More news reports... Oct 7, 2009
Two faculty members from the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering have been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to research an efficient way of reducing energy in data centers. . (The Battalion, TX)
Safety Specialist Oct 7, 2009
The Division provides systems engineering and technical assistance to develop weapons systems, and maintains and repairs vehicles, aircraft and other military equipment to extend their service life. The EGsion also provides logistics support and installations management, and training for military pilots. (Florida Today)
KKR Leading in Bidding for Northrop Unit: FT Oct 5, 2009
Northrop's TASC business sells systems engineering and mission analysis services to the U.S. military, the intelligence community, federal and state governments and commercial industry. (Reporting by Michael Erman). (ABC News -- Wire)
DHS could hire 1,000 more cybersecurity professionals Oct 3, 2009
The new employees will be scattered across DHS agencies, and will work in areas such as cyber risk and strategic analysis, cyber incident response, vulnerability detection and assessment, intelligence and investigation and network and systems engineering. The hiring authority comes from a joint effort between DHS, the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Management and Budget, according to the department. (FCW.com)
Several Navy Lacrosse Players Benefit From Summer Experiences Oct 2, 2009
Major: Systems Engineering. On how she spent the summer of '09. (Patriotleague.com)
Army's big move: converting left tackle into oversized wide receiver Oct 2, 2009
" Which is exactly what he's done, and then some. "He's an accomplished young man even if he never catches another pass," says Ellerson. "He's a scholar (on the dean's list as a systems engineering major and speaks four languages) and he's a leader at the No. 1 leadership institution in the world. His peers voted him captain. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wasserman passes the football (1383) Oct 1, 2009
While in college at the University of Toledo, he got a part-time job in systems engineering at Toledo Hospital. "The CEO kind of took me under his wing, which made me even more interested.". (The Herald-Palladium)
Moravia alumni to be honored Sep 30, 2009
In 1997, he earned a B.S. in Systems Engineering and was commissioned in the Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. He would later attend and graduate from the Field Artillery Officer Basic School and Army Ranger School. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Desalination Technology Increases Naval Capabilities Sep 26, 2009
Navy Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, Ship Systems Engineering Station (NSWCCD-SSES), is a partner in this effort. According to Dave Nordham, a NSWCCD-SSES mechanical engineer, "Any sort of technology advancements we find for ships are directly applicable ashore and can be utilized by ever-increasing drought ridden areas.". (Science Daily)
SAIC plans to move HQ, more jobs to Fairfax County Sep 24, 2009
SAIC, which generated revenue of more than $10 billion in fiscal year 2009, has been based in San Diego since 1969 when the systems engineering and integration company that serves both government and commercial customers was founded. The company currently employs about 16,000 people in McLean outweighing its 4,500-employee presence in Southern California and creating contention for years about the location of the company s helm. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
The Humble Giants Beyond the Dark Void -- The Third Book of Author Dave Rhodes' Groping and Intriguing Sci-Fi Trilogy Sep 24, 2009
Schooled in technical engineering, he is self employed in the systems engineering field. In addition to the Humble Giants trilogy, he is also the author of CAD/CAM I, a book that is used by local colleges to teach computer-aided design. (Primezone Releases)
American Systems to support Navy security initiatives Sep 22, 2009
The award calls for the contractor to provide technical and security engineering services for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, including systems engineering, technical, managerial and logistics support; certification and accreditation and information-assurance tasks in support of secure computer and network operations. Specifically, American Systems will provide specialized security engineering services for architecture design, commercial-off-the-shelf and... (FCW.com)
Students Navigating The Hudson River With Hydrogen Fuel Cells Sep 22, 2009
The first few months of the project entailed recruiting a team with skills and expertise in materials science and engineering, electrical and systems engineering, management, and communications. Their only physical asset, at first, was the boat itself a forgotten, neglected vessel that Gathright promptly renamed the New Clermont. (Science Daily)
NCI oversees Army BRAC move to Fort Bragg Sep 19, 2009
The engineering and technical services will support the overall BRAC relocation activities managed by the Army Information Systems Engineering Command, Enterprise Systems Engineering Directorate at Fort Huachuca, Ariz. NCI, of Reston, Va. (FCW.com)
Set World Standards For Electronics Recycling, Reuse To Curb E-waste Exports To Developing Countries, Experts Urge Sep 18, 2009
"Millions of old devices in North America and Europe could easily double their typical three or four year 'first life' by being put to use in classrooms and small business offices across Africa, South America and Asia," says Ramzy Kahhat, Center for Earth Systems Engineering and Management at Arizona State University. "An old Pentium II computer with an open-source operating system like Linux can run faster than some of the latest new models on store shelves.". (Science Daily)
Navy revises Littoral Combat Ship buying plan Sep 17, 2009
The defense contractor will also provide program management, systems engineering and other services. U.S., Canada near agreement to control pollutants from ships. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
SAIC Gets Navy Deal Worth up to $18M Sep 16, 2009
The defense contractor will also provide program management, systems engineering and other services. The deal has a two-year base period with an additional options to extend through 2014. (ABC News -- Wire)
New recommendations can help health providers prepare for electronic record push Sep 9, 2009
" For Americans to realize the full potential of electronic health records, which include reduced cost, less duplication and greater quality, Sittig and Singh believe all eight essentials, which are based on a systems engineering model for patient safety, should be followed. 1. Hardware and software - Before implementation starts, the clinician and healthcare organization must have the proper hardware and software. "Anything that slows or disrupts the clinician's work flow could negatively... (EurekAlert!)
Analysis confirms that nano-related research has strong multidisciplinary roots Sep 8, 2009
"Research in nanoscience and nanotechnology is not just a collection of isolated 'stove pipes' drawing knowledge from one narrow discipline, but rather is quite interdisciplinary," said Alan Porter, co-author of the paper and a professor emeritus in the Schools of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Public Policy at the Georgia Institute of Technology. "We found that research in any one category of nanoscience and nanotechnology tends to cite research in many other categories.". (EurekAlert!)
Fantasy Football Fan? How to Win Sep 6, 2009
A player's statistics depend heavily on issues beyond the player's ability, said Joel Sokol, a professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Not only can injuries reduce a player's time on the field, but a multitude of factors, from the score of the game to an opposing team's strengths, can influence his production. (ABC News)
Inside Alaska business Sep 3, 2009
The BSE program is comprised of computer systems engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. A team from the accreditation board visited the campus last fall to interview university officials, students and businesses, and review course materials and student projects, among other activities, the university said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Japan's Kyushu University Selects Intergraph(R) SmartMarine(R) 3D Design and Engineering Software for Education Program Sep 3, 2009
Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyushu University, one of Japan's top maritime and naval architecture academic centers, has selected Intergraph(R) SmartMarine(R) 3D design and engineering software for use in its Department of Marine Systems Engineering to teach students shipbuilding design and operation training ... "Intergraph's SmartMarine 3D, the next-generation of shipbuilding design, integrated with Lloyd's Register's RulesCalc software will certainly continue this tradition of excellence for our... (PR Newswire)
Satellites flying in formation over Asia Sep 2, 2009
Asia Times Online contacted Jian Guo, a microsatellite engineer in the space systems engineering department at TU Delft who is involved with the FAST project, but he did not respond to questions by press time ... "By decoupling - or, fractionating - various parts of the spacecraft, we can reduce fragility, and implement new flexible design and acquisition paradigms. For instance, we can physically isolate payloads from the rest of the system. This addresses two major issues plaguing our current... (Asia Times Online)
Wayne Meyer, at 83; admiral who managed Aegis weapon system project Sep 2, 2009
Admiral Meyer had been director of engineering at the Naval Ship Missile Systems Engineering Station in Port Hueneme, Calif ... Similar to (Admiral Hyman) Rickover and his long-term persistence in overcoming all the obstacles to make the nuclear Navy happen, Meyer basically overcame the same sort of obstacles, provided the guidance - the wisdom, if you will - and the determination to make it happen, said Bob Harney, associate professor of systems engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School in... (Boston Globe)
Intelligence report: Baseball's whiz kids stand out, to a degree Sep 1, 2009
--Dave Baldwin, a pitcher for the Washington Senators, Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago White Sox (1966-73), got a master's in systems engineering and a Ph. D. in genetics from the University of Arizona. (USA Today -- Sports)
People on the Move: Aug. 31 Sep 1, 2009
She holds a bachelor of science degree in urban systems engineering from George Mason University. Gary L. Pancione, a senior construction inspector in the Fairfax office, has been promoted to associate. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Navy units strike missile deal (322) Aug 31, 2009
NSWC Corona s expertise in range systems engineering and instrumentation as well as range laser and directed energy safety has been employed to supplement the workforce at PMRF for the development, integration, and operation of remote sensor systems. In working with PMRF personnel on these and other systems, NSWC Corona has developed expertise in PMRF s infrastructure, enabling its engineers to provide range systems engineering support to PMRF and to augment its workforce during high... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Alan Kiepper, 81, a former Atlanta transit chief Aug 31, 2009
And in 2002, became a transit consultant for Aeronautical, Radio Incorporated (ARINC), a provider of transport communications and systems engineering solutions, based in Annapolis. He also ran a part-time business, AFK Consultants, LLC.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
2 Va. Tech students found slain Aug 29, 2009
Outgoing and religiousMetzler, a sophomore industrial and systems engineering major, and Childs, a sophomore biochemistry major, belonged to Virginia Techs chapter of Campus Crusade for Christ. They were both godly young people, the cream of the crop, Kroll said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
2 Virginia Tech Students Found Murdered in Forest Aug 29, 2009
Metzler was a sophomore industrial and systems engineering major, and Childs was a sophomore biochemistry major. Childs' father is a Virginia state trooper, according to the Examiner. (Fox News)
Virginia Tech Students Found Slain Were "Godly Young People" Aug 29, 2009
Metzler, a sophomore industrial and systems engineering major, and Childs, a sophomore biochemistry major, belonged to Virginia Tech's chapter of Campus Crusade for Christ. "They were both godly young people, the cream of the crop," Kroll said. (W-USA News, DC)
NASA Speaker Discusses New Climate Science Mission Aug 29, 2009
will present Stephen Sandford, the director of Langley's Systems Engineering Directorate at 2 p.m. in the Reid Conference Center. Sandford is the mission formulation manager for the Climate Absolute Radiance and Refractivity Observatory (CLARREO) mission. (PR Newswire)
China's space pioneer under the microscope Aug 27, 2009
Perrett and Asker also saluted Chang's book, saying that it, "remains a leading source for information about Qian", and included this quote by Chang about Qian - "And it was he who helped turn systems engineering into a science in China, by working out a management structure that would facilitate communication between tiers of experts with a minimum of confusion and bureaucracy.". They also included this comment from Luan Enjie, a former administrator of the China National Space Administration,... (Asia Times Online)
Hefty salaries Aug 23, 2009
Systems engineering 57,438 10. Engineering technology 56,447 Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers Tech's numbers The top average starting salaries for Montana Tech graduates with a four-year degree follow. (Montana Standard, MT)
Viewpoint: Electric automobiles would overtax power grid Aug 21, 2009
This is a systems engineering problem, not a legislative problem. However, until we put a qualified team in place with a mandate to solve our national energy problems, we will continue to be stuck with out-of-place or misguided ideas. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Defense technology corporation amalgamates IT units Aug 21, 2009
-- China Aerospace Systems Engineering Corp., among others. CASIC General Manager Xu Dazhe said the new academy would be the foundation of a first-class space defense corporation that should "further enhance armament and information levels so as to provide advanced weaponry for IT-based warfare.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Northrop Grumman May Sell Tasc Consulting Unit for as Much as $2 Billion Aug 20, 2009
Northrops Tasc business sells systems engineering and technical assistance services, which includes advising government agencies on weapons systems, according to the company Web site. Other Northrop divisions sometimes bid for contracts to build such systems. (Bloomberg -- US)
You can convert an older Prius into a plug-in Aug 17, 2009
Other providers include Plug-In Conversions Corp., Plug-In Supply, EDrive Systems, Energy Control Systems Engineering Inc. and OEMtek. All typically work with select garages that specialize. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Deputy Division Manager of Operations and Maintenance Aug 17, 2009
Areas include: Electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, heavy equipment, paint and corrosion control services and systems engineering personnel. Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and management of represented and non-represented personnel. (Florida Today)
Fishin' in the dark: If you want to catch big fish, wait till the sun’s gone down Aug 14, 2009
Chris Thomas works for Institute for Natural Systems Engineering radio tagging and tracking fish movements in rivers. In his spare time he is a fly fishing guide and teaches many local fly fishing and casting classes. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The U.S. Needs a Cybersecurity Czar Now Aug 14, 2009
The coordinator will have to take on complex systems engineering problems, sensitive public policy challenges, military command and control interoperability issues, the assured continuity of government systems at all levels, the operational sustainability of critical national infrastructures, and the protection of intellectual property. There are no easy solutions, and the problem will require historic government-industry collaboration. (BusinessWeek)
Pragmatics wins contract to support bank regulator Aug 14, 2009
The services Pragmatics will provide include systems engineering and architecture; application and business system maintenance; production support, administration and operations; technical assistance; transition support; and Web publishing support. The contract is structured with service-level agreements, Strasser said. (FCW.com)
IT employment slow in N.C. Aug 14, 2009
Systems engineering and support saw the biggest declines in demand, while the job market improved for IT architects and consultants and in sales and marketing. Reader Comments. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Sr Analyst, Systems Aug 13, 2009
General Dynamics Information Technology is a top-tier IT integrator that provides information technology, systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civil and commercial sectors. With 16,000 professionals worldwide, the company has the customer knowledge, domain expertise and proven performance to manage large-scale, mission-critical IT programs. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Avineon supports Marine Corps acquisition activities Aug 13, 2009
specializes in web-based architecture, systems engineering, application development, and network and security support. About the Author. (FCW.com)
U.S. Army Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) Awards ECS System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Contract Aug 13, 2009
6 million SETA contract with the U. S. Army PEO STRI. ECS will provide systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) in the areas of acquisition and financial management, engineering, modeling and simulation, test planning and management, logistics management, military operations, training systems and instrumentation development to the PEO STRI, other U.S. Government agencies worldwide, and state and local agencies. In addition, ECS will provide support for all aspects of responsive... (PR Newswire)
Ga. Tech Professor Arrested on Child Porn Charges Aug 13, 2009
Al-Khayyal has been a professor in Georgia Tech's school of industrial and systems engineering since 1985. In your voice. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Marist Hires Jon Clancy As Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Aug 12, 2009
He graduated with a B.S. in Psychology while minoring in Systems Engineering. Clancy then served five years in the United States Army following graduation, achieving the rank of Captain. (Goredfoxes.com)
A Step Toward Preventing Lung Cancer From Spreading To The Brain And New Clinical Trial Results Aug 11, 2009
" The study team included researchers from: TGen; the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare s Scottsdale Clinical Research Institute; Scottsdale Medical Imaging LTD; and the School of Computing, Informatics and Decision Systems Engineering at Arizona State University s Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering. In another presentation, Dr. Weiss discussed the recent news from Threshold Pharmaceuticals Inc. and the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare of results... (Science Daily)
Colonel Sylvester Cotton assumes command of Information Systems Engineering Command Aug 11, 2009
Thursday, Col. Sylvester Cotton assumed control of the Information Systems Engineering Command (ISEC) from Col. John Cox in a change-of-command ceremony outside Greely Hall ... Colonel Sylvester Cotton, left, receives the Information Systems Engineering Command flag from Maj. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Business briefs Aug 9, 2009
Fenner Dunlop has acquired Gillette-based Solid Systems Engineering. Bob Riggle is the new general manager of the company's Gillette operations. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Omnicity Chooses Cisco to Deploy Mobile Broadband Aug 8, 2009
Greg Jarman, CEO of Omnicity, said, "There are only a few carrier-grade WiMAX vendors out there today, and we are excited to have chosen Cisco as our strategic equipment supplier. Its prowess in the network world is one of the best and with their BWX platform they are delivering an end-to-end Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network that delivers the best indoor coverage and portable mobile performance in the industry. The agreement with Cisco will also give us access to Cisco's vendor... (Primezone Releases)
UMBC launches incubator for minorities Aug 5, 2009
Farfield Systems, an information technology and systems engineering services company. Premier Management Corp., a federal network security consultant; and. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Tech Lands Three On All-ACC Academic Men's Tennis Team Aug 5, 2009
Accounting *Jay Weinacker, NC State Sr. Business Management Houston Barrick, Virginia Jr. Government #**Dominic Inglot, Virginia Sr. Commerce *Sanam Singh, Virginia So Undeclared **Pedro Graber, Virginia Tech Jr. Industrial and Systems Engineering Yoann Re, Virginia Tech Jr. Finance Luke Somen, Virginia Tech Fr. Business Jonathan Wolff, Wake Forest So. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Virginia's Inglot leads All-ACC Men's Tennis Academic Team Aug 4, 2009
Industrial and Systems Engineering. Yoann Re. (Theacc.com)
SAIC boosts C4ISR services to Defense Department Jul 31, 2009
SPAWARSYSCEN Atlantic provides systems engineering and integration, configuration management, quality assurance, logistics, training, and test and evaluation in support of federal and DOD C4ISR requirements. The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract has a one-year base period and four one-year options. (FCW.com)
Want responsible robotics? Start with responsible humans Jul 30, 2009
"When you think about it, our cultural view of robots has always been anti-people, pro-robot," explained David Woods, professor of integrated systems engineering at Ohio State University ... Woods directs the Cognitive Systems Engineering Laboratory at Ohio State, and is an expert in automation safety. (EurekAlert!)
Parents Get Key To Slow Teen Drivers Jul 29, 2009
"Our message to parents is, hey, we are providing you some conditions to give your new drivers that may allow you to feel a little more comfortable in giving them the car more often," said Jim Buczkowski, Ford's director of electronic and electrical systems engineering. The feature, called "MyKey," will be standard on an unspecified number of Ford models when the 2010 cars and trucks come out late next summer. (CBS News -- US)
'Energy campus' planned at old Philly Navy yard Jul 27, 2009
The yard still hosts the Naval Ship Systems Engineering Station, where military personnel are working on ways to produce more power with less fuel and testing power systems for a planned fleet of all-electric destroyers. But the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corp., which is converting the former military base to private use, sees the Navy station and its electrical infrastructure as a magnet for energy-related business that could one day transform Philadelphia as computers did Silicon... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Best Heart Disease And Stroke Treatments For Patients With Diabetes Found With New Tool Jul 27, 2009
"The research is significant because patients with diabetes are at high risk for cardiovascular disease and statins are the single most commonly used treatment for patients at risk of heart disease and/or stroke," says Dr. Brian Denton, "and this model can help determine the best course of action for individual patients based on their risk of developing cardiovascular disease." Denton is an assistant professor in NC State's Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering and lead... (Science Daily)
Wilmington business hires regional sales manager Jul 25, 2009
Fri Jul 24, 2009, 02:00 PM EDT. Koch Membrane Systems, Inc. (KMS), of Wilmington, a pioneer in membrane technology, filtration systems, engineering and process expertise for close to half a century, has hired Grant William Newhouse as regional sales manager for the western United States. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
ORNL advances therapy for Parkinson's, other diseases Jul 23, 2009
While cell replacement therapies can be effective, the challenge is to deliver a sufficient quantity of healthy cells, said Boyd Evans III of the lab's Measurement Science and Systems Engineering Division. "Regardless of the source of cells and the location of delivery, there is a great need to improve cell viability after the cells are transplanted," Evans said. (EurekAlert!)
Tumne receives engineering degree from Binghamton University Jul 22, 2009
Pushkraj S. Tumne of Somerville was awarded a master of science degree in industrial systems engineering from the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University State University of New York. Loading commenting interface. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Alion shores up Navy modeling and simulation services Jul 21, 2009
Under the terms of the indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, Alion will provide engineering and technical services to support program management, systems engineering, strategic planning and policy. The contractor will also provide modeling and simulation software development, support, logistics and training, according to a Defense Department announcement. (FCW.com)
Sun Hopes to Stimulate Healthcare IT Sales Jul 17, 2009
"HEAT can dramatically lower the total cost of ownership for a hospital's mission critical data," said Casey Palowitch, Sun's senior director for business development and systems engineering for global government, education, healthcare. "By combining Sun server and storage products, which are widely used in healthcare environments, with archiving software from BridgeHead, customers have a new intelligent way to cost-effectively retain and manage healthcare data long term.". (EnterpriseStorageForum)
