About the Department of Technology Management

Professional Organizations & Meetings

Project Management Institute (PMI)

PMI is the leading global association for the project management profession.  Since their founding in 1969, they have been at the forefront to create project management standards and techniques.  Their goal is to advance the practice, science and profession of project management.

Upcoming Events: 
"Fake Work" --Why People are Working Harder Than Ever but Accomplishing Less and How to Fix the Problem.  Speaker:  Brent D. Peterson, Ph.D.
Thursday, November 19, 2009  For more details.

Upcoming Luncheon:
When: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Where: SLCC Larry Miller Campus, 9750 South 300 West, Sandy, Utah (Directions:  Driving from the South:  Take I-15 North to Exit 293 (10600 South) after exiting, turn right (east) and proceed to State Street.  Turn left (north), go to light at 10000 South (Centennial Way) in Sandy.  Turn left (west), go under I-15 & turn right (north) on 300 West (frontage road).  Proceed 2 blocks north along frontage road. 
Cost: $20.00, unless attending as a guest

Website: http://www.projectmanager.org/ (PMI Northern Utah Chapter) to sign up for the PMI Luncheon you can register at http://acteva.com/go/pmiutah. You need to sign up by the Tuesday before the meeting.

July 11-14, 2010 PMI Research and Education Conferences.  Conference Information

PMI offers 2 students to attend the luncheon as a guest. If you are interested please contact Dixie in GT 616 or at 863-8137 or dmaughan@uvu.edu

Student Membership:  You can join PMI as a student member if you are enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited university.  To Join.

American Society of Quality (ASQ)

ASQ is the world's leading membership organization devoted to quality.  ASQ's Vision:  By making quality a global priority, an organizational imperative, and a personal ethic, the American Society for Quality becomes the community for everyone who seeks quality concepts, technology, and tools to improve themselves and their world.

Monthly Meeting:  Thursday, November 19, 2009.  Topic:  Uintah Brewery Tour   For more details see flyer.
When: Meet on the third Thursday of the month between the months of September and June
Meetings consist of Section business, networking, and a presentation on a topic of interest.  Meetings are open to anyone wishing to attend.
Reservations can be made via email to Carol Freasier cfreasier@bsdmc.com or call her at 801-972-5555 ext 229,
Where: Location changes every month
Cost: Varies, depends on location and menu

Website: http://asqslc.wordpress.com  (ASQ Salt Lake Section)
http://www.asq.org/index.html (ASQ home page)

Student Membership:  Membership is designed for full-time students attending an accredited college or university.  To Join.

Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success (APICS)
The Association for Operations Management

APICS is a not-for-profit international education organization, offering certification programs, training tools and networking opportunities in increase workplace performance.  Mission Statement:  APICS builds knowledge and skills in operations management professionals to enhance and validate abilities and accelerate careers.  We help our members and their organizations successfully compete and build a stronger global economy.

Salt Lake Chapter Upcoming Event:  Thursday, October 15, 2009  Professional Development Meeting, "What is Lean Enterprise"
For more details.
Sundance Chapter Upcoming Event:  Thursday, October 15, 2009  Site Tour:  Young Living Essential Oils Warehouse.
For more details.

When: Professional Development Meetings are held monthly, usually on the third Thursday of the month at 12:00, noon.
They are intermixed with at least two site tours per year.
Typically, no Professional Development Meeting is held in December.
Where: Location changes every month
Cost: Varies, depends on location

Website: http://www.apicsutah.org (Salt Lake Chapter)
http://www.apicssundance.org (Sundance Chapter)

Student Membership:  APICS student membership provides you with timely news, proven practices, essential resources, and expert connections that help you excel in your academics and future career.  To Join

Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET)

PICMET is a non-profit organization to disseminate information on technology management through an international conference.  Their focus is on bringing together the experts on technology management to address the issues involved in managing current and emerging technologies.

Website:  http://www.picmet.org

International Association for the Management of Technology (IAMOT)

IAMOT is an international non-profit organization whose purpose is to encourage high quality research and education in the field of Management of Technology. 

Website:  http://www.iamot.org

Student Membership:  Student membership is available for a full time undergraduate or graduate student.  To Join.