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Advisory Board Chair Notes | Fall 2014

Advisory Board Chair Notes

The collection of articles from the current chair of the ISE advisory board. They discuss what is happening inside and outside of the department.

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Oct 22, 2025

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Fall 2025

Candance Gingles, advisory board chair, shares her thoughts on the value of an NC State ISE degree and how alums can get involved with the department.
Wide portrait of Jeff Johnson, an NC State Industrial Engineering alumnus and retired energy trading executive, wearing glasses and a dark suit.

Oct 28, 2024

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Fall 2024

Jeff Johnson, advisory board chair, shares his thoughts on the exciting things going on in the ISE Department.
Wide portrait of Jeff Johnson, an NC State Industrial Engineering alumnus and retired energy trading executive, wearing glasses and a dark suit.

Oct 18, 2023

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Fall 2023

Jeff Johnson, advisory board chair, shares his thoughts on the exciting things going on in the ISE Department.
Wide portrait of Stuart Nisbet, an NC State Computer Science alumnus and business executive, smiling in front of a blue background.

Oct 24, 2022

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Fall 2022

Stuart Nisbet, advisory board chair, shares his thoughts on the advisory board, Day of Giving and connecting with ISE.
Wide portrait of Stuart Nisbet, an NC State Computer Science alumnus and business executive, smiling in front of a blue background.

Oct 25, 2021

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Fall 2021

Stuart Nisbet, advisory board chair, shares his thoughts on Gayle Lanier, Fitts-Woolard Hall, the Day of Giving and connecting with ISE.
Wide portrait of Gayle Lanier, an NC State alumna and business leader, smiling against a light gray background.

Mar 17, 2021

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Spring 2021

Gayle Lanier, advisory board chair and distinguished alumna, shares her thoughts on Fitts-Woolard Hall, Julie Swann, the Day of Giving and the pandemic.
Wide portrait of Gayle Lanier, an NC State alumna and business leader, smiling against a light gray background.

Oct 28, 2020

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Fall 2020

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Gayle Lanier, and I received my bachelor's degree from the ISE Department in 1982.
Wide portrait of Larry Bowman, an NC State alumnus and business executive, smiling in a suit and red striped tie.

Mar 25, 2020

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Spring 2020

Larry Bowman is the current ISE Advisory Board Chair and he shares his thoughts about the exciting things happening in the Department.
Wide portrait of Larry Bowman, an NC State alumnus and business executive, smiling in a suit and red striped tie.

Oct 23, 2019

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Fall 2019

Larry Bowman is the current ISE Advisory Board Chair and he shares his thoughts about the exciting things happening in the Department.
Advisory Board Chair Notes | March 2019 | Joe Pleasant

Mar 20, 2019

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Spring 2019

I would like to start my first board chair article by thanking the outgoing chair, Ed Fitts. However, before I get to that, allow me to introduce myself. My name…
Wide portrait of Ed Fitts, an NC State Industrial Engineering leader and distinguished alumnus, smiling against a dark background.

Oct 17, 2018

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Fall 2018

As you may have read in Dr. Swann‘s article “From The Department Head”, I have decided to step down from the ISE advisory board after more than 10 years as…
Wide portrait of Ed Fitts, an NC State Industrial Engineering leader and distinguished alumnus, smiling against a dark background.

May 24, 2018

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Spring 2018

It is remarkable to see the level of energy throughout the ISE department as our new department head, Dr. Julie Swann, continues to put her stamp on the department. One of…
Wide portrait of Ed Fitts, an NC State Industrial Engineering leader and distinguished alumnus, smiling against a dark background.

Nov 27, 2017

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Fall 2017

I would like to start this article by recognizing Dr. Paul Cohen for his tireless service and dedication to the ISE Department over the last 10 years. On behalf of…
Wide portrait of Ed Fitts, an NC State Industrial Engineering leader and distinguished alumnus, smiling against a dark background.

Jun 10, 2017

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Spring 2017

I look forward to penning this article for each issue of inGear as it brings a fresh opportunity to showcase our department’s exceptional efforts toward engineering a brighter future. As…
Wide portrait of Ed Fitts, an NC State Industrial Engineering leader and distinguished alumnus, smiling against a dark background.

Nov 9, 2016

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Fall 2016

As the 2016–2017 academic year moves into full swing, the ISE Advisory Board is delighted by the incredible recognition of the Department’s faculty, students, and alumni, signaling exceptional leadership both…
Wide portrait of Ed Fitts, an NC State Industrial Engineering leader and distinguished alumnus, smiling against a dark background.

May 13, 2016

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Spring 2016

It is phenomenal to see the robust energy in the ISE department following this past academic year. From national awards to national media coverage, students, faculty, and alumni should be…
Wide portrait of Ed Fitts, an NC State Industrial Engineering leader and distinguished alumnus, smiling against a dark background.

Oct 29, 2015

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Fall 2015

Empirical Evidence of ISE’s Outstanding Reputation Among the priorities for our Department that the ISE Advisory Board has long deemed most important is the quality of our faculty, our ability…
Wide portrait of Ed Fitts, an NC State Industrial Engineering leader and distinguished alumnus, smiling against a dark background.

Jun 30, 2015

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Summer 2015

The positive momentum we are experiencing at NC State ISE is at an all-time high, as are everyone’s expectations for sustaining our worldwide reputation for excellence and innovation. And while…
Wide portrait of Tim Scrounce, an NC State alumnus and business leader, smiling in a checkered shirt against a blue background.

Feb 26, 2015

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Spring 2015

As 2015 shifts into high gear, it truly is one of the most exciting and promising times to be a part of the NC State ISE family. The class of…
Wide portrait of Tim Scrounce, an NC State alumnus and business leader, smiling in a checkered shirt against a blue background.

Dec 22, 2014

Advisory Board Chair Notes | Fall 2014

I take exceptional pride in knowing that the ISE department is making a meaningful impact, both here on our campus as well as nationally – even on a global scale.…