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    Presentations, Conferences, and Workshops

    1. “Opportunities in Project Management”, Co-hosted evening workshop with Project Management Institute, 2016
    2. “Global Leadership Workshop”, Presentation was given at Lehigh University, Ramkhamhaeng University was Thailand collaborator, 2015
    3. “Application of Analytics to Highway Maintenance Organizations”, Presentation was given at the Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual Meeting Annual Conference, 2015
    4. “Vibrant Educational Ecosystem to Produce Young Practitioners of OR/Analytics”, Presentation given at the INFORMS Conference on Business Analytics and Operations Research, 2015
    5. “The Design and Implementation of and Advanced Analytics Laboratory Supporting Industry Partnerships”, Presentation given at the Proceedings of the 2015 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, American Society for Engineering, 2015
    6. “A Team Approach to Innovative OR/Analytics Practitioner Education”, Presentation given at the INFORMS Conference on Business Analytics and Operations Research, 2014
    7. “Application of Analytics to Highway Maintenance Organizations”, Presentation given to the Institute of Industrial Engineers, 2014
    8. “Enterprise Systems Center Current Program Successes and Potential Future Initiates with National Coalitions”, Presentation given to Kevin Kelly and Jaspar Thompson of Van Scoyoc, LLP, November 20, 2005.
    9. “Agile Manufacturing Program”, Presentation given to Rebecca Bagley, Deputy Secretary for Technology Investment, PA Department of Community and Economic Development, September 8, 2005.
    10. “Enterprise Systems Center Innovations in Educational Collaboratory and Design and Research Initiatives with Industry”, Presentation given to Michael Rosenstein, Sr. Government Affairs Specialist and Debra Kisela, Government Affairs Specialist, September 7, 2005.
    11. “Building Successful Manufacturing Programs with Industry, Universities, and Government Partnerships”, Presentation given at the National Coalition for Manufacturing Innovation Conference, July 29, 2005.
    12. “Interdisciplinary Programs at Lehigh University”, Presented to Leo Hanifin, Dean of Engineering, University of Detroit-Mercy, June 8, 2005.
    13. “Agile Manufacturing Program”, Presented to the Representative Brett Feese, Chairman, PA House Appropriations Committee, April 27, 2005.
    14. “Minor in Engineering”, Presented to the Board of Trustees, Lehigh University, February 4, 2005.
    15. “Development of the Engineering minor Laboratory Courses”, (EMC2) at Lehigh University, Presentation to P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science Advisory Board, November 5, 2004.
    16. “Opportunities for Collaboration with the Enterprise Systems Center at Lehigh University”, Presentation to Michael Walmer and Ed Kottcamp of Electron Energy Corporation, September 28, 2004.
    17. “The Enterprise Systems Center at Lehigh University”, Presentation given to the PA House Education Committee, August 25, 2004.
    18. “The State of the Enterprise Systems Center at Lehigh University”, Presentation given at the Enterprise Systems Center for State Secretary, Stephen Schmerin, Department of Labor, June 29, 2004.
    19. “Gaining a Competitive Advantage through Agile Manufacturing Practices”, Kraft Foods, Lehigh Valley, December 1998, with P. Christian, V. Govande, and W. Staehle
    20. “Quality and Technology in the Age of Agile Manufacturing”, Quality Engineering Conference at Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ, April 23, 1998, with P. Christian
    21. “Agile PA Initiatives”, presented to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania House Appropriations Chairman and Committee and Senior Government Affairs Specialists, November 1997.
    22. “Distance Learning in a Teaching Factory Environment – A University Perspective”, presented to the NCATC Conference View ’97 via V-Tel, October 1997.
    23. “Creating a High Performance Culture”, presented at the American Competitiveness in the Global Economy – Interactive Workshop, Iacocca Leadership Series, September 1997.
    24. “Tactical Implementation”, presented at the Implementing Rapid Prototyping for New Project Introduction Seminar, June 1997, Rauch Business Center, Lehigh University, in cooperation with ProtoCAM.
    25. “Careers in Technical Fields”, presented to the Nitschmann Middle School, March 1997.
    26. “Educational Technology Enables Engineering Education”, Council on Competitiveness, Workforce and Technology Task Force, Focus Group, January 1997, Washington, D.C.
    27. “Creating High Performance Cultures” by Emory W. Zimmers, Jr., presented at he American Competitiveness in the Global Economy – Interactive Workshop, Iacocca Leadership Series, September 1997.
    28. “Agility in Action”, presented to the Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania, October 1997.
    29. “Distance Learning in a Teaching Factory Environment – A University Perspective” presented to the NCATC Conference View ’97, via V-Tel, October 1997.
    30. “Learning Technologies & Their Implication for Lucent Technologies Corp.” presented to Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD), March 1996.
    31. “Workforce Education: Meeting New Challenges”, presented at Rauch Business Center, June 1996, for Lehigh University Alumni Reunion Group.
    32. “Workforce Development: A University Perspective” presented at the “Technology 21” Advance Manufacturing Network Executive Meeting, October 1996 for the Industry-led Technology Strategy Development for the Commonwealth of PA.
    33. “Learning Technologies: Creating the Education and Training the Revolution”, presented October 1996, Iacocca Institute Leadership Series
    34. “The Role of Technology in the Learning Process”, presented to the National Council on Competitiveness, Washington, D.C., November 1996.
    35. “Agility Strategies and Improved Logistics Systems” presented to the Policy Council, Department of Logistics, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 1995.
    36. “New Approaches to Manufacturing Education” presented to Mayor Rendell of Philadelphia, staff and business leaders, regarding S.E. Pennsylvania Training Center, Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Project and Lehigh University’s funded assistance in this project, September, 1995.
    37. “University Graduates and the Emerging Challenges of the Global Business Enterprise”, Presentation for Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF), October 1995.
    38. “New Paradigms in Manufacturing Education and Distanced Learning, presented to selected faculty and staff of the Community College of Philadelphia, October 1995.
    39. “Productivity and Manufacturing Efficiency Improvements for Wheel Repair”, Final Report for Advanced Machine Company, 1995.
    40. “Design and Development of New Liquid Nitrogen Cryostorage Systems”, Final Report for T.S. Scientific, 1995.
    41. “Reinventing Government: Applying the Agile Paradigm to the Public Sector – The Pennsylvania Initiative”, Agility Forum Conference, 1994, with J. Montemurro
    42. “Case Studies in Technology Transfer”, presented to the World Bank in Washington, D.C., January 1990.
    43. “Computer Integrated Manufacturing”, presented to CertainTeed Corp., October 1989.
    44. “New Developments in CIM”, presented to the American Production and Inventory Control Society, Schuylkill Chapter, March 1989.
    45. “The Application of Technology to Traditional Industries”, Coalition of Northeast Governors, Rye Brook, NY, July 1986.
    46. “The Integration of a Computer Graphics System to an NC Machine Tool”, CASA/SME Lehigh Valley Conference, Spring 1986, with T. Iobst).
    47. “Future Trends in Manufacturing Technology”, Price Waterhouse, Inc. Valley Forge, PA, May 1986.
    48. “Engineers and Their Fields”, Talk of the Town program, WFMZ-TV – Channel 69, January 30, 1986, Allentown, PA.
    49. “Simulation Analysis for Automated Manufacturing”, Simulation Conference, Long Beach, CA 1986.
    50. “Human Interface Robotic Standards Document”, RIA (Robotics International Association) Subcommittee R15.02, September 1985.
    51. “Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM): Overview, Development and Implementation at Lehigh University”, Erie Engineer’s Week, Erie, PA, 1985.
    52. “Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM): Overview, Development and Implementation at Lehigh University”, IBM Engineering/Scientific Executive Conference, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 1985.
    53. “CAD/CAM”, Mack Trucks, Inc. CAD/CAM Liaison Program, Allentown, PA, February 1984.
    54. “CAD/CAM Systems Overview and What is the Future Concerning Robots?”, Lehigh University Board of Trustees, Skytop, PA, 1984.
    55. “Research Needs in CAD/CAM”, Industrial Research Institute, Inc., Hilton Head Island, SC, November 1984.
    56. “Basic Digital Techniques”, Manufacturing Productivity Education Committee (MAPEC) Module NSF Grant, Purdue University, April 1980, with L. Plebani
    57. “Computer-Aided Design”, Manufacturing Productivity Education Committee (MAPEC) Module NSF Grant, Purdue University, 1980, with L. Plebani
    58. “Comparison of Simulation Using Computer Graphics and Laboratory Experimentation in the Study of Manufacturing Processes”, American Society of Engineering Education Conference, November 1975.
    59. “Manufacturing and the Application of Computer Technology”, East-Central Tool Exposition and Engineering Conference, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Pittsburgh, PA, November 18-20, 1975.