Biography

Patty Buchanan joined ISE as a full-time teaching professor in 2016. Since 2016, Patty has taught introductory classes in engineering economics, optimization models and manufacturing scheduling and inventory. Prior to coming to UW, she worked at the defense and space company Harris Corporation as a production and development manufacturing engineer, implementing simulation modeling to improve cycle time and manufacturing capabilities.

Education

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, University of Central Florida
• M.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of Florida
• B.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of Florida

Honors & awards

• UW COE Faculty Teaching Award, 2022
• Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineering Chapter Gold Award, 2022
• Faculty Appreciation for Career Education & Training Recognition, 2022
• Simio Competition, Top 7% Finalist, Faculty Advisor 2021
• Simio Competition, 4th Place, Faculty Advisor, Spring 2019
• Faculty Appreciation for Career Education & Training (FACET) Recognition, 2019
• Simio Competition, 4th Place, Faculty Advisor, 2018, Simio Corporation
• Harris Operations Excellence Award, 2007, Harris Corporation
• Finalist for Space Coast New Engineer of the Year, 2003, Society of Women Engineers

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