{"id":30,"date":"2017-01-15T14:22:31","date_gmt":"2017-01-15T14:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/ieom2018\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2026-07-02T12:22:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T12:22:54","slug":"competitions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/competitions\/","title":{"rendered":"Competitions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Competitions<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Submission Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/abstract\/index.cfm?ID=z2ODlfN\">https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/abstract\/index.cfm?ID=z2ODlfN<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Registration Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/attendee\/index.cfm?ID=sejdN9d\">https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/attendee\/index.cfm?ID=sejdN9d<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Competition Submission Deadline &#8211; July 15, 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/undergraduate-paper-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored\u00a0by SIEMENS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/graduate-paper-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored\u00a0by EATON Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/master-thesis-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Master\u2019s Thesis Competition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/doctoral-dissertation-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doctoral Dissertation Competition\u00a0\u2013 sponsored by Airbus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/senior-design-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Senior Capstone Design Project Competition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/undergraduate-research-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Undergraduate Research\u00a0Competition\u00a0sponsored by Daikin Applied<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/high-school-stem-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High School STEM Competition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/ai-ml-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI-ML Competition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/ieom-global-design-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Design Competition sponsored by Amatrol Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/human-factors-and-ergonomics-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/lean-six-sigma-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lean Six Sigma Competition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/simulation-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simulation Competition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/supply-chain-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supply Chain Management and Logistics Competition sponsored by aThingz<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/poster-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poster Competition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/robotics-competition\/\">Robotics Competition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>IEOM Competition Rubrics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overall content: 1-5 points<\/li>\n<li>Data analysis and results: 1-5 points<\/li>\n<li>Presentation skills: 1-5 points<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of the topic \/ confident: 1-5 points<\/li>\n<li>Answering questions: 1-5 points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Publication and Indexing \u2013 Proceedings<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Papers will be published in the proceedings with DOI at CrossRef and IEOM Index. Your papers will be in open access with ISSN and ISBN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by <\/strong><strong>SIEMENS<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The IEOM UNDERGRADUATE Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS <\/strong>will recognize outstanding papers in the field of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management, and operations management written by students. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. A group of academics\/professionals will serve as judges. Scoring rubrics will be used for both parts of the judging. Winners will receive award certificates. These awards are presented at the 2026 IEOM awards ceremony on August 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The IEOM GRADUATE Student Paper Competition sponsored by Eaton<\/strong> will recognize outstanding papers in the field of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, service engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management and operations management written by students. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. A group of academics\/professionals will serve as judges. Scoring rubrics will be used for both parts of the judging. Winners will receive award certificates.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Master Thesis Presentation Competition<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>IEOM Master Thesis Presentation Award recognizes outstanding research in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management, operations management and related areas. Students must enroll in the master&#8217;s program during the current academic year. These awards are presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Doctoral Dissertation Presentation Competition<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>IEOM Doctoral Dissertation Presentation Award recognizes outstanding research in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, operations research, engineering management, operations management, and related areas. Students must enroll in the doctoral program during the current academic year. These awards are presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Undergraduate Research Competition<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The IEOM Undergraduate Research Competition<\/strong> will recognize outstanding research presentation in the field of industrial engineering and operations management presented by student(s). Students can submit abstract only and present at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. The presentation will be judged based on the presentation only. A group of academics \/ professionals will serve as judges. Scoring rubrics will be used for both parts of the judging. Winners will receive award certificate. Monetary award will be based on the sponsorship. These awards are presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Senior Design Project \/ FYP Competition<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The IEOM Capstone Student Design Project<\/strong> \/ <strong>Final Year Project (FYP) Presentation Competition<\/strong> will recognize outstanding design projects in the field of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, engineering management, and operations management prepared by a student team. The capstone student design project team can showcase their engineering design project by submitting a summary of the project as an abstract and presenting it. It should highlight problem-solving, creative thinking, innovation, project planning, and teamwork through a challenging design and build project. Each submission must be presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. The presentations will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates. These awards are presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. Certificates will be awarded to the best senior design project presenters.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>High School STEM Competition<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The IEOM High School STEM Competition recognizes the outstanding students for their accomplishments in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for their innovative and creative projects. High school students can submit individual and\/or team research projects in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar areas. Each submission can provide a summary of the STEM project. The projects will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates. These awards are presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference<\/p>\n<p>Competition Chair<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Professor Don Reimer, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA (dreimer@ltu.edu)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>AI-ML Competition<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The AI-ML Competition serves as a premier platform for experts, innovators, and industry leaders to showcase groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning. This event fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange, exploring cutting-edge AI applications, data-driven strategies, and emerging technologies across various sectors, including higher education and industry.\u00a0Participants will present real-world case studies, innovative AI solutions, and data analytics methodologies that demonstrate the transformative impact of AI in decision-making, operational efficiency, and business strategy. The competition also highlights best industry practices, offering a unique opportunity for professionals and researchers to gain insights into AI-driven innovation.\u00a0Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of esteemed judges based on technical innovation, practical impact, and strategic relevance, ensuring recognition of the most promising AI solutions shaping the future.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Global Design Competition<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"307\">The\u00a0<strong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"83\">Student Global Design Competition<\/strong>\u00a0offers students a unique opportunity to develop and showcase innovative ideas with commercial potential. Participants will collaborate in teams to conceptualize, design, and prototype a groundbreaking product or solution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"562\">Teams are required to submit an\u00a0<strong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"388\">abstract, paper, or PowerPoint presentation<\/strong>\u00a0detailing their design journey, from ideation to prototyping. The final\u00a0<strong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"488\">PowerPoint presentation<\/strong>\u00a0should comprehensively highlight key aspects of the project, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"1022\">\n<li data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"643\"><strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"593\">Problem Identification:<\/strong>\u00a0Define the challenge your design aims to solve.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"727\"><strong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"674\">Innovation &amp; Uniqueness:<\/strong>\u00a0Explain what makes your idea novel and marketable.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"816\"><strong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"763\">Design &amp; Development Process:<\/strong>\u00a0Outline the steps taken from concept to prototype.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"920\"><strong data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"858\">Feasibility &amp; Commercial Potential:<\/strong>\u00a0Assess the scalability and real-world impact of the design.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1022\"><strong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"959\">Technical &amp; Engineering Aspects:<\/strong>\u00a0Showcase the core functionalities and design specifications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1183\">This competition encourages creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking, preparing students to translate their ideas into real-world solutions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The IEOM Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition sponsored by CINTAS will recognize outstanding case studies in the area of human factors, occupational ergonomics, industrial accidents, safety, OSHA and NIOSH guidelines implementations, occupational health, etc. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates. The winning awards will be given at the IEOM Panama 2026 Conference award event.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Lean Six Sigma Competition<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The IEOM Lean Six Sigma Competition will recognize outstanding case studies in the area of lean and six sigma. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Robotics Competition \/ IEOM Robo Competition<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The IEOM Robo Competition is a hands-on STEM competition for middle school and high school students that recognizes outstanding student-designed robots addressing real-world engineering and societal challenges.\u00a0Teams will design, build, program, and test their robots at their schools or home before bringing them to the IEOM conference for a live demonstration and presentation. Robots should be developed around the conference theme and demonstrate innovation, engineering design, creativity, and problem-solving.\u00a0Projects will be evaluated based on both the robot demonstration and the team\u2019s presentation during the IEOM Conference.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Simulation Competition\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The IEOM Competition<\/strong> will recognize outstanding simulation projects in the field of industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, systems engineering, engineering management, operations management, and related fields. Students can showcase their engineering simulation or design project by submitting a summary of the project as an abstract or paper and presenting it. Each submission must be presented at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference. The presentation will be judged based on the technical content and oral presentation. Winners will receive award certificates. The winning awards will be given at the 7th Latin American IEOM Panama 2026 Conference.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Supply Chain Management and Logistics Competition<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The IEOM Supply Chain Management and Logistics Competition will recognize outstanding case studies in the area of supply chain and logistics. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the conference. The paper will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please contact <strong>Dr. Md Mizanur Rahman, Operations Manager,<\/strong> for further details: <a href=\"mailto:info@ieomsociety.org\">info@ieomsociety.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Competitions Submission Link: https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/abstract\/index.cfm?ID=z2ODlfN Registration Link: https:\/\/www.xcdsystem.com\/IEOM\/attendee\/index.cfm?ID=sejdN9d Competition Submission Deadline &#8211; July 15, 2026 Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored\u00a0by SIEMENS Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored\u00a0by EATON Corporation Master\u2019s Thesis Competition Doctoral Dissertation Competition\u00a0\u2013 sponsored by Airbus Senior Capstone Design Project Competition Undergraduate Research\u00a0Competition\u00a0sponsored by Daikin Applied High School STEM Competition AI-ML Competition Global Design Competition [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-30","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2246,"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30\/revisions\/2246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ieomsociety.org\/panama2026\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}