UT Arlington Industrial Engineering students joined UT Southwestern medical students and nurses in a Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Boot Camp this summer. The week-long program was focused on developing team-based problem solving skills focused on improving patient care.
The Industrial Engineering students participating include Christopher Leonhard, Priyadarsini Subramanian, Abira Syed, Ashkan Farahani, Jasmine Lucero, and Davis Hoang. The Boot Camp was hosted by the faculty from UT Arlington and UT Southwestern.
UT Arlington IE Students participate in UT Southwestern program //photo provided
Our office is ushering in a new era with a freshly renovated office.
So much has changed about the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering Department in the last few years, including a new Department Chair (click here to read more about Dr. Paul Componation), dramatically increased enrollment and graduation numbers, and now a new, modern office.
IMSE Office Before //Photo by Cassandra Toney
Julie Estill, IMSE Senior Office Assistant said the main purpose of the renovation is to benefit the students because of the drastic student population increase. She said the office’s new look matches the influx of new faculty and staff and processes that will be put into place.
IMSE Office During Renovation //Photo by Cassandra Toney
The main office and the conference room got a whole new look, including replacing the old brown carpet with new, crisp blue carpet and painting the walls white, which gives the office a very fresh, clean feel.
IMSE Office After Renovation //Photo by Cassandra Toney
Additionally, we replaced the long, fluorescent bulbs with stylish, square, eco-friendly LED lights, which really brighten the space.
Settling in to new office // Photo by: Cassandra Toney
Last but not least, all the old desks, chairs and couches were replaced by new, high-quality furniture to accommodate the high-traffic office.
New Office Waiting area // Photo by: Cassandra Toney
As Julie Estill said, “It will be different and everyday is a new adventure.”
The IMSE department offers a limited number of very competitive graduate teaching and research assistantships. These positions are offered to students with a good academic background and very good GRE verbal and quantitative scores.
Fall 2015 applications are now available, and must be completed online by Friday, June 26 at 5:00 PM. Current GTAs should not reapply. However, IMSE graduate students who have submitted a paper application or emailed a faculty member are asked to reapply online. All selected GTAs must be on campus at least one week before classes begin.
Due to our exponential growth in the last few years, the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering Department at UT Arlington has openings for several senior lecturer positions.“Each position is a non-tenure track with 9-month academic year appointment and the possible opportunity of additional appointment during summers. An earned doctoral degree in industrial engineering, engineering management, or systems engineering, or a closely related field is required. Successful candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and master’s-level courses in their respective disciplines. To apply, please submit your cover letter, vita, and references on this form. Review of the applications will begin June 22 and will continue until the positions are filled.
UT Arlington is a doctoral, research-extensive university with a current enrollment of over 48,000 students around the world, and is part of the University of Texas System. The College of Engineering has more than 6,000 students and 25,000 alumni, the COE (uta.edu/engineering). The College offers ten baccalaureate, 14 masters, and nine Ph.D. programs.
The successful candidates will be required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification form and provide documents to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. UT Arlington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The use of tobacco products is prohibited on UT Arlington properties. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists.” (Source of information: https://www.uta.edu/engineering/about/faculty-search/senior-lecturer-imse.php)
Graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) run the universities.
Without GTAs, most professors would be too swamped with grading exams and figuring out classroom details to focus on effective teaching and innovative research.
At the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering Department, our GTAs work hard for their professors and departments while also attending their own classes and performing their own research. In the process, they have valuable experience for the working world.
Here’s to you: Spring 2015 GTAs. Our department couldn’t have done it without you!
Today was Sandra William’s last day at the IMSE Office.
She worked for our department for a few months helping clean out old files and storage rooms, following very strict retention codes. She also worked in the main office helping answering students questions and directing them to the correct professors.
We will miss you, Sandra! Thanks for all your hard work!
Sandra Williams is honored on her last day at IMSE //Photo by Cassandra Toney
A month ago, our Ph.D. Industrial Engineering student, Ukesh Chawal, flew home to Nepal to help his community with money and goods donated by the Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering Department’s faculty and staff.
He distributed the donated dry goods, including food and water filters, to members of his community.
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When he got home, he discovered the earthquake destroyed his family’s house and cannot be salvaged. Although the Nepalese government is providing a small stipend, it will only cover a fraction of the cost to rebuild his house.
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Although the earthquake destroyed his family’s house beyond repair, he and his family were able to retrieve some belongings from their house.
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The earthquake trapped many people under rubble and building debris, including Ukesh’s cousin. He tragically saw his own sister die while holding her hand after the earthquake. After three hours, he was finally rescued, but unfortunately, he broke 3 ribs and he cannot move most of his left hand.
The doctors said he needs a surgery, but since it is a minor surgery, he will have to wait until those with major surgery needs receive treatment.
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As a Ph.D. student, Ukesh said he hopes to return to UT Arlington later this summer or fall. However, he is happy for the opportunity to go back home to help and comfort his community in Nepal.
The Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering Department in UT Arlington’s College of Engineering graduated 99 students on May 16, 2015 at the College Park Center.
Among the graduates, 4 scholars earned their Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering, 72 earned their graduate degrees, including 48 earning M.S. in Industrial Engineering, 18 earning M.S. in Engineering Management, 4 earning M.S. in Logistics and 2 earning M.S. in Systems Engineering and 23 undergraduate students earning B.S. in Industrial Engineering. The students’ names are listed below.
Students Graduating //Image credit: UTArlington Magazine
Graduates at UT Arlington’s College of Engineering Commencement 2015 //Image credit: UTArlington Magazine
UT Arlington Engineering Students Graduating// Image credit: UTArlington Magazine
College of Engineering’s Commencement speaker: Bill Hale, P.E., Chief Engineer for Texas Department of Transportation //Image credit: UTArlington Magazine
College of Engineering Graduation 2015 //Image credit: UTArlington Magazine
