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MODELING AND SIMULATION DIVISION
About the Division
Modeling and simulation (M&S) is a critical discipline that examines how to construct and analyze decision-making scenario models that can be applied in a wide variety of application areas. These models are widely used in understanding complex systems in both general and specific scenarios. The huge popularity of the field
can be seen in the wide set of application areas such as manufacturing, transportation, government and healthcare, along with its ability to drive increasingly high quality animation. Advances in computing power and efficient computation methodologies have allowed M&S to be used to solve increasingly large problems.
The creation of the M&S Division within the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineering (IISE) is an important addition. While multiple divisions within IISE apply M&S in solving problems within their focal areas, there is no one division currently concentrating on this critical set of tools independent of the specific application area.
The M&S Division provides the means to deliver focused topical contents to its membership.
Mission
The mission of the Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Division of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) is to provide its membership with a body of knowledge, networking opportunities, recognition and educational programs to stay competitive in the global market.
Vision
The M&S Division is the leading Division in IISE that promotes and shares innovative ideas in the field of modeling and simulation, as well as facilitates networking and increases ties between members from academia and industry.
Purpose
- Develop, maintain, and disseminate a body of technical knowledge with a focus on modeling and simulation.
- Provide a forum for technical networking for its members.
- Be perceived as the voice of the modeling and simulation community.
- Provide the means to promote excellence in teaching, industry and research.
- Support IISE’s mission, provide member value, and promote the discipline.
Leadership
The Modeling & Simulation (MS) leadership consists of a President, President-Elect, Past-President, and 8 Directors. The directors serve a 2 year term. The President serves a three-year term. 1 year as President-Elect, 1 year as President, and 1 years as Past-President.
Click here for the current Modeling & Simulation (MS) Board of Directors.
Competitions and Awards
The Modeling & Simulation Division has 4 competitions and awards. The Best Student Paper Competition, the Best Track Paper Competition, Outstanding Practitioner Award, and Teaching Award. Papers are presented and awards are announced each year at the IISE Annual Conference.
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Podcasts
December 2024
Modeling and Simulation Under the Golden Arches
In this week’s episode, Chris Tonn*, director of outreach and networking for IISE’s Modeling and Simulation Division, sits down with Jarrod Thome. Jarrod is an Operations Manager in McDonald’s Global Operations Strategy & Standards department, where he uses his expertise in simulation modeling to tackle
big questions for one of the world’s most recognized brands. In this conversation, Jarrod shares how simulation modeling drives innovation at McDonald’s, from understanding customer behavior to optimizing global operations.
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April 2023
The Use of Digital Twins in Modeling and Simulation.
This episode features members of IISE’s Modeling & Simulation Division. Andrew Collins, a professor of industrial and systems engineering at Old Dominion University, discusses with George Mason University faculty members Jie Xu and Chun-Hung Chen the growing use of digital twin modeling, which applies data to reflect what is happening in real time and serve as a predictive tool for physical systems.
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July 2021
Adam Collins discusses his extensive experience as an industrial engineer in numerous modeling and simulation projects, primarily in the automotive industry. Adam also provides his perspectives on the value of simulation in problem solving, some of the barriers to simulation that
may be encountered in practice and how to be successful as a modeling and simulation practitioner.
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Join Us
Membership to the M&S division is free for all IISE members. To join the M&S division,
click here and choose "Update your Member Record."