The Institute of Industrial Engineers
2009 Great Lakes Region Student Conference

" Industrial Engineering & Global Entrepreneurship"

February 27 & 28, 2009

Held on the campus of

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

at the McGregor Memorial Conference Center

 

Take a look at our student produced promotional video:

[Episode 1]

 

Highlights to include:

• Keynote Address by Jim Anderson, President of Urban Science
• Women's networking breakfast & panel discussion, hosted by Nancy Philippart, former Director of GM's Accessories Division
• IE-focused Job Fair
• Card-sorting competition -- Just email Dr. Ellis if you want to compete (rdellis@wayne.edu)
  

Technical Paper Competition information...

• Papers due January 30, 2009
• Send papers to Dr. Darin Ellis (rdellis@wayne.edu)
• For more information (format, guidelines, etc) see the official IIE webpage for the Technical Paper Competition

Register Here:

• You don't have to pay in advance, but PLEASE register below so we can get estimates for meal planning and space planning.
• https://specialevents.wayne.edu/iie-conference/

 

Preliminary Program:

• Click Here for the preliminary program

 

Conference Parking:

• Click Here for the a map to parking and the conference center
  

Detroit Redwings Game, Friday Feb 27:

• The host of the IIE Regional Conference, Wayne State University, has partnered with the Red Wings to provide a special savings for the February 27th matchup versus the L.A.Kings (7:30pm)! With this special offer for IIE Regional attendees, you can secure a $38 ticket for only $15.
• Click here to Buy Tickets

 

Accommodations in Detroit's exciting Greektown!

Mention the name and dates of the conference to get the special rate of $149 (double occupancy)
Reserve Now! Special rates are only guaranteed until January 30, 2009 and a limited number of rooms are available.

 

Special rate at the Hilton Garden Inn extended till Wednesday Feb 4 - RESERVE NOW!

Hilton Garden Inn Detroit
351 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
313-967-0900 

 

While you are here, check out our great local casinos, clubs and cultural attractions!
VisitDetroit.com
MetroTimes.com

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
For more information contact Dr. Darin Ellis  <rdellis@wayne.edu>