Student Activities
All-New Engineering Management Game Competition at IISE 2025!
Sponsored by FlexSim — An Autodesk Company, Solomon Bruce Consulting LLC, Texas A&M University, and The Ohio State University
Join the fun at the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 with an exciting, team-based Engineering Management Game Competition hosted by the Society for Engineering Management Systems (SEMS)!
- 🧠 Show what you KNOW!
- 🏆 Win prizes!
- 🍕 Enjoy free food!
- 💼 No experience necessary.
Tackle a productivity challenge in a simulated small production facility and compete for top honors in either the Student or Practitioner categories.
- 📅 Sunday, June 1
- 🕜 Orientation at 1:30 p.m.
- 🕝 Competition starts at 2:30 p.m.
- 👥 2-person teams recommended
- 💻 Bring a Windows-based PC
This is your chance to sharpen your engineering management skills, connect with fellow attendees, and have fun doing it.
Sign Up for the Game
Spotlight on IISE-IAB YouTube Video Contest Winners
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 IISE-IAB YouTube Video Contest, a competition aimed at inspiring high school students to pursue careers in industrial and systems engineering (ISE):
These outstanding student chapters have demonstrated exceptional creativity and dedication in promoting the ISE profession. Their compelling videos effectively communicate the dynamic opportunities within the field to prospective students.
Recognition at #IISEAnnual2025
The winning teams will be honored during the Student Networking Event at the upcoming IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2025 — celebrating their achievements and an opportunity for fellow student attendees to view the award-winning videos.
About the IISE-IAB YouTube Video Contest
Sponsored by Jim Tompkins of Tompkins Ventures, this annual contest challenges IISE student chapters to create engaging videos aimed at high school audiences. The goal is to spark interest in industrial and systems engineering by showcasing its impact and career potential. Winning entries receive a $1,000 prize, with additional funds awarded for other placements. The contest underscores IISE's commitment to fostering the next generation of ISE professionals.
For more details on the contest and to view past winning videos, please visit the
IISE YouTube Video Contest page.