Brandon Ha: 2008 School of Engineering Standard Bearer
May 19, 2008
Brandon Ha (BSMS ‘08, BS Math ‘08, MSOR ‘08) is the 2008 Stardard Bearer for the School of Engineering, with the highest grade point average of all bachelors recipients. He was the first engineering student to receive his diploma at the graduation ceremonies and, in doing so, symbolically led the 2008 graduating class across the stage and into their future. He graduates with a B.S. with a major in Management Science, a B.S. with a major in Mathermatics, and a Master of Science with a major in Operations Research. [Shown here with EMIS department chair, Prof. Dick Barr. and his three new diplomas.]
Operations Research Program Announces New Masters Recipients
May 19, 2008

The EMIS Department is proud to announce the following recipients of Masters of Science with Major in Operations Research: Read more
Prof. Kennington: Distinguished University Citizen Award
May 19, 2008
EMIS Professor Jeff Kennington was recognized at the May graduation ceremonies with the 2008 Distinguished University Citizen Award. The following announcement outlines his many contributions to the university, school, and department. Read more
New Graduates with M.S. in Information Engineering and Management
May 15, 2008
In May 2008, the following students received their Masters of Science in Information Engineering and Management from the EMIS Department: Read more
15 Receive Masters of Science in Engineering Management
May 15, 2008
The EMIS faculty salute the 15 recipients of the Masters of Science in Engineering Management this May. Those students receiving the MSEM are: Read more
EMIS Department Announces 69 May Graduates
May 15, 2008
The Department of Engineering Management, Information, and Systems is proud to announce the awarding of 69 new Bachelors, Masters, and Doctor of Engineering degrees in May 2008. Read more
24 Receive Masters of Science in Systems Engineering
May 13, 2008
The EMIS Department proudly announces that 24 graduate students will receive a Masters of Science with a Major in Systems Engineering. Read more
15 Engineers Receive B.S. in Management Science
May 13, 2008
Fifteen engineering seniors graduate in May 2008 and receive a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Management Science. Read more
Profs. Kennington, Olinick Receive New Navy Research Grant
May 12, 2008
Professors Jeff Kennington and Eli Olinick have received $163,550 in funding from the Office of Naval Research to study Using Linear Programming for Optimal IP Routing. Read more
Senior Design Projects Presented
May 9, 2008
Management Science majors in Dick Barr’s EMIS 4395 Senior Design class presented the results of their senior projects today. The project titles, clients, and team members are:
- Raytheon Procurement and Inventory Management System (Raytheon), Ellen Cieszkiewicz, Chuck Haley, Heather Schofield
- Transportation Bid Selection Tool (Alix Partners), Matthew Hale
- Lake Highlands Soccer Association Game Scheduling (LHSA), Sherif Khalifa
- Orange Grove Management (JCG), Ravael Alvarez, Sylia Gallegos, Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Sky Noyd
- Film Shoot Scheduling Model Using Constraint Program, Jay Mandyam
- SMU Post-Game Car Evacuation Simulation (SMU Parking Director), Conner Huckaby, Katelyn Pratt, Sarah Rives
- Simplifying the Enrollment Planning Process (SMU Advising Center), Daniel Liu
- Optimizing the SMU Student Senate Budgeting Procedure (Student Senate), Kevin Lavelle




