Wm Michael Barnes '64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

06/04/2026

Industrial engineering faculty designated Fellows of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE). This is the highest recognition by IISE. Congratulations to Alaa Elwany, Mike Graul, and Shiren Wang and affiliated faculty member Mark Benden.
https://www.iise.org/Details.aspx?id=597

06/04/2026

Our chapter of IISE earns Gold Award for 10 consecutive years! Shoutout to Dr. Erick Moreno-Centeno for his mentorship of our students.

06/04/2026

Data engineering student hits it big with Chicago Cubs. Check out this video.

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06/04/2026

Dr. Hamid Parsaei is the president elect of IISE. In this leadership role, he will work with the current IISE President and serve on the IISE Board of Trustees over the next three years before formally assuming the presidency in April 2027. https://www.iise.org/Details.aspx?id=56211

04/29/2026

Are you attending the IISE Annual Conference in Arlington? If so, we hope you’ll join us for a special ISEN networking reception!

On Monday, May 18, take a break from the conference and connect with fellow Aggies, ISEN alumni, students, faculty and industry professionals for an evening of networking, food and drinks.

📍 Troy’s at Texas Live!
🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.

It’s a great opportunity to connect with the ISEN community and build new connections during the conference.

See you there!

04/29/2026

Happy last day of class, ISEN Aggies!

As the semester wraps up, we’re celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of our students across all of our programs. Graduation is right around the corner and summer is almost here.

Finish strong, enjoy the moment and Gig ’em! 👍 ☀️

04/27/2026

Don’t miss the Virtual Town Hall hosted by ISEN on Wednesday, April 29!

The event will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom, where you will hear from new Department Head Dr. Satish Bukkapatnam as he shares exciting updates about ISEN and students share highlights from across the department.

Register here: tx.ag/ISENTownHall

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/23/2026

Our last seminar of the ISEN Spring Seminar Series is tomorrow, April 24, from 1:50 to 2:40 p.m. in ETB 1034.

We’ll be joined by Dr. Barrett S. Caldwell from Purdue University. His research looks at how expert teams work together in high-stakes environments like aerospace, emergency response and spaceflight operations. It focuses on how communication, timing and expertise shape coordination and decision-making.

We’re wrapping up the semester with one final look at how teams function in complex, real-world settings. Hope you can join us!

Learn more: tx.ag/CaldwellSeminar

04/17/2026

We would like to take a moment to remember Dr. Madhav Erraguntla, Professor of Practice in the Wm Michael Barnes ’64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, who passed away last month.

Dr. Erraguntla will be remembered for the kindness, patience, and steady support he showed throughout his time with us. He had a way of making those around him feel heard and encouraged, and he left a lasting impression on students and colleagues who had the opportunity to work with him.

As shared by department head Dr. Satish Bukkapatnam, “He contributed meaningfully through his teaching, scholarship and engagement, and he touched the lives of many through his work and presence in our community. Dr. Erraguntla will be remembered not only for his contributions to the department, but also for the kindness and professionalism he brought to our community.”

He will be deeply missed, and his impact will not be forgotten.

04/16/2026

Ready to shape the next generation of engineers?

The Wm Michael Barnes ’64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University is hiring for new faculty positions. Join a nationally recognized department dedicated to excellence in teaching, mentorship and engineering education.

More information and application details: tx.ag/ISENFacultyPosting