October 8, 2015

IIE and SME announce upcoming events

Wichita State student chapters of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) have planned a number of events for the 2015-16 school year. These events are open to engineering majors and any student interested in learning more about manufacturing processes.

IIE is sponsoring a tour of Pioneer Balloon Co., 2400 Pioneer Drive, in El Dorado, from 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.

SME is sponsoring a tour of Coleman, 37th and Hillside, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, followed by dinner. The cost is $5 for students.

General meetings for all students interested in IIE or SME are held on the second Friday of each month, with the next meeting at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, in 211 Engineering Building.

SME is looking for volunteers to help with the Wichita Industrial Trade Show, Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 20-22, at Century II.

SME also is planning a tour of Textron Aviation CMF facility, 1600 E. Pawnee, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, followed by dinner. The cost is $5 for students.

Go to http://goo.gl/forms/9epvu3IBsF to register for upcoming events.

Contact Justin Parton at partonj13@gmail.com with your name if you are interested in any of these events, or if you would like more information about either organization.