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ASQ Boulder CO Section Proposed 2027 Section Leader Info

By Arnold Miller posted 19 hours ago
ASQ Boulder Section Proposed 2027 Calendar Year Leaders. Elections will be held mid-Sep to mid-Oct 2026 With winners announced at the Section’s 22 Oct 2026 Meeting https://my.asq.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=a8d12acc-b31d-4729-9d4f-019e30c6b52a Proposed 2027 ASQ Boulder Section Leaders required to be on section member voting ballot · Chair-Person - Albert Vergara (2026 Chair-Person) · Vice-Chair - Ying Xue (2026 Publicity) · Secretary – Gerry Naugle (2026 Vice-Chair, Financial Audit, Newsletter) · Treasurer - Steve Reischel ...

2026 QIT conference registration is NOW OPEN!

By Stephanie Parker posted 2 days ago
Registration is open for the 2026 Quality in the Triangle (QIT) conference, hosted by the ASQ Raleigh section! The 2026 QIT conference, "Leading with Quality", will be held on October 6, 2026 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh, NC. The conference program will offer actionable strategies and deep insights into organizational excellence, new or disruptive technologies, leadership and change management, and quality fundamentals. Attendees will come away with vital tools and tactics to affect change, increase value, and drive their organizations toward quality goals. Click here for more information and to register!

Save the Date - Call for Papers

By Matthew Triplett posted 2 days ago
ROC Excellence 2026 – Empowering the Workforce Save the Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026 Location: RIT Convention Center ASQ Rochester is building an exciting lineup for ROC Excellence 2026, centered on this year’s theme: Empowering the Workforce . We are actively seeking engaging, practical presentations to round out the agenda. While we already have a keynote speaker confirmed – one with strong local ties – we are keeping that announcement under wraps for now. Call for Papers We are looking for 45- and 90-minute workshops covering topics such as: SPC Gage R&R ...

Ready to Shape the Future of Quality?

By Steven Idzikowski posted 2 days ago
The ASQ Nominating Committee is continuing to accept applications for the 2028 ASQ Board of Directors – and we’re looking for the next generation of leaders to get involved. If you’re a Senior Member, or working toward it, and you’re passionate about advancing the profession, driving meaningful change, and representing your peers, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. Bring your voice. Lead with purpose. Grow your legacy. Ready to apply? You can find the applications on the Board Nominations page. New this year: There’s a separate application for each Board position – Chair-Elect, Treasurer, and Director at Large – so you can apply for ...

ASQ Phoenix Section Sun Dial Newsletter for August 2026

By Barbara Banek posted 4 days ago
Here is the link to the ASQ Phoenix Section Sun Dial Newsletter for August 2026: Phoenix Section - American Society for Quality

ASQ RRD series webinar: Where we would be without GD&T

By Tim Gaens posted 4 days ago
ASQ RRD series webinar: Where we would be without GD&T Presenter: Dean Watts (TecEase) Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) https://asq.webex.com/weblink/register/r9a085ab7d215459add304441f7a11bb5 Abstract: Disagreements with suppliers/designers on dimension? Failure to meet specified GD&T contract requirements? Misinterpretation of drawings, resulting in scraped parts? …and more….. Solve these problems once and for all using GD&T

Recording: ASQ RRD series webinar: AI and Safety technical committee report outs

By Tim Gaens posted 4 days ago
On Thursday, July 9, 2026 AI TC lead: Ananth Narayanan Safety TC lead: Manju Maheve Presented: ASQ RRD series webinar: AI and Safety technical committee report outs Abstract: AI Investigative Committee This webinar shares the current findings and strategic direction of the AI Investigative Committee established to assess the development, deployment, and impact of artificial intelligence adoption as contrasted with the historical practices of a reliability professional. The committee is examining historical and potential future consequences. Consequentially, recommendations that emphasize strengthening usage frameworks, enhancing decision governance, implementing ...

ASQ Reliability and Risk Division received 2025 performance excellence program Silver Award at WCQI 2026

By Tim Gaens posted 4 days ago
ASQ Reliability and Risk Division received the 2025 performance excellence program Silver Award at WCQI 2026

ASQ Baltimore Section 0502 with QMD-- July 29, 2026 Virtual Member Meeting Wrap - Up

By Debra McLaughlin posted 5 days ago
Please find a PDF copy of ASQ Baltimore Section announcements and updates as well as the slides for our joint July Quality Management Division meeting topic “Smart Warehousing - Integrating Lean, AI and Automation” posted under the "Library" tab on the myASQ Section website: ASQ Baltimore Section 0502 Meeting Slides . On August 12, Quality Management Division will host ASQ Baltimore for a joint webinar. We hope you will join us. Registration is open. Program: Why Change Fails Quality: The Hidden System Problems Behind Poor Adoption Speaker: Dana Houston Jackson Baltimore will resume section member meetings in September. To ...

Nominations for Volunteering Positions Now Opened for 2026 and 2027

By Ivette Lopez posted 6 days ago
🏅 Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while growing professionally? ASQ Puerto Rico Section 1500 is accepting nominations for our 2026 Member Leader team and for our 2026 World Quality Month Celebration Conference in November 20, 2026. 🗳️ The following positions are now open for 2027: 🔵Secretary 🔵Voice of the Customer Chair 🔵Online Community Administrator 🔵Education Chair Short term positions: 🔵Conference Planning We provide you with the job description for the position and we will be here to help every volunteer succeed. 📣 Nominations are open until August 26, 2026. Take a look at the positions available in the link ...

August 2026 - Message from the Chair

By Jo Haberstok posted 10 days ago
from Si Carroll, Spokane Section Chair August 2, 2026 Hello Spokane Section 0619! I hope everyone is having an enjoyable and safe Summer. With Fall right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about electing our new ASQ Spokane Leaders for 2027 and where you could make a difference. You have probably already seen an email or two from ASQ HQ on the topic. I can’t express how important it is to get new ideas and fresh perspectives from new Member Leaders. Member Leaders are essential to keeping the Section alive and growing. As our Section grows and gets stronger, new and exciting opportunities can be brought to the table and planned. ...

August 2026 Spokane ASQ Section Newsletter

By Jo Haberstok posted 10 days ago
Summer greetings from your Spokane ASQ section. Hope you are enjoying all the activities of the summer season. Our August 2026 Section Newsletter is now available to members in our Library. Please read it very carefully. Our section is depending on you for support to continue on your behalf in 2027. We need members to step up and serve in the required, appointed, and other leadership team roles. Some of our current leadership team members have reached the "term limits" and can no longer serve in the same role(s) again. We welcome new ideas! You can help! Please note that we will be holding a section meeting/presentation on ...

Orlando Acevedo Scholarship - Southeast Florida Section (1510) What Quality Means to Me: My Personal Experience with Quality

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 11 days ago
College can be demanding, and the cost of tuition, books and other expenses can add up quickly. The ASQ Southeast Florida Section wants to support students who are working toward their educational and professional goals. The deadline to apply for the 2026 ASQ Southeast Florida Section Scholarship has been extended through August 19th, 2026 . This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students actively enrolled in an accredited college or university. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit an essay based on a real personal experience with quality. Your essay should address: “What Quality Means to Me: My Personal Experience ...

The Quality Roundup Brought to you by ASQ Southeast Florida Section 1510

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 13 days ago
The Quality Roundup Brought to you by ASQ Southeast Florida Section 1510 54 Days to QXCON 2026 — Speakers Being Confirmed This Week | Sponsorships Still Available | Early Bird Closes in 29 Days September 24, 2026 is 54 days away. And behind the scenes at QXCON 2026 — the Quality Excellence Conference brought to you by ASQ Southeast Florida Section 1510 — a lot is happening right now. This week we are actively interviewing and confirming our final speakers. The agenda is taking shape. And when the full lineup drops, you will understand why we are excited. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn so you do not miss a single announcement the ...

Join the NextGen Liaison Group

By Frazier Pruitt posted 22 days ago
Join the NextGen Liaison Group Are you a NextGen Chair, committee member, or volunteer leader looking for a little extra support, a place to swap ideas, and a way to connect with others across ASQ who are doing similar work? We'd love to have you join the NextGen Liaison Group. ****This month we will get an informal but exciting presentation from Allen Saltzman on Success and Challenges rebuilding NY/NJ Metro.**** We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 3:00 PM ET. Please use the link below to sign up, and we'll send recurring meeting invites for the 4th Tuesday of each month. Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/So1A8s1iSw-XfJ52GcREsA ...

Welcome to the ASQ San Francisco Section!

By Neha Chowrasia posted 23 days ago
Welcome to the ASQ San Francisco Section! Welcome to the ASQ San Francisco Section! Dear New Member, Welcome to the ASQ San Francisco Section! We are excited to have you join our community of quality professionals dedicated to learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a member of the San Francisco Section, you are part of a diverse network of professionals from a wide range of industries who share a commitment to advancing quality and organizational excellence. Whether you are beginning your quality journey or are a seasoned practitioner, we are confident you will find opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Your membership ...

Virtual meetings - best practices

By Henry Olaisen posted 23 days ago
A terrific checklist from the National Science Foundation: etiquette for virtual meetings: Source: https://www.nsf.gov/about/meetings/virtual Etiquette for virtual meetings The same etiquette expected for in-person business meetings also applies for remote events. Practicing the following tips will help to ensure that your virtual meeting is productive and efficient. 1. Join your meeting at least 15 minutes early to work out any technical issues. 2. Participate in your meeting from a quiet location where others will not overhear your discussion of sensitive information. 3. Turn off any unnecessary applications or notifications on your computer ...

ASQ Baltimore Section 0502 and ASQ QMD Joint Virtual Member Meeting - Registration now open for August 12, 2026

By Debra McLaughlin posted 30 days ago
On Wednesday, August 12th, at 6-7 pm ET, American Society for Quality (ASQ) Baltimore Section 0502 will join the program hosted by the ASQ Quality Management Division to deliver— Program: Why Change Fails Quality: The Hidden System Problems Behind Poor Adoption Speaker: Dana Houston Jackson Please see details here

July 2026 Program Recording Now Available for Viewing

By Robert Mitchell posted 07-11-2026
Marilyn Wheatley demonstrates the use of AI through a practical case study using metal castings and a live demonstration to build and evaluate an image classification model in a point-and-click environment. The goal: empower engineers to use AI as a tool to improve inspection accuracy, accelerate decision-making, and enhance efficiency—without replacing human judgment. See the ASQ Phoenix YouTube link in the myASQ Library. Click here .

July 21 - Zoom - AI in Action: Practical Automation for Small Business

By Jo Haberstok posted 07-10-2026
This "Ask the Experts" Zoom session looks like a good one. Sponsored by Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce. No charge to attend. Hybrid event - can sign up to attend in person (in Kennewick) or via Zoom. July 21 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm PDT -- Join us for an engaging 90-minute dynamic, hands-on workshop where you’ll practice using tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot on real business tasks. Guided by AI educator Dr. Neelam Chahlia—known for her energetic, real-world approach to responsible AI—you’ll leave with a personalized AI Action Plan, a starter prompt library, and clear guardrails for using AI safely with customer data. Designed for small business ...