North Texas Chapter

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Welcome to the North Texas Chapter

The North Texas Chapter of INCOSE (International Council of System Engineering) is centered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of North Texas and is open to those interested or practicing systems engineering.  

Contact us at [email protected]

Mission

Promote, educate, and mentor on Systems Engineering standards and practices to strengthen the North Texas Systems Engineering industry.

Vision

Serve as a professional organization that is the regional focal point for Systems Engineering resources, development, and awareness, in order to create a better world.

Chapter Meetings

Call for Ambassadors

The chapter is looking for people willing to host chapter meetings at remote sites. If you are interested contact the Vice President of Chapter Development, [email protected]

Program meetings typically 2nd Tuesday of month
Time: 6:00-7:00 CST
Networking at 5:30

Physical Locations

*Bell Helicopter
*L-3Harris - Greenville
*Lockheed Martin Aero- Fort Worth
*Lockheed Martin MFC- Grand Prairie
*Raytheon- McKinney
*Abbott  

Remote Program Access
Teams (Video/Audio) - Click here to join the meeting.
Contact INCOSE North Texas Chapter [email protected] to be added to our meeting emails.
The meetings are not recorded. Presentations are posted in the library and resources during the following weekend if we receive the presentation.

Board meetings typically 1st Tuesday of month
Time: 5:30-7:00 CST

Visit our 

Library & Resources 

for past newsletters and information/presentations from past meetings.

Chapter Events

Join us for our 10 Sept 2024 Chapter meeting featuring:

Main Presentation: "The Future of INCOSE", by Steve Records, Executive Director of INCOSE.

About: This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights from the INCOSE Executive Director on what is in store for the Future of INCOSE!

Use the Teams link above to join the meeting.

Upcoming INCOSE Events

2024 Annual INCOSE Western States Regional Conference (WSRC)

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

INCOSE LA: 11th Annual Premier STEM & Diversity Outreach Expo

Los Angeles, CA, USA

SESA Systems Engineering Test and Evaluation (SETE) Conference 2024

East Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Chapter News

Clifford Whitcomb Named New Editor-in-Chief of “Systems Engineering” Journal

Jul 16, 2018, 12:21 PM by Christine Kowalski
Whitcomb succeeds Olivier L. de Weck in leading the bimonthly publication of INCOSE and Wiley.

Clifford Whitcomb Named New Editor-in-Chief of “Systems Engineering” Journal
The Journal of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), Published by Wiley

The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and Wiley are pleased to announce the selection of Clifford A. Whitcomb, Ph.D., as the new editor-in-chief of the “Systems Engineering” Journal. A bimonthly publication of INCOSE and Wiley, “Systems Engineering” is the most focused, respected and forward-looking global archival publication for systems engineering and related fields.

Whitcomb succeeds Olivier L. de Weck, who served as editor-in-chief since January 2013. In this role, Whitcomb will be responsible for the technical content and strategic direction of “Systems Engineering,” oversight of the peer review process, management of the “Best Papers” awards, and enhancing the visibility and impact of the publication. He will also appoint and oversee three new associate editors and a new editorial board to serve the full scope of the journal.

“The ‘Systems Engineering’ journal has been in publication for 20 years, and has become an insightful resource for professionals across the globe,” said Whitcomb. “I look forward to collaborating with Wiley to increase the reach of the journal and further promote the research vision of the International Council on Systems Engineering.”

Whitcomb is a professor of systems engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. With more than 35 years’ experience in defense systems engineering and related fields, Whitcomb’s research interests include systems engineering competency modeling, design thinking and human-centered design, model-based systems engineering, defense systems of systems, naval construction and engineering, and leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills development for engineers.

He has authored or co-authored over 50 papers for journals and conferences, and has written or edited a number of published books, including “Effective Interpersonal and Team Communication Skills for Engineers” published by Wiley in 2013 and the “Modeling and Simulation-based Systems Engineering Handbook” published by CRC Press in 2014.

Previously, Whitcomb served as a principal investigator for research projects from the U.S. Navy Office of Naval Research, Office of the Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of the Navy, and naval system commands and naval warfare centers. He is also a retired naval officer, having served 23 years as a submarine warfare officer and engineering duty officer.

Whitcomb earned his Bachelor of Science in nuclear engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, his Master of Science degrees in naval engineering and electrical engineering and computer science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and his doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. He is a fellow of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), has served on the INCOSE board of directors, a fellow of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), and was a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt for Northrop Grumman Ship Systems.

For more information on the “Systems Engineering” journal, visit https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15206858.

About the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)

The International Council on Systems Engineering is a not-for-profit membership organization that promotes international collaboration in systems engineering practice, education and research. INCOSE’s mission is to “address complex societal and technical challenges by enabling, promoting and advancing systems engineering and systems approaches.” Founded in 1990, INCOSE has more than 70 chapters and over 17,000 members worldwide. Become a member today.

About Wiley

Wiley, a global research and learning company, helps people and organizations develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Our online scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, combined with our digital learning, assessment and certification solutions help universities, learned societies, businesses, governments and individuals increase the academic and professional impact of their work. For more than 210 years, we have delivered consistent performance to our stakeholders. The company's website can be accessed at www.wiley.com.

The North Texas Chapter is excited to Sponsor the SEP Exam at the 2024 MBSE Cyber Systems Symposium. See the event link above for more information.

North Texas Chapter has received the INCOSE GOLD Circle award for 2023 and the Most Improved Performance in One Year Award 2023!

The Gold Circle Award recognizes the chapter for reaching the highest goals and standards established by our organization. Additionally, the chapter is awarded the Director’s Award as the Most Improved Chapter in 2023.

For many, chapters provide the primary day-to-day interface with INCOSE. Chapters organize technical and social programs, communicate key information about our organization and discipline, support technical activities, and enhance the member experience by facilitating an open, inviting environment where members receive valued products and services that enhance their careers. In fulfilling this mission, the chapter leaders and members have committed significant time and energy to further the goals of our organization.


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