Welcome to the Washington, DC and Maryland Metro Section's website
Opportunities to serve the section
If you are interested in serving on the
section leadership team, and want to increase
your involvement in the quality community,
please contact Kerry Higgins at Nominations@asq509.org. These
positions earn Recertification
Units towards your next
recertification.
Featured Event
Challenging Times Require Quality Minds – Are You Ready?The Board of the ASQ509 section invites members, associates and guests to our first annual membership outreach social. We welcome you to attend and meet regional and section leadership, listen to our motivational speaker, find out how you and your organization can benefit by joining us as members or volunteers, and share your ideas for increasing value for the section members. : : MORE
ASQ Healthcare Division (HCD) announces the 2012 HCD Nightingale Scholarship
ASQ’s Healthcare Division will award one annual $2,000 scholarship in honor of Florence Nightingale, the widely recognized initiator of nursing as a profession. Click here for more information.
Senate Productivity & Award for Virginia (SPQA-VA) is recruiting Examiners
The Senate Productivity & Award for Virginia (SPQA-VA) is recruiting examiners for 2012 award cycle. Click here for more information.
Certification Refresher Courses
The Washington DC and Maryland Metro Section is now offering refresher courses for some of the ASQ certification examinations. See the Certification and Training Page for the offered courses as well as other training resources.
Certification Examinations
ASQ exams are offered four (4) times per year by ASQ Section 509 and are usually given in Rockville, MD. For information on exam dates and application deadlines go to: http://asq.org/certification/dates.html
Web site log-in instructions
The log-in instructions are as follows: Click "Login" link on left side. For username, use your First Initial + Last Name For password, use your ASQ membership number. DO NOT ADD LEADING ZEROS. Note: ASQ Section 509 gets new member data once a month. Please wait at least 30 days from joining ASQ before attempting to log into our web site. If login is not successful 30 days from joining ASQ, contact the webmaster (webmaster@asq509.org).
If login is successful, you will see your "My Profile" page with five or six tabs. You may also see the ASQ Newsfeed and links. You will see the newsfeed/links on the "My Profile" page each time you log in. Select the Login/Contact Information Tab to change your Username or password. Password must be at least 7 characters.
Upcoming Events
Software SIG: IBM Watson Project
Dr. David A. Ferrucci, IBM Fellow, describes the Watson project and its use on the Jeopardy TV quiz show and its applications beyond.
Event Details · Jan 24, 2012
Joint Design and Contruction Quality Meeting
Joint meeting of various groups involved in design and contruction quality.
Event Details · Jan 25, 2012
LSS SIG: Use of LSS within Community-Based Dental Centers
Presented by Mr. James Patsis, Mitre Corporation
Event Details · Jan 25, 2012
Biomed/Biotech SIG: How Are Candidate Ingredients Reviewed at FDA
Biomed/Biotech SIG: How Are Candidate Ingredients Reviewed at FDA for Use in Human Food, Animal Feed, or New Animal Drugs
Event Details · Jan 26, 2012
ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training
Course offered by Theseus Professional Services.
Event Details · Feb 13, 2012
ISO9000 UG - Aligning Your QMS to Corporate Strategy
New location in Washington D.C. Join us for a round table discussion on Aligning Your QMS to Corporate Strategy.
Event Details · Feb 15, 2012
Software SIG: S/A: Enabling Enterprise Resilience and Software Supply Chain Risk Management
Software Assurance: Enabling Enterprise Resilience and Software Supply Chain Risk Management
by: Joe Jarzombek
Event Details · Feb 21, 2012
Certified Quality Auditor Refresher Course
Refresher course taught by Sandra Menzies.
Event Details · Apr 21, 2012
News Feeds
Google and Apple: Two Sides of Innovation
In the hunt for innovation, that elusive elixir of economic growth and corporate prosperity, try a little jazz as an inspirational metaphor.ThatÂ’s the message John
News Item · National Feed · Jan 28, 2012
Brand Perception Gaps Shrink Among Autos
The difference perceived by American consumers between the top car brands and the challengers is shrinking, according to the findings of the 2012 Car-Brand Perception
News Item · National Feed · Jan 28, 2012
GM Dealers Bend Rules to Fill Lots
General Motors is cracking down on dealers it said are “gaming” its vehicle-ordering system to finagle more cars and trucks than they deserve—a problem that
News Item · National Feed · Jan 28, 2012
Auditors Concerned About Atlanta Transit Safety
A federal audit of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) raised safety concerns that included the death of a transit patron, faulty indicator lights
News Item · National Feed · Jan 28, 2012