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Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineers at Work

From inspired thinking to real impact — explore the stories of ISE.

From Idea to Impact: ISE Alumni Return to Share the Founder’s Playbook

ISE News
March 4, 2026

ISE alumni entrepreneurs returned to campus for a candid Fireside Chat, offering students an unfiltered look at what it truly takes to build and scale a company. From calculated risk and leadership alignment to hiring for character and embracing failure, the conversation delivered practical lessons grounded in real-world experience. More than advice, the evening underscored something distinctive about ISE: alumni who remain accessible, engaged and invested in the next generation of innovators.

Health Tech: Inki Kim of The University of Illinois’ Grainger College of Engineering On How Their Technology Can Make An Important Impact On Our Overall Wellness

Authority Magazine

ISE In the Media
February 27, 2026

In a featured interview with Authority Magazine, Inki Kim, research professor at the University of Illinois’ Grainger College of Engineering, explores how emerging technologies like augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping healthcare diagnostics and personalized wellness. He discusses innovations such as FlightPath—an AR + AI concussion screening tool used by NCAA— athletes and shares insights on building tech that truly impacts human health by bridging data, human behavior and clinical judgment.

Built to Lead: ISE’s Knights of St. Patrick

ISE News
February 22, 2026

Raahi Mehta and Arnav Chandak, this year’s Knights of St. Patrick from Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering, reflect the ambition and systems thinking that define ISE at the Grainger College of Engineering. In this Q&A, they share how ISE shaped their approach to leadership, why curiosity matters more than credentials, and how they plan to design impact.

ISE Students Attend Annual IISE North Central Regional Conference

ISE News
February 16, 2026

ISE students recently attended the IISE North Central Regional Conference at Iowa State University, gaining valuable insights through professional sessions, industry tours, and networking. Highlighting the weekend, Tushar Jain and Chase Cassin earned first and second place in the Technical Paper Competition and will advance to nationals in Texas. The experience strengthened both their technical skills and sense of community within the ISE program.

Just Checking: Celebrating the Career of Professor Henrique Reis

ISE News
February 13, 2026

After decades of advancing infrastructure safety and mentoring generations of engineers, Henrique M. Reis retires with a legacy that reaches far beyond the lab. A pioneer in nondestructive testing and evaluation — and recipient of the Robert C. McMaster Gold Medal Award from the American Society for Nondestructive Testing — Reis is remembered just as much for his humor and unwavering support of students as for his technical impact. His career stands as a testament to the belief that we should never stop learning.

From Hackathon to Healthcare Impact: Students Build AI Tool to Support First Responders

ISE News
February 13, 2026

Illinois students Sara Ziaja and Tushar Jain built Beacon, an AI-powered documentation tool for first responders, in just 24 hours at the Keywords AI Hackathon. Inspired by Sara’s experience as an EMT and powered by Tushar’s systems and computer science background, Beacon helps reduce administrative burden and improve patient care through real-time, structured reporting. The team is now exploring real-world testing with Carle Health to scale the platform’s impact.

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Alumni

From Fortune 500 companies to cutting-edge startups, ISE alumni are shaping how the world works. Their Illinois experience empowers them to lead with insight, optimize with impact and build a better future wherever they go.

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