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<Title>International Council on Systems Engineering Chapter Forming</Title>
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    <h2>Student Division Mixer on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 <br>
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    <h2>(6:00 – 9:00 pm)</h2>
    <p><span><strong><span>Where: <a href="http://looneyspubmd.com/looneys-pub-maple-lawn-location.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Looneys Pub South @ Maple Lawn</span></a><br>
    8180 Maple Lawn Blvd Fulton, Maryland 20759 </span></strong></span></p>
    <p><span><strong><span>Appetizers provided (But not the Drinks)</span></strong></span></p>
    <p><span><strong><span>To ensure enough food, please <a href="http://www.incose.org/chesapek/mailings/2011/2011_09_Student_Division_Invite.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>RSVP at our website invite. </span></a></span></strong></span></p>
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    <h3><strong>What Are the Benefits of Joining the Student Division?</strong></h3>
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    <li>Build your network of INCOSE colleagues through the Student Division.</li>
    <li>Share your interests on systems engineering issues that matter most to you.</li>
    <li>Access INCOSE resources on:</li>
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    <li>Symposium, conferences and special events.</li>
    <li>Systems Engineering reference materials.</li>
    <li>Professional certification programs</li>
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    <li>Attend Chesapeake Chapter activities and events</li>
    <li>Discuss system engineering topics with members of the Chesapeake Chapter.</li>
    <li>Enjoy benefits of Chesapeake Chapter membership</li>
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    <h3> <strong>We will work together on the issues that matter most to you</strong>
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    <p>The INCOSE Chesapeake chapter is an award-winning chapter with 
    accomplished systems engineers with a wide variety of experiences. <strong>We can help you answer questions like:</strong></p>
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    <li>What is systems engineering? How is it  different than other kinds of engineering?</li>
    <li><strong>Given my interests and aspirations, what do I need to do to realize them?</strong></li>
    <li>How can I ensure I am on the cutting edge of  the profession?</li>
    <li><strong>How can I create a network of peers and mentors?</strong></li>
    <li>How can I harness our region’s formidable systems engineering resources?</li>
    <li><strong>Who can provide objective guidance on a challenging work problem?</strong></li>
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    <p><span>Joshua Sunday is a Senior majoring in Computer Engineering. He has been doing research in Dr. Slaughter's Bioelectronics Laboratory since last Spring. To learn more about Joshua's research pursuits, read his <a href="http://www.cs.umbc.edu/research/research-profiles/joshua-sunday/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">research profile. </a></span></p>
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