Manufacturing & Design Division

About the Division

The Manufacturing and Design (M&D) division provides leadership for education, training, applications, and research and development in the focus area of manufacturing and design engineering. The division provides a common platform for discussion, education, and dissemination of contemporary issues in the field of manufacturing and design.

Mission

The mission of the M&D division is to promote the advancement of manufacturing and design technologies and technical expertise while contributing to the body of knowledge and providing professional development opportunities for our student and professional membership.

M&D Goals

Encourages the development and dissemination of technical knowledge.
Provides a forum for technical networking.
Serves as the voice of the technical field.
Supports IISE's mission in providing value to members and promoting the discipline.

Leadership

The Manufacturing and Design Board consists of of a President, President-Elect, Past-President, Secretary, External Relations Director, Media Director, Board Director, and 2 Advisors. The President serves a three-year term. 1 year as President-Elect, 1 year as President, and 1 year as Past-President. The other positions on the Board serve a 2 year term. 2 Student Leader Board members may be appointed to the board for 1 -2 year terms.

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Competitions and Awards

The Manufacturing & Design Division has 6 competitions and awards. The Best Student Paper Competition, the Best Track Paper Competition, Outstanding Practitioner Award, Outstanding Service Award (given bi-annualy) Outstanding Teaching Award, and Outstanding Young investigator Award.

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M&D Spotlights

Research Spotlight

Harnessing Molecular Machines at the Macro-Scaleby
Dr. M. Ravi Shankar, Professor of Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh

The natural world excels at utilizing hierarchies ranging from the molecular, macromolecular-scales through to the micro and macrostructural scales to elicit emergent responses critical for sustaining life. Particularly impressive is the ability to harness myofilamental molecular engines in animal muscles to seamlessly assimilate controlled responses.

Student Committee Spotlight

From Puerto Rico to Spain and Singapore: My Experience Studying Abroad
By Giovanni Cruz Gratacós, First-Year MBA Student at the Yale School of Management, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez alumnus (Industrial Engineering, 2013)

When I first arrived at Madrid's Barajas airport in February of 2012, I had no idea what to expect. I had never been away from home for this long, and certainly not this far away from home. I was scared. However, I was also excited.

Members'Spotlight

Design and Manufacturing Engineering - A New Knowledge Area in the IE Body of Knowledge
By Harry Pierson, Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering, University of Arkanasas
and Steven Slover, Process Engineering Manager, Lincoln Electric Company

In January, the revised IISE Book of Knowledge (BoK) was released with a new chapter on Design and Manufacturing Engineering. The new chapter is a welcome addition and has several potential benefits for the Manufacturing and Design (M&D) Division.