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Paul Ernest Torgersen was the 14th President of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He was an Industrial Engineering graduate who, apart from his presidency, also served Virginia Tech as a faculty member and dean. He unfortunately passed away on March 29, 2015.
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Event Description
The Torgersen Leadership Summit (TLS) is an annual conference held by students of the Virginia Tech Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) in honor of Dr. Paul Torgersen, past Virginia Tech Industrial and Systems Engineering Department head and Virginia Tech president. This conference aims to motivate students from all degree programs to be trail blazers and leaders within their respective fields. This year, the theme of TLS is "Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity”, inspired by the necessity to adapt and grow during turbulent times. The entire event will be held virtually through Brazen, and it will consist of a keynote speaker, panels, and workshop sessions. More details are available here.
Mission Statement
To provide students and alumni an opportunity to further themselves as leaders through networking, interactive workshops, and discussion panels to ultimately gain insight into practical applications.
Contact Us
Please email us at tlsvirginiatech@gmail.com if you have any questions!
The Torgersen Leadership Summit (TLS) is an annual conference held by students of the Virginia Tech Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) in honor of Dr. Paul Torgersen, past Virginia Tech Industrial and Systems Engineering Department head and Virginia Tech president. This conference aims to motivate students from all degree programs to be trail blazers and leaders within their respective fields. This year, the theme of TLS is "Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity”, inspired by the necessity to adapt and grow during turbulent times. The entire event will be held virtually through Brazen, and it will consist of a keynote speaker, panels, and workshop sessions. More details are available here.
Mission Statement
To provide students and alumni an opportunity to further themselves as leaders through networking, interactive workshops, and discussion panels to ultimately gain insight into practical applications.
Contact Us
Please email us at tlsvirginiatech@gmail.com if you have any questions!
Schedule
Speakers
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David Poirier
Michael Foss Colleen Craig Erika Dabney Mike Kaminski Dr. Leigh-Anne Krometis |
Scott Sink
Don Taylor Thomas Davis Ben LaBine Cris Alcocer Drew Thomas |
David Long
John Kollar Jules Jones Deirdre Cahill Jake Norton |
2021 Torgersen Leadership Summit Team:
Karishma Nair
Torgersen Leadership Summit Chair |
Sarena Saing
Associate TLS Chair |
We would like to give a special thanks to our Torgersen Leadership Summit creator, Zvonko Cindrich.