Events, News, & Media Mentions

Supply Chain and Information Systems Department share their upcoming events, news, and media mentions.

View the latest news, awards, and upcoming events out of the Supply Chain and Information Systems Department.

Events
Title of Event	Date	Time (ET)	Format
SCIS Career Fair Spring 2025 Companies from CSCR's Community of Practice may attend any day of the in-person career fair. Smeal Corporate Partners may attend one day of the in-person career fair. Others may attend one day of the in-person career fair and have a registration fee which includes lunch for 3 representatives. Students will register in-person on the day of the event.	Jan 29-30, 2025	11 a.m. - 4 p.m.	In-person
CSCR Supporter Networking Reception A networking reception will be available to CSCR's support companies and students. During this time, students will have an opportunity to network with employers before heading into career fair week. Companies will talk about their organizations, their recruitment process, and opportunities that are available. Students will have an opportunity to obtain answers to their questions.	September 8, 2025	6 p.m. - 8 p.m.	In-person
SCIS Career Fair Fall 2025 Companies from CSCR's Community of Practice may attend any two days of the in-person career fair. Smeal Corporate Partners may attend one day of the in-person career fair. Others may attend one day of the in-person career fair and have a registration fee which includes lunch for 3 representatives. Students will register in-person on the day of the event.	September 9-11, 2025	11 a.m. - 4 p.m.	In-person
Smeal Business Career Center Visit the Business Career Center website to view all upcoming events for students and employers.	On-going	Variable	In-person and virtual

All questions related to the career fair may be directed to SmealCSCR@smeal.psu.edu.

News

INFORMS Names Class of 2024 Fellows

Russell R. Barton, CAP, of Pennsylvania State University is being honored for contributions at the interface of operations research and statistics; for distinguished service to INFORMS, the Simulation Society, and Quality, Reliability and Statistics Section; and for encouraging excellence in practice through university and industrial education. Read the full story here.

Penn State Smeal Doctoral Student's Paper Recognized by International Society

A research paper written by Dongsheng Li, a doctoral candidate in the Penn State Smeal College of Business Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems, was selected as a finalist in the Sixth Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) Applied Research Challenge 2024. Read the full story here.

SCIS Department Recognized by Supply Chain Digital as One of the Top Supply Chain Program's Globally

As one of the first and largest supply chain programs in the nation, Smeal's program is pioneered by leading faculty experts and designed to prepare graduates for a seamless integration into industry. Read the full story here.

Lieutenant Colonel Michael “Adam” Taylor and Major Sean O’Rourke, 2023-24 Marine Corps Fellows

Each year, two Marines undergo a competitive selective process to be chosen for the Marine Corps Logistics Fellowship Program at Penn State. This year’s Marine Corps Fellows are Taylor and O’Rourke. A partnership between the Marine Corps and Penn State has made this fellowship program possible, which condenses the Master of Supply Chain Management program offered online through Penn State World Campus into a one-year hybrid program that combines online courses with classes MBA students take through Smeal. Read the full story here.

U.S. News & World Report Rankings

The University ranked No. 21 out of 523 schools for Best Undergraduate Business Programs, up two spots from a year ago. In business specialty programs, Penn State had five ranked in the top 25 of their respective categories: supply chain management/logistics (8); production /operations management (11); management (17); marketing (24); and accounting (25). Read the full story here.

Smeal Rolls Out New Resident Master of Supply Chain Management Program

The Penn State Smeal College of Business has announced the addition of a new one-year residential master’s program designed for early career individuals looking to pursue leadership roles in the supply chain field. The college is now accepting applications for Fall 2024 enrollment in the new residential Master of Supply Chain Management program. Read the full story here.

Penn State Adds New Online Program in Project and Supply Chain Management

Penn State World Campus is offering a new online undergraduate degree that focuses on project and supply chain management. The new program comes as demand for jobs in this field is forecast to increase significantly in the next eight years.

The Bachelor of Science in Project and Supply Chain Management is a 120-credit program that provides students with skills and knowledge to effectively manage projects, programs, and supply chains. Read the full story here.

Media Mentions
Featured Faculty	Media Mention
Wael Jabr, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain & Information Systems	Ask An Expert: Pop Culture in the 2024 Presidential Election The Economics and Politics of Social Media, from Politics to Marketing Party Conventions Court Social Media Influencers to Reach Younger Voters
Wael Jabr, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain & Information Systems	FTC Raised Stakes for Fake Reviews, but CX Leaders have a Role to Play What the FTC's Fake Reviews Rule Means for CX Federal Trade Commission Announces Final Rule Banning Fake Reviews and Testimonials
Norman Aggon, Associate Teaching Professor, Supply Chain & Information Systems	The Pandemic Generation is taking its Supply Chain Lessons to School
Steve Tracey, Professor of Practice, Supply Chain & Information Systems, and Executive Director of the Center for Supply Chain Research Kusumal Ruamsook, CSCR Research Associate, Assistant Research Professor, Department of Supply Chain & Information Systems	How 3D Virtual Prototyping can Compress New Product Development
Saurabh Bansal, Professor of Supply Chain Management	Selected as Administrative Fellow for 2024-2025
Brent Moritz, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and CSCR Co-Director of Research	Interviewed by CBN, Economic Impact of Bridge collapse
Steve Tracey, Professor of Practice, Supply Chain & Information Systems, and Executive Director of the Center for Supply Chain Research	Tragedy to have Minor Impact Locally
Kevin Linderman, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Chair of the Supply Chain and Information Systems Department	How will the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Affect Deliveries? What to Know after Ship Collision
Hui Zhao, Professor of Supply Chain Management and Co-Research Director of the Center for Supply Chain Research	Zhao quoted in World Pharmaceutical Frontiers
Wael Jabr, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain & Information Systems	To what extent can Taylor Swift influence the 2024 presidential elections?
Suvrat Dhanorkar, Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management	Dhanorkar named Director of the Center for the Business of Sustainability
Dan Guide, Smeal Chair Professor of Operations & Supply Chain Management	Selling time, function rather than a product may not always be sustainable
Saurabh Bansal, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain & Information Systems Department	Selling time, function rather than a product may not always be sustainable
Wael Jabr, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain & Information Systems	Social Media Influencers may Affect more than Voter Opinions
Saurabh Bansal, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain & Information Systems Department	Bansal completed Penn State Emerging Academic Leaders program
Steve Tracey, Professor of Practice, Supply Chain & Information Systems, and Executive Director of the Center for Supply Chain Research	Tracey, Ruamsook article featured in Supply Chain Management Review
Kevin Linderman, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Chair of the Supply Chain and Information Systems Department	Kevin Linderman named the 2023 Decision Sciences Institute Fellow
Steve Tracey, Professor of Practice, Supply Chain & Information Systems, and Executive Director of the Center for Supply Chain Research	CSCR and Partner Organizations Participate in the 2023 DISCOVER Summit
John Coyle, Professor Emeritus, Logistics & Supply Chain Management; John Langley, Clinical Professor, Supply Chain & Information Systems; Evelyn Thomchick, Associate Professor, Supply Chain Management	CSCMP Recognizes Three Smeal Faculty Members
Sue Purdum, Associate Teaching Professor, Supply Chain Management	Sue Purdum Named First Excellence in Business Ethics Education Award Recipient
Lina Wang, Assistant Professor, Supply Chain Management	Supply Chain & Information Systems faculty spotlight with Lina Wang
Bob Novack, Associate Professor Emeritus, Supply Chain Management	Celebrating Smeal's Bob Novack in Retirement as an Authority, Mentor, and Friend
Steve Tracey, Professor of Practice, Supply Chain & Information Systems, and Executive Director of the Center for Supply Chain Research	Tracey Featured in The Daily Item Story on Yahoo Finance
Felisa Higgins, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Education, and Clinical Professor, Supply Chain Management	Felisa Higgins Appointed to William Donan Professor of Business Administration
Sue Purdum, Associate Teaching Professor, Supply Chain Management	Sue Purdum named first Excellence in Business Ethics Education award recipient
John Coyle, Founder of the business logistics major, Smeal College of Business	John Coyle, pioneer of Penn State business logistics, leaves enduring legacy