September 14, 2026 · Worldwide

The world doesn't know what we do. Let's change that.

ISE Day is a global movement uniting industrial and systems engineers, students, and academics to show the world what ISE does — and why it matters.

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ISE changes the world. Let's ensure it's no longer a well-kept secret.

One day each year, we make sure the world sees the enormous impact we make.

Healthcare Systems

Healthcare Systems

ISEs redesign care delivery, reduce wait times, and save lives by engineering processes that put patients first.

Supply Chains

Supply Chains

From your morning coffee to global logistics networks, ISEs keep goods moving efficiently and resiliently.

AI and Automation

AI & Automation

ISEs center humans in complex, automated systems to ensure that work is as safe as it is efficient.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

ISEs design smarter ways to make and deliver the things we use every day — faster, cleaner, and more sustainably.

Process Industries

Process Industries

ISEs cut waste, boost production, and build a more sustainable future.

Operations and Analytics

Operations & Analytics

ISEs translate complex data into decisions that improve outcomes across every industry imaginable.

ISE engineers collaborating on the floor

ISE is a team effort.
On Sept. 14, we all show up together.

From hospitals to global supply chains to data centers, ISE professionals worldwide will share their stories on the same day — amplifying a profession that deserves to be seen.

#ISEday · #ISEday2026 · #IISE

Six ways to make an impact on Sept. 14

Whether you're new to ISE or a seasoned engineer, there's a place for you in this movement. Pick one — or do them all.

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Share Your ISE Story

Post about why you chose ISE and how it's shaped your career or life. Your journey will inspire others. Use #ISEDay and #ISEday2026. Tag IISE. Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn preferred.

2

Promote ISE Content

Repost from IISE's social channels, share the ISE two-page flyer, or point people to the ISE Gaming Arcade.

3

Engage Online

Like, comment on, and amplify posts from others celebrating ISE Day. Every interaction expands the reach of our message.

4

Host or Attend an Event

Organize an ISE gathering at your company, university, or student chapter. Attend a virtual ISE Day event. Check here for the full calendar of events.

5

Reach the Next Generation

Pledge to visit a K-12 school this year to demonstrate what an ISE career looks like. Even a single conversation could change a life.

6

Own the Narrative

Update Wikipedia entries about the ISE field. Accurate, visible information helps future students discover ISE careers.

Your story, your words — with a head start.

Customize any of these for LinkedIn, Instagram, or TikTok. Fill in the bracketed prompts and hit post.

Make it personal. Make it yours.

Choose a template, add your story, and post it on Sept. 14. Six designs — all editable in Google Slides or PowerPoint.

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How to use these templates: Download a file, open it in Google Slides or PowerPoint, and fill in the editable text fields with your own story. Then export the slide as a JPEG image (File → Download → JPEG) and post it to Instagram, LinkedIn, or your platform of choice. Use #ISEday and #ISEday2026 and tag @iisenet.

The Future of ISE Is — Style A
The Future of ISE Is · A Download
The Future of ISE Is — Style B
The Future of ISE Is · B Download
Tell Me You're an ISE — Style A
Tell Me You're an ISE · A Download
Tell Me You're an ISE — Style B
Tell Me You're an ISE · B Download
When I Knew ISE Was for Me — Style A
When I Knew ISE Was for Me · A Download
When I Knew ISE Was for Me — Style B
When I Knew ISE Was for Me · B Download

Everything you need to celebrate ISE Day.

Videos, flyers, games, and swag — ready to share.

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ISE Career Videos

IISE and CIEADH have produced videos showcasing what ISE professionals do. Share them with your network.

View IISE videos View CIEADH videos
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ISE Two-Page Flyer

A shareable PDF explaining what industrial and systems engineers do — great for career fairs, classrooms, or social posts.

Download PDF
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ISE Gaming Arcade

An interactive online game experience that shows people how ISE thinking works. Fun for all ages — share it widely.

Play the Arcade
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LinkedIn Event

RSVP to the official ISE Day 2026 LinkedIn event and share it with your professional network to spread the word.

RSVP on LinkedIn

👕 Dress in Your IISE Best

Show your pride with IISE, SHS, or AES apparel from Lands' End Outfitters — perfect for the office or campus life.

Shop ISE Day Swag →

Questions?

Ready to contribute or need help planning your celebration? Reach out to ISE Day Task Force Chair Laura Albert.

iseday@iise.org

ISE Day Task Force

Sponsored by the IISE Council of Fellows, ISE Day 2026 is led by engineering educators and practitioners from across industries.

Laura Albert
Chair
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Joan Wagner
Co-Chair
Spirit AeroSystems
Eileen Van Aken
Virginia Tech
Ratna Babu Chinnam
Wayne State University
Thomas Davis
Huron Consulting
Pratik Parikh
University of Louisville
Shivakumar Raman
University of Oklahoma
Mike Stewart
Radically Simply Consulting

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