Fwd: Webinar 93 - The Role of Academia in SE

[James Martin]

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Date: November 15, 2016 at 9:34:44 PM GMT+1
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Subject: Webinar 93 November 16, 2016 1600-1700 UTC
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When   November 16th from 1600-1700 UTC    Topic   The Role of Academia in System Engineering Speaker Dr. Alex Both Abstract The presentation is based on the first of a series of papers designed to address how a holistic approach to systems engineering can address the issue of escalating product development cost. This paper looks at how academia can provide the necessary systems engineering training to empower young engineers to become effective system developers within the realm of the systems engineering process. Review of undergraduate engineering school curricula reveals that only a few address the topic of Systems Engineering. At the graduate level there are several schools offering Systems Engineering degrees and certificates but most are geared towards experienced engineers that want to transition from engineering into management. What is also apparent is a lack of understanding within academia as to what exactly Systems Engineering is about. This paper takes a holistic view at the Systems Engineering process. This is key to understanding the roles and responsibilities (R&R) that engineers and in particular systems engineers play in this process. Based on those R&R the paper identifies four distinct paths for engineers to follow as graduate students: technical, managerial, research and entrepreneurial. The last two paths are actually not addressed by any of the engineering schools that were surveyed. The paper concludes that academia is not adequately preparing students that may enter industries engaged in the development of complex systems. It may be up to INCOSE to help academia in the development of the necessary curricula that can assist engineering students to become effective participants in complex Systems Engineering environments.   Biography Dr. Alex Both Dr. Alex Both has worked for more than 35 years in the aviation industry in various engineering and program management positions dealing with complex avionics systems. His educational background is in flight controls but during his career he has worked on numerous research and development programs spanning the avionics spectrum from in flight entertainment to GPS-based autoland systems and integrated modular avionics. Dr. Both has a keen interest in the cost effective development of complex systems and has worked with suppliers and OEMs in exploring ways to manage cost, schedule and performance objectives. His mission is to translate his lesson learned into an educational road map that can empower young engineers to enter the work force with the necessary know how and skills to excel as systems engineers, technical leaders and entrepreneurs. Dr. Both has a Masters in Aerospace from the Technical University in Delft, The Netherlands; a Doctor of Engineering degree from the University of Kansas, also in Aerospace and an MBA from Seattle University.        How to Connect   Event address for attendees: https://incoseevents.webex.com/incoseevents/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1a968225e93d5246de36d70b80bb678c   Event number: 256 866 954   Event password: INCOSE93   Telephone: Primary Access Number: USA/Canada: 1-719-325-2630 (toll) 1-855-747-8824 (toll free)  Guest Pass Code: 434 812 4177     You will also find a copy of the joining instructions on the new INCOSE Connect website, at https://connect.incose.org/Library/Webinars/Pages/INCOSE-Webinars.aspx   Notice Note that the webinar is a combination of PowerPoint slides + audio. You need to set your browser to the url listed below to see the slides and also dial into the phone number below to hear the audio.  We are using Webex for this webinar. Please note that you can now access the webinar using mobile devices. There are 300 virtual seats available for the webinar. Right now they are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Webex can be used to record meetings. By participating in this meeting, you agree that your communications may be monitored or recorded at any time during the meeting.   Missed the webinar?   If you miss the webinar, you will be able to see a recording of it on INCOSE Connect at https://connect.incose.org/Library/Webinars/Pages/INCOSE-Webinars.aspx where you will also be able to view the previous ninety-two INCOSE webinars.   Please note that you can now receive a PDU in support of certification renewal by attending an INCOSE technical webinar. Here is the link to details about certification renewal, including information on PDUs.    http://www.incose.org/certification/CertFAQs   Regards,   Andy Pickard Rolls-Royce Representative, INCOSE Corporate Advisory Board, Andrew.C...@rolls-royce.com STAY CONNECTED:

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