IISE Sustainable Development Division

Official twitter account for the Sustainable Development Division of IISE (formerly IIE)

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Our division spoke with industrial engineer Matt Morrisette, who has reached 44 state peaks. He shared that most climbs can be planned, and the rest depends on how you adapt when the terrain changes. This mindset supports SDG 15 and the work of protecting our land and resources.

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Deadline extended.
The call for abstracts for IISE Annual 2026 is still open.
If your work drives impact in engineering or sustainability, send it in now.

#iise #Sustainability

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It’s #WorldCitiesDay 🌎

Cities succeed when systems work together. Industrial and systems engineers help design that balance: Cleaner energy, smarter mobility, stronger communities.

#SDG11 #IISE #Sustainability #UrbanInnovation

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🌍 Today is United Nations Day! The 17 #SDGs are a global call to action for a sustainable and fair future.

Industrial & Systems Engineers play a key role in driving impact—optimizing energy, reducing waste, and building resilient systems. 💡🌱

#IISE #Sustainability #UNDay

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Happy Manufacturing Day!

Industrial engineers support SDG 9 by making manufacturing smarter, more efficient, and sustainable. Stronger industries mean stronger communities.

#ManufacturingDay #SDG9 #Innovation #Sustainability #IISE

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Happy Energy Efficiency Day!

The cleanest energy is the energy we never waste. Industrial engineers make this possible by improving efficiency, cutting energy losses, and designing smarter systems that support renewable solutions.

#EnergyEfficiencyDay #SDG7 #CleanEnergy #IISE

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Industrial engineers can play a key role in sustainability.

Join us on Oct 10, 2025 | 2–3 PM EST for a webinar with Daniel Bernal of NREL as he shares his journey from IE to a career in decarbonization, renewable energy, and environmental justice.
https://t.co/eSHx5FBn6h
#IISE

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Industrial & Systems Engineers drive the UN SDGs through research, applied solutions, and case studies. We invite innovations, industry experience, and pilot projects that showcase real-world impact and inspire sustainable change. Submit your story here:
https://t.co/phUvV5u3ku

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Finalist Spotlight!
Dr. Neng Fan, Associate Professor at the University of Arizona, has been named a Best Track Paper Finalist at the Sustainability Conference! He will be recognized at noon at the Sustainable Development Division Town Hall Meeting on Monday, June 2!

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Finalist Spotlight!
Erick Martinez-Gomez, Graduate Student at Texas A&M University–Kingsville, has been named a Best Track Paper Finalist at the Sustainability Conference! He will be recognized at noon at the Sustainable Development Division Town Hall Meeting on Monday, June 2!

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UC San Diego Health has been named the 2025 IISE Excellence in Sustainable Development Award winner!

This prestigious recognition honors their outstanding leadership, innovation, and measurable impact in advancing sustainable healthcare practices.

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Finalist Spotlight! 
Dr. Adolfo Escobedo, Associate Professor at North Carolina State University, has been named a Best Track Paper Finalist at the Sustainability Conference!

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Finalist Spotlight!

Ryan Hofmann, a graduate student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, has been named a Best Student Paper Finalist at the Sustainability Conference!

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Today we celebrate our planet and recommit to protecting the natural systems that sustain us. Earth Day reminds us of the urgent need to care for the environment

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Did you know that 2 billion people around the world still lack access to safely managed drinking water? On World Health Day, it's time to highlight Sustainable Development Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)—a goal that affects every aspect of global health and well-being

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On this #WorldWildlifeDay, we recognize the urgent need to protect our planet’s biodiversity and ecosystems. SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land) remind us that safeguarding nature isn’t just a moral duty—it’s an investment in our future.

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Celebrating National Engineers Week! 
Engineers are at the forefront of building a more sustainable world, applying innovation and problem-solving to address global challenges.

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An estimated 24.9 million people worldwide are victims of human trafficking, many from marginalized communities, making escape and support even more difficult. On World Day of Social Justice, we emphasize the need for Sustainable Development Goal #5: Gender Equality

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Transitioning from conflict to sustainable peace is not just about resolution—it requires strong leadership, inclusive dialogue, and innovative approaches to consensus-building. leadership that unites rather than divides.

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At Tecnológico de Monterrey, Challenge-Based Education is shaping a new generation of sustainability-focused professionals. Through real-world projects—students are using industrial engineering tools to propose innovative solutions for efficient resource governance.