Rate My Professor Jamie Rogers

Jamie Rogers, Ph.D., P.E., serves as the George & Elizabeth Pickett Endowed Professor (2021-2026) and Associate Chair in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she has been a faculty member since 1994. She earned her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from UTA in 1985 and her M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the same university in 1981. Promoted to full Professor in 2013, Rogers is a licensed Professional Engineer and has been recognized for her exceptional teaching and leadership. Notable awards include the UT System Regents’ Outstanding Teacher award in 2012, the UTA Chancellor’s Council Award for Teaching Excellence in 1999, induction into the UT Arlington Academy of Distinguished Teachers in 2011, and the 2025 Linton E. Grinter Distinguished Service Award from ABET for advancing quality and innovation in global STEM education. She is an ABET Fellow (2017) and IISE Fellow (2014), and was inducted into UTA’s Academy of Distinguished Service Leaders in 2024.

Rogers’ research specializations include engineering education with emphases on ABET assessment, sustainability, and senior design experiences; logistics focusing on healthcare systems and transportation and distribution systems; and manufacturing, particularly facilities planning and layout design. She has secured over $3.6 million in research funding and has published peer-reviewed papers in her fields. Her influence extends through significant leadership roles: President of ABET (2014-2015), Chair of the ABET Global Council (2017-2022), and President of IISE (2019-2020). Involved with ABET since 1991, she has contributed to governance, accreditation systems, and rebranding efforts, collaborating with over 2,200 volunteers from 34 societies to enhance STEM education worldwide. At UTA, she advises the IISE student chapter, which has won gold awards, coordinates industry-partnered capstone projects for seniors, and mentors students in industrial engineering.