You may have seen the previous blog and other information about the SSME lecture series that we are putting together for service professionals, service researchers and any others interested in joining discussion if Service Science. This is also an opportunity to network with Academia, Industry and Government participants. The next lecture is on “Service Value Networks” by Dr Ramesh Jakka, CEO of 360Fresh and former IBM service science researcher. Get more information and register at www.bayarea-ssme.org

I am pleased to announce that in collaboration with IBM’s Almaden Research Center, San Jose State University, University of San Francisco and other leading service science experts, a new monthly lecture series for Service Science will be starting Sept 10th 2009 in the San Francisco Bay Area. This no-charge lecture series will bring together the leading academics, researchers and practicing service professionals to discuss topics related to Service Science, Management and Engineering (a.k.a. SSME ).