Call For Papers

Contributions are sought on topics encompassing all areas related to the conference theme: "Linking Lean Thinking to Education."

Application of lean principles to education
Lean-related case studies
Innovative pedagogy relevant to lean curriculum
Lean educational programs and courses
Lean education of government and industry workforce
Lean engineering, lean supply chain, and lean enterprise topics
Voice of the customer

Presentation Details

Each speaker will be given 20 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for discussion. By Oct. 1, speakers are required to contribute an electronic version of their talk (PowerPoint and PDF format) which can be posted on the LAI EdNet and the LEI LEAN Web sites and distributed to meeting attendees on a CD ROM.

Presentation Submission

Prospective speakers should submit a short abstract (150-200 words) by e-mail to leaned@wpi.edu by Aug. 23, 2006.

Abstracts will be reviewed by a group of EdNet and LEAN peers. Highest priority will be given to contributions that enable or stimulate sharing among academic network members. Lowest priority will be given to contributions that "advertise" existing or newly emerging programs.

Key Dates

Aug 23	Abstracts due for prospective presenters (150-200 words)
Sept 1	Presenters will be notified of acceptance of their abstracts
Oct 1	Electronic presentations (.ppt and.pdf) due to leaned@wpi.edu

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