Professional Involvement
BSIE students are strongly encouraged to become involved in professional societies while a student. Participation in professional societies gives our students an edge in everything from professional networking to maintaining All BSIE students who participate actively in the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) as a student member are entitled to a 100% dues rebate from the Department -- see Dr. Ellis for details.
IIE Student Chapter
Wayne State’s BSIE program is home to a vibrant, active student chapter of the Institute of Industrial Engineers. Chapter operations are housed in Room 2042 of the Manufacturing Engineering building. The chapter office houses 2 PCs with access to the internet through WSU's network. Annual activities include the following: social gatherings, volunteering/attending local IIE workshops and symposia, public service (e.g. volunteering for Gleaner's Food bank). See the WSU IIE bulletin board (outside the chapter office) for a list of upcoming events.
Other benefits of membership include access to the IIE's online resource library, the IIE Online Career Center, IIE fellowships, and discounted conference registration fees.
Detroit Professional Chapter
Students are also encouraged to participate with your local IIE student chapter in Detroit IIE Senior Chapter events and activities. The Detroit Chapter of IIE has monthly meetings, a website, and newsletter. Aside from learning current applications of IE techniques in industry, you also get to meet individuals that have been in the field 5, 10, 15 + years. You'll make connections and contacts - but more importantly you learn first hand what it means to be a practicing IE. The Detroit Chapter makes every effort to support IE students. A scholarship is available to students - all you have to do is apply to your Faculty Advisor. Also, a Technical Paper contest is sponsored by the Detroit chapter - which puts you in line for Regional, National, and International awards. And the Detroit Chapter funds (in part) trips to Regional and National IE conferences.