EPSE-LAMP Alumni Organization
Supporting UCSD's EPSE & LAMP Programs
NASSCO Hosts Private Tour for LAMP and EPSE
On April 17th, General Dynamics NASSCO provided a private tour for the LAMP and EPSE students. The first hour was spent in a classroom-like setting among NASSCO managers and executives who explained with pride what they do and how they do which opened our eyes about the ship building process. We instantly caught on that safety is number one on everyone’s mind at NASSCO. John Lyle and Art Serpa, the two executives, spoke with passion about the importance of a good work ethic and good management and offered some nuggets. Jeff Bennett and Zach McWaters, both EPSE alums, and Neil Henry, LAMP …
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LAMP Teambuilding Module 2
The Leadership and Management Program (LAMP) conducted its second session in the field on March 13th. There were four leadership learning objectives: a sense of group identity for the newly formed teams, the importance of trust and communication, the need for rapid and effective decision-making, and the control of emotions under pressure. After an orientation, review, and warm up, the teams were divided into three groups with 10-12 participants in each group. The groups then went to one of three leadership exercises: Values Carry, The Bridge Is Out, and The Sphinx. After 60 minutes the …
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EPSE Teambuilding Module 3
On March 5, 2012, the Executive Perspective for Scientists and Engineers (EPSE) class was in the field again. This time they were going after the high ropes course at Camp Stevens in Julian. New teams were formed, and that called for re-establishing a sense of group identity.The challenges in the course also required the teams (when given a situation and task) to organize their thoughts, quickly devise a plan, and execute.New for this last session is that the team members were challenged to identify and regulate their individual emotions under pressure while completing a task 40 to 60 feet in …
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Edge Trends Review – Emotional Intelligence
The Edge Trends Committee sponsored a free seminar entitled “Emotional Intelligence” on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. in the UCSD Extension Classroom. The guest speakers were Liz Young and Patty Hill who are Trainers at Goodrich. Scott Hazel (LAMP ’11, Goodrich), an Alumni Board Member, was instrumental in convincing the instructors to teach the seminar and coordinating with them on the material and the logistics. The turn-out was fantastic, with 40+ people in attendance. The attendees learned about the definition of emotional intelligence (EQ), why it is important, how it …
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Free Edge Trends Seminar – Emotional Intelligence
“Anyone can become angry – that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose And in the right way –that is not easy” - Aristotle Event Details Thursday, March 8, 2012 7:00am Breakfast & Networking 7:30am Seminar (lasting until 9:00am or 9:30am) Room 115 at the UCSD Extension University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., 92122 Presented by: Liz Young and Patty Hill from Goodrich RSVP by Email to: sbaranowski@ucsd.edu Emotional Intelligence In today’s fast paced world of competitive …
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Outreach Review – Restaurant Week Dinner & Networking
By: Larry Cook. On Sunday, January 29, a group of alumni and instructors from EPSE and LAMP met for dinner at Firefly Grill & Wine Bar, in Encinitas. It provided a great social setting for the group to meet, network, and discuss a wide range of interesting topics. The food from the restaurant week prix fixe menu, and wine, were excellent. Those in attendance were Fiona and Stu Black, Joe and Kim Camaratta, Gary and Jan De Spain, Jonathan and Suzanne Hughes, Mary Ann Mariani, Kelly Ronk, Mitch Simon, Diane West, and Larry and Cindy Cook. …
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