Live From Annual: From First Steps to Legacy Careers

At the IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2026, the future of industrial and systems engineering is on full display, from students attending their very first conference to longtime leaders who have spent decades shaping the profession.In this special episode of Problem Solved LIVE from Annual, we hear from two recent graduates and student volunteers from Arizona State University as they reflect on networking, personal growth, and discovering the broader impact of industrial engineering beyond the classroom.We also speak with IISE Medallion Award winner Jaime Rogers, whose nearly 50-year journey with IISE offers perspective on leadership, opportunity, and why the future of ISE has never been brighter.From first steps to legacy careers, this episode highlights the people, connections, and shared purpose that continue to drive the industrial and systems engineering profession forward.Follow Problem Solved for more conversations from the people shaping the future of industrial and systems engineering.IISE Annual Conference & Expo 2026May 16–19 | Arlington, TexasLearn more about The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)Problem Solved on LinkedInProblem Solved on YouTubeProblem Solved on InstagramProblem Solved on TikTokProblem Solved Executive Producer: Elizabeth GrimesInterested in contributing to the podcast or sponsoring an episode? Email egrimes@iise.org