Volume 14, Number 09

November 20, 2007

Bilkent Engineers Broaden International Horizons

Bilkent University's Industrial Engineering Department is now the first and only chapter of the IIE (Institute of Industrial Engineers) in Turkey. The Institute is one of the largest and most widely known professional society’s of Industrial Engineering in the world.

The IIE was established in 1948. By organizing conferences, training and a variety of other activities, they have helped build and maintain connections between members in the Industrial Engineering tribe. With approximately 15,000 members and 280 chapters worldwide, IIE's primary mission has been to meet the ever-changing needs of industrial engineers, including undergraduate and graduate students; engineering practitioners and consultants in all industries; engineering managers; and engineers in education, research, and government.

Through the organization, Bilkent's Industrial Engineering undergraduate and graduate students are able to run in competitions and win awards. The chapter also provides the opportunity to earn scholarships, and have access to a mentoring program, where students can partner up with famous and professional members of the IIE.

Bilkent University's Industrial Engineering Department continues to lead the way for Turkish universities and students on the international stage.

For further information on IIE, visit www.iienet.org, or send an e-mail to eak@ug.bilkent.edu.tr