Workshop Developer(s) Biography: 

Helga Alexander, Program Manager, Calibration Laboratories

IAS (International Accreditation Service)

562-364-8201 ext 5210

halexander@iasonline.org

T15 (PM Only)

Tools for risk-based thinking to support technical validity of calibration results

Author/Presenter: Helga Alexander

Courtesy of: IAS (International Accreditation Service)

Abstract(s): TBA

T01 Fully Automated ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Meter Calibrations in Metrology.NET®

Author/Presenter: Michael L. Schwartz

Courtesy of: Cal Lab Solutions

Abstract:

This class is a full day introduction to Automated Meter Calibrations with Measurement Uncertainty Integration.  The class will cover everything from creating Test Packages and automating those using Metrology Blocks™.  Then students will move on to 17025 Measurement Uncertainty budgets created in Excel and how they are loaded / used in Metrology.NET.  Students well as learn how the software calculates TUR’s, Confidence and RISK, all part of the new ISO/IEC 17025:2017.  This will be hands on training, everything from Creating, Editing, debugging Automation as-well-as running it both Automated & Manual calibration modes.

Kari Harper is the program manager of the Acoustical Testing Services Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP) and one of the program managers for the Calibration LAP of the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).  In this capacity, she oversees the accreditations to ISO/IEC 17025 of laboratories across the U.S. and around the world.  She also serves as both a lead and technical assessor, participates in standards development organizations, and gives training on accreditation-related topics.

Kari has been with NIST since 1988.  Prior positions and duties at NIST include bench metrologist in the area of vibration, research engineer in machine tool metrology, a detail in the NIST Director’s Program Office, service on two Advanced Technology Program Source Evaluation Boards, service as Acting NIST Quality Manager, a detail to the NIST United States Measurement System (USMS) Assessment Committee and Report Editorial Board, and service on the Assessment Review Board of the NIST Quality System.

Kari is a mechanical engineer, receiving an undergraduate degree from Drexel University and a Master’s degree from the Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland.