Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast

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#HSPI2024 Podcast Break — Yvonne Nguyen Mar 01, 2024

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Yvonne Nguyen from Children's Health spoke with “Problem Solved" during the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, which took place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. We spoke with several conference attendees, many of whom were first-timers to the event, and learned about the insights and joys they took away from their conference experience.

Make plans now to attend #HSPI2025 in Atlanta! You can learn more about this event at iise.org/HSPI.

#HSPI2024 Conference Kickoff Q&A: Victoria Jordan & Amanda Mewborn Feb 13, 2024

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We’ve got a special episode of "Problem Solved" directly from the official conference kickoff at the Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2024, taking place Feb. 13-15 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia.

This episode features a recording of an on-stage Q&A with Emory Healthcare’s Victoria Jordan and Advocate Health’s Amanda Mewborn. Jordan is also the president-elect of IISE and Mewborn is its immediate past president.

Ali Anderson from The Shepherd Center moderated the Q&A in which they discuss how they got involved with the conference, their passion for improving healthcare, and what new attendees can do and learn from their own conference experience.

Learn more about this conference at: iise.org/HSPI

Generative AI and ISEs: What’s now? What’s next? Nov 30, 2023

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It's been one year since the public release of ChatGPT, the remarkable generative AI platform from OpenAI that has energized transformative promise (and controversy) in the tech sector. In this bonus episode of "Problem Solved," we talk with Joe Wilck, Ph.D., PE, from Bucknell University, who has been working with colleagues on research about the capabilities of large language models (LLM) like ChatGPT, Google's Bard and others. We ask him about the new place in society and work that ChatGPT has seemingly carved out for itself, the ethical debate surrounding the use of LLMs and chatbots in academia, and just what this innovation means for industrial and systems engineers.

Joe also welcomes questions you may have about ChatGPT and other generative AI tools. You can reach out to him at joe.wilck@gmail.com.

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#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Holden Duffie, Clemson University May 23, 2023

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SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Holden Duffie, Clemson University, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Duffie discussed what he’s enjoyed so far about the conference as well as talking about his poster presentation.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Emily Jacobson, Mercer University May 23, 2023

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SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Emily Jacobson, Mercer University, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Jacobson talked about her poster presentation, which involved using virtual reality to create a rock-climbing experience for individuals with disabilities.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise

#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Ben Rachunok, NC State University May 22, 2023

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SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Ben Rachunok, assistant professor at NC State, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. He discussed what keeps him coming back every year and why it’s a worthwhile event for ISEs.

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#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Paris Joslin, University of Arkansas May 22, 2023

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SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Paris Joslin from the University of Arkansas spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Joslin discussed her team’s IISE Annual Capstone Senior Design Poster.

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#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Feyisayo Akinwande, Virginia Tech May 22, 2023

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SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Feyisayo Akinwande, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. It was Akinwande’s first conference, and he spoke about what he’s been enjoying about it and why he can’t wait for next year’s event.

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#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Leah Hornback, University of Louisville May 22, 2023

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SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Leah Hornback, University of Louisville, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans – site of #IISEAnnual2023. Hornback discussed her team’s IISE Annual Capstone Senior Design Poster.

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#IISEAnnual2023 Podcast Break — Junwon Ko, University of Kentucky May 22, 2023

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SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY'S MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION. Junwon Ko, University of Kentucky, spoke with IISE’s Frank Reddy during #IISEAnnual2023 in New Orleans. Ko took part in IISE’s Sustainable Development Division volunteer project. Just as in previous years, the effort marks the start of the Annual Conference.

Learn more about our sponsor at: https://sps.columbia.edu/iise