General Topics for Engineers (Math, Science & Engineering) | 
Printer Friendly |
|
"Design for Six Sigma" by Samuel Keene, sponsored by the IEEE Reliability Society Six Sigma improves both product and process quality, eliminating defects using a suite of tools that span: statistical, analytical, and collaborative domains. The six sigma nomenclatures cross over different languages and cultures with improved understanding and exactness. Six Sigma improves our every day processes. The Six Sigma process has been extended to take the initiative in developing better designs that avoid problems rather than having to go back and correct them. This is the Design-for-Six Sigma (DFSS) initiative. It focuses on getting correct requirements, communicating these effectively across the team, examining and managing the design and environment anomalies, and flowing down tolerances from the system level to the component levels (also known as critical parameter management). Recently, the practices within DFSS have been further extended from Hardware Reliability to Software Quality and Reliability, and for that matter, to other aspects of product development including: Portfolio and Marketing Analysis, Technology Research and Development, Product Commercialization, Supply Chain and other support functions. These processes have been shown to deliver products with as few as 3-4 defects per million opportunities, such as seen on space shuttle software or commercial aircraft flights in the US. Ten basic tools are taught that promote better engagement of the customer, in concept development and design, as well as improving the cross-functional perspective of the team. These tools improve the system management aspect of the design and deliver a product that will delight the customer. After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:
Dr. Samuel Keene is a Six Sigma Senior Master Black Belt. He has taught Black Belts and Green Belts, DFSS, mentored Black Belt projects and certified new Black Belts. Sam also has personally executed at least two major cross-functional six sigma projects each year for the past 5 years while supporting Seagate Technology. Sam also led Seagate’s Corporate Master Black Belt Council, comprising MBB’s from Seagate location s around the world. This council promotes world-class practices, develops and organizes tools and procedures, and promotes cross-organizational project facilitation.
IEEE Member Individual Purchase ($69.95--30
day access)
"Fundamentals of Metrology and Measurement Science" by Alessandro Ferrero, sponsored by the IEEE Instrumentation & Measurement Society This course covers the basic issues of metrology and measurement activity. The measurement concept is introduced, showing why a measurement result cannot ever be the "true" value of the measured quantity. The uncertainty concept is defined, and the way it can be expressed and estimated is analyzed. The recommendation of the present international reference standard, the "IEC ISO Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement", is also discussed. After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:
Alessandro Ferrero is a Professor of electrical and electronic measurements at the Dipartimento di Elettrotecnica of the Politecnico di Milano.
IEEE Member Individual Purchase ($69.95--30
day access)
"Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World – Module 1: Basic Skill" by Carl Selinger, sponsored by the IEEE Graduates of Last Decade (GOLD) This course is based on the dozen nontechnical soft skills covered in Carl’s book ‘Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World’ (Wiley-IEEE Press, 2004). Perhaps the best single overview of the content … a quote from Tom O’Neill, CEO of Parsons Brinckerhoff, on his giving the book to Dartmouth’s 150 engineering graduates in 2005: “It is a good, useful publication about something that I believe very strongly. I was happy to see that someone has written a book about something that should be a fundamental precept for success in the world of engineering, and I was happy to share it with some young people who will shape the world for the next 40 years.” These materials are designed to help younger engineers and emerging project managers – indeed, engineers in all disciplines and all professionals -- learn the soft skills that are important to be more effective and happier in the real world. After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:
Carl Selinger is an independent consultant in aviation, transportation planning, and strategic business planning. His 37-year career includes 31 years at The Port Authority of NY & NJ, where Mr. Selinger rose to Manager of Aviation Business Development.
IEEE Member Individual Purchase ($69.95--30
day access)
"Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World – Module 2: Communicating Effectively" by Carl Selinger, sponsored by the IEEE Graduates of Last Decade (GOLD) This course is based on the dozen nontechnical soft skills covered in Carl’s book ‘Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World’ (Wiley-IEEE Press, 2004). Perhaps the best single overview of the content … a quote from Tom O’Neill, CEO of Parsons Brinckerhoff, on his giving the book to Dartmouth’s 150 engineering graduates in 2005: “It is a good, useful publication about something that I believe very strongly. I was happy to see that someone has written a book about something that should be a fundamental precept for success in the world of engineering, and I was happy to share it with some young people who will shape the world for the next 40 years.” These materials are designed to help younger engineers and emerging project managers – indeed, engineers in all disciplines and all professionals -- learn the soft skills that are important to be more effective and happier in the real world. After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:
Carl Selinger is an independent consultant in aviation, transportation planning, and strategic business planning. His 37-year career includes 31 years at The Port Authority of NY & NJ, where Mr. Selinger rose to Manager of Aviation Business Development.
IEEE Member Individual Purchase ($69.95--30
day access)
“Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World – 3: Management Skills" by Carl Selinger, sponsored by the IEEE Graduates of Last Decade (GOLD) This course is based on the dozen nontechnical soft skills covered in Carl’s book ‘Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World’ (Wiley-IEEE Press, 2004). Perhaps the best single overview of the content … a quote from Tom O’Neill, CEO of Parsons Brinckerhoff, on his giving the book to Dartmouth’s 150 engineering graduates in 2005: “It is a good, useful publication about something that I believe very strongly. I was happy to see that someone has written a book about something that should be a fundamental precept for success in the world of engineering, and I was happy to share it with some young people who will shape the world for the next 40 years.” These materials are designed to help younger engineers and emerging project managers – indeed, engineers in all disciplines and all professionals -- learn the soft skills that are important to be more effective and happier in the real world. After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:
Carl Selinger is an independent consultant in aviation, transportation planning, and strategic business planning. His 37-year career includes 31 years at The Port Authority of NY & NJ, where Mr. Selinger rose to Manager of Aviation Business Development.
IEEE Member Individual Purchase ($69.95--30
day access)
Coming 1Q 2009: “Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World – 4: People Skills" by Carl Selinger, sponsored by IEEE Educational Activities This is the final course in the series based on the dozen nontechnical soft skills covered in Carl’s book ‘Stuff you Don’t Learn in Engineering School: Skills for Success in the Real World’ (Wiley-IEEE Press, 2004). Perhaps the best single overview of the content … a quote from Tom O’Neill, CEO of Parsons Brinckerhoff, on his giving the book to Dartmouth’s 150 engineering graduates in 2005: “It is a good, useful publication about something that I believe very strongly. I was happy to see that someone has written a book about something that should be a fundamental precept for success in the world of engineering, and I was happy to share it with some young people who will shape the world for the next 40 years.” These materials are designed to help younger engineers and emerging project managers – indeed, engineers in all disciplines and all professionals -- learn the soft skills that are important to be more effective and happier in the real world. After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:
Carl Selinger is an independent consultant in aviation, transportation planning, and strategic business planning. His 37-year career includes 31 years at The Port Authority of NY & NJ, where Mr. Selinger rose to Manager of Aviation Business Development.
"Transition Into Management" by B. Michael Aucoin, sponsored by the IEEE Engineering Management Society The course content will be a summary of the material from my book, "From Engineer to Manager: Mastering the Transition" (Artech House, 2002). Most engineers become managers in their careers, and typically they are unprepared for the transition. This course presents to the learner, the knowledge and tools needed to quickly gain skill and confidence with the world of management. This transition calls for the engineer to exercise six core principles that are critical for success as a manager:
After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:
Dr. B. Michael Aucoin provides consulting and corporate training in engineering management and project management, drawing upon his extensive experience in management of diverse technology projects and his excellence in training.
IEEE Member Individual Purchase ($69.95--30
day access)
"What it Takes to Be an Innovator" by Gerard H. Gaynor, sponsored by the IEEE Engineering Management Society What It Takes to be an Innovator considers the fundamental issues that need to be addressed by innovators and their organizations as they attempt to use innovation as a means for sustaining high-levels of performance. The course will characterize the scope and complexity of being the innovator from a systems perspective. Learners will be presented with a set of concepts and tools that can be applied in formulating, evaluating, and implementing innovation--as related to the innovator. After completing this course you should be able to develop an understanding of:
After many years of work in upper atmosphere research, development of process control systems, and as an entrepreneur, Gerard (Gus) Gaynor joined 3M where innovation is not a matter of choice but an expectation. After completing his tenure at 3M as a technology executive Gaynor organized G. H. Gaynor and Associates concentrating in managing technology and innovation from a systems perspective.
IEEE Member Individual Purchase ($69.95--30
day access) |
