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COMPANY NEWS
Texas A&M; Plans
Engineering Technical
Management Program
Beginning in the fall of 2018, Texas A&M;
University (College Station, Texas) will offer
a new online master's degree program,
Master of Engineering Technical Manage-
ment (METM)—a 21-month, part-time,
online program designed for working pro-
fessionals. The METM curriculum is tai-
lored to meet the needs of engineering and
technical professionals looking to transi-
tion into project management. Classes will
be taught by veteran industry professionals
and professors with industry experience.
Courses will focus on business concepts,
such as data-driven decision making, proj-
ect management, and new product develop-
ment, while building a foundation in leader-
ship and emotional intelligence. METM
students will begin each year by spending
one week in residency in College Station.
Throughout that week, they will work
directly alongside faculty, hear from guest
speakers, and create a lifelong network. Stu-
dents will also complete the program in
College Station by presenting a year-long
capstone project to faculty and classmates
before participating in graduation
ceremonies.
Nanotechnology Innovation
Hub Opens in China
Photo courtesy of Semblant.
Semblant (Scotts Valley, California), a pro-
tective nanomaterials provider for the elec-
tronics industry, recently opened a dedi-
cated customer innovation center in
Shenzhen, China. The opening of the new
facility follows the adoption of the compa-
ny's MobileShield waterproofing technol-
ogy by multiple leading smartphone manu-
facturers in China, and the growth of
additional vertical markets in Asia. "With
six factory installments completed in China
to date, and many more planned, we have
established this facility to demonstrate all
aspects of our high-volume solution to cur-
rent and future customers," says CEO Simon
McElrea. The center provides existing and
prospective customers with unique insight
into the group's nanotechnology capabili-
ties. The facility features full high-volume
manufacturing lines, including state-of-the-
art metrology, quality, safety, handling, and