INCOSE Charter
INCOSE shall foster the definition, understanding, and practice of World Class Systems Engineering in industry, academia, and government.
INCOSE Goals
- Provide a focal point for dissemination of systems engineering knowledge.
- Promote collaboration in systems engineering education and research.
- Assure the establishment of professional standards for integrity in the practice of systems engineering.
- Improve the professional status of all persons engaged in the practice of systems engineering.
- Encourage governmental and industrial support for research and educational programs that will improve the systems engineering process and its practice.
Member Benefits
- Participate in Working Groups to increase your professional knowledge, facilitate interaction with others in your specialty, and create systems engineering standards and guides.
- Exchange ideas in stimulating discussions about the application of systems engineering on INCOSE’s e-mail discussion list.
- Improve and broaden your knowledge by attending chapter meetings and tutorials.
- Expand your reference library purchases of INCOSE handbooks, guidebooks, symposium proceedings and other products at reduced cost.
- Attend local conferences and International Symposiums.
- ReceiveINSIGHT, a quarterly publication sharing approaches and techniques used in the systems engineering community.
- EnjoySystems Engineering, a quarterly journal presenting the latest systems engineering concepts and practices.
International Symposia
Founded in 1991, INCOSE holds annual symposia in locations varying from year to year.
- 2002 Symposium – Las Vegas, NV
- 2003 Symposium – Washington, DC
- 2004 Symposium – Toulouse, France
- 2005 Symposium – Rochester, NY
- 2006 Symposium – Minneapolis, Minnesota
- 2007 Symposium – San Diego, Ca
- 2008 Symposium – Utrecht, Netherlands
Additional information is available at the INCOSE Web Site –
INCOSE On-line
INCOSE maintains a central World Wide Web (Web) site ( list servers for technical discussions, announcements, chapter Web sites and other information of interest to systems engineers. Abstracts for all previous symposium papers are also available on the Web site. From our chapter webpage( you can find information about our local chapter.
How Do I Join INCOSE?
Membership applications are available at chapter meetings, on-line at the Web site, or from the INCOSE Central Office. To join the Silver State Chapter, designate SSC as your affiliated chapter when you join INCOSE. Annual membership is $105 ($20 for full-time students), which is valid for 12 months. Send your membership fee and a completed application to the INCOSE Central Office.
INCOSE Central Office
For information and membership packets, contact:
INCOSE
2150 N 107th St., Suite 205, Seattle, WA, 98133
(206) 361-6607 or (800) 366-1164 (toll-free U.S.)
Fax: (206) 367-8777
or
(INCOSESilverState Chapter Rev. 11/05//2008)
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
SILVER STATE CHAPTER
3032 SumterValley Cir, Henderson, Nv. 89052
What Is INCOSE?
INCOSE, the International Council on Systems Engineering, is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of systems engineering with over 3,000 members worldwide.
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About the SilverState Chapter
INCOSE has over 40 chartered chapters and a number of “emerging” chapters. Started in 1995, the Silver State Chapter is one of the most active chapters in the Western Region.
Monthly chapter meetings include a light dinner followed by a scheduled presentation. Members discuss problems of importance in their work, and learn what is being done in systems engineering organizations around the area. Networking opportunities abound.
SilverState Chapter Meetings
The Silver State Chapter normally meets on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM at 9500 Hillwood Drive Ste. 140 in the Booz Allen and Hamilton Facility Conference Room. From time to time, the date is changed to accommodate our guest speaker, or the location is changed to accommodate our member’s needs. The location of the monthly meeting along with directions can be provided via e-mail, and will be available on our web site. Dinner costs are free for members and $6.00 for non-members. Reservations can be made by contacting Pam McCann via e-mail at , or at 702-794-5556.
Joint Programs and Tours
In addition to the monthly chapter meetings, the Silver State Chapter routinely participates in collaborative joint programs with other engineering societies such as ASME, ANS, PMI, and AACE. These meetings providea great opportunity to network with fellow professionals, participate in unique tours, andlearn about our local community projects.
2009 International Symposium
The nineteenth International Symposium of the International Council on Systems Engineering will be held 20-23July 2009 in Singapore. The 2009 theme is East meets West: The Human Dimension to Systems Engineering. For additional information and registration, please visit
Past SilverState Chapter Activities
CHAPTER MEETING PROGRAMS
The Role of System Engineering in the Development of New Business
Lessons Learned Using Metrics to Control Risks
Systems Engineering Analysis: Taming the Vortex, Ray Jorgenson, Rockwell Collins
Model Based Systems Engineering, Dr. Peter Hoffman, I-Logix
Technical Reviews as a Risk Mitigation Tool, Ronald Houde, Consultant
Design for Six Sigma, Lew Gordon, Black Belt, Nevada Test Site
Requirements Development
Design Iterations Using Effective Analysis, Robert Halligan, Technology Australasia
EXAMPLES OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Regional Conferences:3 day conferences featuring paper presentations, tutorials, and exhibits
International Conferences on System Engineering: A joint conference on System Engineering hosted with the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV).
PAST TUTORIALS
A six-hour seminar on the Capability Maturity Model Integration
An all day seminar on System Architecting
Full day tutorial: “Requirements Analysis for Technology-Based Projects and Product Developments”, Robert Halligan, Technology Australasia
2008SilverState Chapter Officers,
Directors & Chairs
President:Gary Sequeira, 702-304-1541,
President Elect/Vice President: Ray Terry, 702-492-6969,
Past President:Bill Jacobs, 702-456-4476,
Secretary: Pam McCann, 702-795-5556
Treasurer:Ron Jones, 702-612-4727,
Programs Chair:Kevin Harbert,702-304-1671,
Academia Chair:Open
Directors at Large (04/08): Carl Hastings, 702-655-2890, ,
Randy Coppage, 702-304-1670,
Corporate Support
The following organizations have been particularly supportive of the INCOSESilverState chapter:
Booz Allen Hamilton, Host facility for Chapter meetings and tutorials
Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Chief Engineer, Host for copy and computer services.
Societies
SilverState Chapter INCOSE, in order to better serve our members and community at large, we regularly work in conjunction with our sister societies in various ways every year:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), contact Bradford Colton,
American Nuclear Society (ANS), contactCharlotta Sanders,