A technical talk on "Global Perspectives of Industrial Engineering" was held by Institute of Textile & Industrial Sciences and Institute of Industrial Engineers - UMT Student Chapter at Pearl Continental Hotel on Monday May 02, 2011. Mr. Gregory H. Watson, Senior Vice President Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) chaired the session. The session was attended by faculty members of ITIS and students of Industrial Engineering. Mr. Watson acknowledged the involvement of Industrial Engineers from UMT in Pakistan and congratulated UMT for being the "Youngest Members' Chapter" of the whole IIE.
While explaining the benefits of membership of IIE, he announced that the member students from UMT, upon completion of their degrees, will have the possibility to attain Six Sigma Green Belt certification from the IIE. This certification will have international recognition. He also told that many conferences and student competitions are regularly held from the platform of IIE. Students are invited to submit their research work for these conferences where they will have the opportunity to participate in these events and collaborate with other chapters around the world thus enhancing the possibilities for their professional success.
