From: Bob Duggan, Flat World Initiative To: R3 ExCom CC: R3 Section Chairs, Dave Green(R3 Secretary), Butch Shadwell Subj: Flat World Initiative Report to 9/24 R3 ExCom e-Conf Meeting Here's my Initiative Report to the 24 Sep 2007 Reg 3 ExCom: ====================================================================== 1. The latest update of the Flat World initiative webpage is at https://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/3/spc/flatworld.htm 2. Butch Shadwell has agreed to assist in conducting this initiative. Two efforts have been proposed: o Formalize a paradigm on how to prepare engineers for the future. o Prepare a position paper for IEEE. Describe the global economy as we see it. 3. Butch has set up a group address for interested Flat World participants: r3flatworld @ ieee.org 4. An e-conference was held 25 May to discuss various Flat World references, observations, and concerns. 5. We hope for breakout time in Birmingham 10/27 to facilitate further face-to-face discussions with other participants re the goals of this initiative. 6. References to pertinent articles in the press are still being added to the Flat World webpage. 7. Our world is steadily flattening in Region 3. As imports from China continue, a new Chinese electronics plant will be built south of Atlanta. 8. Your feedback, suggestions, and support are solicited and appreciated. =========================================================================== Respectfully submitted, Bob Robert S. (Bob) Duggan, Jr. Chair, R3 Flat World Initiative r.duggan @ ieee.org (home page) https://bellsouthpwp.net/r/d/rduggan2/ (genealogy) https://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~duggan/