Why Join?
Student membership in IISE will prepare you for your post university or college career. Student members must be enrolled as a full-time student as defined by their university or college, and are entitled to all the benefits of professional members although they may only vote in student chapter elections.
Are you a recent graduate? Learn about IISE’s First Year Graduate Membership.
Valuable Connections Through Networking
Be prepared to succeed post-graduation when you start establishing your professional network today. Engage with leaders in industrial and systems engineering, manufacturing, ergonomics, healthcare management, logistics, and other related fields at IISE's conferences and events, which are offered at a discount to IISE members.
Enhance Your Resume
Prepare to take the P.E. exam, work toward a Six Sigma black belt, or earn certificates to prove your expertise in lean with IISE Training. All courses are available to members at as much as a 40 percent discount. Or, get a quick update when you attend one of IISE's webinars – absolutely free for members!
Professional Development and Career Preparation
IISE's member directory is an easy way to connect with leaders in the field and find subject matter experts, but only IISE members have access to it. Reach out to speaker after an interesting session, or connect with a potential mentor. Easily search the entire directory by title, company, job function and several other qualifiers.
Supplement Your Classes
Be the first one in your class to learn about the industrial and systems engineering field’s latest advancements and solutions in IISE's award-winning, monthly magazine ISE. Or, turn to IISE Transactions, IISE's flagship research journal and one of the most highly rated journals in the engineering field, for the latest theoretical and application-based research.
Meet ISEs Near You
Meet members face-to-face on a regular basis with one of IISE's many professional and student chapters and regions. Programs often include speakers and facility tours, and lead to community involvement and increased awareness of the profession and how it benefits local businesses and projects.
Engage Online
Post questions and get thoughtful answers, connect with your peers, or chime in on timely discussion topics on the new IISE Connect, as well as social media platforms. Participate in IISE Connect today and join the conversation!
IISE's Young Professionals Group
Committed to strengthening the connection between young professionals and IISE to develop opportunities such as career networking, professional development, and additional job opportunities, IISE's Young Professionals group is open to college graduates age 35 and younge
The easiest way is to apply online as a student member. When prompted, select the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor chapter and enter the name of our previous faculty adviser Mark Daskin, email msdaskin@umich.edu. You will then have access to the New Member Application. Complete the application and you should be all set. Our IISE members list will be updated within two weeks of your application. However, you should save your receipt to be safe. If you have any issues, contact our Membership Director Erica Davidson (edavi@umich.edu).
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