Competitions

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Competitions – 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will be awarded for each category

Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS
Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation
Master’s Thesis Competition
Doctoral Dissertation Competition – sponsored by Airbus
Senior Capstone Design Project Competition
Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied
High School STEM Competition
AI-ML Competition
Global Design Competition
Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition
Lean Six Sigma Competition
Simulation Competition
Supply Chain and Logistics Competition sponsored by aThingz
Poster Competition – undergraduate and graduate

IEOM Competition Rubrics

Overall content: 1-5 points
Data analysis and results: 1-5 points
Presentation skills: 1-5 points
Knowledge of the topic / confident: 1-5 points
Answering questions: 1-5 points

PAPER Template Paper Dropbox Download ABSTRACT Template ABSTRACT Dropbox Download

Poster Template

Authors must follow the exact IEOM Template and the IEOM Reference Style i.e.
Last name, first initial. and last name, first initial., Title of the paper, Journal/Conference Name, vol., no., pp, year.

Add all authors in the XCD submission system for indexing

1. Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS

The IEOM UNDERGRADUATE Student Paper Competition sponsored by SIEMENS 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 2025 3rd GCC Tabuk, Saudi Arabia 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 2025 Tabuk Conference.

2. Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation

The IEOM GRADUATE Student Paper Competition sponsored by Eaton 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. 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 an award certificate. These awards are presented at the 2025 3rd GCC Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Conference.

3. Master’s Thesis Presentation Competition

The 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’s program during the current academic year. These awards are presented at the 2025 3rd GCC Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Conference.

4. Doctoral Dissertation Presentation Competition sponsored by Airbus

The 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 2025 3rd GCC Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Conference.

5. Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied

The IEOM Undergraduate Research Competition will recognize outstanding research presentations in the field of industrial engineering and operations management presented by students. Students can submit an abstract only and present. 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 an award certificate. These awards are presented at the 2025 3rd GCC Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Conference.

6. Capstone Student Design Project Competition / FYP Competition

The IEOM Capstone Student Design Project / Final Year Project (FYP) Competition 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. The presentations will be judged based on the technical content and presentation. Winners will receive award certificates. These awards are presented at the 2025 3rd GCC Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Conference. Award certificates will be given to the best senior design project presenters.

7. High School STEM Competition

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 2025 3rd GCC Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Conference.

8. AI-ML Competition

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. Participants 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. Submissions 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.

9. Global Design Competition sponsored by Amatrol Inc.

The Student Global Design Competition offers 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.

Teams are required to submit an abstract, paper, or PowerPoint presentation detailing their design journey, from ideation to prototyping. The final PowerPoint presentation should comprehensively highlight key aspects of the project, including:

Problem Identification: Define the challenge your design aims to solve.
Innovation & Uniqueness: Explain what makes your idea novel and marketable.
Design & Development Process: Outline the steps taken from concept to prototype.
Feasibility & Commercial Potential: Assess the scalability and real-world impact of the design.
Technical & Engineering Aspects: Showcase the core functionalities and design specifications.

This competition encourages creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking, preparing students to translate their ideas into real-world solutions.

10. Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition

The IEOM Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition 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 GCC Tabuk 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 GCC Tabuk Conference award event.

11. Lean Six Sigma Competition sponsored by Tooling Tech Group

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 IEOM 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 2025 3rd GCC Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Conference award event.

12. Simulation Competition

The IEOM Simulation Competition 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. 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 2025 3rd GCC Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Conference.

13. Supply Chain and Logistics Competition sponsored by aThingz

The IEOM Logistics Supply Chain Competition will recognize outstanding case studies in the area of logistics and supply chain management. Selected papers will be considered for the competition and must be presented at the IEOM Tabuk 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 2025 3rd GCC Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Conference.

14. Poster Competition

Undergraduate and Graduate

The IEOM Best Poster Competition Awards recognize the best poster presentations. Three awards will be given for the first, second and third places. These awards are presented at the 2025 3rd GCC Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Conference.

Please contact Dr. Mizanur Rahman, Operations Manager, for further details: info@ieomsociety.org.