Innovation at Texas Instruments How You Can Shape the Future

The presentation will cover the evolution of the integrated circuit
industry and present different roles that engineers can aspire to in the
industry. The goal being to help engineering students think about how they
can use their best natural talents along with engineering degrees to have a
great career. Examples using the evolution of Texas Instruments will be used
to explain the industry evolution and the different engineering roles but the
concepts will be applicable for any student that wishes to work in the broader
electronics industry.
Art George is senior vice president and manager over Texas Instruments'
(TI's) Analog Engineering Operations. His team is responsible for providing
on-going engineering support and driving down production costs
across TI's Analog product portfolio. George brought to the role unique insight
gained through a variety of operational positions, where he managed
or was involved in the development of thousands of new IC products. He received
a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Southern University
in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a master's degree in engineering management
from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. In 2007, George has been
honored at the Black Engineer of the Year Awards conference twice as one of
the 100 Most Important Blacks in Technology. He also received the Career
Achievement in Industry Award. The awards are sponsored by The Council of
the Engineering Deans of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and
US Black Engineer and Information Technology magazine.