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Jim Jones, who currently serves as chair of the Graduate Studies Committee (GSC), has been appointed director of the Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) program.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our colleague, Robert Hamilton Crick Jr., affectionately known as Rob, who passed away on August 16, 2025, at the age of 78.

The Master’s in Engineering and Technology Management (METM) program is excited to offer info sessions on the reintroduced E_M 701 Project Option, a project-based alternative to the traditional case study capstone.

Did the Federal Reserve Effectively Manage Risk? Evaluating the Decision to Cut Rates Through the 6+1 Guiding Questions By Luna Magpili

When most people hear the words project management, they picture Gantt charts, sticky notes on a Kanban board, or maybe long meetings about scope and budgets. I picture bees.

This past year my little backyard apiary turned into a living, buzzing case study on how structured project management can turn uncertainty into success, and leave you with jars of sweet honey at the end.

ETM is proud to welcome Dr. Steve Addison to our list of faculty this semester. 

Dr. Steve Addison brings over three decades of experience in engineering, workforce development, and technology to his role as Associate Professor in WSU’s Master of Engineering and Technology Management program. He began his career as an apprentice at British Aerospace on guided missile projects, later earning a BA and PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge.

Welcome to our new students, and welcome back to our returning students! We hope you enjoyed a restful summer break and are ready to dive into another exciting and productive academic year.

Project management extends beyond delivering solutions; it involves anticipating uncertainties and strategically navigating projects to ensure success. Here’s how project managers can steer clear of potential pitfalls by employing the 6+1 Guiding Questions for Risk Management: