Society for Design and Process Science (SDPS)

Society and Mission Vision and Scope It is the vision of this Society to be a catalyst for change, enabling the discovery of new approaches that lead to alternative solutions for the increasingly complex problems that face civilization. Objectives Promote the development of design and process science as applied to all traditional disciplines of engineering by sponsoring conferences and participation in other appropriate activities. Encourage and foster research and development to advance the discipline of design and process science. Provide leadership and resources to foster cooperation among organizations in establishing meaningful international standards. Distribute, promote, and encourage the use and application of these standards for universal improvement. Encourage an interchange of ideas among engineers, scientists, managers, decision makers and organizations by: Disseminate information through publishing and other means. Organizing conferences and programs for presentations and demonstrations to advance the state of knowledge. Cooperating with other professional organizations and committees with respect to standards, interdisciplinary research, and technical meetings. Providing a liaison between the Society and Codes and Standards Committees. Providing an atmosphere of fellowship between members that recognizes those professional needs of society membership which can best be supplied by association with peers. Supporting continuing education activities; and g. Developing international cooperation and understanding. Recognize achievement in the field of design and process science. Provide long-range planning activities to insure that the Society achieves its objectives and provides quality service to its members. Develop and promote membership in the Society. Support student activity. Support other appropriate objectives.