Two commonly confused concepts in our lexicon are management and leadership. We use the terms “manager” and “leader” interchangeably. I am our company’s Professional Services Team Leader, but much of what I do is best described as management. Common usage aside, what does it mean to “lead” as opposed to …

The Context Maritime transport is the most energy-efficient way to carry cargo in terms of energy use per tonnage shipped. It is a crucial enabler of international trade, accounting for more than three-quarters of total freight transport activity. The last decade has seen higher global demand for seaborne trade, making …

The INCOSE Vision 2025, “A World in Motion,” traces throughout its narrative the inescapable interaction of systems engineering with “social systems.” It advocates the expansion of systems engineering involvement into such systems. It even lists, “Applying systems engineering to help shape policy related to social and natural systems” as one …

On March 5, the Smithsonian kicked off its Women’s Futures Month celebration of women in STEM on the National Mall with an exhibit of 120 3-D printed statues of notable women scientists, mathematicians and engineers. Each statue has a unique QR code that links to the inspiring personal story of …