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ASQ's own Jacob Shafka educates ASQ Baltimore on profesional development programs

By Rho Olaisen posted 2 days ago
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Jacob Shafka, Channel Manager at ASQ, led the ASQ Baltimore Section's monthly section meeting with an engaging blend of lecture and live demonstration of ASQ's educational platform. I walked away with three clear takeaways from a session that delivered quality content with genuine passion and real-world relevance. 1. ASQ Leads in Professional Development — and Accreditation Is the Reason Why ASQ's strength in professional development stems not only from its vast network of members and clients, but from a critical differentiator: accreditation. In a world where content is generated at exponential speed, vetted and reliable content ...

ASQ Philadelphia 0505 and Baltimore Section 0502-Registration now open for May 12, 2026 JOINT Virtual Member Meeting

By Debra McLaughlin posted 2 days ago
When: May 12, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM (ET) On May 12th American Society for Quality (ASQ) Philadelphia Section 0505 & Baltimore Section 0502 will hold a joint Virtual Meeting Program: Cybersecurity Risk Management for Quality Professionals presented by Jayet Moon, BS, MS In the Program, Jayet draws from his book Cybersecurity Risk Management to provide a structured, accessible, and risk-based framework for understanding and managing cybersecurity threats within quality-driven environments. In this presentation, you will learn about: Basic foundations of Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Objectives ...

Omnex is a Silver Sponsor for ASQ Automotive Awards Dinner April 30th

By Lou Ann Lathrop posted 2 days ago
Omnex is a Silver Sponsor for ASQ Automotive Awards Dinner April 30th. For more information on Omnex see Quality Management Consulting | ISO Certification Implementation AWARDS Dinner April 30th 2026 Polish American Cultural Center 2975 E. Maple Road Troy, MI 48083 Doors Open: 5:30pm Dinner: 6:30pm Awards Program to Follow $25 per person Member Planet

The Luminous Group is a Silver Sponsor for ASQ Automotive Awards Dinner April 30th

By Lou Ann Lathrop posted 2 days ago
The Luminous Group is a Silver Sponsor for ASQ Automotive Awards Dinner April 30th. For more information on Luminous Group see The Luminous Group AWARDS Dinner April 30th 2026 Polish American Cultural Center 2975 E. Maple Road Troy, MI 48083 Doors Open: 5:30pm Dinner: 6:30pm Awards Program to Follow $25 per person Member Planet

JQLC LLC is a Gold Sponsor for ASQ Automotive Awards Dinner April 30th

By Lou Ann Lathrop posted 2 days ago
JQLC LLC is a Gold Sponsor for ASQ Automotive Awards Dinner April 30th. For more information on Jd Marhevko | LinkedIn Jd Marhevko is a VP of Quality for the Electronics and ADAS Division of the ZF Group. She has ~40 years of progressive executive leadership experience in multiple industries including automotive, military, aerospace, food and medical device. She was inducted into the USA’s Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame and holds several honors including the SWE Ascent Beacon award, an ASQ Shainin Medal (statistics) and ASQ Fellowship (service). She has helped to transform several organizations from bankruptcy to best-in-class performance: In one ...

Kiuey Gold Sponsor for ASQ Automotive Awards Dinner April 30th

By Lou Ann Lathrop posted 2 days ago
Kiuey Gold Sponsor for ASQ Automotive Awards Dinner April 30th. For more information on Kiuey PPAP manager see Kiuey | Full supplier quality management solution AWARDS Dinner April 30th 2026 Polish American Cultural Center 2975 E. Maple Road Troy, MI 48083 Doors Open: 5:30pm Dinner: 6:30pm Awards Program to Follow $25 per person Member Planet

Strategic Manufacturing Solutions Gold Sponsor for ASQ Automotive Awards Dinner April 30th

By Lou Ann Lathrop posted 2 days ago
Strategic Manufacturing Solutions is a Gold Sponsor for ASQ Automotive Awards Dinner For more information on Strategic Manufacturing Solutions see Strategic Manufacturing Solutions AWARDS Dinner April 30th 2026 Polish American Cultural Center 2975 E. Maple Road Troy, MI 48083 Doors Open: 5:30pm Dinner: 6:30pm Awards Program to Follow $25 per person Member Planet

Construction Quality Manager Course-live virtual training is coming- We're gauging interest — and your voice helps make this happen

By Adalyd Oliveras posted 4 days ago
ASQ Southeast Florida Section 1510 is gauging interest for a live virtual CCQM course , and we are doing it this way intentionally. Before we confirm the final launch date, we want to know who needs this course, who is ready for it, and who it should be built around. Your interest right now is what moves this forward. Here's what we're planning: The training will be live and instructor-led by certified ASQ trainer Abbigail Meah-Ali — not a recording, not a slideshow you click through alone. It's 7 focused half-day sessions in a small cohort format, designed for professionals who want real interaction, real feedback, and real readiness on exam day. ...

Additional Learning Opportunities in April from other ASQ Sections

By Jo Haberstok posted 5 days ago
We hope everyone will be able to join us for our April 28 virtual meeting. “Thoughts on Successful Volunteer Organizational Leadership” Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PDT Presenter: Barry Craner View the full announcement in the "events" tab. There is no charge, but advance registration is required. More information about this and other Spokane ASQ news can be found in our myASQ Community , and also on our LinkedIn and Facebook pages. ----------------- Here are some other upcoming virtual ASQ section meetings/events this month that you may also be interested ...

FREE VIRTUAL EVENT: The Human Side of Artificial Intelligence - SPRING QUALITY CONFERENCE 2026

By Raysa Acosta posted 6 days ago
American Society For Quality ASQ Section 304 North Jersey SPRING QUALITY CONFERENCE 2026 Theme: The Human Side of Artificial Intelligence Speakers: Eight Humans with varying perspectives on Artificial Intelligence A FREE VIRTUAL EVENT LIVE ON ZOOM, All Day Long on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Zoom Link to be provided to registrants. *** 1.0 RU will be awarded to Attendees *** More information Zoom Conference Schedule 08:00 AM Zoom opens 08:30 AM Ed May, Conference Chair Welcome – Opening Remarks 09:00 AM Presenter – Jay Patel “Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Management ...

Reminder- Registration Closing for April 14 Virtual Member Meeting

By Lydia Berry posted 6 days ago
Hi Baltimore Members There is still time to register for our next virtual member meeting on April 14, but registration will close at noon, this coming Sunday April 12. This will be the last of a series of presentations designed to help our members maximize the benefits they receive from their ASQ membership. Our guest speaker will be Jacob Shefka from ASQ who will introduce us to ASQ's training programs. Offered across multiple platforms (virtual, in-person and self-paced on-line), ASQ's accredited trainings are designed to provide real world skills based experience. They can be taken individually, or be offered to groups. Come learn about these ...

Quality Manager at Adolfson & Peterson Construction in Aurora, CO

By Arnold Miller posted 7 days ago
Quality Manager at Adolfson & Peterson Construction in Aurora, CO Company : Adolfson & Peterson Construction https://www.a-p.com/ Location : Aurora , CO (On-Site) Position : Quality Manager Job-id : JR100450 Hours Per Week : 40 Adolfson & Peterson Construction Job Link https://ap.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AP_Careers/job/Aurora-CO/Quality-Manager_JR100450 LinkedIn Job Link https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4304289846/ Primary Responsibilities (summary): · Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident ...

Come to the April Program meeting

By Mark Swanson posted 8 days ago
https://my.asq.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=9ea3bab6-e126-4bf4-b978-019c743d15f6&CommunityKey=f502c985-edf3-416a-9f1d-01865c2f3904&Home=%2fcommunities%2fcommunity-home%2frecent-community-events

April 28 Spokane Virtual Meeting: "Thoughts on Successful Volunteer Organizational Leadership"

By Jo Haberstok posted 8 days ago
Be sure to get registered for our next section meeting - April 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This will be a Pacific Region event, hosted by our section. Following the presentation a brief Spokane section meeting will be held to discuss section news and obtain member input for future activities. "Thoughts on Successful Volunteer Organizational Leadership" Presenter: Barry Craner , FASQ, CQE, CQE, CQA, CMDA, RAC(US), MS+, MBA Quality Champion and past ASQ Regional Director One of the greatest challenges facing contemporary organizations that rely on volunteers is the successful recruitment ...

RMMR 2026 – July 20-23: A week of short courses

By Tim Gaens posted 9 days ago
RMMR 2026 – July 20-23: A week of short courses Tools and methods for reliability, safety and quality practitioners. More info soon see: RMMR

ASQ Baltimore Section 0502-Registration now open for April 14, 2026 Virtual Member Meeting

By Debra McLaughlin posted 19 days ago
Our April 14th meeting will be held as a Virtual Meeting with both a program and tutorial. Program: ASQ Training and Professional Development and Tutorial Workshop: Case Studies and ASQ’s Learning Library presented by Jacob Shefka Register at the link below and check here for Event details Please use the link below to register for this event. After you register, you will receive an email from "ASQ Baltimore 0502" confirming that your registration has been processed and containing the link to join the meeting. If you do not receive the registration email, please re-register. Please note: ...

Boulder Mar 2026 meeting: ISO 9001:2026, 14001:2026 Changes

By Arnold Miller posted 19 days ago
https://my.asq.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=c76a99bf-c872-46f1-ba64-019c28bf2748 Date: 26 Mar 2026; Thursday 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm US-MT 5:45 pm Web Conference Start: Networking, Welcome and Section Business 6:00 pm Presentation Started · Speaker: Bob Napoletan, ASQ Syracuse Section Chair · Topic: ISO 9001:2026, 14001:2026 Changes · NOTE: Recording (52 MB) and slides (0.5 MB) only access via ASQ National Membership · NOTE: Non-ASQ Members to get slides please contact Arnold Miller via amiller@memberleader.asq.org · Presentation Recording and sides at ...

Great Meeting on March 24!

By Jo Haberstok posted 22 days ago
Did you participate in our section meeting on March 24? Hope so! Really good meeting, with a great presentation by Gayle Lewis on "Quality Audits: Practical Strategies to Increase Success for Quality Professionals." There were 49 attendees - great turnout - with many folks from our Pacific Region as well as from other states (Delaware, Nevada, New York, Minnesota, New Jersey) and even from Ontario Canda and Malaysia! Thank you to everyone for helping start our section year on a high note!!

Strengthening the Chain: Master Supplier Quality & Risk Mitigation Webinar

By Lou Ann Lathrop posted 24 days ago
Subject: Strengthening the Chain: Master Supplier Quality & Risk Mitigation 🚗 In the automotive industry, your final product is only as reliable as your most distant supplier. As global supply chains face increasing complexity, how are you evolving your risk mitigation strategies? Join the ASQ Automotive Division for an exclusive deep-dive session into Supplier Quality Management and Risk Mitigation. We are thrilled to feature Travis Ellinger , President & Founder of Strategic Manufacturing Solutions. Travis brings over 25 years of industry experience and has partnered with 100+ automotive clients to drive excellence and operational ...

Supplemental Reading to the March 2026 Program Presentation

By Robert Mitchell posted 26 days ago
John Lindland has made the linked documents below available for your reading as supplementary material to his presentation on autonomous vehicle safety. Legacy Automotive and AV Product Liability by John Lindland, June 30, 2025 https://my.asq.org/HigherLogic/System/DownloadDocumentFile.ashx?DocumentFileKey=c54f64ed-d591-5d3f-ab77-a4aa0d88032a Tesla – A Pattern of Safety Risks https://my.asq.org/HigherLogic/System/DownloadDocumentFile.ashx?DocumentFileKey=f459fa7d-a0a6-3565-eb7d-74ab2447c258 Why NHTSA Safety Impact is Limited https://my.asq.org/HigherLogic/System/DownloadDocumentFile.ashx?DocumentFileKey=456304d6-7b85-a619-90 ...