Leadership Stories
What's life like as an ISyE student? Why should I get involved with IISE?
Check out the insights below from students involved in the ISyE major and IISE leadership!
Meet Sierra!
“The soft and hard skills you devlope within this major will set you up for the furture”
- Sierra L. (ISyE, 2024)
Sierra Leckie is a senior ISyE student who is looking to apply her technical background within the management space. She believes the degree will help market her skill sets and set her up for professional success alongside her minor. IISE is a community of young professionals that she feels she can belong to and be supported by. She enjoys being involved in the leadership aspect of the club. She is very grateful for the friendships she has made.
Meet Lexi!
“IE is a broad major so there is a lot you can do with your degree ”
- Lexi T. (ISyE, 2024)
Lexi Triebold is a senior ISyE student who loves IISE. The networking opportunities in IISE, allowed her to met fellow students and commit to learning more about the major beyond coursework. Lexi is excited to continue to expand her professional network and grow skills that she will use in her career. Watch as she talks about how IISE has allowed her to learn more about what IE's can do.
Meet Zaid!
“Few of my favorite events IISE put on were Professor Jeopardy and Professor Family Feud”
- Zaid D. (ISyE, 2026)
Zaid Dameh is a sophomore ISyE student who loves how IE connects what you learn in class to real world applications. He enjoys being a part of IISE to learn from his classmates and peers, and to build a solid foundational knowledge of companies and roles. Watch as he shares why he loves this club.
Meet Jack!
“Junior and senior year you are able to explore different career paths based on your interests”
- Jack B. (ISyE, 2025)
Jack Bly is a junior ISyE student who loves the diversity of background classes IE offers. He enjoys being a part of IISE because of the support and motivation he gets from facility and peers. Watch as he shares why he switched from Mechanical Engineering to Industrial and Systems.