ISA Expo 2007 keynote/Rimbach lecture
September 2007
News
National Instruments president and CEO and Engineering Hall of Fame Award winner Dr James Truchard will give a keynote/Rimbach lecture on realigning the engineering education system at ISA EXPO 2007 in Houston, Texas.
With more than 40 years of experience working with machine and process engineers using advanced technology to improve machine design and production, Dr Truchard has also guided National Instruments' efforts and involvement in engineering education in university, secondary, and primary education.
Truchard's presentation, 'Repairing the Educational System to Meet Industry's Innovation Demands', will focus on how industry trends in multidiscipline design and advanced software tools are speeding innovation. He will elaborate on the essential steps to overhaul engineering education, and will also highlight ongoing successes in revamping education.
"Today's education system is not broadly aligned to produce engineers with the breadth of understanding, the hands-on experience, and the theoretical foundation required to supply industry with the talent required to drive innovation," states Truchard. "To produce innovation, companies must streamline R&D teams and rapidly iterate on new design ideas quickly." Many throughout the industry have expressed concern about the education of young engineers and their ability to jump into the workforce and be productive immediately.
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