Physics of Downhill Ski Racing is a web-based report created by a student, Robert Casey, for Professor David Newman's General Physics course at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Complete with images and charts, these web pages utilize downhill skiing to explain merchant forces. Click here to view this resource.

On November 30, 2005, MERC hosted a web seminar entitled, RFID and Its Applications in Manufacturing, featuring Mark Probasco from EDS.

During this web seminar, Mark shared information on how RFID works and how RFID is one of four components of "Edge Technologies." He also discussed RFID's current state, including spending on this technology, implementations for RFID technology, and barriers to RFID.

Mark demonstrated the many applications of RFID technology throughout the production and transportation processes in a slide show entitled A Day in the Life of a Gallon of Milk. Mark wrapped up the presentation by sharing five RFID technology case studies.

Attendance for this web seminar was at full capacity and participant feedback indicates this web seminar was both interesting and informative.

To access an archived version or to download PowerPoint slides from this web seminar, click here.

MERC will host a follow up to this web seminar entitled How to Implement RFID in Your Courses in late January.

The first Lean Certification on your journey might seem challenging. For that reason, SME is offering a Lean Bronze Certification Review Course to prepare Lean professionals for the task. After this program, you can be assured of a sound understanding of the knowledge and portfolio requirements for Lean Bronze Certification.

Program activities may include:

• Review of the Body of Knowledge
• Practice exercises
• Practice test questions
• Review of recommended reading materials
• Discussion about Lean Certification portfolio and mentoring requirements

Registration fees include: pertinent class materials; access to recommended reading materials during the program; lunch; and refreshments.

The Lean Bronze Certification Review Course will be held March 28-29, 2006 in Los Angeles, CA.

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MERC and the NCME are funded by the National Science Foundation.
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