Crosslink Spring 2007

Developing the Technical Workforce

Volume 8, Number 1 (Spring 2007)


From the Editors

Headlines

Profile

David J. Evans

The State of the National Security Space Workforce

The aerospace industry is bracing for a potential shortage of skilled engineers and scientists able to work on national security space programs.

A Corporate Approach to National Security Space Education

The Aerospace approach to continuing learning draws upon the expertise of its technical staff to present a flexible curriculum that can be tailored to the needs of a diverse workforce.

Building and Sustaining Strong College and University Relationships

The Corporate University Affiliates Program introduces students to Aerospace early in their academic careers.

Developing the Next Generation of Systems Engineers

A recent study sheds light on what it takes to become a successful senior systems engineer—and suggests a means to accelerate that process in today's engineering population.

Can Concept Maps Bridge the Engineering Gap?

Space structure design is characterized by an almost fanatical concern with reducing weight, accommodating diverse loads, and facilitating integration with other subsystems.

Training the National Security Space Workforce in Systems Architecting

Aerospace has developed a curriculum that effectively teaches the mindset required for successful systems architecting.

Supporting the Development of Customer Education

Many of Aerospace's customers look to the corporation for help in developing timely, space-related training programs that fit their educational needs and missions.

Work Studies: Snapshots of Diverse Career Paths

Aerospace personnel at all stages of their careers share a commitment to professional development.

Research Horizons

R&D as a Tool to Enhance Technical Development
Analysis of Security Threat Group Networks
Devising a Ground System Cost Model
Human Systems Integration Risk and Cost Models

Bookmarks

Publications, Papers, and Patents by the Technical Staff

The Back Page

Knowledge Management at Aerospace

Contributors

Puzzle Key

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