>Dr. Ed McMahon, Acting Director of Industrial and Engineering Management,
>has received $11,100 from the Lawrence D. Miles Value Foundation to
>advance his
>graduate course in Value Methodology for the College of Engineering and
>Computer Science.
>
>With Miles Value Foundation support, Dr. McMahon will be able to intensify
>his
>Value Analysis and Design course, which prepares students to modify products
>for cost reduction and improved performance. Dr. McMahon will augment the
>course by utilizing expert coaches from the Miles Foundation to provide
>on-site training and mentoring on value methodology.  Dr. McMahon will
>receive
>significant resources from the Miles Foundation including teaching aids,
>funds
>to attend workshops, on-site coaching, and library resources for students
>enrolled in his courses.  In addition, this grant enables Dr. McMahon to
>offer
>students Value Engineering Certification, a distinction which will provide
>them with better management skills for the Engineering industry.
>
>Best wishes to Dr. McMahon!  Your efforts will continue to enhance
>engineering
>education at UTC.