Category: Industry

Leadership and Systems Thinking

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 …

Model Adaptation for Agile DevOps – Part 1: The Challenge

As modern systems become increasingly complex, the need for Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) emerges rapidly from many organizations’ search to understand different design tools and methodologies. MBSE is now popular even outside of Aerospace and Department of Defense programs.  At the same time, software development demands to be quick, agile, …

New Waves in Maritime Shipping Technology

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 …

Women in STEM at the Smithsonian

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 …