New for 2007...

Conference Sessions

Cutting Edge Seminars to give you the tools to succeed in the new knowledge based economy!  

Wednesday – November 28, 2007 – Conference Sessions

1:30pm – 5:00pm:

“Clemson University- Electron Microscope Capabilities”

Joe Kolis, Ph.D.

Executive Director – Clemson University Research Foundation

“Opportunities in Advanced Materials”

John Ballato, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, School of Materials Science and EngineeringDirector, Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies (COMSET)

This talk will be an overview of research at Clemson University with particular attention paid to Advanced Materials and the existing and future investments that Clemson is making in Advanced Materials in the region.

"Opportunities in Advanced Computing to Improve Your Competitive Edge"

D.E. (Steve) Stevenson

Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and the Director for the Institute for Modeling and Simulation Applications.

This presentation will cover furthering knowledge by using models and simulations (M&S) in education, industry, and research.

“Continuous Improvement – Engaging Employees to Move Business Forward”

Chuck Yorke, President – People Kaizen

Chuck is a highly rated speaker who has given presentations and speeches to such diverse organizations as American Manufacturing Excellence, The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards, and the American Society for Quality.

This session will cover the importance of engaging employees in the continuous improvement of an organization (and across the entire supply chain). It’s been said that the only constant in business is change and this session will show the importance of taking time to adapt to change, even simple changes.

Thursday – November 29, 2007 – Conference Sessions

 9:00am – 11:30am:

 “Gaining Defense Contracts”

Steve Sullivan , Navy's Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Manager

Warren Weeks, Technology Director for SC Launch

 2:00pm – 4:00pm:

“Doing Business with Leading Companies”

BMW Manufacturing Co., Technical Purchasing

Representatives from BMW Manufacturing’s Technical Purchasing Division will give potential suppliers firsthand information on how to tie into the supply chain.

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