab - 1018 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260121T171513 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T123000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:Lunch-n-Learn: What to do the first 30-60-90 days on the Job DESCRIPTION:Whether you're starting a full-time position or you have a summer internship\, there are certain things you need to do within the first month in order to ensure success. Attend this session to learn what they are! Lunch provided. UID:144275-21895103@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144275 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21896905@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite, Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260225T144013 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:IOE 899: Yue Wang DESCRIPTION:This seminar begins with an overview of research at the Interdisciplinary & Intelligent Research (I2R) Lab focused on human–robot interaction and autonomy. We discuss computational models for human trust in robots\, how trust can be quantified and learned\, and how it can be incorporated into robot decision-making\, motion planning\, and control to achieve safer autonomy with higher user acceptance. Building on these models\, the talk highlights learning-based approaches that enable robots to reason under uncertainty and adapt to human preferences. We consider reinforcement learning in which key quantities\, such as value functions\, are represented probabilistically rather than as point estimates. These methods enable more stable and dataefficient learning. We then address collaborative settings involving multiple agents. By inferring global context through structured local information exchange\, these approaches support scalable\, robust collaboration without reliance on centralized critics or global information. UID:145954-21898176@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145954 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260213T153904 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Energy for a Sustainable Future DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\n Energy is at the root of many global challenges such as climate change\, food production\, clean water\, and geo-political tensions\, but discussions of this important subject are hampered by the fact that different sources of energy are described in different units making it difficult to compare relative contributions. I find the use of a simple visualizable unit\, a cubic mile of oil (cmo) as the metric for comparing all energy sources extremely helpful. Use of cmo evokes a visceral response and dispenses with mind-numbing multipliers like billions\, and trillions or unfamiliar quantities like Watts and Btus.\n\nThe world currently uses 4 cmo of energy\, and by 2050 the demand for energy is expected to increase to over 6 cmo. Electricity consumption is expected to more than double by then\, and this demand cannot be met through measures promoting conservation and improving energy efficiency alone\, nor as I will show\, can renewable sources like wind and solar fulfill this need. Nuclear power can deliver the requisite energy but getting the public to embrace nuclear power is a herculean task. People are concerned over plant safety\, long-term storage of spent fuel\, and nuclear proliferation. I will discuss these concerns and our general fear of radiation. I will also discuss the newer nuclear designs that are walk-away safe\, use accumulated spent fuel\, as well as nuclear materials in weapons—a modern-day version of beating swords into plowshares.\n\nBiography:\nRipudaman Malhotra is a retired organic chemist\, and during his career at SRI International he specialized on energy-related issues. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and several technical monographs. In 2010 he co-authored “A Cubic Mile of Oil: The Looming Energy Crisis and Options for Averting It\,” The book is a citizen’s guide to energy and to call for an informed public debate on energy\, arguably the biggest challenge we face. In 2005 he was named an SRI Fellow\; the highest award SRI bestows on its employees for excellence in research. In 2015 he received the Storch Award from the American Chemical Society’s Division of Energy and Fuels\, and in 2018 he was named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society UID:145467-21897382@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145467 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260304T103729 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260331T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260331T205000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Skating with IOE DESCRIPTION:Free skating with the IOE community at Yost Ice Arena! UID:146164-21898609@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146164 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Yost Ice Arena CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21896906@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite, Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260224T133712 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:2026 Wilbert Steffy Lectureship with Pinar Keskinocak DESCRIPTION:Pinar Keskinocak is the H. Milton and Carolyn J. Stewart School Chair and Professor in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) at Georgia Tech. She is the co-founder and Director of the Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems (CHHS). Previously\, she served as Associate Chair for Faculty Development in ISyE\, College of Engineering ADVANCE Professor\, and Interim Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Scholarship.\n\nHer research spans supply chain management and applications in health and humanitarian systems\, with a multidisciplinary\, multi-stakeholder perspective. Recent work has focused on disease modeling\, evaluating interventions\, resource allocation\, process improvement for healthcare delivery\, and disaster preparedness\, response\, and recovery. Her research has appeared in leading journals and has been supported by government agencies\, industry\, NGOs\, and foundations.\n\nHer leadership and service within Georgia Tech\, professional communities\, and nationwide have been extensive\, including serving as President of INFORMS. Dr. Keskinocak is a Fellow of INFORMS and IISE. She is the recipient of the INFORMS President’s Award (2024)\, George E. Kimball Medal (2024)\, Women in Operations Research and Management Science Award.\n\nInfectious diseases continue to affect millions of people around the world. Pharmaceutical or non-pharmaceutical interventions such as testing\, vaccines\, or treatments help control their spread. Resources for the deployment of interventions are often limited\, and decisions regarding what\, when\, and how to deploy need to incorporate various short- and long-term considerations\, as well as human behaviors. In this presentation\, we will illustrate these challenges using a few examples from infectious diseases that are targeted for elimination or eradication\, and share results from modeling studies to help inform these complex decisions. UID:145897-21898018@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145897 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr - Johnson Rooms (3rd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260324T115537 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Global copper demand outstrips supply\, threatening electrification and industrial growth DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nCopper is arguably the most important metal for economic development and energy scenarios because it is essential for manufacture and deployment of low-carbon electricity generation\, transmission and storage\, and vehicle electrification. Copper is also essential for modern economies because it is required for expansion of infrastructure such as wiring for electricity distribution and telecommunications\, air conditioning and space heating\, plumbing\, industrial equipment\, rail and public transportation systems\, and vehicles. Consider that the built environment of the European Union\, United Kingdom\, United States and other high-income countries contains 150-200 kg/capita\, whereas there is less than 10 kg/capita in low-income countries across Africa and India. Hence\, global economic development will require an enormous amount of copper. Our challenge is that this copper demand is significantly greater than projected copper supply. Copper production from existing mines will decrease over the next few decades because due to announced mine closures and decreasing ore grades\, and the discovery of new copper occurrences that can be mined continues to decline. The dearth of discovery of new copper occurrences indicates that available exploration methods are no longer successful. In this presentation I will discuss novel hydrogeochemical methods that use the metal isotopic composition of ground and surface water as a probe for the presence of copper sulfide minerals beneath cover. The technique was developed by collaborating with mining companies around the world. The non-invasive technique can identify and distinguish among chalcopyrite\, chalcocite and bornite and whether chalcocite is hypogene or supergene. The technique can be used for brownfield expansion projects and greenfield exploration. The hydrogeochemical technique can also be used to monitor mineralogy during heap leaching operations\, allowing operators to tailor lixiviant chemistry to increase production rates and total recovery. The technique can also be used to quantitatively determine the source(s) of metals in the environment.\n\nBiography:\nAdam C. Simon is an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Mineral Resources at the University of Michigan\, and a co-founder of VectOres Science\, Inc.\, a consulting company that uses patented technology for mineral exploration and processing. His research focuses on mineral exploration\, ore deposit genesis\, the integration of geological and geochemical data to understand ore formation\, and the use of metal isotopes to monitor mineralogy in heap leaching operations and tracing environmental metal sources. He has worked on a range of mineral deposits: porphyry\, epithermal\, Carlin-type\, iron oxide-copper-gold\, iron oxide-apatite\, layered mafic intrusions\, and magmatic sulfide. Adam has led research programs on all seven continents. He co-authored the books Mineral Resources\, Economics and the Environment\, and Earth Materials: Components of a Diverse Planet. He has published 125 scientific articles and has received awards for his transformative approaches to education and. He was the global 2024 Society of Economic Geologists Distinguished Lecturer and regularly gives presentations to general and expert audiences on all aspects of energy and mineral resources. UID:145468-21897383@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145468 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260325T151817 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T163000 SUMMARY:Careers / Jobs:IOE Faculty Event DESCRIPTION:Alpha Pi Mu\, the Industrial Engineering Honor society\, will be hosting a faculty event! This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the research happening in IOE and how you can get more involved! Panelists will include Albert Berahas\, Salar Fattahi\, and Manhua Wang. This event is open to the whole IOE community and Cottage Inn pizza will be provided! \n\nPlease RSVP by Wednesday 4/1 at 11:59pm. UID:147056-21900329@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147056 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260325T152728 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T140000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Grad Student Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:The Grad Student Appreciation Event is open to all IOE PhD and master's students. Join us for lunch\, board games and swag (while supplies last)! UID:147057-21900330@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147057 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - G690 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T131010 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T173000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:2026 U-M HFES Human-Computer Interaction Banquet DESCRIPTION:Hear from IOE Assistant Professor Manhua Wang over catering from Afternoon Delight\, all while connecting with members of the U-M community engaging in HCI research. More details about the speaker below.\n\nFor over 10 years\, this banquet has highlighted the work of a faculty member in the HCI field\, introduced the audience to new applications of HCI\, and supported connections between students and faculty conducting HCI research across related departments. We hope to see you there!\n\nAbout the speaker:\n\nManhua Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan. Prior to this appointment\, she was a Postdoctoral Associate with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. She received her BS in Psychology from Zhejiang University (2018)\, M.S. in Information Science from UNC-Chapel Hill (2020)\, and PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech (2024). Dr. Wang’s research focuses on human-AI/Robot interaction and collaboration\, with a specific focus on transportation safety and the future workplace.\n\nShe will first briefly review her academic journey and then focus on considerations for future automotive user interface design to ensure transportation safety and user experience. Discussions will follow to brainstorm some future topics with rapidly developing technologies. UID:147145-21900426@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147145 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Lurie Robert H. Engin. Ctr - Johnson Rooms (3rd floor) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260327T101408 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T130000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Slice of IOE DESCRIPTION:Thinking about IOE? Come grab a slice of pizza and ask questions about classes\, careers\, and student life. \n\nReady to commit? You'll be able to declare IOE on the spot during this event.\n\nRSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM6GyFO7-2rB8crFIC4YsYZwrhvLaHZVqdeEil48rUDyKE1g/viewform UID:146560-21899271@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146560 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Commons (1700) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21896907@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite, Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260320T134254 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:IOE 899: Anne Collins McLaughlin DESCRIPTION:Our senses and minds construct our reality. Both are inherently limited and we naturally seek tools to improve our experiences. Anyone who covers their ears as a siren roars past\, turns on closed captions\, or dons sunglasses on a bright day has altered ‘reality.’ As technology advances\, we can also control reality with cutting-edge extended reality (XR) technologies\, which add to\, subtract from\, and remap sounds and visuals in our world. A new and unexplored form of XR cognition aids involve “diminished reality\,” where visuals and sounds from the environment are eliminated to direct focal attention\, reduce distraction\, and relieve the operator of the need to exert selective attention. This presentation will cover the perceptual and mental processes underlying XR cognition aids\, with methods of testing the effectiveness of these aids\, current domains of inquiry\, and results from several laboratory experiments on how altering visual and auditory reality can affect performance\, experience\, and learning. UID:146860-21899718@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146860 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260325T095154 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - Quantifying and Remunerating Flexibility of Grid-Connected Devices DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nWe discuss how emerging trends in electricity markets provide economic and environmental incentives for the development of new and flexible technologies capable of shifting loads across space and time and across scales. Harnessing flexibility is critical for the power grid as this seeks to absorb increasing amounts of intermittent renewable power. However\, participation of devices in highly dynamic/volatile markets can lead to fast degradation and lost value\, which hinders participation. This raises the need to quantify the value of different types of flexibility provided by devices and to potentially create new markets that properly remunerate such flexibility. We illustrate the concepts via applications in energy storage\, data centers\, and electrochemical manufacturing. \n\nBiography:\nVictor M. Zavala is the Baldovin-DaPra Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is affiliated with the Mathematics and Computer Science Division at Argonne National Laboratory. He holds a B.Sc. degree from Universidad Iberoamericana and a Ph.D. degree from Carnegie Mellon University\, both in chemical engineering. He is an associate editor for ACS-I&ECR and is on editorial board of the journals Mathematical Programming Computation and Computers & Chemical engineering. He is a recipient of NSF and DOE Early Career awards and of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). His research interests include data science\, control\, and optimization and applications to chemical\, energy\, and environmental systems. UID:145469-21897384@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145469 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260409T142048 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T190000 SUMMARY:Meeting:April BIndx Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Black Industrial Engineers (BIndx\, pronounced BIND-ex) group is composed of IOE students and faculty who come together informally for meaningful conversations and fellowship to promote learning\, mentoring\, and networking. The BIndx program was initiated to promote a learning space where students feel comfortable engaging with faculty. BIndx meetings occur as informal monthly discussions to help form relationships between faculty and minoritized students. BIndx hosts a diverse group of guest speakers throughout the semester with a specific focus to facilitate conversations\, build connections\, and empower self-reflection. UID:142666-21891277@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142666 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260402T113226 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T133000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Exploring Non-Linear Career Paths DESCRIPTION:CEW+ and WISE are pleased to host University of Michigan engineering alumna Lindsey Kilbride\, who will share valuable insight on navigating career uncertainty\, embracing change\, and finding meaningful work beyond traditional pathways. This session will explore how to make intentional career choices\, leverage transferable skills\, and build a professional life that evolves alongside personal interests and priorities. \n\nAfter earning her degree in industrial and operations engineering\, Lindsey began a career that took unexpected and rewarding turns\, ultimately leading her to work far outside her original field of study. Through multiple transitions\, she learned how to apply her analytics and data science skills across new fields and roles that better aligned with her values\, strengths\, and interests. Her journey underscores the importance of adaptability\, continuous learning\, and the confidence to pursue non-linear career paths. Alongside her professional growth\, Lindsey has navigated career change while raising a family\, offering an honest perspective on balancing competing priorities\, setting boundaries\, and redefining success over time. Her experience reflects the challenges many students will encounter and offers practical insight into building a fulfilling\, sustainable career in a changing workforce. UID:145657-21897642@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145657 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Center for the Education of Women CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21896908@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite, Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260330T113817 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:IOE 899: Kapil Chalil Madathil DESCRIPTION:As work\, healthcare\, and decision-making increasingly occur across distance\, physical separation is often assumed to degrade performance. Research in human-centered systems design reveals a more nuanced reality: performance often survives distance\, but the hidden costs shift to workload\, and coordination. This talk examines how the design of collaborative systems determines whether distance becomes manageable or dangerous. Drawing on two decades of research spanning remote collaboration\, immersive virtual environments\, telemedicine-enabled stroke care\, and human-AI teaming in high-risk settings\, the talk shows how redesigning systems\, rather than pushing people harder\, can dramatically improve outcomes. The talk argues that the future of distributed work and intelligent systems will be defined by seamlessly integrated\, intelligently designed human–machine partnerships. UID:147209-21900527@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147209 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 1680 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260331T141558 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T163000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:IES Energy Seminar Series - From Market Signals to Maintenance Decisions: Electricity Price Forecasting and Market-Aware Maintenance for Energy Assets DESCRIPTION:Abstract:\nOperational decision-making in modern power systems is increasingly shaped by uncertain market signals\, such as electricity prices and curtailment levels. In this talk\, I will present our research group’s recent efforts to develop data- driven methods for forecasting these signals\, and further leveraging them to inform asset-level decision-making. First\, I will present a multivariate statistical approach for electricity price forecasting designed to capture system\, market\, and temporal dependencies that are prevalent in electricity price signals. The proposed approach is evaluated on two years of electricity prices from the California Independent System Operator\, showing significant improvements in both point and probabilistic forecast metrics relative to well-established statistical and emerging deep learning methods. Independent validation against industry-adopted forecasting systems further demonstrates the approach’s competitive performance and practical relevance. I then turn to how variability in market signals (naturally viewed as a challenge for asset management) can\, counter-intuitively\, be turned into an opportunity for improved decision-making. In particular\, I will present a grid- informed maintenance optimization framework for wind energy assets that incorporates grid- level information\, such as electricity prices and curtailment\, to support condition-based maintenance decisions. Together\, these results highlight how market signals can be accurately predicted\, and further leveraged to inform asset management\, bridging forecasting and optimization in modern power systems.\n\nBiography:\nAziz Ezzat is an Assistant Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering at Rutgers University\, where he leads the Renewables & Industrial Analytics (RIA) Research Group. He received his PhD degree in Texas A&M University\, and his BSc. Degree from Alexandria\, Egypt\, both in Industrial & Systems Engineering. Aziz’s research develops data science\, AI\, and machine learning methods for energy\, environmental\, and industrial systems\, with support from the National Science Foundation\, U.S. Department of Energy\, the state of New Jersey\, and industry partners. His work has appeared in leading journals such as Technometrics\, Annals of Applied Statistics\, IISE Transactions\, and IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy. Aziz is a recipient of the A. Walter Tyson Early Career Award\, the IIF-SAS ® Research Methodology Award\, and the Excellence in Teaching Awards from the Operations Research and Data Analytics Divisions of the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE). He served as the 2023-2024 President of the Energy Systems Division of IISE\, where he introduced numerous initiatives to advance the broader impacts of data and decision sciences\, including the inaugural PG&E Energy Analytics Challenge—an industry-sponsored\, national-scale energy forecasting competition. He is a professional member of INFORMS\, IISE\, IEEE\, and IIF. More about his research and teaching can be found at: https://sites.rutgers.edu/azizezzat/. UID:145470-21897385@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145470 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Building - 1303 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260130T162411 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T170000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:2026 CCAT Global Symposium on Mobility Innovation presented by Mcity and UMTRI DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to bring the ninth annual CCAT Global Symposium on Mobility Innovation\, presented by Mcity and University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI)\, to the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College on Friday\, April 17th! This two-track conference will feature a debate\, panel discussion\, and research presentations on the latest issues facing the transportation industry. Learn from experts in academia\, government\, and industry by securing your space now! UID:144869-21896070@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144869 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260406T085442 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T183000 SUMMARY:Exhibition:Senior Design Expo DESCRIPTION:U-M IOE students will showcase their real-world impact at the biannual Senior Design Expo. UID:145396-21897243@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145396 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Ford Robotics Building - Atrium CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260409T085630 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T160000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:IOE Community Event DESCRIPTION:Join fellow members of the IOE community for some delicious treats in the Community Suite! Celebrate the last day of classes with ice cream! UID:142671-21891283@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142671 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite (IOE 1700) CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260119T140940 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T151000 SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:NLP @ Michigan Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:As natural language processing (NLP) continues to advance rapidly\, it is reshaping how machines understand\, generate\, and interact with human beings. Recent progress in large language models\, multimodal systems\, and interactive agents has expanded the impact of NLP across domains such as education\, healthcare\, robotics\, social sciences\, and scientific discovery.\n\nNLP Day @ Michigan 2026 is dedicated to exploring these advances and their broader implications. The event will feature invited talks\, poster presentations\, and roundtable discussions\, bringing together researchers and practitioners to share recent work\, discuss emerging challenges\, and identify future directions in NLP.\n\nNLP Day @ Michigan 2026 will take place on North Campus\, in the Bob & Betty Beyster Building with a poster session in Tishman Hall of the same building\, with details on the schedule to be announced. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.\n\nRegistration includes lunch. Current University of Michigan students\, faculty\, and staff may register for the symposium for free. UID:144112-21894681@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144112 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:BBB CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250904T153242 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T120000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Weekly coffee chat hosted by INFORMS & HFES DESCRIPTION:Come join us in the IOE Commons for some coffee and networking! UID:138834-21896909@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138834 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite, Room 1700 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T161902 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:19700101T000000 SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:IOE Grad Student Banquet DESCRIPTION:Banquet for the graduate students. The banquet will be from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. UID:142669-21891280@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142669 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Michigan Union CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251212T162624 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T173000 SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Undergraduate Graduation Open House DESCRIPTION:Open house to celebrate the graduation of the undergraduates. The open house will be from 4pm - 5:30pm. UID:142670-21891281@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142670 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - Community Suite (IOE 1700) & Reflecting Pool. CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260304T104114 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T100000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:PhD Defense: Jaeshin Park DESCRIPTION:Join us for Jaeshin's defense!\nChair: Eunshin Byon UID:146165-21898610@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146165 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial And Operations Engineering LOCATION:Industrial and Operations Engineering Building - 2717 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260223T143824 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260616T150000 SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Rare Failures\, Public Perception\, and Automated Driving: Why Exceptional Events Shape Trust in Emerging Safety Technologies DESCRIPTION:This lecture explores the “vaccine paradox” of automated driving: why rare\, highly publicized failures of self-driving vehicles provoke intense emotional and political reactions while the far more common harms of human driving remain normalized. Drawing on risk psychology\, public-health history\, and human-factors research\, Prof. McGehee examines how visibility imbalance\, trust\, and perceptions of control shape public acceptance of emerging vehicle automation. Using real-world examples from automated-vehicle deployments alongside lessons from vaccine adoption and safety communication\, the talk argues that societal expectations for perfection in automation may obscure meaningful population-level safety gains. The presentation concludes by discussing how transparency\, responsible system design\, and careful language around driver-assistance technologies can help align public perception with evidence as automated driving evolves toward broader deployment.\n---\nAbout the speaker: Daniel V. McGehee\, is Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Iowa and Director of the Driving Safety Research Institute (DSRI) and the National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS)\, one of the world’s largest and most advanced ground-vehicle simulation facilities. For more than three decades\, his work has focused on human factors\, driver behavior\, and the safe integration of advanced vehicle technologies\, including automated driving and driver-assistance systems. Dr. McGehee’s research spans engineering\, medicine\, public health\, and transportation policy\, with projects funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation\, National Institutes of Health\, and the automotive industry. He has led over $40 million in sponsored research and authored more than 160 scientific publications addressing driver attention\, crash avoidance\, vulnerable road users\, and the design of vehicle interfaces. His work combines naturalistic driving studies\, simulation\, and field research to better understand how humans interact with emerging mobility systems. At the University of Iowa\, he holds joint appointments in emergency medicine and public health\, reflecting his longstanding interest in traffic safety as a population-level health issue. UID:145812-21897843@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145812 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION:Transportation Research Institute - Room 139 CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260713T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260713T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901187@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901188@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901189@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901190@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901191@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260720T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901194@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260721T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260721T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901195@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901196@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901197@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901198@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260727T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260727T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901201@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260728T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901202@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901203@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901204@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260408T104211 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260731T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260731T160000 SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy DESCRIPTION:Academy Overview\nThe AI for Scientists and Engineers Summer Academy is designed for academic researchers\, including university faculty\, in a wide range of domains including biological sciences\, engineering\, environmental and earth science\, physical sciences\, and social sciences. Participants will learn the mathematical foundations of machine learning (ML)\, critically assess the data used in AI models\, evaluate and validate ML model outputs\, and understand strategic considerations for incorporating AI into research workflows. The prerequisites are college level math and statistics\; prior coding experience is not required. Specific topics include supervised and unsupervised learning\, neural networks\, causal inference\, and science-informed machine learning models.\n\nThe Summer Academy consists of three weeks of instructions\, with different focuses. One can choose to attend any or all weeks\; however\, weeks 2 and 3 require some prior knowledge of AI / ML.\n\nWeek 1 (Monday\, July 13 – Friday\, July 17\, 2026): The conceptual understanding of AI and its applications in domain research.\nWeek 2 (Monday\, July 20 – Friday\, July 24\, 2026): The implementation of ML models in a Python environment.\nWeek 3 (Monday\, July 27 – Friday\, July 31\, 2026): Advanced topics of AI and its applications in domain research. UID:147530-21901205@events.umich.edu URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147530 CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED CATEGORIES:Industrial and Operations Engineering LOCATION: CONTACT: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR