5 Misconceptions I Had About Controls in Industry

Location: Virtual Event

Info Session

Join Brian Douglas for an engaging virtual talk that explores five common misconceptions about controls in the industry, offering valuable insights for students transitioning from academia to professional practice. By addressing these misunderstandings, Brian will help attendees develop a clearer perspective on the field and foster enthusiasm for learning controls. With his extensive experience in spacecraft and aircraft control systems and his passion for education, Brian bridges the gap between theory and real-world applications. This talk is ideal for anyone eager to understand how controls engineering thrives in industry and how to prepare for a successful career.

Highlights:
- Discover five common misconceptions about controls in the industry and how to overcome them.
- Gain practical advice on transitioning smoothly from academia to professional engineering roles.
- Learn from Brian's 20+ years of experience designing control systems for aerospace applications.

Speaker Bio: Brian Douglas is a seasoned controls engineer with over two decades of experience designing guidance, navigation, and control systems for spacecraft and aircraft at Boeing and Planetary Resources. Currently, he works at MathWorks as part of the technical product marketing group, where he focuses on making controls engineering accessible and exciting for a global audience. Brian is widely recognized for his educational contributions, including the creation of the Map of Control Theory, hundreds of YouTube videos on controls (such as the MATLAB Tech Talk series), and the popular comic *Negative Feedback*. His passion lies in bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world engineering applications, inspiring students and professionals alike

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