[IISE Faculty List] sad news about Dr. Michael J. Smith

[Shiyu Zhou]

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It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of Dr. Michael J. Smith.

Mike was the founding force behind the Human Factors Program at UW-Madison and an internationally recognized leader in the field. His research-particularly in workplace design and technology, occupational safety, and computer ergonomics-made lasting contributions, including shaping key ergonomic guidelines for computer use.

Equally significant was the profound and personal impact Mike had on those around him. Over more than two decades as a member of our department, he set a lasting example through his leadership, collegiality, and dedication. He was deeply respected by his peers, and he earned the enduring admiration of his students, both in the classroom and in the lab. Many of them have named him the most influential faculty member they encountered in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Our department has lost a mentor, a colleague, and a friend. The broader community has lost a pioneer and a remarkable human being.

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Shiyu Zhou, David H. Gustafson Chair
Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1513 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706-1572
Phone: (608) 262-9534 Fax: (608) 262-8454

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