National Engineers Week at UNH
West Haven, Conn., February 2, 2010-The University of New Haven (UNH) Spring 2010 Alvine Engineers Professional Effectiveness and Enrichment Program is sponsoring several lectures presented by professional engineers in recognition of National Engineers' Week, February 14 through February 20, 2010. The purpose of National Engineers' Week is to recognize the contributions in the field of engineering that have significantly advanced and improved society. Contact Ismail Orabi, Ph.D. at 203-932-7144 or iorabi@newhaven.edu for more information.
Lecture schedule:
Tues., Feb. 16, 2010, 4:30 p.m., Schumann Auditorium in the Tagliatela College of Engineering, Room B120:
"From Concept to Customer: The Design Process for High-Technology Products" with William T. Cousins, Ph.D., engineering fellow at Pratt and Whitney.
Tues., Feb. 16, 2010, 5:30 p.m., Schumann Auditorium in the Tagliatela College of Engineering, Room B120:
"Creating Sustainable Value Through Innovation" with Steve Weiner, director of engineering sciences and Kevin Bredenbeck, director of test and evaluation and chief test pilot for the X2 Technology demonstrator program at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation.
Wed., Feb. 17, 2010, 12:15 p.m., Schumann Auditorium in the Tagliatela College of Engineering, Room B120:
"Airborne Particulate Matter and Human Health" with Michelle Bell, Ph.D., associate professor of environmental health at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
Thurs., Feb. 18, 2010, 5:30 p.m., Schumann Auditorium in the Tagliatela College of Engineering, Room B120:
"Lean Sigma" with Robert Piselli, continuous improvement manager at Alinabal, Inc.