IEEE Young Professionals MxD Presentation and Tour
IEEE Chicago Section's Power and Energy Society chapter and Young Professionals affinity group are excited to host an event at MxD in partnership with Northwestern’s Master of Engineering Management Program. MxD is a national institute that aims to drive the digital future of manufacturing, pioneering new technologies that make America’s industrial base more resilient and agile.
The evening is going to start with a presentation by Chandra Brown, CEO of MxD.
After the presentation, participants will split up into 2 groups to take tours of the MxD Innovation Center and demonstration space. MxD is a manufacturing hub headquartered in Chicago. As a unique public-private partnership, it has the capabilities, innovative spirit, and collaborative expertise to transform American manufacturing by ushering in the digital revolution.
Food and refreshments will be served.
Registration is required for this event with a $10 registration fee. To ensure your participation, early registration is strongly recommended due to the limited availability of seats.
MxD has a free parking space and is accessible via public transportation.
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- Date: 10 Oct 2019
- Time: 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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- Co-sponsored by Chicago Section Young Professionals Affinity Group and Northwestern's Master of Engineering Management Program
- Starts 14 September 2019 11:00 AM
- Ends 08 October 2019 11:00 PM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Speakers
Chandra Brown, CEO of MxD
Biography:
Chandra Brown serves as the CEO of MxD. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the MxD’s research and development portfolio and fostering relationships with government and businesses to put newly-demonstrated capabilities into practice.
Chandra’s expertise includes manufacturing, international trade, and gender issues. With over 25 years of experience, she is a sought after speaker who lectures around the world. Before joining MxD, Brown was the CEO and founder of Brown Executive Strategies, a strategic consulting firm focused on helping small businesses worldwide increase their competitiveness. She was previously president of Green Endeavor, Inc., a startup that helped industries replace harmful chemicals with more effective, affordable, and greener alternatives.
Before Green Endeavor, she was appointed by President Obama to serve as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Manufacturing in the U.S. Department of Commerce, where she promoted U.S. businesses worldwide and worked to remove trade barriers. Chandra oversaw a broad portfolio of programs aimed at increasing the international competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers and led numerous international trade specialists. She was responsible for boosting American exports, supporting the U.S. Manufacturing and other advisory councils, and helping create and support living-wage jobs for workers.
Prior to her federal government appointment, Brown worked for 19 years at Oregon Iron Works, most recently as vice president and then CEO of its subsidiary, United Streetcar. United Streetcar was the first U.S. manufacturer to create a modern streetcar in more than 60 years.
Chandra obtained both her BS and MBA from Miami University. Chandra loves international travel, wine, and all kinds of ethnic food. She relishes hosting various parties for beloved friends and family, as well as curling up with her cats and a few good books.
Stephen Tilley
If you are interested in Northwestern's Master of Engineering Management program, please contact Stephen Tilley at stephen-tilley@northwestern.edu or go to https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/engineering-management/.
Agenda
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Registration
5:30pm - 5:45pm: Introduction
5:45pm - 6:30pm: Presentation by Chandra Brown, CEO of MxD
6:30pm - 8:00pm: Tours of factory floor and networking session with food and refreshments
A social event at Off Color Taproom will follow the tours. Each attendee will receive a drink ticket.