Former ASME Congressional Fellow Bhushan Encourages Engineers to Engage in the Policy-Making Process

Former ASME Congressional Fellow Bhushan Encourages Engineers to Engage in the Policy-Making Process Former ASME Congressional Fellow Bhushan Encourages Engineers to Engage in the Policy-Making Process Former ASME Congressional Fellow Bhushan Encourages Engineers to Engage in the Policy-Making ProcessDuring his term as an ASME Congressional Fellow, Bharat Bhushan, PhD, PE, served on the Republican staff of the Committee on Science, Space and Technology (SST) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Applications are being accepted through the end of January for the ASME Federal Government Fellowship Program, which offers selected ASME members the opportunity to spend a year in Washington, D.C., providing technical advice to policymakers in Congress and other federal agencies. Bharat Bhushan, PhD, PE, who completed his yearlong Fellowship last August, describes his term on Capitol Hill as extremely rewarding and encourages other ASME members to contribute their much-needed knowledg e and experience through the Federal Fellows program. Dr. Bhushan, who served on the Republican staff of the Committee on Science, Space and Technology (SST) in the U.S. House of Representatives, was one of two ASME members who served as 2013-2014 ASME Federal Government Fellows. The other ASME Congressional Fellow for that term, Mahantesh Hiremath, PhD, served on the staff of the SSTs Energy and Environment Subcommittee in analyzing energy and environmental issues. (Dr. Hiremath discussed his Fellowship in a recent ASME News article, which can be read here.) Bharat Bhushan (left), with the Honorable John Boehner (R-OH), the current Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Bhushan, an Ohio Eminent Scholar and Howard D. Winbigler prof and director of the Nanoprobe Laboratory for Bio- and Nanotechnology and Biomimetics at the Ohio State University, spent his year on Capitol Hill preparing science legislation and arranging hearings for the SSTs Subcommittee on Research and Technology. The subcommittee is responsible for the reauthorization and management of programs related to the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Office of Science and Technology Policy, as well as the 21st Century Nanotoechnology RD Act, STEM and Technology Transfer. Bhushans duties as a Congressional Fellow included selecting witnesses and preparing questions for subcommittee hearings, preparing op-ed pieces, drafting memos, preparing research overviews regarding various technologies, and attending regional meetings of the National Academies and numerous hearings and briefings in the nations capital and in other locations. During his year as an ASME Congressional Fellow, Bhushan was struck by the genuine need for technical engineering and scientific guidance on Capitol Hill, where fewer than five percent of the members of Congress charged with making decisions on bills involving technical components are actual ly engineers or scientists. According to the report Bhushan submitted at the end of his Fellowship, only 12 House and Senate members in the 113th Congress had engineering degrees, while a mere five to 10 percent of the Congressional staff who prepare the legislation typically possess physical science or engineering degrees. This is a scenario Bhushan would like to help change. Dr. Bhushan is greeted by the Honorable Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. I would like to see the engineers and scientists we train also have some background in science public policy, so that when they graduate, they will choose to work in Washington as a regular staff member, Bhushan said. The vast majority of Congressional staff who write legislation - and there are 14,000 of them on the Hill - have a degree in public policy or political science, but only a few have a background in engineering and science. So, what Im hoping is that people really d o become professional staff members and mora of them run for elected offices. Bhushan and Ohio State are doing their part to prepare their engineering students for the public policy arena. Last month, the university approved a new minor program in engineering and public policy. Bhushan is currently teaching a joint course in science policy at the universitys John Glenn School of Public Affairs, where he is in the process of being named an affiliated faculty member. Meanwhile, Bhushan is actively seeking another fellowship opportunity - this time with the executive branch government - with the full support of the universitys College of Engineering. My university is very interested that I remain engaged, he explained. They see it as very beneficial to them to have this Washington connection. They also want to bring this recognition of public policy to engineers. My job is to be champion for science policy, Bhushan continued. Id like to see more engineers get interested in it a nd participate in policy making rather than leaving it to people who have no background and appreciation for engineering, science and technology. ASME is accepting applications through Jan. 31, 2015 for two 2015-2016 Federal Fellowship opportunities the ASME Congressional Fellowship and the ASME Foundation Swanson Fellowship on Advanced Manufacturing. To learn more about ASME Federal Government Fellowship Program, or to apply for one of the 2015-2016 Fellowships, visit https//www.asme.org/about-asme/get-involved/advocacy-government-relations/federal-fellows-program. For the latest news, regulations and announcements on the priorities outlined in ASMEs Public Policy Agenda and how you can become engaged in ASME Government Relations, please visit the ASME Public Policy Education Center at http//ppec.asme.org/.

Answers to 5 Common Cover Letter Questions

Answers to 5 Common titel Letter Questions Answers to 5 Common Cover Letter Questions 2Have questions about creating an awesome titelseite letter that increases your wegs of landing an interview? Weve got answers Cover letters are often just as important as resumes, and in some cases, more important.Candidates should take advantage of their opportunity to build upon the accomplishments noted on their resume and provide much-needed background.So, here are answers to five common titel letter questions that job applicants often need to know.5 Common Cover Letter Questions1. Is a cover letter necessary?Perhaps the most common of cover letter questions, the answer here is, for the most part, yes. Occasionally, a posting will state not to include one, and candidates should honor the prospective employers request. Also, if a job opportunity comes through a headhunter or recruiter who has seen your qualifications, the contacting party may jump directly to setting up an interview without need ing a cover letter.Beyond these situations, submitting a cover letter is generally either expected or in your best interest. Think of it as an additional chance to sell yourself and provide context to the key points that are on your resume.2. How long should a cover letter be?Attention spans are getting shorter every day, so cover letters should be shorter than they were in the past. The exact length thats right for you depends on your situation, but 200 words or less works well for most candidates nowadays, says Certified Professional Resume Writer Kelly Donovan, principal at Kelly Donovan Associates.Spilling way beyond that amount? Watch that you arent using the space to compensate for an underdeveloped resume.Dont use the cover letter as a place for important details youre too lazy to add to the resume, Donovan notes. Some people think they can use the same resume to apply for lots of different jobs without making any changes and just include a cover letter targeted to each. The problem is that if HR screeners or hiring managers read the resume first and dont see you as sufficiently relevant and qualified, theyre probably not going to bother reading the letter3. What should be in a cover letter?Vicky Oliver, author of 301 Smart Answers to Tough bewerbungsinterview Questions, emphasizes the importance of including keywords.For example, if the ad states that the company is looking for a brand storyteller, then you should include those exact words in your letter- not synonyms. Many companies today are using a type of artificial intelligence software that scans job applications for the key words, so dont be coy.Donovan adds that employers like to see genuine interest in their specific company.A lot of candidates submit applications for jobs they dont feel strongly about just to see what happens. Use your cover letter to prove that you actually care about the job and company. Incorporate information that shows youve done your homework. For example, maybe you us e a product the company makes you can talk about that to demonstrate your passion. Or maybe the company is planning to expand into the healthcare vertical, and you have a lot of experience in that vertical and would enjoy driving the expansion.4. What should a job candidate not include in a cover letter?While you can incorporate significant highlights, avoid simply rehashing your resume. And while the cover letter can be a good place to briefly explain things such as changing careers or transitioning back into the workforce, refrain from presenting your life story or coming off as desperate.5. How do I make my cover letter stand out?Consider a well-written, error-free letter addressed to a specific person as the minimum requirement. Then, look for opportunities to take your cover letter to the next level.The best way to make your cover letter stand out is to say you have been recommended by a particular person who works there- if true. A strong track record in the field or a good st ory, with you as the hero or heroine of your journey in the field, is also a good bet, Oliver says.Close by thanking the person for their consideration and including your contact information (for the employers convenience and in case your letter and resume get separated). Take one last look at your letter. If you come away thinking Thats someone Id like to meet, chances are others will tooDo you have more cover letter questions, or are you looking for advice on your job search? proudly offers personalized online career coaching sessions with our team of career advising experts. Sign up today and start perfecting your job searchRESERVE YOUR PERSONALIZED CAREER COACHING SESSION NOW

When Its OK to Break the Rules at Work - The Muse

When Its OK to Break the Rules at Work - The MuseWhen Its OK to Break the Rules at Work I recently read a newsletter by Raghav Haran, job search strategist and B2B content marketer, on how he picked up a new language in eight weeks and bypassed his colleges requirement that you need two years of language classes to graduate.In his story, he wrote something that really stuck with meOur whole lives were told to never take shortcuts and be patient. If I took the advice most people told me, I wouldve wasted two full years of my life taking these extra courses, and tens of thousands of dollars in tuition moneyDown the road, I started seeing similar things happen in other areas of life- some people hack their way to fast promotions in their career, while others work their way up. Some people make career leaps and land jobs they were unqualified for on paper, while others wait to get the right experienceI learned that those who are afraid to break the rules a little bit and test unconventio nal strategies end up wasting way mora time (and sometimes waste more money) trying to find success. Its true, right? We see people all the time breaking the rules at work and leid suffering consequences, but rather being rewarded for their daring nature. And, some rules need to be broken to leave room for more exciting opportunities.Well, not all of us have the luxury of going rogue. Maybe our jobs require us to consistently follow a schedule or strategy, or our babo is overbearingly tischset in his ways.So, how can you take some risks in a role that limits your creativity and innovation? Here are some situations where its OK to set your own agenda (within reason, Im not your boss after all)1. When Youre Not Given Strict GuidelinesWhen your boss doesnt give you specific instructions on an assignment, or is only interested in the end result- a revenue target, a users goal, a set number of new clients- they probably care little about how you get there, just as long as you do.That bei ng said, there are some rules you definitely have to follow. Maybe theres a script for what you can and cant say to prospects, or a pool of people only youre allowed to reach out to. But if you keep these in mind, the rest can be up to you to innovate a bit.2. When Youre Given the Go-Ahead to Run With a ProjectOn the flip side, if your boss gives you explicit permission to run with a project as you wish, thats not only your green light to get creative, but also an indication that they want to see you- if not, require you to- take ownership of your work. This means you should be breaking rules when you see more potential for growth, both for you and for the company. 3. When Theres Clearly a Better OpportunityAlong with this, if you see your team losing out on a better opportunity because theyre stuck in their ways, this could be your chance to prove breaking the rules a bit is beneficial for everyone.Note This scenario applies to smaller, less significant things- say, switching up yo ur meeting routine or skipping a deadline to work on something more important. Id take a guess that you dont have the authority to make huge changes to your department or companys strategy without asking for permission or getting all your information straight first (but more on that later).4. When the Old Rules Are ObsoleteYour company may shift its focus constantly- especially if its young, smaller, or part of an ever-changing industry. This means that guidelines that were important a month ago may not apply now. And when they become obsolete, this opens up doors for you to explore new strategies, perspectives, and projects.Of course, before you do anything out of the ordinary, understand why your company decided to change course and what the new rules are so youre not overlapping with current processes or chasing after an irrelevant dream.5. When You Ask for PermissionFinally- and this applies to all of the situations above- when you ask for something, sometimes you get it (crazy, I know).If you can make a case to your manager that certain rules need to be broken- itll help productivity, itll help you better reach your goals, itll make it easier to collaborate with other teams- you just might sway them to change their ways, and, even better, get them to help you out. And, by getting their permission first, youre saving face if it doesnt work out, and avoiding the fallout of going behind their back.Of course, even in these situations its possible taking the leap will result in a botched project or worse, upset your boss. Its only normal that the more risk you take, the higher your chances of failure. (And if you do fail, read this to overcome a huge mistake.)But on the flip side, when things work out for the better- which, when you follow your gut, they usually do- youll not only be proud you took the leap, but might just convince your boss to give you more flexibility and freedom in your work.

Getting a divorce 5 steps to help protect your finances

Getting a divorce 5 steps to help protect your financesGetting a divorce 5 steps to help protect your financesCorrie LoGiudices marriage ended shortly after herbei baby was born. A breadwinning mom supporting her husband and child, LoGiudice realized that the pressures of stay-at-home parenting were aggravating her husbands addiction issues, turning their home into an unhealthy environment for the whole family. Getting a divorce the next year, she experienced shocking credit card statements and the emotional pain ofbecoming a single mother, with an unemployed ex (who accused her of leaving him destitute).Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreDivorce is a total life upheaval emotionally, financially and logistically. It can be hard to know where to start rebuilding your life, so weve outlined steps to help you create a solid foundation for you and your kids.1. (Re-)Learning Financial Independence After Getting a DivorceWhether you and your spouse earned equally or one of you was the primary breadwinner, divorce means financial adjustment and a learning curve for everyone.Suzy Brown, founder of Midlife Divorce Recovery, says, When I divorced, I had been married 33 years. I went straight from my parents home to college and got married in college. I had never lived in an apartment or supported myself.Median age at the time of a first marriagehas increased over time, so couples who married in the last 20 years may have had more time to live as independent adults before marriage. Still, you may find yourself out of practice with things like navigating an insurance policy, apartment hunting or platzdeckchenting up financial accounts solo.It can feel uncomfortable or embarrassing to re-learn core money management skills that seem more like young adult milestones than midlife, but theres no reason to judge yourself harshly. Sharing tasks in a marriage, and then having t o handle all responsibilities alone, virtually guarantees that both parties will have to learn new skills.Your local community center, library or other local facilities may offer cheap or free programs to catch you up on financial tasks to master, Brown says. Your bank or workplace may offer financial education or retirement planning resources for free. Another great place to start researching financial literacy courses for all ages is theCenter for Consumer Financial Education (CCFE).2. What Comes After I Want a Divorce Smart Money HabitsChecking your income and expenses is the first step toward financial stability during and after divorce, especially because dividing large assets can take years.Brette Sember, lawyer and author ofRebuild Your Financial Life After Divorce, suggests, The first thing to do is make sure you have enough cash to pay your immediate bills. This might mean withdrawing half of the joint savings account so you can set it aside to pay your rent.When LoGiudice split from her husband of seven years,credit was at the top of her mind. Her ex-husbands addiction problems led to towering bills, and LoGiudice had a 5-month-old to support.The very first thing I had to do was shut down the credit card. My ex didnt have a job, so he stayed in the apartment we shared. A wakeup call was that the first month after I moved out, he spent $1,000 on takeout. Her ex was calling her to accuse her of leaving him out on the street when she cut off his financial access. Working with a therapist helped remind LoGiudice that she had to let go of the responsibility to take care of him.In her case, even being the sole breadwinner in her family didnt protect her from financial blows in the divorce.We had a shared account that was wedding money that wed received as gifts. Because I was supporting him, I didnt have any other savings, she says. Her ex, knowing that legal fees would exceed their savings in a court battle, told their mediator he wanted the entire accoun t. He left me penniless with a 5-month-old.Living with her parents for a year and saving aggressively got LoGiudice back on her feet, although she had to move to a less expensive area than where she lived before.When getting a divorce, considerclosing or separating joint accounts when possibleand continue to make at least the minimum payment every month on bills (including mortgage and car loans) to prevent damage to your credit.3. What About Spousal Support? Planning for RetirementIf your spouse was the higher earner (or retirement saver), you may worry that youre in major trouble now that you wont spend your retirement years together. You may be entitled to spousal support in the form of a portion of your exs retirement savings, even if your name isnt on the account.Generally, youre entitled to half thevalue of the retirement savingsyou put away as a couple during your marriage. Many divorcing couples negotiate a separate agreement from the divorce decree, known as a QDRO.A QDRO i s a court order that gives one spouse ownership or partial ownership of another spouses retirement account, Sember says. Youll need an attorney and financial advisor to work out the details of this technical document.In the meantime, check your own retirement accounts and update the beneficiary if you dont want your ex inheriting your retirement money if you were to reisepass away.4. Protecting Your Kids If Youre Getting a DivorceYour custody agreement with your ex will be decided by the court. What you can do now is go through paperwork to update your wishes for how to provide for your children if something happens to you.First, dig up insurance. Update beneficiaries in any life insurance policies you hold and set up trusts for your kids if theyre under 18. Double-check addresses, too. If you move out of the family home, make sure statements reach you so your policies dont lapse.When it comes to guardianship, Sember says courts almost always award full custody to the surviving pare nt if one parent passes away.Parents are almost always preferred over anyone else. You cannot name someone for partial guardianship. Stepparents are unlikely to be named guardians if there is a living parent. Even if you have shared custody, you likely wont be able to designate a guardian to step into your court-agreed custody schedule if you pass away.If you and your ex both die, the court will review your wills or other documents to learn who your preferred guardians were. If you and your ex were able to agree on a preferred guardian, the court will probably give that suggestion serious consideration.Courts arent obligated to follow instructions in a will, though, and they most likely will not default to a shared custody arrangement (e.g. between both sets of grandparents). The courts goal is to find a guardian arrangement that is in the best interest of the child.In certain cases, such as if you arediagnosed with a moribund disease, or your child hasspecial needs that will requir e ongoing care, your state may have legislation in place regarding appointing a co-guardian. Your attorney is the best person to ask for advice if you believe you have reason to require a joint guardianship arrangement.5. Taking Care of Yourself, TooThat moment in which you acknowledge to yourself, I want a divorce, can be huge, and it can be a form of self-care because youre taking steps toward your own happiness. But the process of actually getting a divorce can be grueling, so Brown points out that taking time for your own emotional well-being is a significant piece of recovering from divorce.Most people who have not been through a divorce dont realize how debilitating it can be, even for the most stable people, she says. The best scenario is you have good resources for the emotional recovery to help you get through the day, she says.She says its important to rally friends and family to check in on you, provide a listening ear or pitch in with errands or childcare. If you have ro om in your budget, therapy sessions or even occasional spa visits to de-stress can be useful forms of self-care.Theres no magic solution to make divorce easy or painless, but taking dienstgrad of your financial situation helps you in multiple ways. Your attorney can advocate for you better when you can share a well-informed perspective on your assets. Meanwhile, youre acting as a confident role model for your kids, showing them that they can trust you to help them weather difficult times and come through on the other side.Fabric exists to help young families master their money. Our articles abide bystrict editorial standards.Ready to set up a last will and testament to state your wishes and help protect the ones you love? Fabric lets you do it in minutes, for free.This article first appeared on Fabric.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Fr anklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

What Does Resume Example 2019 Mean?

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