Semester Guide
ISD Semester Guide

The Integrative Systems + Design (ISD) experience is multifaceted with meaningful experiences inside and outside of the classroom. To help you have the best experience possible and thrive in an ever changing world, we have curated this resource guide that has useful information as you navigate your way. This handbook is a living document, and will be continually updated with new information as it becomes available. If there is anything that you would like to see added, please contact us at isd-questions@umich.edu.

Program Night
Program Night

During this special night, ISD leaders come together to provide you with an overview of ISD. Dr. Diann Brei, chair and professor of ISD, together with the ISD program directors, will be on hand to discuss all that ISD has to offer.

Wellness
Wellness

As each of us seeks new ways to find balance in our lives while navigating this new normal, please know that Integrative Systems + Design, the College of Engineering and the University of Michigan are here to support you. It is vital that you take care of yourself and look out for other members of our community, and we have compiled these resources from across the University that should help you in that endeavor.

Career Fair
Fall Engineering
Career Fair

Join the Engineering Career Resource Center, the Society of Women Engineers and Tau Beta Pi for the Fall Engineering Career Fair.

Seminar Series
Smart Manufacturing Seminar Series

ISD is pleased to announce the Smart Manufacturing Seminar Series will reconvene on September 24, 2021.

Seminar Series
Create A Better Future

Selecting the right graduate school is a major decision, and everyone’s path is unique, but you’ve got this. ISD is the place for innovative graduate programs that prepare you to become a leader in your field. Our team is here to walk you through the application process and help you with tips and tools to make your next step great. Become a leader and develop innovations that will create a better future. Take the first step.

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#6

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Manufacturing/Systems Engineering Programs

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#2

Students employed
3 months after
graduating

94%

“At the University of Michigan, you can be who you want to be. This is a place where everyone can find their own place and feel comfortable.”

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Systems Engineering + Design

News

Dr. Bordley earns 2021 IEOM Distinguished Educator Award

Dr. Bordley earns 2021 IEOM Distinguished Educator Award

Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Society International recognized ISD’s Dr. Robert Bordley with the Distinguished Educator Award in recognition and appreciation of outstanding achievements and contributions in the industrial engineering and operations management profession.

Upcoming Events

  • September 13, 14 & 15, 2021
  • 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Virtual
  • Wednesday, September 8, 2021
  • 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • In Person/Virtual

  • Friday, September 24, 2021
  • 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • In Person/Virtual

Student Spotlight

GRACE BURLESON

Doctoral Student in Design Science

Grace Burleson sensed an opportunity when she discovered an interdisciplinary engineering design program in U-M’s ISD. She chose to pursue a PhD in the Design Science program because it emphasizes the broader context of engineering design. She loves being able to investigate questions and problems that deeply interest her.

ABHEEK ABHIJIT MAITI

Master’s Student in Global Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering

Abheek Abhijit Maiti has a knack of making processes more efficient and quick, since his childhood, growing up in India. These days, Abheek is honing this skill as a student in the Global Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering (GAME) program and as President of the ISD Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC).

Important Dates

  • Monday, August 30: Classes begin 
  • Monday, September 6: Labor Day (Holiday, no classes)
  • Wednesday, September 8: Program Night
  • Monday-Wednesday, September 13, 14 & 15: Fall Engineering Career Fair
  • Monday, September 20: Drop/add deadline for full term classes