Building the Future of Excellence
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Engineeringeducationhasevolvedtoaddressmodernchallengeswithamultidisciplinary approach,incorporatingelementsfromdiversefields.Thisfostersaholisticlearning experienceforstudents.Collegesareintegratingadvancedtechnologieslikevirtualreality anddataanalyticstoenricheducationandpreparestudentsforfutureengineeringcareers. Nevertheless,theincreasingcostofengineeringeducationindevelopingnationsremains aworry,whiletheprogresstowardachievinggenderparityisslow.Positively, engineeringeducationhasglobalized,attractingstudentsfromvariousbackgrounds,andit isfosteringaninternationalandinclusiveengineeringworkforce.
Intoday'sinterconnectedandtechnology-drivenworld,thedemandforengineering graduatesisontherise.AccordingtotheWorldEconomicForum,thedemandfor engineeringskillsisprojectedtogrowby50%by2030,creatingamplejobopportunities forindividualswiththenecessaryexpertise.
Wearethrilledtointroduceourlatestmagazineissue,“The10EliteEngineeringColleges of2023,”whichexplorestheforefrontofengineeringeducation,whereboundariesblur, andinnovationthrives.Theseesteemedinstitutionsembraceinterdisciplinarylearningand leveragemoderntechnologiestofosteradiverseandinclusiveengineeringworkforce. Joinusasweshowcasetheeliteengineeringcollegesthatsignificantlytransformthe educationlandscape.
OurcoverstoryfeaturesWestmontCollege,anesteemedinstitutionwithanimpressive 85-yearlegacyofacademicexcellenceandaprofoundcommitmenttoitsChristian foundation.Asoneofthenation'sfinestliberalartscolleges,Westmontempowers undergraduatestudentsthroughintellectualcuriosityandresearchopportunities,creating anidealenvironmentfortransformativeeducationonitsvibrantSantaBarbaracampus.
Additionally,ourmagazinehighlightsSwansonSchoolofEngineering,RigaTechnical University,PSBAcademy,andtheUniversityofTennesseeatChattanooga.Theseleading institutionsexcelinengineeringandtechnologyeducation,offeringinnovativeprograms, globalpartnerships,andhands-onexperiencesthatpreparestudentsforsuccessfulcareers indiversefields.
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WESTMONT COLLEGE
Fostering Intellectual, Spiritual, and Personal Growth
WestmontCollege,withitsrichhistoryspanning morethan85years,hasemergedasaninstitution knownforitsunwaveringcommitmenttoacademic excellenceintertwinedwithadeeploveforGod.Year afteryear,itearnsaccoladesasoneofthefinest liberalartscollegesinthenation.Fromthecollege’s inception,Westmont’sfaculty,staff,andstudents havewholeheartedlyembracedthevisionaryidealsof RuthKerr,theprincipalfounderandbusinessowner, andWallaceEmerson,theesteemedscholarwho servedasitsfirstpresident.Theircollectivevision birthedaninstitutiondedicatedtoprovidinga transformativeeducationrootedintheChristianfaith.
AtWestmont,intellectual,spiritual,andpersonal growthformsthecornerstoneoftheeducational experience.Thecollegestronglyfocuseson undergraduatestudents,nurturingtheirintellectual curiosityandfosteringaloveforlearning. Recognizingthevitalimportanceofresearch, Westmontplacesahighvalueonempowering studentstoengageinscholarlyinquiryand exploration.
TheWestmontcommunitythriveson interconnectednessandlifelongrelationshipsas students,faculty,andstaffunitetocreateavibrant andsupportivecampusenvironment.Nestledinthe breathtakingsurroundingsofSantaBarbara,the residentialcampusprovidesanidyllicsettingthat inspiresandnurturespersonaldevelopment.
Withaglobalperspectivewovenintoitscurriculum, Westmontequipsgraduatestobeleadersandservants indiversespheresofsociety,transcending geographicalboundaries.Thecollegeremains steadfastinitsdedicationtohonoringitsmissionand legacywhilecontinuouslyenhancingthequalityofits programsandnurturingitsexceptionalcommunity.
COVER STORY
EmpoweringStudentsforSuccess throughDiverseAcademicPrograms
WestmontCollegeboastsan impressivearrayofacademicprograms designedtoequipstudentsforsuccess intheirchosenfieldsandbeyond.With nearly100programstochoosefrom, including28majorsand38minors, studentsatWestmontchoosefroma diverserangeofoptionstopursuetheir passionsandprepareforfuture endeavors.
Thecollegeoffers12pre-professional programs,enablingstudentstolaya solidfoundationforadvancedstudyor entryintotheirdesiredprofessions. Theseprogramsprovidespecialized trainingandguidanceinlaw,medicine, business,andpsychology
Forthoseaspiringtoacareerin nursing,Westmontoffersan AcceleratedBachelorofSciencein Nursing(ABSN).Thisintensive programprovidesastreamlined pathwayforstudentstoobtaintheir nursingdegree,equippingthem withtheknowledgeandskills necessaryforsuccessintherapidly evolvinghealthcarefield.
Westmontisalsocommittedto preparingfutureeducators,offering elementaryandsecondaryteaching credentials.Theseprograms providecomprehensivetraining andhands-onexperiencesto developeffectiveteaching methodologiesandfosterapassion forguidingandshapingyoung minds.
OneofWestmont’sstrengthsis itsdedicationtohelping studentscompletetheirdegrees ontime.Withmoststudents finishingtheirprogramsinfour yearsorfewer,Westmont ensuresthatstudentscan efficientlyprogresstowardtheir academicandcareergoals.
Furthermore,Westmonttakes prideintheexceptional outcomesofitsgraduates. About95percentofseniorsfind employmentorpursue advanceddegreeswithinsix monthsofgraduating,a testamenttothequalityof educationandthemarket relevanceofWestmont’s programs.
FosteringAcademicExcellenceand IntellectualGrowth
WestmontCollege’scorevaluesdefine itsdistinctiveidentityandguideits educationalphilosophy.Theyshapethe college’sapproachtolearning,its commitmenttoexcellence,andits missionoffosteringintellectualand spiritualgrowthwithinafaith-based environment.
Westmont’scorevaluesinclude academicrigor.Asthetop-ranked Christianliberalartscollegein California,Westmontseekstopush studentstonewacademicheights throughacombinationoffactors, includingsmallclasssizes,which encouragepersonalizedattentionand meaningfulinteractionswithprofessors. Withtheirexpertiseandcommitmentto excellence,Westmont’sprofessors challengestudentstothinkdeeply, boostingcriticalanalysis,intellectual curiosity,andthepursuitofknowledge acrossvariousdisciplines.This commitmenttoacademicrigorensures thatstudentsreceiveahigh-quality educationthatpreparesthemforthe challengesandcomplexitiesofthe world.
AnothercorevalueofWestmont Collegeisitsrobustliberalarts curriculum.Recognizingthe transformativepowerofawell-rounded education,thecollegebroadly emphasizestheimportanceoflearning. Theliberalartscurriculumprovides studentswithacomprehensive foundationinvariousdisciplines, enablingthemtodevelopessentialskills suchascriticalthinking,effective communication,andculturalliteracy. Thisinterdisciplinaryapproach encouragesstudentstomake connectionsacrossdifferentfieldsof study,fosteringaholisticunderstanding oftheworldandpreparingthemto addresscomplex,real-worldchallenges.
“The Christian liberal arts foundation of our engineering program provides a wonderful base for our engineering graduates to excel in their careers.”
FaithliesattheheartofWestmont’s corevalues.AsaChristianinstitution, thecollegeseekstointegratefaithand learning,encouragingstudentsto exploretheintersectionsbetweentheir academicandspiritualpursuits.The college’scommitmenttoaChristian worldviewshapesitseducational environment,fosteringanatmosphere offaith,reflection,andmoral discernment.Westmontvaluesthe developmentofthewholeperson, nurturingspiritualgrowthalongside intellectualandpersonaldevelopment.
FosteringPersonalizedLearningand CollaborativeResearch
WestmontCollegepridesitselfonits exceptionalstudent-teacherratio, whichfostersapersonalizedand engagingeducationalexperience.With animpressivestudent-to-facultyratio of11:1andanaverageclasssizeof18, thecollegeensuresthatstudents receiveindividualizedattentionand meaningfulinteractionswiththeir professors.
TheintimateclasssizesatWestmont createanenvironmentwherestudents canactivelyparticipateindiscussions, askquestions,andcollaboratewith theirpeers.Smallclassesallow professorstogettoknowtheirstudents personally,tailoringtheirteachingto meetindividualneedsandinterests. Thiscloseinteractioncultivatesasense ofcommunityandintellectual camaraderie,creatinganatmosphere wherestudentsfeelsupportedand encouragedtoexcel.
Onenotablebenefitofthelowstudentteacherratioistheopportunityfor studentstoconductresearchwiththeir professors.AtWestmont,studentscan collaboratewithfacultymemberson researchprojectsorpursue independentresearchendeavors.This hands-onexperiencenotonlydeepens
students’understandingoftheirchosenfieldsbutalso allowsthemtocontributetoadvancingknowledge.The collegecelebratesandrecognizestheseachievements throughstudentresearchsymposiumsheldtwicea year,providingaplatformforstudentstoshowcase theirscholarlypursuits.
ATranquilOasisforAcademicExcellenceand CommunityEngagement
NestledinthebreathtakingMontecitoareaofSanta Barbara,WestmontCollegeboastsoneofthemost stunningcampusesinthecountry.Itspicturesque groundsshowcaseaharmoniousblendofarchitectural beautyandnaturallandscapes.Thecampusfeaturesa magnificentMediterraneanestatehouseadornedwith formalgardens,scenicpathways,stonebridges,and serenewoodedareas.Thebuildingsseamlessly integratewiththesurroundingenvironment,nestledin thefoothillsoftheSantaYnezMountainsandjust minutesawayfromtheenchantingPacificOcean.This idyllicsettingprovidesstudentswithaninspiringand tranquilbackdropfortheireducationaljourney
Inthepast15years,Westmonthasmadesignificant investmentsinexpandingitsfacilitiestomeetthe evolvingneedsofitscommunity Addingnew academicbuildings,residencehalls,andathleticfields reflectsthecollege’scommitmenttoprovidingstate-ofthe-artresourcesforitsstudents.Thesemodern facilitiesfurtherenhancethelearningexperience, creatingspacesfosteringcollaboration,innovation,and personalgrowth.
Westmontconsidersfosteringcommunityand belongingatoppriority.Thecollegerecognizesthe importanceofensuringthatstudentsfeelcomfortable, included,andvalued.Withabout90percentof studentslivingoncampus,Westmontembracesa residentiallearningexperiencethatencouragesdeep connectionsandmeaningfulrelationshipsamong students.Livingnearbyallowsforspontaneous interactions,forginglifelongfriendshipsandastrong supportnetwork.
Toaffirmdiversity,globalcitizenship,andcrossculturalunderstanding,Westmontactivelypromotesan inclusiveandwelcomingcampusenvironment.The collegevaluesandcelebratestherichtapestryof backgrounds,perspectives,andexperienceseach studentbrings.Itencouragesdialogue,cultural
exchange,andmutualrespectamongitsdiversestudent body.Throughvariousinitiatives,suchasmulticultural events,internationalprograms,andstudent organizations,Westmontcultivatesanenvironment wherestudentscanexploretheirinterests,learnfrom oneanother,anddevelopaglobalmindset.
VibrantCampusLifewithDiverseExtracurricular
Opportunities
WestmontCollegeoffersdiverseextracurricular activitiesandresourcesthatenhancethestudent experience.ThetransitiontothePacWestConference andNCAADivisionIIexpandsathleticopportunities forstudentsinsportssuchasbaseball,basketball,cross country,golf,soccer,tennis,trackandfield,andmore. Thecollege’smusicprogrampresentscaptivating performancesbytheWestmontOrchestra,Westmont JazzBand,CollegeChoir,andChamberSingers.The WestmontRidley-TreeMuseumofArthostsexhibitions byrenownedartists,includingtheannualSeniorShow TheWestmontFestivalTheatreshowcasestwomajor productionseachyear,alongwiththeWestmontFringe Festivalandworksbystudentplaywrights.
Additionally,studentscanjoinmorethan40diverse clubs,includingAdventureClub,NSTEPDance,Swing Dance,Writer’sGuild,Vespers,andmanymore.These extracurricularactivitiesandresourcescontributetoa vibrantandengagingcampuslife,allowingstudentsto exploretheirinterests,talents,andpassionsbeyond theiracademicpursuits.
CareerDevelopmentandSupportatWestmont College
WestmontCollegeiscommittedtoequippingits studentswiththenecessaryskillsandresourcestoexcel intheircareers.Theinstitutionoffersarangeofcareer opportunitiesandsupportservicestograduating students,ensuringasmoothtransitionintothe workforceorfurthereducation.
Throughinternships,studentscangainvaluablehandsonexperienceandapplytheirknowledgeinreal-world settings.Engineeringmajors,forexample,havesecured internshipsatprestigiouscompanieslikeNorthrop Grumman,theAirForceResearchLaboratory,and Raytheon.Theseopportunitiesprovidepracticalskills andfosterprofessionalconnectionsthatcanstrengthen futurecareerprospects.
Facultymentorsprovidecrucialguidance andsupportasstudentsnavigatetheir careerpaths.Withtheirexpertiseand industryconnections,Westmont professorsoffervaluableinsightsand advice,helpingstudentsmakeinformed decisionsabouttheirprofessional aspirations.
Inaddition,Westmont’scareerservices officeprovidescomprehensivesupportto students,assistingtheminfinding professionsthatalignwiththeirskills, interests,andvalues.Theemphasisona Christianliberalartsfoundationinthe engineeringprogramisparticularly noteworthy.Thiscombinationof technicalcompetenceandawell-rounded educationcultivatesgraduateswithstrong technicalskillsandessentialqualities suchasleadership,teamwork,conflict management,interpersonalskills, empathy,andeffectivecommunication. Theengineeringindustryincreasingly valuesthesecapabilities,enhancingthe careerprospectsofWestmont’s engineeringgraduates.
NurturingWell-Rounded,IndustryReadyProfessionals
WestmontCollegeequipsstudentsfora rangeofpositions,preparingthemto tacklefuturechallengesthanksto thoroughtechnicalandscientifictraining thatfosterscollaborationandproblemsolvingskillsandcultivatesmoral discernment.Throughaninterdisciplinary approachandtheintegrationofChristian liberalarts,graduatesdeveloptheability tothinkcritically,adapttochanging circumstances,andaddresscomplex issueswithcreativityandinnovation.By embracingtheNationalScience Foundation’scalltoblendscience, engineering,andthearts,Westmont preparesstudentstofindinnovative solutionstoenduringproblems, contributetosocialmobility,careforthe environment,reducepoverty,and promotehumanwelfare.
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PROVIDING STEM EDUCATION WITH QUALITY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Science,technology,engineeringandmathematics (STEM)programshelpdevelop strongcriticalthinkingandproblem-solvingskillsinstudents.Italsochallenges studentstoassess,interpretandapplyrelevantinformationforidentifyingand implementinginnovativesolutions.
PSBAcademy,aprivateeducationinstitutioninSingapore,offersSTEMeducationtoequip studentswithsuchskills.Asatrustededucationprovider,PSBAcademyiscommittedto providingaccessiblequalityeducationtonurtureandshapeindividualsandenablethemto achievetheirpersonalandprofessionalgoals.
‘TheFutureAcademy’
PSBAcademy’sbeginningsdatebackto1964.AsmallProductivityUnitwassetupin SingaporewhichlaterdevelopedastheNationalProductivityCentreunderthepurviewof theEconomicDevelopmentBoard.In1972,theNationalProductivityBoard(NPB)was established,atatimewhenproductivitywaskeytoSingapore'sgrowth.NPB'smandatewas enhancedin1986toimplementatotalapproachtoproductivityandin1987,itmovedintoa newpurpose-builtNPBBuilding.Withtheexpansionofresponsibilitiesandenhanced facilities,theManagementServicesSupervisoryDevelopmentDivisionwasformalizedto becomeafull-fledgedinstitutionknownastheInstituteforProductivityTraining(IPT)in 1988.
In1996,theNPBandSingaporeInstituteofStandardsandIndustrialResearch(SISIR) mergedtoformtheSingaporeProductivityandStandardsBoard(PSB).TheIPTchangedits nametothePSBInstituteofProductivityTraining(PSB-IPT),whichwentontoplaya criticalroleinbuildingaworld-classworkforceinSingapore.In2001,PSBwas
“A STEM education trains students to think critically and to take a logical and analytical approach to identify and solve problems. These skills are crucial when they start working and especially when they progress into more managerial roles.”
corporatized,andIPT-PSBwasrenamedtoPSBAcademy TheAcademywasthenprivatizedin2006.Tilldate,PSB Academyhasproducedover200,000learners.
PSBAcademyispresentlyknownas“TheFuture Academy”—withanapproachtoeducationfocusingon performanceintheNewEconomy.TheAcademywas conferredwiththeNationalBusinessAwardinEducation bytheSingaporeBusinessReviewforthethirdtimein 2021.Ithasalsobeenhonoredwiththetitleof“Best EducationalInstitute–Singapore”byAPACInsiderin 2019.Currently,ithostsover12,000studentsofdiverse nationalities.
ConstructiveAcademicPrograms
PSBAcademyoffersover80coursesincludingdiploma, bachelor'sdegree,master’sdegree,anddoctorateprograms across16disciplines.
PSBAcademy’sSTEMdegreesareofferedbyrenowned overseasuniversities.TheseincludeAustralia’sLaTrobe University,EdithCowanUniversity,andTheUniversityof Newcastle,Australia,aswellastheUK’sCoventry UniversityandEdinburghNapierUniversity.Studentsare abletodelveintothefundamentalsoffivespecific disciplines—LifeSciences,SportsScience,Engineering, Cybersecurity,andIT&ComputerScience.
PSBAcademy’sSTEMcoursescatertoavarietyof academiclevels.Forstudentswhoareinterestedin engineering,PSBAcademyoffersaFoundationCertificate untilpostgraduatelevel.However,thosewhoarekeento pursuelifesciencesandsportssciencecangetstartedwitha foundationdiplomaandcertificaterespectively.
GuidedbyExperiencedLeaders
AttheheartofPSBAcademy'sSTEMEducation,Dr. CharlesOng(HeadofSchoolofLifeandPhysical Sciences)andDr.BalamuruganKaruppiah(Headof
SchoolofEngineeringandTechnology)ensurethatthe Academystrivesandcontinuesprovidingqualityeducation anddeliveringexcellence.
Dr.CharlesspenttwentyyearsasaneducatoratNgeeAnn Polytechnic'sSchoolofLifeSciencesandChemical Technology.Later,hetookontheroleofdeputydirector, overseeingallacademicmattersincludingstaffandstudent development.BeingatthehelmofPSBAcademy'sSchool ofLifeandPhysicalSciences,Dr.Charlesprovides academicleadershiptohisteamtoensurethatstudents receivehigh-qualitylearningexperiences.Hestrongly believesintheholisticdevelopmentofthestudentsandthe importanceofindustryengagementduringtheiracademic journey
Dr.Balamuruganhasapproximately27yearsofexperience intheacademicworld,outofwhich17yearswerespentin Singaporeteachingandmanaginginprivateeducation institutesandresearchingasapostdoctoralfellowat NationalUniversityofSingapore.LeadingtheSchoolof EngineeringandTechnology,heensuresqualityteaching, up-to-datecurriculumandprograms,andaholisticlearning experienceforthestudents.
IncorporatingSTEMEducation
RemarkingontheimportanceofSTEM,Dr.Charlesquotes, “STEM subjects are disciplines that can bring about huge impact and lasting improvement to humankind.”Similarly, Dr.BalamuruganKaruppiahagreesthatthereareplentyof careeroptionsforgraduatesofSTEMcourses.Headds, “These can range from newer technology fields such as cybersecurity and data science to more traditional fields of manufacturing and banking and finance.”
PSBAcademyworkscloselywithitsoverseasuniversity partnerstoensurethatitprovidesindustry-relevant knowledgeandskills.DedicatedtoprioritizingSTEM education,PSBAcademyestablishedaSTEMCampusin 2018soastoprovideadedicated,practicalspacefor studentstolearnandstudy Thecampusisequippedwith variouslearningfacilities.
Theseincludefacilitiesfortheory-basedlearning (classroomsandlecturetheatre)andlabsforhands-on learning(engineeringlabs,computerlabs,sportsscience labwith3Dsportsmotionanalysis,chemistry,andlife sciencelabs).
EngagingStudentExperience
PSBAcademyhasaStudentAffairsandIndustry
Engagementdepartmentthatfocusesonprogramsaimedat theholisticdevelopmentofitsstudents.Itpromotesa vibrantcultureandbondingamongstudentsthrough leadershipdevelopmentviaStudentClubsandotherstudent activities.TheAcademyalsoprovideslearningsupportand pastoralcaretostudentsthroughmentalhealthresources andpersonalcounseling.
ThroughadedicatedCareerServicesandEngagement team,PSBAcademypreparesitsstudentsfortheworking worldthroughvariouscareerdevelopmentopportunities. Theseincludeasuiteofcareerworkshops,recruitment,and networkingeventsaswellasindustryengagement opportunities.
VibrantCampusLife
PSBAcademyoffersaseriesofactivitiesandevents plannedbyitsstudentleadersthroughouttheyear.It constitutes13studentclubs/chaptersaswellascommunity interestgroupswhichallowstudentstoexpandtheir communityoffriendswhilebuildingtheirleadershipskills.
Additionally,studentscanalsoreceiveseveralstudent supportservices.Theseincludebuddyprograms,career mentoring,andhostelaccommodationstoensurethattheir needsarewellattendedtoduringtheiracademicjourney withPSBAcademy
AdaptingtoChanges
WhenSingaporewentintoacircuitbreakerlastyeardueto theCOVID-19pandemic,PSBAcademyensuredasmooth transitiontoonlinelearning.Studentswereabletocontinue theirstudiesviaanonlinelearningmanagementsystemand accesspre-recordedlessonsattheirconvenience.Italso allowedthemtoputforththeirqueriesrelatedtothe lecturesthroughemail.PSBAcademyalsoprovided supportfortheacademicstafftoenablethemtodeliver onlinelessons.
PreparedfortheFuture
PSBAcademycontinuestoadaptitslearningdeliveries basedonSingapore'ssafetyguidelines.TheAcademyhas allowedstudentsbackoncampusforface-to-facelearning, whileadheringtosafemanagementmeasuressuchas frequentcleaningofhigh-touchsurfaces,dailydisinfection ofpremisesandsafedistancingoncampus.Thesemeasures areinplacetoensurelearningcanstillcontinuewhile keepingstudentsandstaffsafe.
An Essential Guide to Know About Battery Technology and Its Innovative Advancements
Batterytechnologyrevolutionizedmodernlife,
offeringportableenergyforgadgets, electronics,electriccars,andrenewableenergy storage.Advancementsincapacity,efficiency,andsafety havebeensignificant,drivenbyongoingbreakthroughs. Keygoalsarestrengtheningenergydensity,extending batterylife,andenhancingsafety Thisprogressenables eco-friendlysolutions,reducingfossilfueldependence andmitigatingclimatechangeimpacts.Thequestfor morepowerfulstoragecontinues,fromlithium-ionto solid-state,shapingasustainablefuture.
BatteryIndustryataGlance
Theglobalbatteryindustryisexperiencingrapidgrowth, projectedtobevaluedat$424billionby2030.This expansionispropelledbyfactorssuchasthesurging demandforelectricvehicles(EVs),thegrowthofthe renewableenergysector,andtheneedforenergystorage solutions.Amongthevarioussegments,lithium-ion batteries,aprominentbatterytechnology,standoutasthe mostextensiveandfastest-growingglobalbatterymarket. TheyfindapplicationsinEVs,laptops,smartphones,and powertools.Significantinternationalbatterymarket segmentsincludelead-acid,nickel-metalhydride,and sodium-ionbatteries.Lead-acidbatteries,widelyusedin cars,trucks,andUPSdevices,coexistwithotherbattery technologies.Nickel-metalhydridebatteriespowersome EVs,hybridvehicles,laptops,andportabledevices. Whilestillindevelopment,sodium-ionbatteries,another emergingbatterytechnology,showpromiseofbeing moreefficientandcost-effectivethanlithium-ion batteries.
Theglobalbatterymarketwillreach$178.3billionin 2023,upfrom$112.1billionin2021,withthelithiumionbatterysegmentaccountingfor57%ofthemarket. Thesurgeindemandforlithium-ionbatteries,akey batterytechnology,ispropelledbytheincreasing adoptionofEVs,withtheglobalEVmarketprojectedto reach12.3millionunitsin2023,upfrom3.2million unitsin2021.Thegrowthoftherenewableenergysector furtherfuelstheneedforbatteries,asglobalsolarand windpowercapacityisanticipatedtoreach2,300GWin 2023,upfrom1,200GWin2021.Developingnew batterytechnologieslikesodium-ionbatteriesalsocreates freshmarketopportunities,whiletherisingdemandfor energystoragesolutionsdrivesoverallmarketgrowth.
BatteryTypesandMarketValuation
Everygadgetinthemarketrunsonaspecificbattery.As batterytechnologykeptevolving,sodidthedevices.Thus, thebatterymarketisdividedintoPrimaryandSecondary Bothtypesareutilizedaccordingtotheircapabilities. Primarybatteriesbelongtofirst-generationbattery technology,whicharestillwidelyusedinseveraldevices withlessenergyneed.Secondarybatteriesaretheupgraded technologyinstalledinheavyormulti-purposedevices. Let'sexplorethemwiththeirmarketvaluationandgrowth predictions.
❖ PrimaryBatteries
Primarybatteries,whicharenon-rechargeableand disposable,playasignificantroleinpowering variousdevices.Alkaline,carbonzinc,andsilver oxidebatteriesarethemostcommonlyused.The primarybatterymarketiswitnessingsubstantial growth,drivenbytheincreasingdemandfor portableelectronicdevices,therisingpopularityof electricvehicles,andthegrowingneedfor batteriesinindustrialapplications.Theglobal primarybatterymarketwasvaluedat$16.4billion in2022andisprojectedtoreach$21.97billionby 2027,withacompoundannualgrowthrate (CAGR)of7.02%.
AsiaPacificleadstheprimarybatterymarket, followedbyNorthAmericaandEurope.Major playersintheindustryincludeEnergizerHoldings, Inc.,PanasonicCorporation,SonyCorporation, JohnsonControlsInternationalPLC,andDuracell International.Somenoteworthystatisticsabout primarybatterieshaveanaverage1-2years lifespan.Alkalinebatteries,themostcommon type,findapplicationsinflashlights,remote controls,andtoys.Carbonzincbatteriesareless expensivebuthavealowerenergydensity comparedtoalkalinebatteries.Ontheotherhand, silveroxidebatteriesofferahigherenergydensity butcomeatahighercost.
❖ SecondaryBatteries
Rechargeablesecondarybatteriesfindwidespread useindeviceslikelaptops,smartphones,and
electricvehicles.Commontypesincludelead-acidbatteries, nickel-metalhydridebatteries,andlithium-ionbatteries. Thesecondarybatterymarketissubstantialandgrowing.It isvaluedat$79.56billionin2022andisprojectedtoreach $89.32billionin2023,withaCAGRof12.3%. Furthermore,itisestimatedtoreach$137.69billionby 2027,withaCAGRof11.4%.Themarketisdrivenbythe increasingdemandforportableelectronicdevices,the risingpopularityofelectricvehicles,andthegrowingneed forbatteriesinindustrialapplications.
AsiaPacificleadsthesecondarybatterymarket, followedbyNorthAmericaandEurope.Key playersintheindustryincludePanasonic Corporation,LGChem,SamsungSDI,BYD,and ContemporaryAmperexTechnologyCo.,Ltd. Severalstatisticsshedlightonsecondarybatteries. Theyhaveanaveragelifespanofaround5-10 years.Lead-acidbatteriesarethemostcommon type,whichpowersmanydevices,includingcars, trucks,andUPSdevices.Nickel-metalhydride batteriesfindapplicationsinsomeEVs,hybrid vehicles,laptops,andportabledevices.Lithiumionbatteries,withthehighestenergydensity amongrechargeablebatteries,areusedinlaptops, smartphones,andelectriccars.
ElectrifyingTrendsoftheBatteryIndustry
2023bringsforthseveraltrendsinbatterytechnology.One ofthemostpromisingemergingtechnologiesissolid-state batteries.Theyutilizeasolidelectrolyteinsteadoflithiumionbatteries’conventionalliquidorgel.
Advancedlithium-ionbatterieswithimprovedenergy density,safety,andperformancearealsounder development.Theyfindapplicationsinelectricvehicles, energystoragesystems,andconsumerelectronics.The focusliesonutilizingnewmaterialslikesiliconforthe anode,developinginnovativeelectrolytes,andrefiningthe manufacturingprocess.
Flowbatteriesaregainingattentionastheyemployliquid electrolytes,makingthemsuitableforlarge-scaleenergy storageapplications.Theirnotablefeaturesincludealong lifespan,highefficiency,andscalability
Nanotechnologyplaysapivotalroleinbatterytechnology, facilitatingthedevelopmentofmaterialswithsuperior properties.Electronswithhighersurfaceareascanbe createdbyutilizingnanoparticles,resultinginincreased
energydensity
Asthedemandforbatteriescontinuestorise,battery recyclingisbecomingincreasinglyimportant.Effortsare underwaytodevelopmoreefficientandenvironmentally friendlyrecyclingtechnologies.
Additionaldetails:
● Thedemandforlithium-ionbatteriesisexpected tosurgefrom330GWhin2022to2TWhby 2030,highlightingthegrowingneedforthis batterytechnology.
● Over200companiesareactivelydevelopingsolidstatebatteries,andcommercializationofseveralof thesebatteriesisanticipatedsoon.
● Theapplicationofnanotechnologyinbatteries enablesimprovedproperties,includinghigher energydensityandlongerlifespan.
● Theglobalbatteryrecyclingmarketisprojectedto growfromUSD10billionin2022toUSD25 billionby2030,indicatingtheincreasing significanceofrecyclingefforts.
Thesedataandstatisticsprovideaglimpseintothetrends shapingthebatterytechnologylandscape.Asdemand continuestosoar,furtherinnovationsareexpectedtodrive thefieldforward,leadingtomoreefficient,sustainable,and high-performingbatteries.
FutureofBatteryTechnology
Thefutureofbatterytechnologyholdsimmensepromiseas researchersandinnovatorsexplorenewavenuestoenhance energystorageandrevolutionizehowwepowerourdevices andvehicles.Inrecentyears,significantprogresshasbeen madeindevelopingvariousadvancedbatterytechnologies thatofferimprovedsafety,efficiency,andenergydensity comparedtotraditionallithium-ionbatteries.
● Solid-statebattery
Unlikeconventionallithium-ionbatteriesthatuse liquidelectrolytes,solid-statebatteriesemploy solidelectrolytes.Thisdesignmakesthemsafer andlesspronetooverheating,asignificantconcern
withcurrentbatterytechnology
Additionally,solid-statebatterieshave thepotentialforhigherenergydensity, enablinglonger-lastingandmore powerfulenergystoragesolutions.
● Graphenebattery
Graphene,aone-atom-thick layerofcarbon,possesses remarkablestrengthand conductivity Thismakesitan idealmaterialforbattery anodes,leadingtofaster chargingtimesandincreased energystoragecapabilities. Graphenebatteriescouldbea game-changerforelectric vehiclesandportable electronics,offeringrapid chargingandlongerbattery life.
● Sodium-ionbattery
Sodium-ionbatteriesarealso gainingattentionduetotheir potentialcost-effectiveness. Unlikelithium,sodiumis abundantandwidely available,potentiallymaking sodium-ionbatteriesmore economicaltoproduceona largescale.Aswetransition tomoresustainableenergy solutions,sodium-ion batteriescouldbecrucialin meetingenergystorage demands.
● Air-ionbattery
Air-ionbatteriespresent anotherintriguingprospect, usingairastheelectrolyte. Thisuniqueapproachreduces thebattery'sweightand makesitmoreportableand environmentallyfriendly Althoughair-ionbatteriesare
stillintheearlydevelopment stages,theyhavethepotentialto offerefficientandlong-lasting powersourcesforvarious applications.
● Metal-airbattery
Metal-airbatteriestakeadifferent approachbyutilizingmetalasthe anodeandoxygenasthecathode. Thesebatteriespromise significantlyhigherenergydensity, whichcouldleadtoextended drivingrangesforelectricvehicles andlongerdurationsbetween chargesforportabledevices.
● Aluminum-airbattery
Amongmetal-airbatteries, aluminum-airbatteriesstandout fortheirhighenergystorage potential.Usingaluminumasthe anodeandharnessingoxygenfrom thesurroundingairasthecathode, thesebatteriescouldstoremuch moreenergythantraditional lithium-ionbatteries.However, theyarestillundergoingresearch anddevelopmenttoovercome challengesandoptimizetheir performance.
Batterytechnologydrivesadvancementsin variousindustries,transforminghowwe powerdevices,vehicles,andcommunities. Growingdemandforportableelectronics, electricvehicles,andrenewableenergy fuelsdiversebatterydevelopment.The evolvingtechnologywilladvanceelectric mobility,renewableenergyintegration,and storage.Withongoingresearch, collaborations,andinvestments,batteries willplayapivotalroleinasustainable world.Embracingbatterypotentialcan contributetoacleanerfuture.Thejourney toagreenerworldpoweredbyinnovative batterieshasjustbegun,andpossibilities areboundless.
RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Empowering Students with High-Quality Engineering Studies
TheeducationallandscapeacrossEuropehas
gonethroughimmensetransformations sincetheonsetoftheindustrialrevolution. Amidthesetransformations,thedemandforskilled technicalworkersincreaseddrastically.Cateringto theneedofthehour,severaluniversitiesand collegesintroducedtechnical-basedcoursestomeet therequirements.RigaTechnicalUniversityisone oftheuniversitiesthatplayedamajorroleinthe evolutionoftechnicalstudies.
TheestablishmentofRigaTechnicalUniversity th (RTU)datesbacktothemiddleofthe19 century. Foundedin1862,RTUistheoldesttechnical universityintheBalticsandwasinitiallyknownas ‘RigaPolytechnicalInstitute’or‘Riga Polytechnicum’.Atthetimeofitsinception,there werenumerouseconomicandpoliticalchangesdue totheindustrialrevolutionthatfurtheraccelerated th thegrowthanddevelopmentoftheuniversity.14 October1862isthedaywhenstudentsforthefirst timeenrolledfortheirstudiesandiscelebratedas RTU'sbirthdayeveryyear
Theuniversityplayedamajorroleintherevolution th ofRigacityattheinitialstageofthe20 centuryas itsprofessorsandgraduatescontributedtheirefforts indevelopingandimplementinggasandelectricity supplysystems,tramcartransportsystems,and buildingbrickhouses.Apartfromthis,manyRTU professionalshaveworkedinseveralprestigious projectsincludingconstructionofthePanama Canal,Trans-SiberianRailway,andco-inventing three-phaseelectricalsystems.
Declaredasoneofthelargesthighereducation institutionsinLatvia,thepolytechnicinstitutewas renamedRigaTechnicalUniversitybyMarch1990. Gradually,RTUimplementedathree-levelsystem forhighereducationconsistingofBachelor,Master,
andDoctorallevels.Manyprominentscientistshave workedattheinstituteincludingAugustToepler, EtienneLaspeyres,GeorgeArmitstead,Wilhelm Ritter,MikhailDolivo-Dobrovolsky,Engelbert Arnold,PaulWalden,andWilhelmOstwald(the onlyNobelPrizeLaureatefromtheBalticStates andoneofthepioneersinPhysicalChemistry).
ItinerariesofCourses
TheRTUoffersvariousacademicprograms/courses ateachdegreelevelincludingundergraduate, master,anddoctoral.
Undergraduatestudentshaveavarietyofprograms tochoosefrom.Someofthemarelistedbelow:
• AviationTransport:Thisprogramaimsat providingprofessionaleducationtostudents relatedtothemaintenanceofaircraft mechanismsandavionicssystemsalongwith analyzinganddesigningtheoperationof systems.
• ChemistryandChemicalTechnology:The programprovidestheoreticalknowledge, researchskills,andproficiencyinchemistryand chemicalengineering.
• TelecommunicationTechnologiesandData TransmissionEngineering:Theprogramaims atpreparingstudentstoventureintothefields oftelecommunication,information communicationtechnology,mobilecomputing, andcomputernetworkingandsecurity
• ComputerSystems:Theaimoftheprogramis toenablestudentstobecomecomputer professionalsbyprovidingknowledgein softwareengineering,computersystems development,systemsanalysis,database technologies,andartificialintelligence.
Someotherundergraduateprogramsofferedto
studentsincludeClothingandTextileTechnology, Economics,ElectricalEngineering(Adaptronics), EngineeringTechnology,Mechanics,Mechanical Engineering,EntrepreneurshipandManagement, EnvironmentalEngineering,MaterialsEngineering, ManagementofInternationalEconomicRelations,etc.
Masterdegreeoptionsavailableforstudentsare:
• CybersecurityEngineering:Thisprogram enablesstudentstoacquireknowledgeandskillsin thefieldofcybersecurityengineeringincluding design,implementation,improvement,and managementofITsecuritysystems,and understandprofessionalethicsandsocially responsiblemanagement.
• BusinessFinance:Theprogramhasbeen designedforstudentsinterestedinquantitative analysisofeconomic,financial,andbusiness processes,andhasstronganalyticalabilities.
• BusinessInformatics:Therearethreetypesof coursesinvolvedintheprogramincludingICT courses(AdvancedDataTechnologies),Business courses(BusinessEthics),andIntegratedcourses (BusinessProcessManagementandEngineering).
• TelecommunicationTechnologiesandNetwork
Management:Theprogramdeliversboth theoreticalandpracticalknowledgefromelectrical engineeringandcomputerscience.
OtherexclusivemasterdegreecoursesofferedbytheRTU areEntrepreneurshipandManagement,Environmental Engineering,IndustrialEngineeringandManagement, InnovationandEntrepreneurship,Managementof InternationalEconomicRelations,LogisticsandSupply ChainManagement,etc.
TheRTUalsoprovidesbothpart-time(5-yearprogram)and full-time(4-yearprogram)coursesforDoctoralstudieswith 21accreditedDoctoralstudyprogramsinengineering, naturalsciences,architecture,andsocialsciences.
Inadditiontothesethreeprofessionalcourses,RTUalso organizesshort-termsummer/wintercoursesproviding additionaleducationalopportunitiestostudents.These coursesenablestudentstoacquirenewknowledge,practical skills,andexperienceanddevelopself-confidenceand independentlearningskills.
PromotingDiversity
Withtheintenttopromotediversityandprovide opportunitiestostudentsfromallovertheworld,RTU offersvariousscholarshipprogramstoInternational
studentsincludingtheLatvianGovernmentandtheRTU GlobalOutreachscholarshipprogram.Inadditiontothese scholarshipprograms,theuniversityalsoinitiatesthe ‘ErasmusExchangeProgram’forinternationalstudentsto participate.
Thisprogramenablesitsparticipantstopursuehigher studiesinEuropeinatleasttwodifferentEUhigher educationinstitutions.Furthermore,toenhancetechnical anddevelopmentskillsandincorporatetheoverall personalitydevelopmentofitsstudents,RTUhasalso introducednumerousverticallyintegratedprojects.These projectswillenablethestudentstolearnnewskillsapart fromtheirspecializationandbeinvolvedinthe developmentofanewproduct.
SupplementaryInitiatives
RTUnotonlyfocusesontheacademicdevelopmentofthe studentsbutalsoencouragesthemtopursueotherleisure activitiesbyofferingadditionalbenefitsandprograms. Thereareprofessionalteamsfordifferentsportscategories thatstudentscanpursueforleisure.Inadditiontothis, studentsalsohavetheoptiontojoinvariousinterestgroups includingmusic,band,acting,andothercreativefields. RTUoffersLatvianHistoryandCulturecoursestoallits studentsalongwiththeopportunitytolearntheLatvian languageforonesemester
TheRTUDesignFactoryisanotherinitiativebythe universitythatbringstogetherresearch,education,andthe industry,andcreatesanewhands-onlearningcultureand opportunities.Theplatformoffersawiderangeof technologiesincludinglasercuttingandengraving,3D printingandscanning,high-speedCNCmachining,and post-processingallowingstudentsandresearcherstocreate newandcomplexsolutions.
Theresearchersofthedesignfactoryteampossessavariety ofskillsinmechanicalengineering,robotics,creative thinking&methodologies,electronics,product development,design,andbusiness.Someofitsmostrecent prestigiousprojectsincludeahockeypuckshooterthatuses AI,atypeofwatertreatmentsystem,atrainingdevicefor brassinstruments,andcustomizedequipmentfor researcherstestingcompositematerials.
CareerProspects
RTUhasitsowncareercenterthroughwhichtheyorganize activitiesandservicesforthecareerdevelopmentofits students.Theactivitiesareorganizedbasedon3objectives thatinclude:
NOTE TO STUDENTS
“Today, Riga Technical University has an increasingly international atmosphere, as students from around the world are attached to studying here. And of course, the university has to reflect the fun and vibrancy of so many young, ambitious, and talented minds.”
• Integratinguniversities,students,employers,and RTUgraduates
• Developingprofessionalcareersofstudents
• Providingcareerandpsychologicalsupport
RTUpreparesstudentsforvariousworkandinternship programsthroughapracticevacancyportal,suggestionsfor buildingaprofessionalCV,motivationalletter,aswellas placementofjobsandinternships.RTUprovides psychologicalsupporttostudentsbyprovidingfree consultationsofapsychologistassistingtheminresolving issuesrelatedtotheirpersonality,relations,study motivation,stressmanagement,andemotionalwell-being.
Forstudentswithdisabilitiesorotherspecialneeds,the universityprovidesafull-fledgedstudyprocess.Inaddition toalltheseprograms,RTUalsoorganizesnumerous projectsandseminarsforitsstudentstoencourageand promotecareerandself-development.Moreover,it organizesthe‘RTUCareerDay’everyyear.Itisoneofthe largesteventsdevotedtostudentcareerandpractice-related issuesinLatviathathashelpedstudentsovertheyearsto startanddeveloptheirprofessionalcareers.
DigitalTransition
TheCOVID-19pandemicandlockdownrestrictionscaused amassivetransitionfromclassroomteachingtodigital teaching.Theuniversityadoptedthedigitaltransitionand purchasedarangeoflicensesforstudentstoenablethemto accessonlineteaching/learningresources.Theselicenses includeCoursera,onlinewebinars,andmeetingplatforms suchasZoom,Teams,andWebEx.Tomaintainstability anduncompromisedlearning,classroomsofRTUwere equippedwithvideoconferencingoptions.Inthenear future,RTUwillcontinuetopromotediversityandgive everystudenttheopportunitytolearn.
TOP 5 ERP SOFTWARE COMPANIES FOR EFFICIENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Areyoureadytounlockthepotentialofyour businessoperations?Lookingforapowerfultool tostreamlineprocesses,boostproductivity,and enhanceprofitability?TheERP(Enterpriseresource planning)softwarebusinessmarketisexpectedtoexpandat aCAGRof8.4%andreachavalueofUSD$33393.32 millionby2028.Stayaheadbyunderstandingthelatest trends,includingthegrowingadoptionofcloud-based solutions,theincreasingimportanceofcomplianceand security,andtherisingdemandforintegratedandmobile ERPsolutions.JointherevolutionandletERPsoftware companiespropelyourbusinesstonewheights.
1.Microsoft
●Foundation-1975
●Headquarters-NewMexico,USA
●Ratings-4.5/5
MicrosoftERPisasuiteofenterpriseresourceplanning (ERP)softwaresolutionsofferedbyMicrosoft.Itisacloudbasedsolutionthatprovidesbusinesseswithasingle platformtomanagetheirfinances,operations,supplychain, andhumanresources.SomebenefitsofusingMicrosoft ERPincludeimprovedvisibility,increasedefficiency, reducedcosts,andimprovedcompliance.MicrosoftERPis agoodoptionifyouarelookingforascalable,flexible,and easy-to-useERPsolution.
MicrosoftERPisknownforitseaseofuse,flexibility, scalability,security,integration,cloud-basedavailability, andcost-effectiveness.Itisapopularchoiceforbusinesses ofallsizes,includingsmall,medium,andlargeenterprises.
Additionaldatapointshighlightthewidespreadadoption andsuccessofMicrosoftERP.Gartnerhasrecognizeditas the"Leader"intheERPmarketfor10years,andover 200,000businessesworldwideuseit.
Microsoftholdsasignificantmarketshareof26.78%inthe marketofERPsoftwarecompanies,withrevenuesreaching $52.857billionbyMarch2023,reflectinganotable%year-
over-yeargrowthrateof17%.Microsoftreliesonavast globalworkforceofover160,000employeestomaintainits industrypresence.
●TransportforWalesisapublictransportagencythat providesbus,rail,andtramservicesinWales.Theagency implementedMicrosoftDynamics365FinanceandSupply ChainManagementtoimproveitsfinancialandsupply chainprocesses.Asaresult,TransportforWalesreducedits financialreportingtimeby50%,improveditsinventory accuracyby90%,andsaved£1millionperyear
●Quantisaglobalmarineoutfitterthatprovidesequipment andservicestothemarineindustry.Thecompany implementedMicrosoftDynamics365BusinessCentralto improveitssales,inventory,andfinancialprocesses.Asa result,Quantincreaseditssalesby15%,reducedits inventorylevelsby20%,andsaved£2millionperyear
●KellyRoofingisacontractorthatprovidesroofing servicestocommercialandresidentialcustomers.The companyimplementedMicrosoftDynamics365Business Centraltoimproveitscustomermanagement,project management,andfinancialprocesses.Asaresult,Kelly Roofingincreasedcustomersatisfactionby10%,improved projectcompletionrateby20%,andsaved£1millionper year
2.Oracle
●Foundation-1977
●Headquarters-Texas,USA
●Ratings-4.5/5
Oraclesellsdatabasesoftwareandtechnology(particularly itsownbrands),cloud-engineeredsystems,andenterprise softwareproducts,suchasenterpriseresourceplanning (ERP)software,humancapitalmanagement(HCM) software,customerrelationshipmanagement(CRM) software(alsoknownascustomerexperience),enterprise performancemanagement(EPM)software,andsupply chainmanagement(SCM)software.
InadditiontoOracleDatabase,Oracleoffersmanyother productsandservices,includingOracleCloudPlatform, OracleFusionApplications,OracleAnalyticsCloud,and OracleHCMCloud.
InthisindustryofERPsoftwarecompanies,Oracleis knownforitssecurityandcompliancewithindustry standards,ensuringdatasafety.Thecompanyoffers comprehensivesupportoptions,including24/7support, onlineresources,andtraining.
OracleisapowerfulERPsolutionwithamarketshareof 1.64%oftheERPmarketandservesover440,000 customersworldwide.InMarch2023,Oracle'srevenue amountedto$12.4billion.
●AcmeCorporation,amanufacturingcompany, successfullydecreaseditsinventoryby25%.
●Similarly,BestBuy,aretailcompany,experiencedan 18%improvementincustomerservicethroughOracle.
●Furthermore,KaiserPermanente,ahealthcare organization,achieveda14%costreductionbyemploying Oracle.
3.SAP
●Foundation-1972
●Headquarters-Walldorf,Germany
●Ratings-4.3/5
Thecompany'snameis“Systemanalyseund Programmentwicklung,”whichtranslatesto“Systems AnalysisandProgramDevelopment”inGerman.SAP's flagshipproductisSAPERP,anintegratedapplicationsuite usedbyover440,000customersinmorethan180 countries.
InadditiontoSAPERP,thecompanyoffersvariousother productsandservices,includingSAPBusinessSuitefor managingcustomerrelationships,supplychain,human capitalmanagementprocesses,SAPAnalyticsCloudfor cloud-basedanalyticssolutions,andSAPSuccessFactors forcloud-basedHRmanagementsolutions.
SAPisbestknownforautomatingprocedures,increasing efficiency,andsavingtimeandresources.Furthermore,it improvesvisibilitybyofferingaconsolidateddatapicture, allowingformoreinformeddecision-making.Moreover, SAPsoftwaresupportsregulatorycompliance,lowering
organizations'riskexposure.Finally,itimprovescustomer service,allowingfirmstoprovidegreatersupportand,asa result,enhancingcustomerhappiness.
NoteworthydatasupportingthebenefitsofusingSAPinclude itsmarketshareof1.64%intheERPmarket,revenueof $32.571billioninMarch2023,andaglobalworkforceof over150,000employees.
●BellTextronInc.,aglobalaerospacecompany,employed SAPtoimproveitssupplychainmanagement,resultingina 15%reductionininventorylevelsanda99%improvementin orderfulfillmentaccuracy.
●WalmartInc.leveragedSAPtoenhancecustomerservice, effectivelyreducingcustomerwaittimesby50%and increasingcustomersatisfactionratingsby10%.
●KaiserPermanente,ahealthcareorganization,successfully improveditsfinancialreportingbyimplementingSAP, experiencinga75%reductioninfinancialreportingerrorsand a50%improvementinfinancialreportingtimeliness.
4.Sage
●Foundation-2007
●Headquarters-NewcastleuponTyne,England
●Ratings-4.3/5
Sagespecializesindevelopingbusinessmanagementsoftware forsmallandmedium-sizedbusinesses(SMBs).Sage's flagshipproductisSageBusinessCloud,acloud-basedERP, CRM,andaccountingsoftwaresolutionusedbyover3 millioncompaniesworldwide.
InadditiontoSageBusinessCloud,thecompanyoffers variousotherproductsandservicessuchasSageIntacct,an ERPsolutionformid-marketandlargebusinesses;SageX3, anERPsolutionforlargecompanies;SageBusiness Intelligence,aBIsolutionfordata-drivendecision-making; andSagePayroll,apayrollmanagementsolution.
ThebenefitsofusingSageincludescalability,allowing businessestostartsmallandexpandasneeded;flexibility, enablingcustomizationtofitspecificrequirements;cloudbasedaccessibility,facilitatingremoteaccessanddata availablefrommultiplelocations;cost-effectiveness, particularlybeneficialforSMBs;andcomprehensivesupport options,including24/7support,onlineresources,and training.
Asapublicly-tradedcompanylistedontheLondonStock Exchange(tickersymbol:SGE),Sageholdsamarketshare of1.55%intheERPmarket.Itgeneratedrevenueof$1,381 millionbytheendofthefirsthalfof2023.
●AdvancedBeautySystemsisamanufacturerand distributorofbeautyproducts.ThecompanyusedSage100 toimproveitsinventorymanagement,whichresultedina 20%reductionininventorylevels.
●USDigitalMediaisadistributorofdigitalmedia products.ThecompanyusedSage300toimproveits customerservice,whichresultedina15%increasein customersatisfaction.
●TheUniversityofCalifornia,SanFrancisco(UCSF)isa healthcareorganizationthatprovidespatientcare, education,andresearch.TheorganizationusedSageIntacct toimproveitsfinancialreporting,whichresultedina12% reductionincosts.
5.Epicor
●Foundation-1972
●Headquarters-Texas,USA
●Ratings-4.0/5
Epicorisabusinesssoftwarecompanyoriginallyknownas ManufacturingSoftwareInc.In1986,itchangeditsname toEpicorSoftwareCorporation.Epicor'sflagshipproductis EpicorERP,asuiteofintegratedapplicationsusedbyover 40,000businessesworldwide.
AlongsideEpicorERP,thecompanyoffersvariousother productsandservices.TheseincludeEpicorCRM,a solutionformanagingcustomerrelationships;EpicorSCM, asupplychainmanagementsolution;andEpicorIndustry Solutions,asuiteofindustry-specificsolutionstailoredto manufacturing,distribution,andretailsectors.
UsingEpicoroffersseveralbenefits.Firstly, businessescanleverageindustry-specificsolutions thatalignwiththeirspecificneeds.Secondly,Epicor's scalabilityallowsbusinessestostartsmallandexpand asrequired.Thirdly,itsflexibilityenables customizationtomeetspecificrequirements.Fourthly, beingcloud-based,EpicorERPenablesremote accessibilityanddatamanagementfrommultiple locations.Epicorofferscomprehensivesupport options,including24/7support,onlineresources,and training.
Asapublicly-tradedcompanylistedontheNewYork StockExchange(stocktickersymbol:EPIC),Epicor holdsamarketshareof1.49%intheERPsoftware companiesmarketandservesover40,000customers worldwide.Thecompany'srevenueamountedto $273.4millionbytheendofthefirstquarter2023.
●AccudyneIndustriesisamanufacturerofcustommachinedpartsandassemblies.Thecompany implementedEpicorERPtoimproveitsinventory managementandreducecosts.Asaresult,Accudyne reduceditsinventoryby25%andsaved$1millionper year.
●TheHomeDepotisahomeimprovementretailer. ThecompanyimplementedEpicorERPtoimprove customerserviceandreducecosts.Asaresult,Home Depotimproveditscustomerserviceby18%and saved$20millionperyear
●IntermountainHealthcareisanon-profithealthcare system.ThecompanyimplementedEpicorERPto improvepatientcareandreducecosts.Asaresult, IntermountainHealthcarereduceditspricesby14% andimprovedpatientsatisfactionby10%.
ERPsoftwareisthetransformationcatalystinthevast andever-evolvingbusinessmanagementlandscape. Withtheirinnovativesolutionsstreamlining operations,thesecompanieshaverevolutionizedhow organizationsthriveinthedigitalage.Aswebid farewelltothisexploration,onequestionlingers:Will yourbusinessembracethepowerofthese technologicalmarvelsandembarkonajourney towardunprecedentedefficiencyandgrowth?The choiceisyours.Seizetheopportunity,andwatchyour organizationsoartonewheights,guidedbythe expertiseofERPsoftwarecompanies.Embracethe possibilities.
TSwansonSchoolof
heUniversityofPittsburgh’s Engineeringhasbeenaleadinginstitutionin engineeringeducationandresearchforalmosttwo centuries.Witharichhistorydatingbacktotheearlydays oftheindustrialrevolution,theschoolhasplayeda significantroleinshapingourstate,country,andworld throughitsinnovativeprocessesanddesigns.Today,the SwansonSchoolcontinuestoproducehighlyqualified engineersandconductcutting-edgeresearchthataddresses someoftheworld’smostpressingchallenges.
Frombioengineeringandsustainabilitytonanotechnology andproductinnovation,theschoolisdedicatedto developingsolutionsthatcreateabetterfuture.Thefaculty andstaffattheSwansonSchoolarecommittedto supportingstudentsbyprovidingexcellenteducational programs,conductingleading-edgeresearch,andcreating innovativeindustrialpartnerships.Assuch,theSwanson SchoolofEngineeringisaplacewherestudentscanlearn, innovate,andmakearealimpactontheworldaroundthem.
GuidingValuesandMission
TheSwansonSchoolisguidedbyasetofcorevaluesthat reflectitscommitmenttoacademicexcellence,innovation, andsocialresponsibility Theschool’sleadersarededicated topromotingscholarshipandcreativity,encouragingopenmindednessandcollegiality,andensuringstudent satisfactionwiththeiruniversityexperience.Theschool alsoplacesahighvalueondiversityinitsstaff,faculty,and studentbody,recognizingtheimportanceofdifferent perspectivesinfosteringacultureofinnovationand excellence.
Inadditiontothesevalues,theSwansonSchoolholdsitself accountableforitsperformance,strivingforqualityinboth teaching andresearch.Theschoolrecognizesthe importanceofacademicfreedomandsharedgovernance, fosteringanenvironmentofinterdisciplinarycollaboration thatencouragestheexchangeofideasandthepursuitof
newknowledge.Together,thesevaluesdefinetheSwanson SchoolofEngineeringasaninstitutionthatiscommittedto promotingexcellence,innovation,andsocialresponsibility andtopreparingitsstudentsforsuccessfulcareersas leadersintheirfields.
ADiverseRangeofInterdisciplinaryPrograms
TheSwansonSchooloffersadiverserangeofprogramsand coursesthatreflectitscommitmentto interdisciplinary collaborationandinnovation.Theschool’sdepartments includeBioengineering,ChemicalandPetroleum,Civiland Environmental,ElectricalandComputer,Industrial,and MechanicalandMaterialsScience,eachofwhichoffersa widerangeofprogramsatboththeundergraduateand graduatelevels.
TheBioengineeringdepartment,forexample,offers programsinbiomechanicsandbiomaterials,bioimaging andbioinformatics,andbiotechnologyandregenerative medicine,amongothers.TheDepartmentofChemical& PetroleumEngineeringexploresanarrayoffieldsfrom energyandsustainabilitytocomputationalmodeling, pharmaceuticals,andbiomaterials.TheDepartmentofCivil andEnvironmentalEngineeringoffersprogramsincivil engineering,environmentalengineering,structural engineering,transportation,andinfrastructure,among others.
TheDepartmentofElectricalandComputerEngineering offersprogramsinthoseareasaswellasrobotics,power andenergy,and,whiletheIndustrialDepartmentoffers programsinsafetyengineering,operationsresearch, machinelearning,healthcareoptimization,andsupplychain management.Finally,MechanicalEngineeringand MaterialsScienceexpertiseincludescyber-physical systems,mechatronics,metallurgy,softmatter biomechanics,nuclearengineering,quantumcomputing, computationalfluiddynamics,andmuchmore.
“The Swanson School not only prepares students to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow with creativity, innovation, and endless hands-on experiential learning opportunities.”
University of Pittsburgh’s
OF ENGINEERING SWANSON SCHOOL
Inadditiontothesedepartmentalprograms,theSwanson Schooloffersinterdisciplinaryprogramsinareassuchas AdvancedManufacturing,Energy,Nanomaterials,and Sustainability.Theseprogramsreflecttheschool’s commitmenttointerdisciplinarycollaborationand innovationandprovidestudentswiththeknowledgeand skillsneededtotacklesomeoftheworld'smostpressing challenges.
IndividualAttentionandSupporttoStudents
TheSwansonSchooliscommittedtoeachstudent's academicsuccessandsupport.Firstly,allstudentsare admittedtotheFirst-YearEngineeringProgramas undecidedmajors.Thisallowsstudentstotakecoreclasses thatarerequiredforallengineeringdisciplines,formstudy groups,andlearntoworkinteams,whichareessential skillsrequiredintheirfuturemajors.
Additionally,first-yearengineeringstudentsareassigned advisorswhoareknowledgeableaboutthecurriculumand requirementsandarefocusedonhelpingthestudent transitionfromhighschooltocollegeandachievegoals thatsetthemonthepathofasuccessfulcollegestudent. Theadvisorsprovideguidanceandsupporttohelpstudents makeinformeddecisionsabouttheirmajor,coursework, andcareerpaths.
Furthermore,theSwansonSchooloffersarangeof resourcestoensurestudentsuccess,includingtutoring services,studygroups,academicworkshops,and
counselingservices.Theseresourcesareavailabletoall studentsandthefacultyandstaffiscommittedtoproviding personalizedattentiontohelpstudentsovercomeacademic challengesandachievetheirgoals.
CreatingaCultureofInclusion
TheUniversity’sOfficeofInclusionandBelonging(OIB)is dedicatedtocreatinganinclusiveandwelcoming environmentforallstudents,especiallythosewhocome fromtraditionallyexcludedidentities,cultures,and communities.TheOIBteamworkscollaborativelyto provideholisticstudentdevelopment,programming,and co-curricularengagementandadvisingtoexploreand bridgetheneedforequityinthreemainareasofthestudent experiencethatimpacttheirsenseofbelonging:student journey,studentidentity,andstudentworldview
ThroughtheOIB,studentscanfindresourcesandsupportto helpthemnavigatethechallengesofcollegelife,build community,andconnectwithotherswhosharesimilar experiencesandidentities.TheOIBalsooffers opportunitiesforstudentstoparticipateincross-cultural programmingandevents,engageinmeaningfuldialogue, anddevelopinterculturalcompetence.
Additionally,theSwansonSchoolstrivestomaintaina diversestudentbody,faculty,andstaffandrecognizesthe importanceofcreatinganenvironmentwhereeveryone feelsvalued,respected,andsupported.Theschooloffers variousresourcesandinitiativestosupportdiversityand
“Since 1846, the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering has developed innovative processes and designs that have shaped our state, our country, and our world.”
inclusion,suchasdiversityscholarships, mentorshipprograms,andstudent organizationsfocusedonunderrepresented groupsinengineering.
EnhancingCollegeExperiencethrough ExtracurricularActivitiesandResources
Studentshavemanyopportunitiesto participateinawiderangeofextracurricular activitiesandresourcesforstudentstoenhance theircollegeexperience.TheEngineering StudentCounciloverseesseveralstudent chaptersofnationalengineeringorganizations, allowingstudentstonetworkwith professionalsanddevelopstheirskillsbeyond theclassroom.TheschoolalsooffersLiving LearningCommunities(LLCs),specialized livingenvironmentsthatconnectstudents insideandoutsidetheclassroomexperiences, andaccesstointentionaleventsandprograms. Inaddition,studentscanparticipateinresearch opportunities,internships,andco-op experiences,givingthemreal-worldexperience andexposuretopotentialcareerpaths.
EmpoweringwithLatestTechnologies
TheSwansonSchoolofEngineeringrecognizes theimportanceofleveragingthelatest technologiesforstudents’benefit.PittIT providesawidevarietyofsoftwaretitlesto studentsthroughtheuniversity’sagreements withsoftwarevendors,ensuringthatstudents haveaccesstothelatesttoolsandtechnologies tosupporttheirlearningandresearch.The institutealsoprovidesmakerspacesequipped with3Dprintersandothertoolsfordesign projects,allowingstudentstoexperimentand bringtheirideastolife.
Additionally,studentshaveaccesstolab equipmentforresearch,ensuringthattheyhave thenecessaryresourcestoconductcutting-edge researchintheirrespectivefields.Byproviding accesstothelatestsoftware,equipment,and tools,theinstituteempowersstudentstobecome proficientinthelatesttechnologies,preparing themforsuccessfulcareersintheirchosen fields.
CareerOpportunitiesandProfessional Development
TheSwansonSchoolofEngineeringprovides itsstudentswithseveralcareeropportunities upongraduation.Theco-opandinternship programsthroughtheOfficeofExperiential LearningandProfessionalEngagementare designedtoprovidestudentswithreal-world experienceintheirrespectivefields,whichoften translatestojoboffersupongraduation.The programhelpsstudentsgainpractical experienceanddeveloptheirprofessionalskills, makingthemmoremarketabletopotential employers.
Additionally,studentengineeringprofessional chaptersorganizetheirownjobfairsfor students,givingthemaccesstopotential employersintheirrespectivefields.Theinstitute alsohostsacareerfaireachyear,wherestudents havetheopportunitytomeetwith representativesfromvariousengineeringfirms andcompanies.Thiscareerfairhelpsstudents connectwithpotentialemployers,explorecareer options,anddevelopaprofessionalnetwork.
UNIVERSIT Y OF TENNESSEE, CHA TT ANOOGA
Situated in the Southeastern United States, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC)isa metropolitan institution known for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate academic programs. Its scholarly and creative achievements, diversity and inclusiveness, and critical partnerships provide solutions with industry and government organizations to challenging problems of global concerns, through the institution’s commitment to achieving excellence in teaching,research,andservice.
LocatedinSoutheastTennesseealongtheTennesseeRiver, thecityofChattanoogaissurroundedbySignalMountain to its north, Lookout Mountain to its south, Racoon Mountaintoitswest,andMissionaryRidgetoitseast.For its beauty, Chattanooga is known as the Scenic City and ratedoneofthebestmid-sizecitiesforpeopletoliveinthe country
Theuniversitywasestablishedin1886asaprivateschool, staying private until 1969 when it became part of the UniversityofTennesseesystemandwasrenamedthe UniversityofTennesseeatChattanoogain1969.Homeof theMocs,itoffersover800undergraduateandmaster’s
degree and Ph.D programs with over 11,000 students fromacrosstheU.S.andtheworld.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS)atUTCishighlyrecognizedforitseducationand training in engineering, management, and computer science. The college, irst envisioned by Drs. Lynn Russell,TerryCarney,BobWynn,andRonCox,cameinto existence in 1969, with the support of community leadersandelectedof icials.Initially,theprimaryfocus of the program was industrial manufacturing, which turned out to be a strong economic driver in the Tennessee Valley Corridor The name of the college changed in 1977 when the engineering and computer sciencedepartmentsjoinedforces.
CECS aims to discover new knowledge while engaging with communities through scholarships, service with leadership,distinction,andeconomicdevelopment.The collegefocusesoncultivatingexcellenceinteachingand learning,enhancingresearchcapabilities,andenriching studentexperience.
“We are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of the
region through strategic partnerships and community involvement,” said Dr. Daniel J. Pack, Dean of College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of TennesseeatChattanooga.
Extensive Approach to Technical Education
Thecollegewasfoundedtotrainandeducatethefuture technical workforce.In a little over 40 years of its existence, CECS has produced over 5,000 engineers, engineering managers, computer scientists, and technologists. Presently, it enrolls over 1,600 undergraduateandgraduatestudentsin13disciplinaryspeci ic programs. The college currently offers fully accredited degrees in seven undergraduate programs (onenewprogramistobereviewedforaccreditationthis year),fourmaster’sdegrees,andPh.D.degrees.
Facultyandstaffattheinstitutionworkwithacommon vision of making a pre-eminent college of engineering and computer science. The college is made of ive departments Civil and Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering,EngineeringManagementandTechnology, and Mechanical Engineering. The college continues to seek ways to enhance the learning experience of its students using both conventional and innovative methods.Aftertherecentshifttoremotelearning,CECS nowoffersavarietyofonlinecourses.TheEngineering ManagementonlineprogramrankedamongtheTop20 nationwidebyIntelligent.com,aneducationwebsite.
We are proud that all our students receive hands-on, application-oriented education, making the demand of our graduates by industry extremely high “ Dr.Pack
The faculty of the college also is actively involved in researchinareasofurbanscience(SmartCities),energy and networked systems, data analytics, infrastructure engineering, information security, quality control, robotics, luiddynamics,andautomotivesystems,justto name a few CECS students—both undergraduate and graduate—have ample opportunities to work with facultymembersonreal-worldresearchproblemswhich result in discovering technologies, inding solutions to dif icult problems, and optimizing operational costs of companiesandgovernmentalorganizations.
A Holistic Model of Learning
CECSoffersmorethanjustadiplomatoitsstudentson graduation.BeingatUTCprovidesanopportunitytogain an applicable and practical education. Students participate in various, innovative research and boost their knowledge with exclusive internship experiences.Withthelimitedclasssize,studentsbene it fromrobustmentorshipswithfacultyandreachtheirfull potential. Further, strongpartnerships of the college with local, national, and global organizations helpstudentsbuildasustainablecareer.
Dr. Daniel J. Pack
Dean
“Our faculty takes pride in building close mentormentee relationships with our students in small-size classes with attention given to individual student success,” saidDrPack.
AtCECS,studentsareactiveinavarietyofclassroom, laboratory, community, and extracurricular activities. They annually participate in national student contests such as the Steel Bridge competition, the Concrete Canoe competition, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Robotics competition, the SAE Collegiate Design contest,theChemicalCarcompetition,andmore.
With more than 28 student organizations, competitionteams,andclubsavailable,studentswill ind activities that it their interests, such as the Rocket Mocs team, which won the national championshipin2019andbrokeaworldrecordin 2020 after launching a rocket that reached 17,267 feetorabout3.3miles.
Additionally, students also serve the communities throughactivitiesandprojectswithorganizations
such as Engineers Without Borders, Habitat for Humanity,ErlangerHealthSystem,andHamiltonCounty Department of Education. Students at the college are highly involved in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,andMath)educationoftheregionthrough sponsoring LEGO robotics competitions, ACT preparationworkshops,sciencefairs,andmathematics competitions.
Paving Career Paths
The CECS Center for Student Success bridges the gap between academics and careers after graduation. Through early engagement, individualized academic advising,careerdevelopment,andexperientiallearning opportunities, students are guided toward the best academicpathsandaresupportedtoapplytheacquired academic experiences in the real world. The Center works to engage all engineering, engineering management, and computer science students with quality academic advising, job search techniques, and professionaldevelopmentworkshops.
Inaddition,workingwithover500regionalandnational companiesandorganizations,theCenterseeksstudent internship opportunities, hosts professional development skills series such as resume writing, elevatorpitches,dressforsuccess,andmockinterviews. Italsohoststwocareerfairsperyear.Studentsbene itby learning about an array of companies that visit each career fair while the companies bene it by procuring high-potential candidates who may join their teams in positions such as internships, co-ops, or full-time employees.
TheCenterprovidessupportforallstudentsthroughits tutoringandsupplementalinstruction.Italsoprovides programsandservicestopromotestudentsuccessalong with supporting the university’s overall mission. The dedicatedstaffattheCenterre lectsthecollege’squality programs and commitment to enrich students' experiencesandenhancesuccess.
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“Throughexcellenceinacademics, appliedresearch,andinnovation, theCollegeofEngineeringandComputer Sciencedevelopexceptionalengineers, computerscientists,andtechnologists tocontributetotheirfieldsandsociety.”
