UT Austin Hosts 2005 EMC Conference- Over 100 Engineers Attending
Sponsored by Freescale, Cadence, Austin Test Inc., the Austin Chapter of PMI, and UT's Graduate Program of Engineering Management

EVENT:
Engineering Management Conference - Managing in Uncertain Times

WHEN:
July 27- 29, 2005

WHERE:
Austin Marriott at the Capitol
701 East 11th Street
Austin, Texas 78701

BACKGROUND: IEEE-UT's sixth annual Engineering Management Conference brings together the best of academia and industry for an exciting exchange on "Managing in Uncertain Times". Conference topics will focus on mergers & acquisitions, diversification, security, layoffs, risks, trusted intermediaries, and international standards. A powerhouse of case studies, best practices, and panel discussion from a full spectrum of industries, organizations, and reference points will be showcased. Highlights include a welcome reception, two keynote speeches by Gary Epple and Dr. James Broaddus, a panel discussion on "Doing More with Less," and a talk on Engineering Ethics by Dr. Steven P. Nichols. This conference is designed for engineers who have or are moving into technical proficiencies, interpersonal skills, and leadership responsibilities within their respective discipline areas and are actively involved in the process of organizational change, development, and group dynamics. The final result will be a working knowledge of how engineers can best align their current work practices to better meet the demands of the future.
Web site: www.ieeeUTemc.org

About CLEE
The University of Texas at Austin's Center for Lifelong Engineering Education (CLEE) is an innovative leader in the training and professional development industry. For over 30 years, CLEE's commitment has remained simple: to provide training that makes a profound difference in people's lives and work. With more than 100 programs worldwide offered across multi-disciplines, CLEE brings to individuals, organizations, and industry the best the Top 10 College of Engineering has to offer: cutting-edge research, solid academic reputation, and extensive faculty experience. The end result is relevant, diverse education opportunities that transform lives. www.UTclee.org

Contact:
Jamie Puryear
Senior Marketing Manager
512.232.5550
jpuryear@mail.utexas.edu