Mechanical Engineering Education Leadership Summit to Focus on...

Mechanical Engineering Education Leadership Summit to Focus on... Mechanical Engineering Education Leadership Summit to Focus on... Mechanical Engineering Education Leadership Summit to Focus on the Digital Mechanical EngineerFor the past 30 years, the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Education (MEED) Leadership Summit has brought together mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering technology educators with representatives from industry, government and professional societies to focus on issues that will have an impact on the future of engineering education and discuss potential strategies to deal with them. This years summit, MEED 2019, will be held from March 20 to 23 at the Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette in New Orleans, LA.MEED 2019, which will address the theme The Digital Mechanical Engineer Engage, Explore, Empower, will be co-chaired for the first time by mechanical engineering department heads from historically black universities and colleges Nadir Yilm az of Howard University and H. Dwayne Jerro of Southern University. Members of the conferences organizing committee include Oscar Barton, chair of the ASME Committee on Engineering Education and mechanical engineering department head at George Mason University William Predebon, past chair of the Committee on Engineering Education and chair of the department of mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics at Michigan Technological University Aisha Lawrey, director of Engineering Education at ASME and Ashley Huderson, manager of Engineering Education at ASME.Following an ABET orientation session and an ASME/ABET pre-conference workshop on March 20 and 21, the Summit will kick off the afternoon of March 21 with an opening luncheon and a keynote presentation featuring Pamela Norris, executive associate dean for research at the University of Virginia and chair of the ASEE Engineering Research Council. The first of the Summits plenary sessions, from 230 p.m. to 500 p.m., will then dis cuss how industry and department heads and chairs can engage mechanical engineering departments to ensure that their students possess the aptitude and skills in computer programming, coding and artificial intelligence they will need to succeed in the profession. Panelists participating in the discussion, which will be moderated by dem wind abgewandte seite Redden CTO/Co-founder of Blue River Technology, will include a representative from the US Department of Defense (DoD) and Marcelino Gomes, executive manager of pipeline protection for Petrobras Transporte.A second plenary session, to take place on March 22 from 900 a.m. to 1100 a.m., will take a look at the current best practices and innovative approaches in the use of digital tools in mechanical engineering. During the session, speakers including Steven Goldsmith, mechanical engineering professor at Michigan Technological University, and Patrick A. Hillberg of Siemens Academic and Workforce Business Development will discuss the o pportunities and challenges in their respective sectors. A question-and-answer discussion session will follow the presentations.That afternoon, a third plenary will take a look at the various digital tools with which mechanical engineers are now expected proficient and the effect they will continue to have on mechanical engineering education. Moderated by Marcio de Queiroz, professor and director of the iCORE Lab at Louisiana State University, the plenary panel will feature Fab Clayton, education engagement program manager at Autodesk Mario Rotea, mechanical engineering department head at the University of Texas-Dallas William Messner, professor of mechanical engineering at Tufts University and Darrell Robinette, faculty advisor for the SAE/GM AutoDrive Challenge Team at Michigan Tech.The conference will also feature several half-hour briefings by speakers such as Iana Aranda, ASME director of programs, Engineering for Global Development Michael Johnson, associate professor and asso ciate department head at Texas AM University Jenna Carpenter, dean of Campbell University and Joe Sussman, chief accreditation officer and chief information officer at ABET.MEED 2019 will conclude on March 23 with an Engineering Education Town Hall from 1000 a.m. to 1130 a.m., a conference wrap-up and closing session from 1130 a.m. to 1200 p.m., and the ASME Committee on Engineering Education Meeting from 1230 p.m. to 430 p.m.For mora information on the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Education Leadership Summit, or to register, visit https//event.asme.org/MEED.

The 4th Industrial Revolution is Underway! Will a Robot Take Your Job

The 4th Industrial Revolution is Underway Will a Robot Take Your JobThe 4th Industrial Revolution is Underway Will a Robot Take Your JobThe 4th Industrial Revolution is underway. You may not have known it, but you may have observed the subsequent transformations. The advancements in genetics, biotechnology, nanotechnology, robotics, 3D printing etc. you hear or read about or personally have experience with, are the outcomes of the 4th Industrial Revolution.Its impact on the global workforce is projected to result in 7.1 million job losses over the period 2015-2020.The study conducted by the World Economic Forum, highlights that the technological revolution that is ongoing will lead to fundamental transformation in jobs, such as job displacement, widening skill gap, heightened labor productivity and job creation. When 5.1 million jobs get displaced, 2 million jobs will be created due to the change.While advancements in technology (AI, software, machinery, robots etc.) will increase th e efficiency of employees within a workplace and produce cost-effective solutions for the company, they will render certain job roles obsolete. For example, most office and administrative jobs, such as bookkeepers and accountants are already being replaced by AI and software. However, new job types such as organizational development specialists will also be born out of the need to keep up with the change.The research shows that nearly 65% of the kids entering primary school today will end up working in jobs that dont yet exist, and the chances are that within the next 10 years, most jobs done exclusively by humans today, will be replaced by machines, robots, AI etc.This requires future-proofing oneself by developing certain skills that are exclusive to humans and cannot be replicated by technology. Negotiation and decision-making skills, critical thinking skills and improved emotional intelligence are some of these abilities that will be demanded by jobs in the future. Working on im proving oneself thus is the fail-safe way to neutralize the threats caused by the 4th Industrial Revolution.Created by CreatelyShare Your Feedback or Ideas in the Comments

Finances How to save on everyday fees and charges

Finances How to save on everyday fees and dienstgradsFinances How to save on everyday fees and chargesThis year, BradTheBoo and I have been getting ur personal finances in shape in a MAJOR way. After making some big boss moves last year (hello, real estate purchase numero dos), we wanted to get back on track with savings plans and paying off credit card debt that wed accumulated.So in the past few months, we spent a ton of time getting organized with Mint and a new financial planning spreadsheet that ur financial advisor, Cris Caruso, got us all tischset up with.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreIm notlage gonna lie at first, I welches totally overwhelmed. But once I got all our accounts connected to Mint and our budget welches set up, I have to say I feel so much more organized about our money than ever before. If youre in my inner circle you probably already know this, because Ive been blabbing about it to all my friends and family It just feels so good to get your finances organized.Anyway, one of the unexpected byproducts of getting on track with Mint, is that all of a sudden every single expense and fee was now glaringly obvious to me.Yikes my SundayNew York Timessubscription more thandoubledincost since my 1-year introductory deal had just expired? And OMG, our cable bill had gone up like crazy for the same reason Not to mention, I started noticing all those monthly maintenance fees on our checking accounts and late fees on credit card payments that were piling up, too.Consider QuittingIt all started with myNewYorkTimessubscription. I absolutely love getting the paper delivered each Sunday so I can read stories aloud in the truck on the way up to skiing in the Rocky Mountains. Or just to curl up with on a lazy Sunday morning with my giant cup of coffee. Not only do I love getting the paper, I also love supporting journalism and the free press in the process.So you can imagine how serious we are about reducing our debt and balancing our budget when I talked it out with Brad and decided the paper was just costing too much to justify. We needed to save some funds, so I was prepared to quit. I didnt like it, but I figured I could just re-subscribe later on when we had fewer bills to pay.I logged into my subscriber profile and chatted with an agent through their help desk. Within a few minutes of explaining that I was closing down my account for personal finance reasons, I was genuinely surprised to see a counter-offer in my chat thread I had not expected that.They reduced the cost dramatically to keep me from quitting and I was over the moon. It went to effect right away, and I felt way less guilty for continuing to receive the paper each week. In fact, it made me cherish it even more.Call Them All And OftenMy experience withThe NewYorkTimesgotmethinking what other recurring monthly expenses could I reduce? It was especially impo rtant for me to focus on those repetitive monthly charges because for those, my negotiation efforts would pay off over and over again.Next on the list was one of our highest monthly expenses cable and internet. Having fehlte nicht viel internet is important for a web-based business owner like me, but did we really need cable? I logged into our Xfinity account to see what we were really paying for and how the price had gone up so much over the past year.In talking things over with Brad, we were willing to cut back to save some money, so I called up Xfinity to see what they could do, especially because I had discovered a major error upon logging into the back-end we had accidentally been paying for an added Showtime package for a few months that we didnt need, use, or want.When I called them up, I explained the Showtime situation and how wed just discovered the accidental overcharge. I remained friendly, patient, and appreciative throughout what turned into quite a long call, which go es a long when youre asking a company representative to essentially do you a favor.Ask If They Can Sweeten the DealOnce the overcharge situation was looked into and refunded, I asked the customer service representative what we could do to reduce our bill. We loved our service, I told him, but we really needed to cut back on our expenses. Is there any way you can help? I asked. And he put me on a brief hold to find out.Yall its that simple. When he rejoined the line, he mentioned that there was a deal currently available to reduce our bill by $20 a month if we would be willing to commit to a 2-year contract. I asked about the penalty for early termination and was told it was a nominal one-time fee. This was an easy Yes from us because we really dont foresee needing to change our cable and internet again anytime soon.By simply asking if there was any way for them to get us a better deal and by spending, frankly, quite a few minutes on the phone we were able to reduce expense by $24 0 a yearNow, Im not sure if it made a big difference that we did a lot of this negotiating in January when lots of companies are offering special sales, but I figure its worth mentioning, just in case.Be Fierce About Finance FeesOnce I had conquered my newspaper and cable and internet companies, I was totally hooked Up next were the big banks, which is our case consists primarily of Bank of America, where Brad and I have some checking accounts and credit cards, too.The first thing I did was call up regarding both of our credit cards and simply ask if, based on our good credit history and our long-time loyalty as customers for more than a decade, they could reduce our interest rates. A few years ago I was successful in that endeavor, but this time, I got a no on both attempts. Wah-wah.But then a few weeks went by and thanks to being all set up and organized on Mint, I was alerted via email to the fact that Brads credit card had charged him an interest paymentanda $25 late fee, even t hough he had completely paid off the card albeit a few days later than the monthly due date. I thought that was ridiculous, but kept my vocal tone pleasant, when I called up to once again express how, as longtime loyal customers, we would appreciate it if those fees could be reversed.Interestingly, the representative was kind enough to ask me an important follow-up question. He said, Was there any specific reason or extenuating circumstance that caused you to be late on this payment? Now lets be real. They were essentially telling me what I needed to say next that there was some reason behind the late payment. So I said we were out of town and dealing with some family things which, to be clear, doesnt actually impact ones ability to make a credit card payment, but whatever. Andthatwas all it took Boom fee removed. Interest charge removed.Time = MoneyThis whole experience has taught me something really valuable spending time on your finances can save you some serious coin. Within that reality, though, lies a great injustice. Because for those of us most burnt out, stressed out, and overworked its pretty unlikely that youre going to have 45 minutes to spare to negotiate your rates with the cable company. Or to ask for forgiveness from a utility company. And that irony is not lost on me.But if youre the kind of person whodoeshavetheprivilegeoftime. Your spare time on a Sunday morning might be better spent making a few of these phone calls as opposed to never ever, ever missing brunch.My new rule of thumb is to do a full financial check-up on all our monthly recurring expenses every 6 months or so and to call and ask outright if these companies can do anything to sweeten the deal for me.Because its worth the time to advocate for ourselves in bigandlittleways like this.Give it a goSo now Im challenging you take a look at your recurring expenses this month and commit to calling at least one of those companies on your list and ask about getting a better deal. Re port back to me by commenting below on how it goes. And with any luck, a single win like the one I experienced first, will get you rolling on a series of negotiations that not only help balance your budget but also help your practice the fine art of being pleasantly persistent and negotiating on your own behalf.This article first appeared on Bossed Up. 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How to Prepare for a New Job - The Muse

How to Prepare for a New Job - The MuseHow to Prepare for a New Job Heading into a new gig is always intimidating. Hows your team going to feel about you? Will you be able to deliver? And most importantly, whats the coffee situation like in the office (Keurig or old-fashioned drip)?While we cant help you figure out how youll get your caffeine fix, we can supply with a few great reads thatll ensure you have as smooth a transition as possible.Take an hour or so to update your social media profiles, let people know about the position, and double-check that theres nothing incriminating online. (Hootsuite)Come up with a game plan for what you hope to accomplish early on. (Business Insider)Run through scenarios of how youre going to make a stellar first impression when you meet your new colleagues. (Fast Company)Between figuring out where the bathroom is and how to get the finicky copy machine to work, youll also want to make sure you ask these five questions. (Forbes)Ask around and look a t company photos to figure out what your unofficial dress code is before you walk in on day one. (Mashable)The beginning will be a blur of faces, so be sure youve got several responses prepared in case you forget a new colleagues name. (LinkedIn)Youll need an awesome notebook to keep track of everything thrown at you. Here are five great ones to check out. (Lifehacker)Get ahead on logistics by packing your work bag, preparing any documents you need to bring, and figuring out how long it will take you to get there. (Wise Bread)Research your team one more time and plan out ways to get to know everyone in the office better over the next several weeks. (The Daily Muse)Photo of woman reading courtesy of Shutterstock.

Choosing a Career When Youre Interested in Everything

Choosing a Career When Youre Interested in EverythingChoosing a Career When Youre Interested in EverythingFor many young adults, entering the workforce can be jarring. Throughout your life, youve been told the importance of becoming a well-rounded individual. So you tried different activities, studied various subjects, and developed a wide variety of interests. Then you have to pick a career path. Suddenly, it feels like you need to pick between your love of technology or species politics or cooking. You have to decide what will be your career and what will be demoted to a weekend hobby. Or do you? There will be tough decisions. Some interests will have to take priority over others. But if youre smart in your choices, it is possible to find a flexible career path that doesnt confine you to a suffocating box. You just have to take some time to explore all of the options open to you. Heres how to choose a career when youre interested in more than one thing Figure Out What You Cant L ive Without Doing A Gallup survey found that among employees who had been with their company for more than three months, 60 percent stayed because their job allowed them to do what they do best. That factor had an even bigger impact on employees satisfaction than having an increased income. Why is that? Its simple- people are happier when they get to go into work every day and do what they were meant to do. The trick is figuring out what your calling is. The first step in that process is thinking about what makes a dull task more bearable for you. For example, imagine that you had to spend an entire day cleaning Would it seem less odious if you could work with a team? Or if you had to solve riddles to correctly identify the cleaning products you needed? Your answer to these questions will help you get to the core of what you need out of a career. To dig deeper into what motivates you, consider taking online personality assessments or using career exploration apps. You might be surp rised by what they reveal about you and how they help you narrow down your options. Find an Industry That Interests You Your education does make it easier- or more difficult- to get certain types of jobs, but it doesnt completely limit the industries you have to work in. If you majored in biology, youre elend restricted to just medical or scientific fields. If youve taken classes in computer programming, that doesnt mean you have to get a job in the tech industry. Many of your skills are transferable from one industry to another. A Burning Glass study found that research skills were ranked in the top 10 most important skills for various industries, ranging from marketing and PR to healthcare and IT. Look into a variety of industries and find out whichskills are most important in them. Think outside the box and consider what your unique experience can bring to an industry. For example, say youve always loved music, but are tone deaf. Instead of learning the guitar, you studied we b design. You can always embrace your interest in music and use your skills by designing websites for bands or record labels. Look for Organizations That Embrace Collaboration Whatever career you choose, chances are its responsibilities and duties wont satisfy each and every one of your interests. Thats just the way of the world. But that doesnt mean you need to be locked away, never interacting with people from other departments ever again. An organization that encourages cross-departmental projects and collaboration can enable you to be exposed to other things, even if theyre not part of your job. If your job is in sales, for instance, you can work with members of the design and marketing teams while creating literature on your products. Or with programmers to create a new purchasing page for the website. Truly collaborative organizations offer you fluidity in your role. Of course, youll still have your designated duties, but you should have opportunities to engage in a range of related activities as well. When considering which company youd like to work for, reach out to current employees and ask them how teamwork is actually practiced in the office. Find out how cross-departmental projects are structured to see how involved an employee can be with different aspects of the process. Focus on Organizations With Career Development As someone who is interested in many different things, chances are you wont be satisfied unless you can continually experience new things and learn new skills. That means youll need an organization that supports career development. And just because a job seems like a great fit right now, that doesnt mean it will continue to fit in the future. What will make the difference in your long-term happiness is how well the organization supports your curiosity. When researching employment opportunities, find out how a company approaches training and development. Do they put all employees through the same generic training and rote dist ribution of responsibilities? Or do they allow employees to choose what they learn and explore skills and duties not directly related to their current position? If you dont feel like youll have the chance to continue exploring different interests, chances are its not the right place for you. Take the Time to Consider Your Options Being a well-rounded person is never a bad thing. But it can make it difficult to define the right career path. As long as you take the time to look at all your options, youll see that you can find a career that satisfies your desire for multi-dimensional work, instead of pigeonholing you into one role for your entire career. - Alex Li is a co-founder of PathSourcea comprehensive online career exploration tool that allows users to discover informational interviews on video about a wide range of jobs and career paths.

The Advantages of Online Resume Maker

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Meet Lauren Greene SVP of Enterprise Applications at Dow Jones

Meet Lauren Greene SVP of Enterprise Applications at Dow Jones Dow Jones has supported Lauren throughout her career, from competitive baton twirler to SVP of enterprise applications. Looking for support in your career, too? Apply to Dow Jones here bit.ly/dowjonesjobs One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When welches the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or h ired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize o n Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.