Speaker: Dr. Yu Li
Date/Time: Saturday, 4/11/2009, 1-2 PM
Location: Room C in the NPU Administration Building
Abstract
The following topics will be presented in this seminar:
1. Academic preparation;
2. Searching for the right position and making choices;
3. Inter-correlated sub-fields;
4. Engineer vs. Scientist;
5. Trends;
6. Open discussion.
Biography of the speaker:
Dr. Li received his Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from Peking University, Beijing, China. He earned his MSEE and Ph.D. from Purdue University in the field of semiconductor microelectronics. His entire professional life has been in Silicon Valley, including experiences with Advanced Micro Devices, Vishay Siliconix, Intersil, etc. His expertise has been in the field of semiconductor device, process and modeling. His current research interest is on IC circuit and system reliability.
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Topic: Professional Development
Speaker: Dr. Nik Tehrani
Date/Time: Saturday, 4/4/2009, 1-2 PM
Location: Room C in the NPU Administration Building
Abstract
Dr. Tehrani will address many issues facing graduates in today’s ever-changing, demanding workplace. From working in a global economy to dining with class and grace to constructing a powerful, error-free resume and cover letter, to interviewing with confidence and accuracy advice, as well as ethics and character development.
Biography of the speaker:
Dr. Nik Tehrani teaches E-Business Technology, Management, and Marketing courses at the University of California, Berkeley extension, California State University - East Bay, and Northwestern Polytechnic University in Fremont, CA. He earned his Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Electronic Commerce from Northcentral University, holds an MBA with a specialization in Executive Management from Pepperdine University and a BS in Electrical Engineering.
Dr. Tehrani is also the Global Director of Program Management at Sanmina-SCI, a leading EMS provider focused on delivering complete end-to-end manufacturing capabilities and highly complex solutions to technology companies around the world. Prior to Sanmina-SCI, he was the managing director and founder of Majital Solutions in Fremont, CA; VP of Sales and Engineering of ACI in Hayward, CA; and VP of Operations of CoMan Manufacturing, Inc. in San Jose, CA.
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Topic: Introduction to Solar Cells
Speaker: Dr. Michael Wang
Date/Time: Saturday, 3/28/2009, 1-2 PM
Location: Room C in the NPU Administration Building
Abstract
Have you ever heard of solar cells? It’s the building block of the multibillion dollar solar energy industry. This seminar explores the possible development of solar cells.
Biography of the speaker:
DCE, Northwestern Polytechnic University, California, USA, 2008
MBA, Woodbury University, California, USA, 2001
B.S. E.E., Tamkang University, Taipei, Taiwan, 1982
Research interests: thin film technology and device, thin film solar cell technology, Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM), financial risk management, Investment, and portfolio management.
Dr. Michael Wang has had over ten years of professional experience in the IC processing and development industry as well as in entrepreneurial investments. His technical expertise includes thin film technology and device as well as financial risk management.
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Topic: Mental Health, Mental Disorders and Psychotherapy
Speaker: Dr. Don Bradley
Date: 3/21/2009, Saturday
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Abstract
This presentation will survey 20th century American mental disorders and their major psychotherapies and psychotropic medications. Two dozen different talk therapies will be described. This PowerPoint lecture is the same one that NPU professor Dr. Don Bradley gives to students at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Biography
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Palo Alto, CA 1994
M.S., City & Regional Planning, University of Southern California, CA 1962
B.S., Public Administration, University of Southern California, CA 1961
Dr. Don Bradley teaches psychology, health psychology, sociology, public administration, American government, project management and civilization and urbanization at NPU, abnormal psychology and psychotherapy treatment at Stanford, and city planning at San Jose State University. He has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and an MS in city planning. He has also taught at UC Berkeley and UC Davis and Michigan State University and trained at USC, University of Michigan, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Stanford, Harvard and MIT. He is retired from El Camino Hospital and a Colonel, US Air Force retired.
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Topic: Greening the MBA: It's Not Just About the Money
Speaker: Dr. Manuel Gaspay
Date: 3/14/2009, Saturday
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Abstract
Everyone is talking about going green nowadays. This seminar will try to explain what the push for "green" in MBA programs is all about.
Biography
Ph.D. Economic Development, Stanford University, CA, 1993
M.A. Economics, Stanford University, CA, 1988
M.E. IE, University of the Philippines, Q.C., Philippines, 1980
B.S. Geodetic Engineering, University of the Philippines, Q.C., Philippines, 1972
Economics, project evaluation and management, quantitative analysis, public policy analysis
In his early professional career, Dr. Gaspay worked on farm systems development projects in the Philippines. Later he was in charge of projects having economical impacts in Southeast Asia. Dr. Gaspay was a member of the faculty of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) from 1993-2000, teaching graduate degree management courses and executive development courses in Manila (Philippines), Jakarta (Indonesia), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Thimpu (Bhutan) and Hanoi (Vietnam). He co-pioneered the teaching of an environmental management course and the incorporation of environmental sustainability topics in the regular business courses at AIM, supported by a MacArthur Foundation grant in 1994-1995. He also served as the Director of the Environment Management Bureau of the Philippines from 1996-1997.
Since 2001, Dr. Gaspay has focused his effort on teaching while serving as management consultant at the Community Child Care Council in San Jose.
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