IEEE Kansas City Section May Dinner Meeting

Thursday, May 14, 2009 Sponsored by the IEEE, Kansas City Section Menu: Roast Beef Sliced roast beef served with green bean almondine and roasted potatoes. Vegetarian Option: Eggplant and squash melanzane with basil-tomato sauce. Gluten-free meal: Same as entrée with no gravy . All Items Include Salad, Rolls, Double Chocolate Cake, And Iced Tea / Water cheesecake as a gluten-free option for dessert

Program: Engineering Education: Past, Present, and Future Kevin Z. Truman, Ph.D., is Dean of the School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). He will share his thoughts on engineering education. The importance of educators establishing relationships with the Kansas City business community. Establishing a Vision and Goals for the education community based on those relationships. Defining Vision and Goals. Growth guided by industry needs. Infrastructure to support the growth. Faculty and guided curriculum to support the growth. How does Missouri Engineering Education measure performance?
Bio: Prior to his 2008 appointment as Dean of SCE, Dr. Truman was chair of the department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Structural Engineering and the Albert P. and Blanche Y. Greensfelder Professor of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. He was a member of the faculty since 1985. He was chair of the Department of Civil Engineering from 1998 – 2007. Dr. Truman also served as the Dean of the University of Missouri – St. Louis/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program from 2006-2008. Dr. Truman received his PhD from the University of Missouri-Rolla, his MS and BS engineering degrees from Washington University, and his BA degree (Physics & mathematics) from Monmouth College.

Location: Wyndham Garden Hotel, I-435 & Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS. Ph: (913) 383-2550. Dir: Exit I-435 Metcalf Ave N. Go 1/4 km to 107th St. Turn right. Take immed. right @ BP. Go 100 meters; hotel is on your left. Times: No-Host Social Hour: 5:30 - 6:30 PM Dinner Hour: 6:30 - 7:30 PM Program: 7:30 - 8:30PM Charge: Dinner $25/20* for members & guests, students $15. No charge for presentation. The second price reflects your registration discount, if you register by the deadline. Dinner reservation deadline is noon on May 11. The cash bar at mealtime now offers added variety to your beverage options: House Wine $4.00 Domestic Beer $3.50 Imported Beer $4.00 Bottled Water $2.50 Soft Drinks $2.00 Register: may @ ieee-kc.org. Note your name, daytime phone #, meal selection, and the names of those in your party. Each meeting provides one hour of professional development. ************************************************************** NO-SHOWS WILL BE BILLED FOR UNPAID RESERVATIONS. ***************************************************************

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