Driving Change in Urban Systems
Discover how Arthur Delarue's innovative solutions in mixed-integer optimization are reshaping urban landscapes, addressing complex challenges in education and public policy.
Post BSIE Offer Rate/Salary Survey Summary (Spring 2024)
Post-graduation plans for Spring 2024 ISYE graduates show several trends, including most notably a decline in job offer rates and a heavy shift into analytics. The decline in offers is likely due to the cyclical nature of consulting and reduced tech resources.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center (PTC) Announces Gian-Gabriel Garcia, Ph.D., as New Pillar 1-Co Lead
The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center at Georgia Tech (PTC) is excited to announce that Gian-Gabriel Garcia will serve as its Pillar 1 Co-Lead. Pillar 1 focuses on data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In his new role, Garcia’s responsibilities will include setting the pillar’s strategy and vision, selecting and managing projects, overseeing various pillar activities, and working collaboratively across research groups and institutions. He will also identify cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions to implement priority projects while balancing the pragmatism and feasibility of these approaches.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center (PTC) Announces Gian-Gabriel Garcia, Ph.D., as New Pillar 1-Co Lead
The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Pediatric Technology Center at Georgia Tech (PTC) is excited to announce that Gian-Gabriel Garcia will serve as its Pillar 1 Co-Lead. Pillar 1 focuses on data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. In his new role, Garcia’s responsibilities will include setting the pillar’s strategy and vision, selecting and managing projects, overseeing various pillar activities, and working collaboratively across research groups and institutions. He will also identify cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions to implement priority projects while balancing the pragmatism and feasibility of these approaches.
Power Play: Off the GRID wins the Spring 2024 Best of ISyE Senior Design Award
From the 24 ISyE teams that were judged at the expo, three teams have placed as finalists: “Improving Coca-Cola's Concentrate Supply Chain,” “Georgia Power ‘Off the Grid,’” and “Recruiting the Next.”
Researchers Help Maritime Industry Navigate Toward Sustainability
Georgia Tech researchers are developing sustainable ocean shipping solutions to meet global emissions targets through eco-friendly fuels, optimized supply chains, and life-cycle assessments.
Embracing the Future of Supply Chain Management: A Framework for Resilience, Innovation, and Sustainability
The SCL Industry Advisory Board has asked our team to provide a future perspective on Supply Chain evolution, emphasizing the importance of resilience, innovation, and sustainability. Key points include the necessity of resilience and risk management, the strategic implementation of nearshoring, the potential of AI and digital technologies, the importance of talent management, and the integration of sustainability into supply chain strategies.
Georgia Tech Partners with The Carter Center to Support Guinea Worm Disease Eradication
ISyE and Georgia Tech researchers have teamed up with The Carter Center to support dracunculiasis eradication efforts, using mathematical modeling and analytics.
Americoldest’s Cool Coordination, Named Best ISyE Team at Capstone Design Expo
Out of 204 teams from various schools and colleges across Georgia Tech, 24 teams comprised of 177 students represented the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE) during the Spring 2024 Senior Design Expo. The Americoldest was the top project.
Crossing Disciplines: Professor Perez-Guzman’s approach towards Resilient Systems
Professor Sofia Perez-Guzman advocates for resilient and sustainable engineering through her innovative research and teaching. With a rich academic background spanning from Colombia to a Ph.D. from RPI, Professor Perez-Guzman equips her students with a blend of technical expertise and essential soft skills, preparing them to lead in creating adaptable, smart supply chain solutions.
SCL's Chris Gaffney Speaks at Recent The Home Depot / ATDC Portfolio Showcase
On Tuesday, April 16th, SCL Managing Director Chris Gaffney joined SVP Stephanie Smith and Director Gonzalo Cordova from The Home Depot along with Emilie Schario, Founder and CEO of Turbine, and ATDC Supply Chain Catalyst Alex Rhodeen for a lively panel discussion on the state of Supply Chain, the role of AI, and where we're headed next.
Georgia Tech SCL Industry Advisory Board (IAB) Charts Future of Supply Chain Education and Research
On April 12, 2024, Georgia Tech's Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL) hosted a pivotal meeting of its Industry Advisory Board (IAB), bringing together key stakeholders from industry and academia to shape the future of supply chain education and research
The Legacy of Dr. Ellis L. Johnson: A Luminary in Mathematics and Operations Research
Dr. Ellis L. Johnson, a revered Professor Emeritus at ISyE and a luminary in the field of mathematics, passed away on February 20, 2024, near Madison, Georgia. A memorial service is planned for March 23, 2024, at Hundred Acre Farm, celebrating a life of immense contribution and lasting influence.
Engineering Herstory: Celebrating Women in ISyE
Five ISyE alumna and one student leader, spoke at the inaugural women of ISyE panel event commemorating the beginning of Women’s History Month.
After 10 Successful Years, Edwin Romeijn to End Role as ISyE Chair
Edwin Romeijn will step down as H. Milton and Carolyn J. Stewart School Chair at the end of the fall semester, completing his second term as chair.
Georgia Tech Welcomes Back Chris Gaffney: A Story of Leadership and Commitment
ISyE alumnus, Chris Gaffney, returns as Managing Director of the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL), and leads with charge after 25 years at the Coca-Cola Company. As he embarks on this new chapter, Gaffney's excitement is toward a more interconnected and innovative future.
Celebrating the Achievement of PhD Candidate Ignacio Erazo
Ignacio Erazo recently defended his thesis titled "Efficient Two-Sample Bernoulli Confidence Intervals and Submodular Dispatching", earning his PhD in Operations Research with a minor in Machine Learning under the supervision of Professors David Goldsman and Alejandro Toriello. Erazo's research interests involve the development of efficient optimization algorithms and heuristics for intelligent decision-making as well as large scale simulation-optimization procedures.
ISyE Welcomes New Managing Director of SCL, Alumnus Chris Gaffney
ISyE alumnus, Chris Gaffney, returns as Managing Director of the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL), and leads with charge after 25 years at the Coca-Cola Company. As he embarks on this new chapter, Gaffney's excitement is toward a more interconnected and innovative future.
Dima Nazzal Elected as Chair of Georgia Tech's Faculty Executive Board
Dima Nazzal, director of professional practice and principal academic professional in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, has been elected as the new chair of the Faculty Executive Board.
2024 SCL Day: Justin Betancourt's Journey from APICS to Aviation
Justin Betancourt, an ISyE graduate, brought valuable insights to the 2024 SCL Day, delving deep into the intricacies of supply chain management. He highlighted the significance of innovation and resilience, drawing from his experiences with APICS and Delta Airlines, underscoring the importance of robust networking within the field.
Dr. Alejandro Toriello Appointed Scientific Director of Georgia Tech's Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)
In his new role, Dr. Toriello will lead strategic planning efforts, build interdisciplinary scientific capabilities, foster innovative research projects, and shape the cutting-edge scientific vision of the institute.
Cool Calculations at Capstone Design Expo, Coca-Cola Team “Simply Chill” Awarded Best ISyE Team
At Georgia Tech's Senior Design Expo, Team #9, 'Simply Chill,' showcased ISyE prowess, achieving a 56% decrease in safety stock for Coca-Cola's chilled juice network. Honorable mentions include Buzzin’ Dumpster Divers, addressing Georgia Tech Dining's landfill diversion, and Mediflow, building a business intelligence tool to quickly map feasible routes for the transport of shipments.
Chen Xu and Yao Xie, Spotlight Paper Accepted at NEURIPS 2023
Yao Xie, Coca-Cola Foundation Chair and Professor in ISyE, and Chen Xu, Operations Research PhD, just had their paper "Invertible normalizing flow neural networks by JKO scheme" accepted as a spotlight paper at Thirty-seventh Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS 2023). The conference is set to be held at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from December 10 to 16, 2023.
Ivan Allen College Brings Growing Healthcare Economics and Policy Expertise to Health Systems Conference
Several Ivan Allen College faculty members showed off the College's growing expertise in health economics and policy at a recent conference.
First Job, First Paycheck: Yesh Ashok Shah, Innovation Design Engineer
Yesh Ashok Shah, currently thriving as an Innovation Design Engineer at Amazon and a recent graduate of the MS in Supply Chain Engineering, offers enlightening reflections and vital mentorship for new graduates stepping into the dynamic landscape of the professional world.
Claims Database Will Provide Clearer Picture of Health in Georgia
State policymakers, health care researchers, and others will have a clearer picture of the health of Georgia citizens thanks to a new database of medical, dental, and pharmacy claims for public and private insurance plans in the state. The Georgia All-Payer Claims Database (APCD), supported by researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), will begin reporting and releasing data in early 2024.