Event Type: Technical Visit

14 October 2011 10:00 to 12:00

A visit has been arranged to FG Wilson, in Newberry, South Carolina with Sam Kirkpatrick CEng FIMechE, the General Manager. FG Wilson is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee Meeting

12 October 2011 18:30 to 19:30

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk

21 September 2011 18:30 to 20:30

A presentation on the role of expert witnesses in lawsuits, arbitrations or other formal legal proceedings, particularly in technical engineering cases where expert testimony is critical. The presentation will be given by two attorneys who have tried such cases for many years and who have worked closely with experts in the full process of such a proceeding, including preliminary investigation, consultation, issuance of reports, depositions, and ultimately testimony at trial. Likewise, the pr

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social Event

23 August 2011 17:30 to 20:00

If you're a woman (over 21 years old) and are interested or involved with the wind energy industry we would love to meet you at the Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) (Houston chapter) happy hour. Women of Wind Energy (WoWE) promotes the education, professional development and advancement of women in the wind energy industry. The organisation is national, but organised into chapters that arrange local events and initiatives. http://www.womenofwindenergy.org/ The Houston chapter is just star

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Social Event

17 August 2011 18:00 to 20:00

Members of the Texas branch met for beer, wings and a chat one summer evening at the Fox and Hound Pub. There was a bit of friendly competition during the pub quiz, which proved to us all that we don't know much about our adopted country and can't call ourselves Texans yet.

Industry: Cross-sector