Integrating Research, Teaching, and Mentorship for Tomorrow’s Industrial Engineers
MIE Department Seminar
April 1, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM America/Chicago
Presenter: Brendan Ruskey, Lehigh University
Location: ERF 1043
Abstract: In this seminar, I will discuss the integration of research, teaching, and mentorship in shaping the next generation of industrial engineers. First, I will present an overview of my research on optimization algorithms for the political districting problem, a graph partitioning problem with massive real-world significance. This overview will emphasize how my dissertation work informs my teaching philosophy and my approach to mentoring. Throughout the talk, I will draw on examples from my teaching experience to describe strategies I have used for assessing student progress and incorporating industry connections into the curriculum. Additionally, I will discuss my use of technology and interactive course components for teaching a hybrid undergraduate/master's-level course in logistics. The talk will highlight my commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages student participation and growth.
Speaker Bio: Brendan Ruskey is a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Lehigh University. His research interests include supply chain management and the political districting problem. In addition to publishing in these areas, he has taught two semesters of a hybrid undergraduate/master's level course in supply chain optimization at Lehigh.
Date posted
Mar 28, 2025
Date updated
Mar 28, 2025