Washington State University Chapter
Presented by: Kale Stephenson
2007-2008 President

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– To increase awareness about MSE
– To teach students important skills used on WASL test
– To help teachers cover topics directly related to GLE’s and
EALR’s
– To recruit for WSU and WSU MSE program
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– Prototype kit and worksheet have been created
– Several more testing supplies are needed
– Have test school to implement and test prototype
– Rework kits based on outcome, further distribute kits
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting Materials Advantage

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– Honeywell within next month
– Boeing and Nucor weekend trip
– Micron collaboration with BSU MA club
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– Ski trip to Silver mountain (January 2008)
– Poker Night after implementing MSE kits
– Highway clean-up
– Continued membership drive
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting Materials Advantage

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– MS&T in Detroit, September, 2007
• 4 undergraduate members
– TMS in New Orleans, March, 2008
– AISTech in Pittsburgh, May, 2008
Visit our website: wsu.edu/~materialadvantage
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting Materials Advantage

• MA Chapter of Excellence 2007
– 7 th year in a row receiving this award
• Voted Best MA Chapter for K-12
Outreach
• Scholarships and Travel grants
– Last year totaled $46,000+ worth
– Members have already won several scholarships and travel grants for this year alone
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting Materials Advantage

Washington State University Chapter
Presented by: David Clark
2007-2008 President

• National conference
(November 11-15)
• Micro RC Baja
• 2007 ASME Design
• 2008 ASME Design (ME 316)
-Tacoma, WA March 28-29
• Big Speaker visit our website: asme.wsu.edu
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting ASME

Presented by: Tim Handy

• To give students a chance to be actively involved in reducing the carbon footprint of WSU
• To give undergraduate engineering students a chance to get real world engineering experience through the production of biodiesel
• To provide 50 gallons of biodiesel per week to fuel a WSU garbage truck
• To construct a fuel processor that is safe, effective, and economically self sustaining
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting C.A.R.E.

• We are currently in construction of the biodiesel processor
• Construction of the processor is expected to be complete by the end of the fall semester
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The processor is located and upon completion will operate in ELB 59
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting C.A.R.E.

• Once processor and filtering system is complete participating students will perform all aspects of the biodiesel production
• Tasks performed will include:
 Collection of waste oil from Northside dining center
 Obtaining methanol and potassium hydroxide from central stores
 Mixing of methoxide (methanol and KOH) and waste oil
 Working valves and pump to decant and transfer biodiesel
 Filtering of biodiesel product
• The system will provide a clean burning fuel with feedstock from a renewable source
• The processor is designed so that expansion of the system to produce larger batches of biofuel can be performed with relative ease
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting C.A.R.E.

Washington State University Chapter
Presented by: Andy Wekin
2007-2008 President

WSU Solar Splash is a student run group whose mission is to design and build a solar powered electric boat for the Solar Splash Competition. Solar Splash is an international competition held every year in June. During the five day event, student teams are scored in seven different categories including: technical report, visual displays, workmanship, sprint and maneuverability qualifier, solar slalom, sprint race, and endurance race.
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting Solar Splash

• Top awards:
– 2 nd place qualifying
– 5 th place overall
– Sportsmanship Award
• Promotion:
– New website and web use
– Active new membership
– Future Cougars Day
– Newspaper articles
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting Solar Splash

• Future Technical
– Morphing hull
– Completely new boat
– Advanced research
• Future Promotion
– Seattle Boat Show
– Spokane Boat Show
– More PR and Sponsorships
Visit our website: mme.wsu.edu/~splash
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting Solar Splash

Washington State University Chapter
Presented by: Derek Vetter
2007-2008 Engine Team Leader

• Complete redesign from previous year
• First car ever built at WSU in one year
• Car was ready to test by April
20 th 2007
• Placed 15 th out of 80 registered teams in the skid pad event
November 2, 2007 Formula SAE

• Garrett GT 12 turbo
• Mega Squirt II ECU
• Honda Rubicon ATV differential
• Integrated seat and firewall
• Clutchless shifting
• Pedals adjustable by driver while in seat
November 2, 2007 Formula SAE

Theoretical Dyno Chart
• Peak 85 horsepower with 45 ft*lbs of torque
• Reduce car weight by 14% from 2007
• Ready to test with 08’ car by
April 20 th
• Raise another $6500 to balance 07’-08’ budget visit our website: sae.wsu.edu
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November 2, 2007 Formula SAE

Washington State University Chapter
Presented by: Rex Estes
2007-2008 Communications

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Compete in an annual international competition
‘Design/Build/Fly’
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Participated in
’97, ’98, ’03, ’04,
’05, ’06, ’07
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting AIAA

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10 members meet every Monday for Fall semester to go through the design process
 Spring semester will involve manufacturing the airplane from scratch using standard
R/C aircraft and composite construction methods.
 Competition will be held
April 18-April 20 in Wichita,
Kansas with 60 page design report due March 4 th
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting AIAA

 Website with competition information aiaa.wsu.edu
 E-mail address wazzugar@gmail.com
 Advisor
Dr. William Johns
 Shop Location
-Dana 51
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting AIAA

Washington State University Chapter
Presented by: John Yeager
2007-2008 President

November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting Materials Research Society

• To bring together WSU graduate students and improve both social and intellectual environment
– Form networks among various groups
• MatSci, MSE, ME, ChemE, CE, etc.
– Provide education on materials topics
• Both intra-club and outreach
– Provide opportunity for professional development
– Service the community
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting Materials Research Society

• Pavel Hrma (PNNL) discussed the corrosion resistance of glass made from nuclear waste
• Purchased educational models and kits for the purpose of outreach
• Annual Poetry Contest
• Five club members to national meetings
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting Materials Research Society

• Social activities for networking
– Potlucks
– MRS Chapter Challenge
• Larger community focus
– Community Action Center
– Canned Food Drive
• Arrange tours of regional sites
– HP, Aerocet & Quest, PNNL
• MRS National Turnbull Lecturer
• Send large group to Spring
Meeting
• Contests
 Open to all
 Knowledge Bowl
 Poetry Contest
• Cooperative events with Material
Advantage
• Outreach
 Middle / High School or Spokane Falls
• Campus Cleanup visit our website: myrso.wsu.edu/wsumrs
November 2, 2007 MME Advisory Board Meeting Materials Research Society