WSRC 2020 RECAP
(This event is open to all, including non-members.)
This event will be VIRTUAL.
Please RSVP HERE.
Please join us for a Roundtable Discussion and recap of the Western States Regional Conference 2020.
When: Wednesday, October 21st, 6 – 7:15pm Pacific Time (the web conference will start at 5:45pm).
Where: Virtual/online
Cost: Free
Webcast Details:
Online Webcast Link: We will be using GoToMeeting software, which will not require a download/install if using Chrome or Firefox browser.
Online Webcast Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/423747781
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 423-747-781
Synopsis:
After spending September to take some time to relax with friends and family, we at INCOSE San Diego are revitalized and ready to organize some great events for October and the rest of the year. October’s general meeting will feature a recap round-table of the recent WSRC 2020 virtual conference (led by the Seattle Chapter).
Dr. Ron Carson (WSRC presenter) will be our guest speaker. Also note that we are hosting WSRC 2021, so that will give all of us a sense of our upcoming adventure here in Sept 2021 in San Diego, California!
Flexible Event Agenda:
1) SD INCOSE Introduction: Greg Bulla
2) Conference overview / Planning for 2021, by John Thomas, 2021 Planning Committee member
3) WSRC 2020 Introduction: R. Carson
- Transition to Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Nuclear Technology Development with Systems Engineering
- Engineering America’s Most Ambitious Regional Transit Expansion
- Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste: The significant opportunities for healthcare improvement through the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
4) Keynote Q&A and discussion on favorite presentations – WSRC attendees
5) WSRC presentation by Dr. Ron Carson: What to Do About Global Warming?
6) Q&A
7) Open Forum
Please RSVP HERE.
Some of the Presentations from the WSRC 2020:
Transition to Model-Based Systems Engineering
– Ms. Christi Gau Pagnanelli (Keynote speaker)
Nuclear Technology Development with Systems Engineering
– Mr. Eric Williams (Keynote speaker)
Engineering America’s Most Ambitious Regional Transit Expansion
– Mr. Peter Brown (Keynote speaker)
Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste: The significant opportunities for healthcare improvement through the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
– Mr. Geoff Austin (Keynote speaker)
Correcting Misperceptions of Systems Engineering
– Dr. Ron Carson (WSRC 2020 Committee member)
Perspectives on 737MAX MCAS: System Design and Operation
– Dr. Ron Carson (WSRC 2020 Committee member)
The Powerful Advantages of Developing a “Failure Resume”
– Mr. Tim Boyd
Equipping Tomorrow’s Systems Engineering Workforce
– Dr. Rick Hefner
Guest Speaker: Dr. Ron Carson
Dr. Ron Carson is an Adjunct Professor of Engineering at Seattle Pacific University, an Affiliate Assistant Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Washington, a Fellow of the International Council on Systems Engineering and a certified Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP).
He retired in 2015 as a Technical Fellow in Systems Engineering after 27 years at The Boeing Company. He is the author of numerous articles regarding requirements analysis and systems engineering measurement, and is the developer of numerous industry systems engineering training courses. His current interests are in quantitatively incorporating sustainability considerations in systems engineering methodologies and education. Dr. Carson has a PhD from the University of Washington in Experimental Plasma Physics, and a BS from the California Institute of Technology in Applied Physics.