Whether coordinating the logistics of challenging SAE Baja Racing events in Rochester or helping organize overnight programs with current and prospective engineering students, Marca Lam has taken a non-traditional approach to educating engineers.
This article reviews the role, necessity, and format of education and training for quality professionals, offering insights for their professional development and decision-making.
Quality sat down with the team from Sierra College−Amy Schulz, executive dean for Workforce and Strategic Initiatives, and Roy Ingram, department chair for Electronics, Automation, Robotics, and Industrial Systems, on a topic dear to the heart of the quality industry- the workforce, automation, and training.
Ibrahim Intabli had a passion for taking things apart and excelled in math and science, guided by a mentor in the field of engineering. While his path seemed typical for an engineering career, it took a twist when he returned to school in his thirties to earn a second degree in engineering.
The Jane Addams Resource Corp. (JARC) reported that in 2024, students in their manufacturing program had an average household income of under $12,000. Two Chicago programs are working to attract and cultivate the next generation of manufacturing talent.
The NDT industry has established in-depth guidelines and requirements for formal classroom training, but a shortfall in the standardization of on-the-job training (OJT) requirements remains. Donald Booth, CEO of the American Institute of Nondestructive Testing, explains.
TRIZ, or Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, is a methodology developed by Genrich Altshuller in the mid-20th century to creatively solve engineering and technical problems. It posits that innovation follows predictable patterns, utilizing tools derived from the study of patents.