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New Faculty Members to Join Industrial Engineering Department – University of Arkansas Newswire
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Right to left, top: Shen, Curry and Squires. Bottom: Melton and Paulus
The Department of Industrial Engineering is excited to announce the arrival of five new additions to its award-winning faculty. With a commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation in the field, these new faculty members bring a wealth of expertise and fresh perspectives that will enrich the department's academic environment.
Haoming ShenShen joins the department as an assistant professor. He holds a Ph.D. in industrial and operations engineering, a master's degree in mathematics and a master's degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Prior to his graduate studies, he earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Xi'an Jiaotong University. Shen actively engages in diversity, equity and inclusion events and received the Rackham Professional Development DEI Certificate.
His research focuses on data-driven decision making under uncertainty and its applications in power grids, transportation systems and robotics. By leveraging limited information in data, he uses tools from stochastic optimization and integer programming to study how to make well-informed and strategic decisions in complex and uncertain environments. Shen has received the Rackham Engineering Graduate Fellowship, and his research was recognized with an honorable mention in the 2022 INFORMS Optimization Society Best Student Paper Competition.
Rob CurryAn alumnus of the department, Curry joins the department as an assistant professor. He received his Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Clemson University, his master's in industrial and systems engineering from the University of Florida and his bachelor's in industrial engineering from the U of A. Before joining the U of A, he was an assistant professor in the Mathematics Department at the United States Naval Academy for the past five years.
Curry's research involves methodology for modeling and solving large-scale network optimization models having applications in defense settings, sensor networks and cyber-physical infrastructure settings. His work has been published in high quality journals such as IISE Transactions, Networks and Naval Research Logistics, and his research has been sponsored by the Office of Naval Research. His teaching experience and interests lie in linear and integer programming, network optimization modeling and algorithms, and applied probability and statistics.
Alice SquiresSquires joined the department in May as a teaching professor contributing to the Master of Science in Engineering Management and Operations Management programs. She received her Ph.D. from Stevens Institute of Technology, and she holds an MBA from George Mason University and a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland.
She has served as author, editor, manager, professor and systems engineer with 40 years of combined experience in industry and academia. Squires is the founder of the INCOSE's Empowering Women Leaders in Systems Engineering Initiative (see incose.org/EWLSE). She is an INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Practitioner with Acquisition, a PMI Project Management Professional and an ASEM Certified Professional Engineering Manager. IEEE-USA published her e-book Dandelion Wishes: A World Where We Collaborate as Equals (Book 21) in 2018 that describes her engineering journey.
Squires was co-editor and co-author of the 2019 INCOSE Insight Diversity in Systems Engineering themed edition, the 2022 INCOSE published Letters to My Younger Self: How Systems Engineering Changed My Life e-book and the 2022 Springer Emerging Trends in Systems Engineering Leadership: Practical Research from Women Leaders book.
Kerry MeltonMelton joined the department as a teaching associate professor. He received his Ph.D. in industrial engineering and management from Oklahoma State University. Before joining the U of A, he was an adjunct professor for the Supply Chain Department and Operations Management program at the U of A. He also worked in industry for 25 years at J.B. Hunt Transport, Walmart Inc. and FM Corporation.
Melton's teaching experience is in operations management, forecasting and inventory analytics, supply chain and transportation strategies, engineering economic analysis, engineering statistics, manufacturing processes and data analytics. His research area is in supply chain management focusing on transportation and logistics systems. More specifically, he investigates how to plan and develop more cost-efficient methods to improve distribution networks using heuristics and mixed integer programming. His research is featured in the International Journal of Applied Industrial Engineering and the International Journal of Supply Chain Management.
David PaulusPaulus joins the department as a professor of practice. For the past nine years, he has been a clinical associate professor in engineering and technology management at Washington State University. For the previous 10 years, he was an associate professor in mechanical engineering at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Colorado State University and both an M.S. in industrial engineering and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Tennessee. He is a Professional Engineer in the state of Arkansas, a Certified Professional in Engineering Management and a Certified Human Factors Engineering Professional.
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Engineering Leadership and Teamwork – Industry-Relevant … – Clarkson University News
Designing and manufacturing engineering systems and products relies on a technical and mathematical foundation. The most successful projects require engineers who understand leadership and who can take initiative, foster a united team, communicate clearly with stakeholders and rise up to the challenges in front of them.
Unsure about how to effectively direct a team? Through the Coulter School of Engineering's industry-relevant credentials, current Clarkson University students, alumni and working professionals can hone their engineering leadership and teamwork skills in preparation for project management responsibilities. Supported by a micro-credential, these short classes complement your technical skill set, enhance your curricular courses and professional expertise, help you stand out in the job market and prepare you for the next stage of your career.
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UW’s Barrett Honored by National Engineering Council – University of Wyoming News
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The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) has honored Steve Barrett, the University of Wyomings vice provost for undergraduate education and a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Barrett received the NCEES Distinguished Examination Service Award for his dedicated service to NCEES and the engineering profession. He has been serving NCEES as an exam volunteer for over 20 years.
In 2002, Barrett joined the Principles and Practice of Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Exam Development Committee and has since served in a variety of leadership roles as chair and vice chair of several subcommittees.
In 2011, he earned a certificate of appreciation for his 10 years of service to exam development. He also served as the NCEES representative to the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology from 2018-2023.
In addition to his NCEES exam development service, Barrett served as a member of the Professional Activities and Knowledge Study committees in both 2005 and 2011. In 2004, he served as a member of the Calculator Selection Committee. Barrett has served as a consultant to the Committee on Education since 2017.
A member of the Wyoming Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors since 2016, Barrett currently chairs the boards ethics committee.
NCEES is a nonprofit organization made up of engineering and surveying licensing boards from all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Since its founding in 1920, NCEES has been committed to advancing licensure for engineers and surveyors to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the U.S. public. It develops and administers the exams used for engineering and surveying licensure throughout the country.
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‘Rigorous’ Abington engineering program teaches skills that lead to … – Pennsylvania State University
Mukul Talaty, assistant professor of engineering and another of Denniss mentors, credits him for taking full advantage of all the Abington engineering program offers.
We provide students with a solid foundation in critical thinking, a structure for lots of practice in real-life problem-solving, and a hands-on introduction to the design process as well as less tangible things like how to work effectively in teams, how to self-assess andovercome deficits, time management, and knowing when to ask for help versus when to try to figure things out on your own, he said.
Talaty said Dennisis a great example of how dedication and perseverance lead to success.
Clifford grew by working hard, applying himself, sticking with it when things didn't go as he expected, and pushing himself to be better. He always had a great attitude, and Clifford wasn't afraid to reach out for help when he needed it, he said.
All of the engineering faculty, consider students to be like family we are always there if theyneed us, Talaty said.
Early on, Dennis settled on the same career choice as his dad, who is an engineer in India. Joining the robotics team at Philadelphias Central High School solidified his interest in STEM, and Abington was the only university he applied to for his bachelor's degree.
Abington is close to home, and I received a full scholarship. It was a great experience, and its a smaller campus so you can get more involved and get to know faculty, he said.
The Penn State Abington engineering program is accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). The first two years focus on foundational engineering coursework, which can be completed at Abington or Penn State Brandywine. The next two years of advanced engineering coursework are completed at the modern, multimillion-dollarengineering facility at Penn State Great Valley.
Penn State Abington provides an affordable, accessible and high-impact education to its diverse student body. It is committed to student success through innovative approaches to 21st-century public higher education within a world-class research university. With more than 3,100 students, Penn State Abington is a residential campus that offers bachelors degrees in 25 majors, undergraduate research, the Schreyer Honors College, NCAA Division III athletics and more.
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Garrett Barmore | The Mackay School of Earth Sciences and … – University of Nevada, Reno
About the Mackay School of Mines Curator Endowment
The Mackay School of Mines recognizes the need for excellent library resources and facilities for academic use, as well as for use by Nevada's mineral industry exploration and production personnel. The Mackay School of Mines Curator Endowment ensures the employment of a professional museum curator to support the growth and maintenance of museum collections and resources for students, professors, and industry professionals. (The Mackay School)
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Strategies to Address Engineering Workforce Challenges – National Governors Association
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Funding from Cisco Research Will Support Innovative Collaborative … – University of California San Diego
The University of California San Diego will receive support from Cisco Research, for eight engineering projects that will tap into the strengths of UC San Diego researchers in cybersecurity, networking and distributed systems. Cisco Research conducts research in new and emerging areas of interest to Cisco, with the goal to achieve business, societal and technology impact.
Cisco Research finds its home within Outshift by Cisco, which serves as Cisco's incubation engine, and as a result can tap into the advantages of a startup-like environment within the broader corporate backing of Cisco. Outshift is dedicated to pioneering new businesses and new markets in cutting-edge technology domains, including Cloud Native Application Security, Edge Native, Quantum, and Artificial Intelligence.
Funding through a first-of-its-kind agreement between the university and Cisco Research will advance projects led by researchers in the Center for Networked Systems and the departments of Computer Science and Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering.
After a rigorous evaluation process, an initial five projects were selected to receive support through a Master Sponsored Research Agreement (MSRA). Additional projects will receive funding in subsequent quarters.
"We are delighted to receive funding from Cisco for these innovative projects," said Stefan Savage, a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and co-director of the Center for Networked Systems. "This collaboration allows us to advance research in crucial areas such as federated learning, natural language processing, recommender systems, cybersecurity, and carbon-aware computing. We are grateful for Cisco's support and their commitment to building ongoing relationships with the faculty they fund."
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We have a rich history with Cisco not only sponsoring research in new and emerging areas with our exceptionally distinguished faculty but also in providing a pipeline of diverse talent and innovative startups, said Anne ODonnell, theSenior Executive Director for Corporate Strategy and Engagementfor UC San Diego. Together, the Cisco-UC San Diego team is truly advancing the state of the art in cybersecurity, networking and distributed systems. We look forward to a long term and fruitful partnership to generate real world results.
Cody Noghera, the chief corporate relations officer for the Jacobs School of Engineering, said that through the MSRA, we've sprinted swiftly down the path of true collaboration, and the work has only just begun. This partnership with Cisco has provided a strong bridge across our respective organizational boundaries, seamlessly blending our expertise and processes. Moving forward, we will continue to exchange innovative ideas, enhancing efficiency and fostering meaningful collaborations."
Cisco has expressed its excitement about partnering with UC San Diego and intends to strengthen its ties with the funded faculty members.
Cisco Research has had a long history of working with eminent faculty in several marquee universities across the world to conduct advanced research in technology. This MSRA with UC San Diego enables us to fund a vast variety of projects in emerging areas of technology that are of strategic interest to Cisco. We really view this as a beginning of a great relationship as we expect to fund more projects in the coming quarters and years. Its particularly exciting to work with faculty at UC San Diego, where I went to graduate school for my Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering, said Ramana Kompella, Head of Cisco Research.
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Carroll Engineering Corp. adds new office in Lehigh Valley – The Mercury
WARRINGTON Carroll Engineering Corp. is expanding its presence in the region with the opening of its newest office location. The company, headquartered in Warrington, Bucks County, has opened an office in Easton, 101 Larry Holmes Drive, Suite 201.
The strategic expansion underscores Carroll Engineerings unwavering commitment to its valued clients in the Lehigh Valley and Northampton County regions, the company said in a press release announcing the new location. By establishing a presence in Easton, the company said it aims to enhance its service delivery and foster stronger relationships with its clientele.
Eastons vibrant community is a perfect fit for our growth trajectory. This new office not only brings us closer to our clients in the region but also allows us to be an active participant in the communitys development, Thomas A. Gockowski, president of Carroll Engineering, said in a statement.
Carroll Engineering Corp. was founded in 1973, and has grown to become one of the largest consulting engineering, planning, and surveying firms in the Greater Philadelphia region, according to information on its website. The company provides professional services that include: water facilities engineering, wastewater engineering and municipal engineering to a variety of authority, municipal, public and private clients throughout the region.
In addition to Warrington, Bucks County and the new Easton office, the company has offices in King of Prussia, Montgomery County; Malvern, Chester County; and Hillsborough, Somerset County, N.J.
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Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce awards contract to Bacon … – Paducah Sun
The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce has awarded a fixed-price subcontract to Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. (BFW) to prepare an analysis and future plans for re-industrialization of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant site. The work will be completed over the next two years and provide the local community with a comprehensive road map for the future of the Department of Energy (DOE) site.
The contract will be funded through a $2 million grant awarded to the Paducah Chamber from the DOE Office of Environmental Management. The Chamber was awarded the grant in June after Sen. Mitch McConnell and Cong. James Comer secured the funding.
It is exciting to award this work to a firm headquartered in Paducah, said Sandra Wilson, Paducah Chamber President/CEO. We believe this team will work diligently with community stakeholders to develop a plan that is well suited for the future. This is a critical planning effort for the community and the region. The work completed with this study will address the future of the site including land availability, economic development prospects and future workforce.
BFW is partnering with Geosyntec Consultants, a consulting firm of engineers, scientists, and innovators out of Knoxville, Tennessee. Both BFW and Geosyntec are currently performing work at the site and bring in-depth, site-specific knowledge to the re-industrialization project. Geosyntec has experience developing similar plans for other DOE sites and communities, most recently the re-industrialization of the Oak Ridge, Tennessee site.
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