Software development projects present a unique and complex project management challenge. In order to remain relevant throughout the development, the project must be able to adjust and adapt to emerging technology and requirements. In addition, projects must have finite start and end points, with cost, schedule, and performance metrics. To this end, Earned Value Management (EVM) has been used successfully to measure how a project is meeting the cost and schedule plan. EVM also allows project managers to determine the risks associated with achieving the planned cost and schedule goals and provides a mechanism to estimate expected project completion and final cost. Agile software development, specifically the Scrum approach, has applied EVM to measure software development progress.

Networking and Dinner at 6pm and FREE Lecture at 7pm

(Earn 1 PDU)

Location : Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University, 11100 Johns Hopkins Rd Laurel MD 20723 (Main Entrance – Lobby 1)

Meal : Chicken breast with mushroom marsala sauce; Wild rice; Steamed Broccoli, served with garden salad, dressing, rolls and butter, dessert

The purpose of the Chesapeake Chapter is to foster the definition, understanding, and practice of world class systems engineering in industry, academia, and government. In light of that goal, every month at our dinner meeting we have a drawing for the latest in Systems Engineering literature. So come on out for a chance to win. This month’s door prize is:  T he Age of Agile: How Smart Companies Are Transforming the Way Work Gets Done   by Stephen Denning 

President's POV

INCOSE - CC Fostering Mentorship for STEM Students

Mr. Taras Alexander Mykytyn

At the recent INCOSE Chesapeake Chapter’s dinner/presentation on 16 January 2019, I noted that the members of our Chapter should play an active role in various STEM activities throughout our community. Why is this important and what impact will this have on the future of Systems Engineering?  

First and foremost, keeping students at all levels interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is challenging to say the least. Students need great mentors, teachers, and curriculum to encourage them to pursue STEM courses and careers. Good news is that this area is full of exciting opportunities for students and young professionals to pursue STEM-related curriculum and professional positions. Secondly, the education institutions and private industry need to provide the opportunities and foundation for STEM, which the Great DC-Baltimore area has a large high-tech industry, great education curriculum in many counties, excellent universities and colleges, and federal and state government agencies that are technology savvy.  

Read more of Taras' Comments at our Website

In This Issue

This is the monthly newsletter for INCOSE Chesapeake, a local chapter of INCOSE International. We are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a forum for professionals practicing the art and science of Systems Engineering in the Northern & Central Maryland & Southern Pennsylvania area

The Chesapeake Chapter is always looking for volunteers to speak at our upcoming meetings! Please contact our Programs Director if you would like the opportunity to speak or can recommend someone.

The Chesapeake Chapter of INCOSE is proud to recognize the following organizations for sponsoring our endeavors to expanding the understanding and appreciation of Systems Engineering in the local area: