Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast

Go behind the scenes of the IISE Innovation Cup , one of the most impactful showcases of industrial and systems engineering innovation. Hear from: • Tom Mazzone – Why the Cup exists • Aniket Ramekar – Gold Award winner • Rishabh Bhandawat – Silver Award winner • Bill Harrington – What judges look for Discover how teams across industries are solving complex challenges — and what it takes to stand o...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Large language models aren’t just improving — they’re transforming how we work, learn, and make decisions. In this upcoming episode of Problem Solved , IISE’s David Brandt talks with Bucknell University’s Dr. Joe Wilck about the true state of LLMs after the first 1,000 days: what’s gotten better, what’s still broken, and why critical thinking matte...

Large language models aren’t just improving — they’re transforming how we work, learn, and make decisions. In this upcoming episode of Problem Solved , IISE’s David Brandt talks with Bucknell University’s Dr. Joe Wilck about the true state of LLMs after the first 1,000 days: what’s gotten better, what’s still broken, and why critical thinking matters more than ever. Sponsored by Autodesk FlexSim L...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Process, People, and Purpose: Operations the Chick-fil-A Way Behind every lightning-fast drive-thru order at Chick-fil-A is a carefully designed system supported by real people who care — and continuous improvement that never stops. In this episode of Problem Solved , Elizabeth Grimes talks with Sam Hartman, multi-location Owner/Operator, and Matt...

Here’s the problem — running a restaurant that serves thousands with consistency and care isn’t easy. At Chick-fil-A, every second counts, and every process is engineered for excellence. In this Problem Solved trailer, Chick-fil-A owner Sam Hartman and Matt Riley , VP of Enterprise Solutions, share how they build systems that balance speed, quality, and human connection. 🎙️ Full episode coming Nov...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Here’s the problem: Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than most organizations can keep up — and the risks of falling behind are real. In this episode, futurist and ethnographer Mike Courtney , CEO of Aperio Insights , joins IISE’s David Brandt to unpack how AI is reshaping the way we work, think, and lead. Together they explore: Why AI can...

Here’s the problem: AI is evolving faster than most organizations can keep up — and the risks of falling behind are real. In this episode, futurist and researcher Mike Courtney , CEO of Aperio Insights , joins IISE’s David Brandt to explore how industrial and systems engineers can lead through the AI revolution. From balancing innovation with ethics to building systems that keep “humans in the loo...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Much of the world around us—our workplaces, products, and public spaces—was never designed with everyone in mind. That oversight can create barriers, limit performance, and even put people at risk. But when ergonomics meets universal design, inclusion becomes innovation. In this episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast , we hear from two leading...

What does it mean to design without limits? In this trailer for Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast , past AES president Bobbie Watts and current president Anuja Patil preview their upcoming conversation on how ergonomics and universal design are shaping the workplace of today and tomorrow. From the curb cut effect to AI-enabled tools, discover how design choices can reduce injuries, improve performa...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum What happens when an athlete applies industrial and systems engineering principles to her training? In this inspiring bonus episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast , Anwaar Zyoud shares how she earned her black belt in just one month, rose to the national team of Jordan, and competed on international stages all while discovering the power of IS...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum What do food security, taekwondo, and industrial engineering have in common? They’re all part of the stories featured in the ISE Impact Short Video Contest—a creative initiative inviting students and professionals to explain the value of industrial and systems engineering (ISE) in just one minute. In this episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast...

Many students have never heard of Industrial & Systems Engineering — and even fewer understand the incredible impact it has on the world. This episode of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast explores a creative solution to that challenge: the ISE Impact Short Video Contest , which invites students and professionals to explain ISE’s value in just 60 seconds. You'll hear from: Dr. Ana Muriel , assoc...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum What if the way we think about problems is holding us back from solving them? Tom Wujec — designer, technologist, and multiple-time TED speaker — joins Problem Solved to explore how visual problem solving can help industrial and systems engineers tackle challenges of every size, from simple process fixes to wicked problems like climate change and A...

Join us for our conversation with Tom Wujec - designer, technologist and multiple TED speaker known for his work in visual collaboration and wicked problem solving. -Why do traditional approaches often fail when problems get more complex? -Tom has shared his visual framework with Fortune 500 companies around the world, and now he shares it with us. See his visual work unfold in action by watching...

Get ready for Season 6 of Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast! This season we're spotlighting human-centered solutions in areas like AI, leadership, and process improvement. You'll hear from TED Talk speaker and innovator, Tom Wujec, Chick-fil-A franchise leader Sam Hartman, young professionals at the start of their ISE journey, and more. The season kicks of on #ISEDay, September 15 - a global celebr...

A new season, a new direction. Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast is back! New executive producer, Elizabeth Grimes, and the show’s creator, David Brandt take you behind the mic of Problem Solved. Hear how the podcast began and what’s coming in Season 6, with new episodes beginning on September 15, ISE Day! Learn more about The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Problem Solved on L...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Valerie Maier-Speredelozzi from the University of Rhode Island, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer imp...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Jingfei Chen, senior principle product manager at ServiceNow, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impac...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with David Gray from Autodesk Inc., recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact. SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Max Miller from Auburn University, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact. SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERS...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Sanjit Addepally from Rutgers University, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit play to relive the energy, steal an idea before your next coffee refill, and stay plugged into the #IISEAnnual2025 buzz — wherever you engineer impact. SPONSORED BY THE...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Carly Walker of Auburn University is a first-time IISE Annual Conference & Expo attendee. She said she’s enjoyed her first year at the event thanks to what she describes as a “welcoming" atmosphere. Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Carly, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit p...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Melika Jahan Beikloo is a Ph. D. candidate from Clemson University in the industrial engineering department. It’s her first time at #IISEAnnual2025, and she’s also giving a presentation Monday, June 2. Listen to this #IISEAnnual2025 podcast break with Melika, recorded live on the floor of the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 in Atlanta. Hit p...

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum Anuja Patil from CNA Insurance, and the president (2025-26) of the Applied Ergonomics Society, recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum

Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum John Sohn from the University of Michigan recently spoke with Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast during #AppliedErgo2025 in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about the conference at: iise.org/AEC Learn more about IISE's Emerging Technology Forum