Short supply
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The Measurement Quality Division of the American Society for Quality and the National Conference of Standard Laboratories International have joined forces to promote the field of metrology to students. There is a lack of jobs in the science and engineering fields, and this lack will worsen with the retirement of baby boomers.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2008
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The metrology job description initiative
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The description of metrology profession, similar to other engineering disciplines is presented. Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system used as guide for developing the Occupational Outlook Handbook, which consists of the information for people to make decisions about their career, is also discussed.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2006
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Educating engineers
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Statistics serves as a vital tool in solving engineering problems, but engineers are not well versed in using statistical methods due to the complex mathematical theorems and artificial exercises associated with the subject matter. The employment of real-world cases in the teaching of the course is encouraged.
Publication Name: Quality Progress
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0033-524X
Year: 2008
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