September 9, 2005

     

    BYU-Idaho President Kim B. Clark to share his expertise at University Forum

     

    REXBURG, Idaho-
    Writer: Adam Alder
     
    Brigham Young University-Idaho President Kim B. Clark will share some of his knowledge and expertise when he speaks on “Design Rules: The Power of Modularity” at the University Forum on Thursday, September 15.

    President Clark, former dean of the Harvard Business School, has done extensive research focusing on modularity in design and the integration of technology. He has also studied in depth the competition in industry evolution, with a particular focus on the computer industry. He and Carliss Baldwin are co-authors a book entitled Design Rules: The Power of Modularity (MIT Press, 2000). This information will be the main focus of his teaching at the Forum.

    Some of President Clark’s earlier research focused on the areas of technology, productivity, product development and operations strategy. His publications on these topics include Leading Product Development: The Senior Manager’s Guide to Creating and Shaping the Enterprise (with S.C. Wheelwright, Free Press, 1995), The Perpetual Enterprise Machine: Seven Keys to Corporate Renewal through Successful Product and Process Development (co-edited with H.K. Bowen et. Al., Oxford, 1994), and Revolutionizing Product Development (with S.C. Wheelwright, Free Press, 1992). He has also written articles on development projects, development teams, and product integrity.

    President Clark received bachelor’s (1974), master’s (1977), and doctoral (1978) degrees in economics from Harvard University. He joined the Harvard faculty in 1978, serving as the dean of the of the Harvard Business School from 1995 to 2005.

    The University Forum will begin at 2 p.m. in the Taylor Chapel. A question and answer session at 3 p.m. will follow President Clark’s address. The Forum will be broadcast live on KBYI 100.5 FM.


     

    Style guide note: When reporting about Brigham Young University-Idaho, please use the complete name of the university in the first reference.

    Brigham Young University-Idaho, formerly Ricks College, is a four-year private university located in Rexburg, Idaho. The university, which is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offers both baccalaureate and associate degrees; integrated degrees and internships that are tailored to fit students' interests; a year-round track system allowing more students to attend; and an extensive activities program that provides leadership and growth experiences. It is the largest private university in Idaho, with over 11,000 students enrolled for winter 2005.


     

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