Dear alumni,
We are pleased to announce the following two events which interest some of you,
especially the second one if you have children.
Best regards,
PUAASC
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- Seminar Announcement: SIT #8 CMMi and Financial Planning
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Title: 1. Software Development in CMMi
2. Building a Sound Financial Future ---A General Summery
of Financial Plans
Speakers: 1. Mr. Carl Zheng, C & J Sci-Tech
2. Mr. Alex Zhao, Prudenial Financial
Date/Time: 2-4pm May 24 (Saturday), 2003
Location: UCLA Apartment Community Center
3200 Sawtelle Blvd.
CA, LA 90066
Admission: Free to CAST members as well as students.
$5 for others.
Please RSVP to info@cast-la.org. For further information,
please contact Lu Shen at lushen818@yahoo.com.
Abstract:
1. Software Development in CMMi
More now than ever, companies today want to deliver products
better, faster, and cheaper. At the same time, nearly all
organizations have found themselves building more and more complex
products. Organizations must be able to manage and control complex
product development and maintenance.
The CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) project work is
sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. Industry sponsorship is
provided by the System Engineering Committee of the National Defense
Industrial Association (NDIA). The CMMI consists of best practices
that address the development and maintenance of products and services
covering the product life cycle from conception through delivery and
maintenance.
2. Build a Sound Financial Future ---A Generic Summery of Financial Plans
a. Provide For Today
b. Manage Your Risk (Auto Insuance, Home Insurance, Health Insurance,
Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Estate Tax Liabilities)
c. Save For The Future (Retirement Plans, Education Plans, Estate
Plans)
Biographies:
1. Mr. Carl Zheng
Mr. Zheng is currently the president of C & J Sci-Tech. in South
Pasadena. From 1995 to 2002, Mr. Zheng was the president of TCL
America, a US division of TCL Holdings, one of the top 5 Consumer
Electronic Companies in China Electronic Industry. He was the
research Scientist at Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. in Michigan
from 1987 to 1989, the chief engineer in Kejian China of Chinese Academy
of
Sciences in Shenzhen from 1985 to 1987, the visiting scientist
at USC from 1980 to 1983, and a faculty member of Dept. of Automatic
Control and System Engineering at Beijing University of Aeronautics
and Astronautics since 1959. From 1985 to 1989 he was the Member of
Advisory Committee, ICCAD, Ministry of Electronics Industry, China.
Mr. Zheng got his B.S. in Electronic Engineering from Beijing University
of Aeronautics and Astronautics in 1959.
2. Mr. Alex Zhao
Mr. Zhao currently is a Financial Services Associate at Prudential
Financial. He has been helping clients set up a wide spectrum of financial
plans such as retirement plans, education plans, estate plans, insurance
plans, etc. Mr. Zhao got his MBA concentrated on Finance from California
State Polytechnic University at Pomona. He got his Bachelor degree in
Business Management from Shanxi University.
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Congressman David Wu
2003 Space Camp Scholarships
May 15, 2003
Dear Student/Parent:
It is my pleasure to announce the formation of a
scholarship to the U.S. Space Camp/Academy for the
benefit of Asian Pacific American students.
The U.S. Space Camp/Academy is a five-day program
located in Huntsville, Alabama that is jam-packed with
astronaut training for young people. Activities
include simulated Space Shuttle missions, IMAX movies,
training simulators (like the 1/6th Gravity Chair),
rocket building and launches, scientific experiments,
and lectures on the past, present, and future of space
exploration.
Operating since 1982, the U.S. Space Camp is the
largest camp operation in the United States, having
graduated almost 300,000 campers. Students not only
participate in fun camp activities, but they learn
about the value of science as well. Space Camp has
been featured on the Discovery Channel and is
supported by leading educational organizations. To
attend the U.S. Space Camp, you must already be
attending classes in the 4th through 6th grade and be
at least 9 years old. For Space Academy, you must be
between the ages of 12 and 14.
During your stay at the U.S. Space Camp, you will stay
in bunk-bed style dorm rooms on the campus of the
camp. The scholarship covers the price of tuition,
which includes all meals, lodging, and program
materials. It does not cover transportation or
incidentals. Although the scholarship covers tuition
for the week of July 27 - August 1, 2003, the winners
of the scholarship have the opportunity to change the
date they wish to attend. Winners can only make one
change to this date at no cost. Any additional
scheduling changes will result in a fee from the U.S.
Space Camp. Winners will also be required to submit
health and consent forms to attend the camp.
Additionally, parents are responsible for making the
travel arrangements to Huntsville, Alabama themselves.
For detailed information about the U.S. Space Camp and
travel arrangements, you can visit their website at
www.spacecamp.com.
A copy of the scholarship application is attached.
However, you may also visit our website at
www.education-opportunity.org/apascholarship.htm,
which contains a printable application and additional
information.
Applications are due May 30, 2003. In order for your
application to be considered, you must return a
completed application form with the signature of a
parent or guardian and your essay of no more than 300
words on one of the six topics provided on the
application. Late applications will not be considered.
Please mail to the following address:
APA Space Camp Scholarship
c/o Education and Opportunity Fund
818 SW 3rd Street, Suite 514
Portland, Oregon 97204
If you have any questions, please call 503-228-4244,
or e-mail spacecamp@education-opportunity.org. I
encourage you all to apply. Space Camp is an excellent
way to learn about the excitement of space and
science, and more importantly, it is a great way to
have fun.
With warm regards,
Congressman David Wu