Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Academy of Distinguished Alumni 
2025 Call for Nominations

The Grado Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Academy of Distinguished Alumni is an honorary academy open to qualified living alumni (bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. recipients) of the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at Virginia Tech. The purpose of the Academy is to recognize the professional achievements of alumni and to promote greater interaction between alumni and ISE faculty, staff, and students. Inductees are recognized at the annual Industrial and Systems Engineering Honors and Awards banquet, typically held in the spring each year. Self-nominations are also accepted.