The ASQ NY/NJ Metropolitan Section, in coordination with the ASQ Healthcare Quality and Improvement Committee (HQIC) and The ASQ Mid-Atlantic Region, is excited to announce Part 5: Beyond the Hype: AI for Today and Tomorrow.
Join us for this webinar on Thursday, February 26th at 12:00 PM EST.
Description:
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, in headlines, tools, and vendor pitches. But how useful is it really for quality professionals? This session takes a clear-eyed look at AI’s role today and where it might go tomorrow. We will separate hype from reality, showing where AI helps, where it struggles, and how to use it wisely in quality management.
Through relatable examples from document control and training to audits and root cause analysis, participants will see what AI currently does well, what it still gets wrong, and what that tells us about its potential. We will also try a few small, practical tools together that attendees can experiment with immediately in their own work. The goal is not to make anyone an “AI expert,” but to give professionals the confidence to evaluate AI critically, apply it thoughtfully, and maybe even leave with a useful new trick.
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Speaker Biography:
W. Frazier Pruitt was named the 2024 Young Engineer of the Year by the Rochester Engineering Society. He is also a 2021 ASQ 40 Under 40 award winner and currently serves as Quality Supervisor at Corning Inc., while remaining active in both the Finance Officers of the Geographic Communities Council (GCC) and Rochester ASQ. At Corning, Pruitt oversees supplier incoming quality and plant quality for Advanced Optics and Systems. In his leadership role with ASQ Rochester, he has been instrumental in launching a new STEM initiative with facilities representing an investment of tens of thousands of dollars, expanding educational opportunities, and strengthening community support.
Pruitt earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical–mechanical engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He went on to complete dual MBA degrees at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Bloomington, and the Alliance Manchester Business School in the United Kingdom. As a Senior Member of ASQ, Pruitt has achieved certification as a Quality Engineer (CQE) and Six Sigma Black Belt (SSBB). He is also a member of the U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 176, contributing to the development and support of ISO 9001 and related standards. In addition, he serves on the ASQ NextGen Advocacy Committee, fostering meaningful connections between established quality leaders and the next generation of professionals. Pruitt is co-author of the Principles of Quality Costs, Fifth Edition, and has published on many topics, including 8D problem solving and technical communication in Quality Progress and elsewhere. He has also spoken at local and global conferences, including the World Conference on Quality and Improvement (WCQI).
This popular and well received series has been attended by over 200 attendees - so Register Today!
NOTE: Our 6‑part comprehensive AI Series will conclude with a live Post‑Series Dinner on March 19, 2026, at The Hudson Room, 206 Hudson Street, New York, NY. This gathering is an opportunity for local ASQ members to reflect on what we’ve learned throughout the series and to connect, network, and continue building community.
Registration for this in‑person event will open very soon.
For questions, please reach out to ASQ Metro Program Chair, Allen Saltzman, at asaltzman315@gmail.com.
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Regards,
The ASQ NY/NJ Metropolitan Section Team