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Welcome to APM at Virginia Tech!

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Administration

(Α)

  • Management of people
  • Understanding how a system works
  • Being a leader
  • Making important decisions
  • Instilling the importance of continuous improvement in the workplace culture

Production

(Π)

  • Manufacturing goods for consumption
  • Optimizing the production of goods both efficiently and responsibly
  • Using Lean and Six Sigma methodology to minimize wastes and improve quality

Methods

(M)

  • The tools we use to solve complex problems
  • Making sure to stay informed of the latest technology and developments in the profession
  • Engineering in a way that reduces waste, keeps people safe, and advances the state of mankind

What is Alpha Pi Mu at Virgina Tech?
OUR MISSION IS...

  1. To confer recognition upon the industrial engineering student who has shown exceptional academic interests and abilities in his field.
  2. To encourage wherever possible any movement which will advance the best interest of industrial engineering education.
  3. To unify the student body of the Industrial Engineering Department in presenting its needs and ideals to the faculty.
  4. To create a closer student-faculty relationship by bringing together the needs and thoughts of both.
  5. To assist and cooperate with all organizations and persons working for the interest of industrial engineering.
  6. To benefit its members by the association and experience that can come from bringing together a group with similar interests, objectives, and abilities.
  7. To promote the professional welfare of all.

Getting Involved

General Assembly meetings are held once a semester by APM @ VT to keep current members engaged and welcome new potential members. Anyone who is currently in or has been invited to APM is welcome to attend. Dates, times, and locations are available on the APM GroupMe.

See the APM Instagram for up-to-date info!

See the APM Instagram for up-to-date info!

Leadership 2026-27

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   Recording Secretary:            Kayleigh Simpson                    

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Member at Large: 
Rachel Vanous
 

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Faculty Advisor: 
Dr. Kimberly Ellis

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Vice President:
Michaela Koch
 

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Professional Deveolopment:
Samantha Ros

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Member at Large: 
Kai Minter

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Treasurer: 
Henry Gutshall
 

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Community Outreach:
Evan James
 

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Technology Administrator: 
Robert Rooney

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Corresponding Secretary: 
Sofia Stevens

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Advertising Chair: 
Kayra Judd
 

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Graduate Student Liason: 
Cody Loving

"Humble service to humanity is the goal of the true engineer."