<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线">Dear Colleague, </p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线">Could you please forward the email below to our IE community? Thanks a lot. </p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线">Xiaowei </p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线">=================</p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">Hi
Everyone,</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;text-align:justify;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">The
Data Analytics & Information Systems (DAIS) Division and Quality Control
& Reliability Engineering (QCRE) Division of the Institute of Industrial
and Systems Engineers (IISE) are pleased to announce the launch of our
mentorship program, specifically tailored for professionals in the fields of Data
Science, Information Systems, Quality Science and Reliability Engineering. This
program has been established with the vision to bridge knowledge gaps, foster
collaboration, and drive personal and professional growth. The program's
specific goals are to connect those who may need mentoring (such as students or
early-career engineers) with those who are willing to mentor and facilitate
those interactions. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">Why Join as a Mentor?</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span style="font-family:宋体;color:black">•</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">     <b>Give Back to the Community</b>: Share
your invaluable experience, insights, and best practices with emerging talents
in the field.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span style="font-family:宋体;color:black">•</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">     <b>Enhance Leadership Skills</b>: Develop
and refine your mentorship and guidance abilities, while making a significant
impact on someone’s career.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span style="font-family:宋体;color:black">•</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">     <b>Expand Your Network</b>: Engage with
professionals and newcomers, and help shape the future of the industry and
academia.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">Why Join as a Mentee?</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span style="font-family:宋体;color:black">•</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">     <b>Tailored Guidance and Learn from the
Best</b>: Receive personalized advice, support, and guidance from senior
experts and established professionals.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span style="font-family:宋体;color:black">•</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">     <b>Skill and Career Development</b>:
Identify and work on areas of improvement with someone who’s been there and
understands the nuances of our field.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span style="font-family:宋体;color:black">•</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">     <b>Build a Strong Network</b>: Connect with
mentors and other mentees, paving the way for potential collaborations and
opportunities.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">Program Details:</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span style="font-family:宋体;color:black">•</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">     Duration: 6 months + 6 months</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span style="font-family:宋体;color:black">•</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">     Matching: there will be two mentor-mentee
matchings (once every 6 months).  </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span style="font-family:宋体;color:black">•</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">     Commitment: Minimum 1 hour per month
(Flexible scheduling)</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span style="font-family:宋体;color:black">•</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">     Mode: Virtual/In-person (Based on
preference and feasibility)</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">How to Apply?</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">If you are interested in serving as a
mentor or being a mentee, please fill out the application form linked. The
deadline for application is December 20^th, 2023.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">Application Form Link: </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://forms.gle/gfM4Uy6U8q5sjzXo6" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif">https://forms.gle/gfM4Uy6U8q5sjzXo6</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">.
 </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">If you have any questions about the
mentoring program, please send an email to Dr. Xiaowei Yue (</span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:xiaowei.isye@gmail.com" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif">xiaowei.isye@gmail.com</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">)
or Dr. Yinan Wang (</span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="mailto:wangy88@rpi.edu" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif">wangy88@rpi.edu</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">). </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black"><img src="cid:ii_lomn7vya1" alt="IISE-QCRE.jpg" width="542" height="100" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin:0cm 0cm 7.5pt;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:等线"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black"><img src="cid:ii_lomn87422" alt="IISE-DAIS.jpg" width="542" height="100" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br></span></p></div>