Building ASMEs Foundation for the Future Part Two

Building ASMEs Foundation for the Future Part Two Building ASMEs Foundation for the Future Part Two Building ASMEs Foundation for the Future Part TwoMay 26, 2017 ASME President Keith RoeTo the ASME Community Greetings Once MoreAs promised, I am pleased to have this opportunity to continue with the second of three articles we began in the brde edition of ASME News under the rubric Building ASMEs Foundation for the Future. Last time, I had the chance to introduce you to the process that welches initiated this year ASMEs project to re-engineer the way it serves its historic mission and engages its members and stakeholders in order to create a truly world-class professional engineering organization for the future.One way to understand great engineering is as the successful execution of great design. And you might say that great design itself is a marriage of practical understanding of what we know works with a vision of whats possible. To design and engineer a great ASME for tomorrows w orld, our volunteer leadership and senior staff have worked tirelessly to gain deep insight into our success to this point our heart and soulmusik and to envision a truly empowered ASME of tomorrow. The first result of their work was the formulation and official adoption last year by ASMEs Board of Governors of a new and overarching enterprise strategy a great design for ASMEs future. The crux of that work was the Governors charge to us all, and it bears repeating hereBy 2025, ASME is called upon to be the go-to organization to help address key technology-related challenges in the public interest in a manner that engages core engineering constituencies (government, academia, industry, engineers, students, and technology-development professionals) to increase its mission impact as measured by reliable metrics...Simply put, ASME had to be ready to change and to grow in the following ways we had to enhance our relevance and impact among our global constituencies by becoming the go-t o organization for advancing engineering technology we had to improve our products and services in both our traditional and new areas as well as our product sophistication and we had to improve our engagement of members and stakeholders and deliver value at every level. Realizing the Governors design is what weve been about this year.At this point you likely know that to do it, ASME elected to prioritize its present and future efforts around five core engineering technologies which we believe represent significant areas for the future development of mechanical engineering. They arePressure TechnologyAdvanced ManufacturingRoboticsBioengineeringClean EnergyBy focusing on these areas and engaging mora directly with members and other stakeholders, we will provide the basis, broadly speaking, to build our product and services portfolio that will over time position ASME as the go-to organization in these vital technologies of the future.How do we build this foundation? Less broadly known but not less important, ASMEs staff and volunteer leadership recognized that to foster the world-class excellence we seek, ASME had to strive for increased excellence in our ground game. Day in and day out, excellence, engagement and value for stakeholders are simply indispensable to ASMEs future success.To foster such excellence and to take our organization from good to great, we had to operationalize the new strategy. In a transformative initiative, the staff and volunteer leadership, working with the Board of Governors, defined a set of linked 10 year 3 year 1 year goals that would guide all of us to achieving our vision as a go-to technology leader. Underpinning this initiative is an Integrated Operating Plan that will guide us to build our capabilities and provide outstanding products for our members and constituents that meet these 10-3-1 goals. These efforts will insure our continued focus on technology and our professional foundation, further strengthening ASMEs heart and soulAt the same time, to support the implementation of the strategy, we formed five Presidential Task Forces for the 2016-2017 term to address the practical challenges of achieving such excellence, in the following areasStrategy Planning (Chair John Goossen)Student Early Career Engineers Engagement (Chair Terry Shoup)Industry Leadership Engagement (Chair Stacy Swisher Harnetty)Group (Divisions and Sections) Engagement/Alignment (Chair Rick Marboe)Building a High-Performing Board (Chair Bill Wepfer)The as yet untold story of the 2016-2017 term, in my view, is the tireless work of all who served on these Presidential Task Forces this year. Your colleagues, some 50 or so ASME volunteers and staff who served and made them possible, have met either weekly or biweekly all through this year in the effort. They have worked their hearts out, reviewing our organization from top to bottom to an unprecedented level of detail and formulating detailed recommendations based on their review. Thei r recommendations to the Board of Governors have been so extensive that two full extra meetings of the Board were instituted just to consider them all. I will share more of the nitty-gritty of those recommendations, which are really the marching orders for ASMEs next chapter, in my next letter to you. Hows that for a cliff-hanger?Till then, please accept my thanks and best wishes for your dedication to our great Society. We are well on our way to that bright future will you join me?With all best wishes Keith Roe, ASME PresidentRead Part One of Presidents Roe series on Building ASMEs Foundation for the Future.

Marine Corps Physical Fitness Considerations

kriegsmarine Corps Physical Fitness ConsiderationsMarine Corps Physical Fitness ConsiderationsMarine Corps basic training has the reputation of being the toughest of all the services. It most certainly is the longest, at about 12 1/2 weeks. It has been said time and time again by former Marines that Marine Corps recruit training was the most difficult thing they ever had to do in their entire lives. There are two locations which turn recruits into Marines the Recruit Training flaschenpfand at Parris Island, South Carolina, and the Recruit Training Depot at San Diego, California. Where you go depends largely on where you enlist. Those who enlist west of the Mississippi River will likely go through boot camp in San Diegowhile those in the East will attend at Parris Island. All women attend Marine Corps basic training at the Parris Island location. In fact, the Marine Corps is the only service that doesnt have coed basic. Female Marines train on their own, separated from the men. Ba sic Training Fitness Requirements Before you are allowed to ship out to Marine Corps basic training, youll be required to pass a physical fitness test, called Initial Strength Test, or ISP. The test requirements (regardless of age) are MALE Pull-ups 2Sit-ups 35 (two minutes)1.5-mile ansturm 1330 FEMALE Flexed obere extremitt hang 12 secondsSit-ups 35 (two minutes)1-mile run 1030 Youll pass the same test shortly after arrival at basic. Those who fail are transferred to the PCP (Physical Conditioning Platoon). PCP is tough PCPs objective is physical fitness, and thats what youll be concentrating on while in the program. Youll remain in the PCP until you can meet the standards, but for a minimum of 21 days. Graduation Fitness Requirements In order to graduate from Marine Corps basic training, you must pass the final PFT (Physical Fitness Test). The PFT has three events pull-ups (Flexed arm hang for females), abdominal crunches, and a three-mile run. The graduation standards are MA LE Age 17-26Pull-ups 3Crunches 50 (two minutes)3-mile run 2800 Age 27-39Pull-ups 3Crunches 453-mile run 2900 FEMALE Age 17-26Flexed arm hang 15 SecondsCrunches 50 (two minutes)3-mile run 3100 Age 27-39Flexed arm hang 15 SecondsCrunches 45 (two minutes)3-mile run 3200 After Basic Training All Marines are granted 10 days leave (vacation) immediately after basic training. Following leave, Marines who are in the Infantry Field (MOS of 0311 Rifleman, 0331 Machinegunner, 0341 Mortarman, 0351 Assaultman, or 0352 Anti-Tank Guided Missleman), attend the 51-day School of Infantry, at either Camp Lejeune, NC, or Camp Pendleton, CA. This school also doubles as their Marine Corps job school so upon graduation they proceed to their first duty assignment. All other Marines attend the 22 day Marine Combat Training (MCT) course, also located at Camp Lejeune or Camp Pendleton. Upon graduation from this course, they proceed to their Marine Corps job training school.

5 Modern Career Skills Advice That You Dont Learn In College

5 Modern Career Skills Advice That You Dont Learn In College5 Modern Career Skills Advice That You Dont Learn In College The modern workforce has evolved steadily over the last decade thanks to ever-changing technology and the millennial generation, the latter of which will make up more than 50 percent of the workforce by 2020. As such, traditional job advice like, stay the course, even if you dont like your job and dont challenge your anfhrer or ask too many questions , are no longer applicable. Instead, you have to consider what it takes to be successful in a modern world thats moving fast and following a different set of rules, where passion and opinions matter and collaboration is critical. Use this advice to make your career the best it can be.1. Social capital can be just as valuable as personal knowledge. Its your first week at your first job and youre feeling like youve been placed in a world you dont understand where you cant add value or keep up. This is how everyone feels at their first real job out of college- and how many feel at a new job. Thats when you start to build your social capitalSocial capital is a form of mutual reliance, dependency, and trust. It hugely changes what people can do. This is truer now than ever. Its impossible in modern organizations to know everything that you need to know. What you need are lots of people who know lots of different things. Collectively youre smarter, says Margaret Heffernan , CEO of five businesses. If you struggle to provide value in meetings or brainstorm sessions, focus on meeting as many people as you can. Ask them questions, offer to help, and learn as you go. Not only will this make you a better employee, but youll also feel more confident having that social capital in the workplace.2. Dont let fear of failure get in the way of your career.Fear of failure was the most common fear among 1,000 Americans polled . While that may not sound shocking, what comes as a result of tha t fear is 13.4 percent of respondents reported losing a job due to their fear, and 6.1 percent gave up a promotion.In our hyper-connected world of social media, its easy to feel less-than when you see and hear about your friends succeeding at work, or you read about regular people who started million dollar companies overnight. However, those stories are the exception and you are the majority. Its scary to make leaps in life and your career, whether thats taking a big promotion or starting your own business. That doesnt mean you shouldnt. Dont let fear of failure keep you from making a move that could take your career to a level you never thought youd achieve.3. Always ask, How can I help you? at networking events.Networking is an important part of getting ahead in your career- when you know the right people, its easier to get jobs that you want or the help that you need. Thats why its critical that you dont immediately ask for something the connections you make can be helpful for a long time, and starting off by asking for something is sure-fire way to turn people off. Instead, offer your help first, whether youre meeting a new co-worker or someone at a careers mixerWhen first meeting someone you think could be helpful, offer your services first. Ask What do you need help with right now? What do you see yourself needing the most support with in the future? suggests halbstarker Rollins, Co-Chairman and Founding Principal of Valeo Groupe . He continues, Being authentic with connections and always trying to provide greater value makes them more likely to do the same for you. This sets the foundation for a strong network that is instrumental for everyone involved.The help you offer can be as simple as connecting the person with someone who has similar interests. You always have something to offer, so get creative if you have to.4. You dont have to stay at one job to move forward in your career. Sheryl Sandberg, arguably one of the most successful and well-known women in the modern business world, agrees There is no straight path to where you are going.If you try to draw that line you will not just get it wrong, but you will miss big opportunities. As Pattie Sellers of Fortune Magazine says, careers are not ladders but jungle gyms.You dont have to have it all figured out, she explains on Quora . Instead, she suggests adopting two main goals in life or your careerLet these lead you, rather than focusing on the traditional, climb the ladder style of building a career. When you do that, youll create a life thats based on your passions. 5. You dont have to work yourself into the ground to be successful.Theres a stigma in the modern workforce that you have to work all hours of the day, answering emails in bed and dragging yourself to office at 7am, to be successful. However, many successful people, including Arianna Huffington, would disagree with that For far too long, we have been operating under a collective delusion- that burning out is the necessary price for achieving success. I wish I had known this when I was 22. Im convinced I would have achieved all I have achieved with less stress, worry and anxiety, she explains in If I Were 22 Chart Your Own Path to Success .Instead, set boundaries for yourself- stop answering emails after 6pm- make time to unplug at night, and create a relaxing morning routine to prepare you for the day. Youll get more done and have more to offer at work when your brain is functioning at its highest level, not trudging along, just trying to get by.Use this modern career advice to build a life and a career you love. Take the wise words of Sheryl Sandberg and Arianna Huffington to heart- they may just be the words you repeat in your mind for many years to come.