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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: Membership Drive @ Parktacular
DESCRIPTION:Activity on behalf of all MFESTS member societies to draw members to these. \nSend an email to president@mfests.org if interested in this activity.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-membership-drive/
LOCATION:Wolfe Park\, 3700 Monterey Drive\, St. Louis Park\, Minnesota\, 55426
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T183000
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SUMMARY:MFESTS: May EC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MFESTS Executive Committee meeting for the month of May.  Send an email to president@mfests.org if interested in attending and for the link to the meeting.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-may-ec-meeting-2/
LOCATION:A Microsoft Teams link will be provided after registration is complete
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
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UID:11641-1747353600-1747439999@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:ECM: Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ECM meeting held on the Second Thursday of each month. \nTo attend the meeting\, please fill the form: https://ecmpls.org/attendance/.  Meeting time will be shared with you after form is received. \n 
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/ecm-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Chester Bird American Legion\, 8900 Golden Valley Road North\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:ECM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T180000
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UID:11478-1747245600-1747249200@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:MGS: May Project Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Topic TBD \nVan Komurka\, GRL Engineers
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mgs-may-project-discussion/
LOCATION:Day Block Brewing Company\, 1105 S. Washington Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGS
ORGANIZER;CN="MGS":MAILTO:brian.sanchez@atlasfoundation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171439
CREATED:20250506T151519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T151519Z
UID:11638-1746874800-1746889200@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:MFESTS: Community Science Day at the Science Museum
DESCRIPTION:Represent your organization at the MFESTS table at the Science Museum. \nPlease contact Venkat Parameshwaran @ pvenkat@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-community-science-day-at-the-science-museum/
LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 W Kellogg Blvd\, St Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171439
CREATED:20250318T020221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T020221Z
UID:11524-1746777600-1746806400@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:INCOSE: MBSE - Leverage Monte Carlo Simulation to Plan Uncertain Systems Development
DESCRIPTION:View this email in your browser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nINCOSE North Star Spring Tutorial: “MBSE – Leverage Monte Carlo Simulation to Plan Uncertain Systems Development”\nSystems analysis methods include the simulation of logical\, network-based models.  If introduced early in systems life cycle planning\, they can be more effective.  This tutorial advances the case that earlier model-based planning to handle uncertain conditions is likely to improve MBSE. An afternoon hands-on experience clinic with computerized models transfers skills and knowledge. \nPresenter: Keith Hornbacher\, MBA (Biography)\nDate:  Friday\, May 9\, 2025\nTime:  8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nLocation:  Medtronic OHQ; 710 Medtronic Pkwy NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55432; Room – OHQ EDU LE 1B  \nKey Words: Systems Analysis\, Simulation\, Risk Management\, Artificial Intelligence (AI) \nApplicable to: New product development (medical devices; technical innovations; aerospace/ defense); Large infrastructure development projects; Programmatic/project Life Cycle Cost analysis; Capital expansion decisions (plants\, construction); Executive decision making across program lifecycle phases. \nGoal: Increase participants’ confidence to handle uncertainty in planning systems Portfolio\, Program\, and Project Life Cycles using Monte Carlo Simulation of logical networks \nObjectives: \n\nMorning: Understand the SE System Analysis and Risk Management Processes\, especially the activity “Analyze Risks”[1]\n\nClarify differences among types of uncertainty and risk (threats\, opportunities)\nAddress uncertainty early enough in programmatic life cycles to enable favorable results\nLearn to collect quality data\, recognize personal biases\, address organizational risk attitudes; all considered in context of AI’s emerging role\nCommunicating uncertain results to those in power who demand\, “Just give me the number!”\nDemonstrate how Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) of networked Program/project plans can advance implementation of MBSE beyond deterministic\, qualitative thinking.\n\n\nAfternoon: Demonstration and Clinic using MCS software[2]\n\nDemonstration and executive level overview of key features (computer not required)\nClinic: Hands on computer lab\n\nExperiment with simulation of logical network-based development plans in a workshop using world class MCS methods\, tools; use case examples (participants may supply)\nLeverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) in MBSE context using simulation\nImpact and handling Trade-off Analyses\nQuantitative analysis of plans\, technical/cost/schedule risk using MCS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[1] References include Figure 2.27 IPO diagram for Risk Management process and Figure 2.46 IPO diagram for System Analysis\, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING HANDBOOK\, Fifth Edition INCOSE–TP–2003–002–05 2023; ISO-31000 (2018); ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 (2023); AACE International Recommended Practices; Project Management Institute (PMI); US General Accountability Office (GAO) Guides; NASA Handbooks and Guides\n\n[2] Tools: Participants will receive instructions on downloading free personal copies of the demo software in advance of the tutorial and an invitation to a one hour Zoom session hosted by Mr. Hornbacher to test the software.  If participants have a candidate case study for review\, its suitability will be considered before the clinic.\n\n\nCost to attend: \n\nNonmembers – $325.00\n(includes INCOSE Regular Individual Member – $175.00)\nINCOSE Members – $150.00 (FULL membership only\, excludes CAB memberships)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More & Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease reach out to northstar@incose.net if you have any questions. \nThank you\,\nINCOSE North Star
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-mbse-leverage-monte-carlo-simulation-to-plan-uncertain-systems-development/
LOCATION:Medtronic OHQ\, 710 Medtronic Parkway NE\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55432
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T210000
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CREATED:20250418T145833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T145833Z
UID:11604-1745949600-1745960400@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:NSBE: Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join NSBE in celebrating a successful year.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/nsbe-annual-gala/
LOCATION:Anderson Student Center\, 2115 Summit Avenue\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102
CATEGORIES:NSBE
ORGANIZER;CN="NSBE%20Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@nsbetcpc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171439
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T015125Z
UID:11518-1745946000-1745951400@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:INCOSE: SE in Healthcare Networking Social Hour
DESCRIPTION:SE in Healthcare Networking Social Hour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the North Star chapter for a networking event\, hosted at the INCOSE Systems Engineering in Healthcare conference venue. Meet North Star Chapter leadership and local chapter members. Registration includes one drink ticket and light appetizers. Event is open to local chapter members\, INCOSE tutorial participants\, and others affiliated with the conference. \nDate: Tuesday\, 29 April 2025\nTime: 5:00 – 6:30 PM CST\nLocation: Crowne Plaza Suites – 3 Appletree Square\, Bloomington\, MN\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE \nSpecial Note on Reserving Your Spot:  Due to limited space for this event\, we are asking registrants to purchase a ticket for $3. This is a deposit for your attendance. We will refund this expense\, minus the fees ($0.09)\, to all individuals who join us for the event. \n\nIf your plans change at least 48 hours prior to the event\, your ticket price can be refunded\, minus fees.\nIf your plans change within 48 hours of the event\, you can either (1) arrange for an alternate attendee to take your place- please notify northstar@incose.net so we know who to expect; or (2) contact northstar@incose.net to see if someone from the waitlist is able to take your spot on short notice. Note: If we’re unable to fill your spot during that 48 hour window\, the $3 collection will be considered a chapter donation for anyone who does not cancel at least 48 hours prior to the event and is unable have their spot fulfilled by a replacement attendee.\n\nOnce this event is at capacity\, you will have the opportunity to add yourself to the waitlist\, and we will contact you if additional spots open. Once contacted\, you will have 24 hours to accept the ticket and make your payment.\nUPCOMING EVENTS:  \n\nMar 19\, 6:00 – 8:00 PM CT\, Dr. Gopal Gupta presenting Commonsense Autonomous Driving\,  Find Out More\n\n\nApr 2\, 6:00 – 7:30 PM CT\, INCOSE North Star: April Leadership Meeting\,  Location: 6715 Lake Shore Dr S\, Richfield\, MN\n\n\nApr 29\, 3:00 – 5:00 PM CT\, INCOSE North Star: Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) Paper Exam\,  Directions to complete registration are available here.\nApr 29 – May 01\, 10th Annual Systems Engineering in Healthcare Conference with Keynote Speaker Jim Peichel\, Medtronic VP Cardiac Implantables TDC CRM\, https://www.incose.org/hwg-conference/home\n\n\nFor any inquiries\, please reach out to northstar@incose.net. \nThank you\,\nINCOSE North Star
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-se-in-healthcare-networking-social-hour/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza AiRE MSP Airport – Mall of America\, 3 Appletree Square\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20260407T171439
CREATED:20250318T015615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T015615Z
UID:11522-1745884800-1746143999@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:INCOSE: 10th Annual Systems Engineering in Healthcare Conference
DESCRIPTION:10th Annual Systems Engineering in Healthcare Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinneapolis/Saint Paul April 29 – May 1\, 2025 \nThe Healthcare Working Group invites you to participate in the 10th Annual INCOSE Healthcare Systems Conference (2025) at Crowne Plaza AiRE Hotel\, Bloomington\, Minnesota. The INCOSE Conference on Systems Engineering in Healthcare enables participants to share the best practices in the latest Systems Engineering topics as applied to Healthcare. The conference theme is “Advancing the Practice of Systems Engineering in the Healthcare Industry.” \nThis conference has been described as large enough to include a broad mix of ideas and experience but small enough to feel intimate and encourage networking. Past attendees include the FDA\, Accuray\, Baxter\, Boston Scientific\, GE Healthcare\, Medtronic\, Roche\, Scaled Agile\, and Stryker.  Watch the Healthcare Working Group conference video to learn more. \nThe intended audience is Systems Engineers\, product developers and testers and leaders of organizations developing complex healthcare products and services. Attendees from other domains interested in learning about systems methods in healthcare are welcome as well. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo learn about INCOSE visit www.incose.org.\nBecome an INCOSE member today. \nThe rest of the conference website will be updated this year as information becomes available. \nClick here to register to attend the conference.\nClick here to submit a presentation. \nVisit Crowne Plaza AiRE here for reservations. \nFor questions and comments\, please contact:\nSE in Healthcare Chair\nChris Unger
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/incose-10th-annual-systems-engineering-in-healthcare-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza AiRE MSP Airport – Mall of America\, 3 Appletree Square\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:INCOSE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T183000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171439
CREATED:20250319T034650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T034650Z
UID:11529-1745515800-1745519400@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:MFESTS: April EC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MFESTS Executive Committee for April.  Send an email to president@mfests.org if interested in participating and to get the link.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mfests-april-ec-meeting-2/
LOCATION:A Microsoft Teams link will be provided after registration is complete
CATEGORIES:MFESTS
ORGANIZER;CN="MFESTS-%20Antonio%20Sacin":MAILTO:antonio.sacin@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171439
CREATED:20250418T145618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T145618Z
UID:11601-1745056800-1745064000@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:NSBE: Earth Day Event with EWB
DESCRIPTION:Joint Earth Day event with Engineers without Borders (EWB) at Lake Bde Maka Ska.
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/nsbe-earth-day-event-with-ewb/
LOCATION:Bde Maka Ska\, 3130 Bde Maka Ska Boulevard\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, 55416
CATEGORIES:NSBE
ORGANIZER;CN="NSBE%20Secretary":MAILTO:secretary@nsbetcpc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T171439
CREATED:20250307T032744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T032744Z
UID:11476-1744221600-1744225200@www.mfests.org
SUMMARY:MGS: Project Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Topic: TBD \nDerrick Dasenbrock\, Federal Highway Administration
URL:https://www.mfests.org/event/mgs-project-discussion/
LOCATION:Day Block Brewing Company\, 1105 S. Washington Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGS
ORGANIZER;CN="MGS":MAILTO:brian.sanchez@atlasfoundation.com
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