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A Note From ASEM | February 2025

We invite institutions who offer a BS or MS in Engineering Management or related programs to compete in the 19th year competition, held 24 - 27 September 2025 at The Grove Hotel, Boise, Idaho, USA, and hosted by the University of Idaho. A special discounted conference registration fee will be offered to teams and their faculty coaches to attend the live conference.

Please complete a brief no obligation “Intent to compete” application, or obtain more information on the competition and fees, by contacting competition co-chairs, Dr. Greg Sedrick (gregsedrick@outlook.com ) or Dr. Jim Schreiner (james.schreiner@westpoint.edu)

The ASEM IAC is a peer-reviewed conference. Membership in ASEM is not mandatory, and both members and nonmembers are cordially invited to submit contributions. Both paper and presentation abstracts are published in the conference book. Abstract submission for technical presentations, workshops, panels, and tutorials are due March 17, 2025. Find out more HERE.

• Magic Mirror Book Discussion with Dr. Meagan Pollock (March 18 at 6 PM CT)

What if the way we see ourselves and others isn’t the full picture? Join the author, Dr. Meagan Pollock, for a discussion on Magic Mirror, a brand-new modern fable that helps you see yourself, others, and the world differently. Whether you're an educator, manager, or lifelong learner, this conversation will deepen your understanding, challenge assumptions, and equip you for action. Register now: drmp.co/20250318.

•    ASEM Webinar: Harnessing AI Tools for Research, Writing, and Evaluation (April 3 at 11 AM CT)

Presenters:

• Laura Roberts, Assistant Teaching Professor, Integrative and Global Studies, Director, Worcester Community Project Center; Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
• Erol Ozan, CEO and co-founder of Carolina-AI

When you need to write or evaluate written work, as engineering managers we tend to put it off or have trouble getting started. Here's where generative AI can help. Professor Laura Roberts has evaluated hundreds of AI tools for their value in supporting research and writing tasks and curated them into an AI Toolbox. She'll demo some of these tools to show you how they can make your job easier. And, who among us faculty and adjuncts wouldn't mind a little help evaluating written work? Startup founder Erol Ozan may have cracked the code. He'll demo how to have ChatGPT evaluate written work based on your rubric. Larry Mallak, ASEM's Director of Professional Development, will moderate the webinar. Audience members will be able to ask questions during the Q&A segment. Registration will open soon. Please join us and learn something you can use today in your work.

•    Join the ASEM DEI Coalition
Interested in shaping the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within ASEM? Join our emerging DEI coalition led by the new ASEM DEI Director, Dr. Meagan Pollock. Together, we’ll assess member needs, co-create solutions, and build a strategic plan for initiatives. Sign up to get involved: drmp.co/asemdei.

I hope you will submit an abstract, nominate someone for an award, and if you belong to an academic institution with EM programs, I hope you will organize a team to compete in the student case competition.

Until the next newsletter, I hope that you will be safe, well, and healthy.

     

The Technical Program Committee invites present-to-publish papers and presentations for the 2025 International Annual Conference (IAC) of the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM).

The ASEM IAC is a peer-reviewed conference. Membership in ASEM is not mandatory, and both members and nonmembers are cordially invited to submit contributions. Both paper and presentation abstracts are published in the conference book.

Abstract submission for technical presentations, workshops, panels, and tutorials are due March 17, 2025. Find out more HERE.

Did you complete your PhD in 2024? Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for the ASEM Best Dissertation Award!

The ASEM Best Dissertation Award is made annually to the dissertation judged to best present research in the discipline of engineering management. Each university that grants PhDs in Engineering Management or related programs is eligible to nominate no more than four dissertations for consideration (Technology Management programs, etc. may request an inclusion allowance from the awards committee). The current award is for the dissertations submitted as part of the degree requirements for a PhD awarded in the 2024 calendar year.

The Best Dissertation winner is awarded:

For the advisor of the winning dissertation:

For the department submitting the winning dissertation:

The winner will be announced during the ASEM International Annual Conference in Boise! Find out more HERE.

Reminder - Call for Papers

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

We are excited to remind you of the 31th International Joint Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IJCIEOM 2025), which will take place in the vibrant city of Bari, Italy, from June 23 to 25, 2025.

If you haven’t submitted your contribution yet, there is still time! We invite you to submit research papers, case studies, state-of-the-art analyses or extended abstracts by February 3rd, 2025.

Submissions can be made as:

• Full regular papers (published in Springer proceedings with DOI);
• Papers for Invited Sessions (published in Springer proceedings with DOI);
• Extended abstracts.

Why Submit?

Fast-track opportunities: Selected high-quality papers will be considered for leading peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management, and more.

Diverse topics and tracks: Explore areas including Industry 4.0/5.0, Circular Economy, AI in Human-centric Systems, Sustainability, and Logistics, among others.

Networking: Join fellow researchers and professionals from around the globe in a dynamic environment for learning and collaboration.

Key Dates to Remember:

• February 3, 2025: Extended Abstracts and Full Papers submission
• April 4, 2025: Notification of acceptance
• May 13, 2025: Camera-ready submission deadline
• May 20, 2025: Early bird registration closes

Visit our conference website for details on tracks, submission guidelines, and updates. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us at ijcieom@abepro.org.br.

We encourage you to share this invitation with colleagues and PhD students who may be interested in contributing to the event.

Looking forward to welcoming you to Bari for an enriching experience at IJCIEOM 2025!

Best regards,

Conference Chairs

Francesco Facchini (Polytechnic University of Bari)

Giovanni Mummolo (University of Bari)

Claudio Sassanelli (Polytechnic University of Bari)

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2024 ASEM Award Winners - Congratulations!

See more pictures from the 2024 ASEM IAC in Virginia Beach HERE.

Member Spotlight: Congratulations to Dr. Christy Bozic

Christy Bozic, faculty director of the Engineering Management Program, left CU Boulder at the end of July to pursue a new opportunity at Duke University Pratt School of Engineering.  She will be leading the engineering management program on the Duke campus in North Carolina. Join us in congratulation Christy on this new adventure!

Michael Gazarik, a recent retiree from Ball Aerospace  and the 2023 ASEM Engineering Manager of the Year will be serving as the Interim Director of the Engineering Management Program at CU Boulder.

ABET and Engineering Management

The criteria comment period for "Engineering Management" and similarly named programs is open until June 15, 2024. This may be of interest to you, and if you want your voice heard - now is the time to make a comment.

Link below (Scroll down to EAC area):

https://www.abet.org/accreditation/accreditation-criteria/accreditation-changes/

Professional Development Opportunities through UAH

The Engineering Management Journal (EMJ)

ASEM Proudly Recognizes Recent CAEM, CPEM and EMSSGB Certified / Recertified Individuals:

Please visit https://asem.org/sponsorship to find out benefits of becoming a Corporate Member or Sponsor of ASEM. 

ASEM Certified Graduate Program | MEML at Rice University

Engineering Management Handbook, 3rd Edition

1. Introduction to Engineering Management
2. Leadership and Organizational Management
3. Strategic Planning and Management
4. Financial Resources Management
5. Project Management
6. Quality Management System
7. Operations and Supply Chain Management
8. Management of Technology, Research, and Development
9. Systems Engineering
10. Legal Issues in Engineering Management
11. Professional Codes of Conduct and Ethics

Women in Engineering Management: An Interview with Tiffani Teachey

Opportunity to Contribute to ASEM Professional Certifications

ASEM seeks knowledge volunteers as part of a team chartered to investigate validation or accreditation of ASEM’s growing portfolio of certifications. The use of a third-party standard, has long been discussed. Organizations such as ABET use international standards such as ISO 9000. The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) and the IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training) are two examples of U.S. organizations that accredit personnel and continuing education related certifications or certificates. The major deliverable for the Accreditation Project is a actionable plan for obtaining recognized and effectual accreditation as our certification/badging products grow. If you have applicable accreditation knowledge or experience and would like to contribute to this please contact the ASEM Executive Director (ExecutiveDirector@asem.org).