Sustainable Development Division

Sustainable Development Division

About the Division

The Sustainable Development Division has approximately 2,000 members, with a good mix of industry professionals, students, and academia. We are always accepting volunteers and welcome involvement and participation in the Division at any time. Please reach out to us on LinkedInFacebook, or X (formerly Twitter), if you want to get involved in any of the current operations, propose a new operation or process, or see what volunteer opportunities are available.

Mission

The mission of the Sustainable Development Division is to advance the general welfare of humankind by applying the resources and creative abilities of the industrial engineering profession to the development of sustainable societies.

Purpose

The purposes of the Sustainable Development Division (SDD) of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers are to:

  • Develop, maintain and disseminate a body of technical knowledge.
  • Provide a forum for technical networking.
  • Be perceived as the voice of the technical specialty.
  • Support IISE's mission, provide member value and promote the discipline.

Review the SDD Bylaws.

Also, please check out our Sustainable Engineer website below.

Visit Website

Leadership

The Sustainable Development Division (SDD) leadership consists of a President, President-Elect, Past-President and 4 Directors. The directors serve a 3-year term. The President serves a 3-year term, 1 year as President-Elect, 1 year as President, and 1 year as Past-President. 2 Student Leader Board members may be appointed to the board for 1 -2 year terms.

Click here to view the current board members.

Competitions and Awards

The Sustainable Development Division has 4 competitions and awards. The Best Track Paper Competition, the Best Student Paper Competition, the Excellence in Sustainable Development Award, and the Teaching Award.

Learn More about Each Award

Interact with Us on Social Media

Newsletters

2023

Join Us

Membership to the Sustainable Development division is free for all IISE members. To join the SDD division, click here and choose "Update your Member Record".

SHARE