Redefining
the classroom
Department of Engineering
& Technology
INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY
BOARD MEETING
May 1, 2009
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Action Items from November ‘08 meeting
Items
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Responsible
There was a suggestion to make up a kit or something that
will catch the attention of people when at these events.
If anyone has any ideas, please contact Chris.
All IAB members
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What more can the IAB do to help LSSU?
Morrie W & Eric B
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Eric could provide an update on what is happening at
the PDC, that would be great.
Eric B
There needs to be a change to the IAB role statement to
change the wording of “Department of Engineering and
Mathematics” to the “Department of Engineering and
Technology”.
Fred B
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Chair’s Report
State of the industry
Is there a light at the end of the tunnel?
IAB members on the move
Matt Witte has left Chrysler and was technically a consultant as of
December 2008. He currently works at the University of Toledo as a
Research Engineer. Matt can be reached via email at: wit@TC3net.com.
Dave Allison from Dura has taken a position at Wayne Wire in
Kalkaska. Dave can be reached at: dallison@WayneWire.com.
Phone 231-258-0572
Adam Lyon from Dura has taken a position at Bio Fiber Solutions in Georgia
at: Phone: 706 -346- 9026. Adam’s email is: adam.lyon@otrwheel.com
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Industrial Advisory Board
Chairman Election Spring 2009
Nomination Process:
• Any existing IAB members are eligible
• Self nominations are acceptable
• If you are nominating another member please be sure
that they are willing to participate
• All nominations will be accepted and presented at the
spring IAB meeting
• Any Questions you can contact the existing IAB offices.
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The Nominations Are:
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IAB Chairperson Responsibilities and Term Limits
It is the Chairman’s responsibility to oversee all of the activities of the IAB
including coordinating committees.
As the need arises, the Chairman shall appoint committee chairpersons.
The Chairman is an ex-officio member of all committees and is eventually
responsible for the completion of all committee business. He/She shall keep in
touch with all committee chairs, facilitate the completion of their task, and if
necessary, remove inactive committee chairs/members and appoint successors.
The Chairman is directly responsible for the IAB meetings.
Meeting Responsibilities include:
Establish meeting dates, locations and times
(coordinate with Dean of Engineering & Technology)
Arrange meeting facility • Finalizing meeting agendas • Presiding over meeting
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IAB Officer Responsibilities & Term Limits
TERM LIMITS
The term of each office shall be two calendar years.
The terms of Chairman and Secretary shall expire on alternate years.
No more than 2 consecutive terms are allowed (superseded to allow more than 2 consecutive
terms in May 2007 spring meeting)
There is no limit to the number of non-consecutive terms.
Election shall be by a majority of the members present at the spring meeting.
The term shall pass to the successors at the end of the spring meeting.
Communication of all necessary information is the responsibility of the exiting officer.
Comments:
The smooth operation of this small organization will depend on communication.
Form of correspondence: Phone • Fax • E-mail • Letters
To facilitate hand-offs, a format should be consented upon for electronic applications (e.g.
IBM/DOS).
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Recruiting/Press Kit
and
Spring MACRAO update
LSSU IAB Recruiting Sub-Committee
Update May 1, 2009
Chris Conklin
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Recruiting/Press Kit Purpose
The purpose of the recruiting/press kit is to provide
current information about the LSSU Engineering and
Technology program to the Admissions counselors
and IAB volunteers for the following efforts:
• Recruiting
• MACRAO Events
• Coffee table display on campus at the Admissions
office for visitors.
• Engineering and Technology office display.
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Recruiting/Press Kit Content/Sections
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Section 1: Engineering and Technology Highlight Sheets.
Section 2: Student organizations and competitions.
Section 3: Senior Project brochures.
Section 4: Pictures of Labs and Senior Projects.
Section 5: Summer Camp Information
Section 6: Mini CD
Section 7: Employers and Graduate School listing.
Section 8: Engineering and Technology Job Descriptions.
Section 9: Alumni Section
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Recruiting/Press Kit Next Steps
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Review the concept at today’s meeting.
Who is the owner?
Any revisions based on today’s review?
Make revisions.
Quantity required?
Create finished binders and have available on or before
August 21, 2009.
• Must be a living document, to be reviewed annually, and
updated as needed by the owner.
• THANK YOU to ALL who helped and provided content for
this effort.
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2009 Spring MACRAO Update
• We had good representation this spring for the
MACRAO events. Positive feedback on all events
attended.
• The Recruiting/Press Kit will be a distinct advantage
beginning for the Fall 2009 MACRAO events.
• THANK YOU to all who volunteered and
participated.
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Department of Engineering
& Technology Updates
Morrie Walworth
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Topics
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New Departmental Staff
Enrollments
Recruitment & Retention
Scholarships
Awards
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New Department Faculty
• Mansoor Janjua
– Mechanical Engineering
– New Jersey Inst. Tech.
– Studied the complex physics of
the self-assembly process of
micron sized particles on
electrified fluid-fluid interfaces!
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Enrollment
• Admits are down (110/120).
• Freshmen enrollment begins in May
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Prospective Students
140
120
Number
100
80
60
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20
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October
November
December
January
February
March
April
Admitted Month
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May
June
July
August
Prospective Fall 2007 Students
Prospective Fall 2008 Students
Prospective Fall 2009 Students
Recruitment & Retention
• New initiatives with admissions
– Began this year
– Early scholarship awards
– Automated mailings
• IAB Involvement
– MACRAO Events
– Open Houses
– Calling Students
• Faculty Call First
• Update Calling Sheets
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Recruitment & Retention
• Review of all Courses
– Low retention areas
identified
– New teaching methods
explored
– Focus on freshman year
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New Scholarships
• Continued support from J.C. Huizenga
– Summer camp scholarships
– Freshmen scholarships
• Andersen Family Engineering Scholarship
– Endowed
– The purpose of this scholarship is to benefit a
student(s) majoring in any engineering-related
course of study at Lake Superior State University.
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Offered
Engineering Scholarship Trends
Awarded
$50,000
$45,000
$40,000
$35,000
Dollars
$30,000
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$0
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Academic Year
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2008-2009
2009-2010
Awards
• Student Competitions (ASME)
– 2nd Place: Student Design Competition
• Mars Rover Design and Competition
• Qualified for National Competition
– 2nd Place: Old Guard Poster Competition
• Simulated Arterial Blockages for Ultrasound Training
– 4th Place: Old Guard Oral Presentation
• Pick-up Trucks and Aerodynamic Drag CFD Analysis
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Awards
• Student Competitions (SAE)
– Mini Baja: Alabama (100 Competitors)
• 15th Place: Overall Dynamic Events
• 19th Place: Suspension & Traction
• 20th Place: Pulling
• 26th Place: Maneuverability
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Awards
• Faculty:
– Best Paper Award - 1st Place
Paul Duesing and Wael Mokhtar
An Effective Approach to Teach a
Freshman Level CAD Course
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Awards
• As a Department
– 2 MIIE Grants for Industrial/Economic
Collaboration
– Designation as a SmartZone
• Eric Becks, Jim Devaprasad, Valerie Filek,
Jim Hendricks, and David Leach
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Program Updates
David Baumann,
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Wael Mokhtar,
Mechanical Engineering
Jim Devaprasad,
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Eric Becks & David Leach
Prototype Development Center
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Electrical & Computer
Engineering
David Baumann, Coordinator
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
--- CE Program Updates ---
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
--- CE Program Updates --• EGNR-101 Intro to Engineering now in curriculum
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
--- CE Program Updates --• EGNR-101 Intro to Engineering now in curriculum
• CSCI-201 Data Structures and Algorithms (3,0)
or
CSCI-221 Computer Networks (3,0)
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
--- CE Program Updates --• EGNR-101 Intro to Engineering now in curriculum
• CSCI-201 Data Structures and Algorithms (3,0)
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CSCI-221 Computer Networks (3,0)
• VLSI Design course and RTOS course on backburner
and set to simmer
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
--- EE Program Updates ---
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
--- EE Program Updates --• None!
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
--- EET Program Updates ---
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
--- EET Program Updates --• Approved by Board of Trustees 20 hours ago!
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
--- EET Program Updates --• Approved by Board of Trustees 20 hours ago!
• Retention
– Catch CE and EE students struggling with math
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
--- EET Program Updates --• Approved by Board of Trustees 20 hours ago!
• Retention
– Catch CE and EE students struggling with math
• Recruitment
– Attract freshmen interested in CE or EE who aren’t good in
math
– Attract freshmen interested in “computer” or “electrical”
technology
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
--- EET Program Updates --• Approved by Board of Trustees 20 hours ago!
• Retention
– Catch CE and EE students struggling with math
• Recruitment
– Attract freshmen interested in CE or EE who aren’t good in
math
– Attract freshmen interested in “computer” or “electrical”
technology
• Can CET be far behind?
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
--- EET Program Updates --Electronic Manufacturing Processes (3,3)
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schematics and circuit simulation (Cadence)
board design and lay-out (Eagle)
chip selection
surface-mount soldering techniques
programming pick-and-place machine
several “design-through-fabrication” projects
extensive experience with new PDC equipment
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
--- Open CE Faculty Position --• Ph.D. EE/CE or M.S. EE/CE with experience
• Able to teach all of the following courses:
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Digital Fundamentals (EGEE-125)
Digital Design (EGEE-320)
Assembly Language Programming (EGEE-250)
Embedded Microcontroller Systems (EGEE-355)
C Programming (EGNR-265)
• Able to teach at least one of the following courses:
– Machine Vision (EGRS-430)
– Robotics (EGRS-385)
– Electronic Manufacturing Processes (EGET-310)
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Mechanical Engineering
Wael Mokhtar, Coordinator
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Mechanical Engineering Updates
Replacing: (EGEE 205)
Analog and Digital Electronics
• General and Robotics Options
EGEE 280 Introduction to Signal Processing
or one of the 300 or 400 tech electives.
• Vehicle Option
EGEE 280 Introduction to Signal Processing.
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Mechanical Engineering Updates
Course Offerings:
Even years
Odd years
EGNR 310: Advanced
Quality Engineering
EGMT 310: CNC
Manufacturing Processes
EGME 425: Vibrations and
Noise Control
EGME 415: Vehicle Dynamics
EGEE 365: Vehicle
Instrumentation
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Manufacturing Engineering
Technology
Jim Devaprasad, Coordinator
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Manufacturing Engineering Tech
• Program Distinction – Emphasis on Modern
Technologies in Manufacturing
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Robotics
Solids Modeling and Animation
CNC and CAM
PLCs
Machine Vision
Manufacturing Simulation
• 2+2 Curriculum
• ABET Visit in Fall of 2010
• Manufacturing Trends – Considerations for the Future
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LSSU Prototype
Development Center
Eric Becks & David Leach
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Topics
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Capability Highlights
New Hardware & Software
General Software
Projects of Note
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Capabilities
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Design
Rapid Prototype
Electronics
Microprocessor
Testing/FEA
Programming
Documentation
General Engineering Services
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Capabilities
• Design Feasibility
• Finite Element Analysis
• Testing
– Tinius
– Rockwell
– Legal
• Service and Repair Manuals
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New Hardware
• Ultrasonic Metal Flaw Detection
• Surface Mount Technology Assembly
• Laser Welder
• Subtractive R. P.
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New Software
• Schematic Capture & Board Layout
• C Compiler
• Solidworks
• Pro – Engineer
• Delmia
• XnView , Viewmate, SVN, etc.
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General Software
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MathCad
MatLab
Cadence
IDEAS
Delmia
Delphi 6 (PASCAL)
Borland C++
LabView
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MS Project
Pro-Engineer
Studio 8
Star (Fluids)
Witness
Acrobat 7 Professional
Visio
Car Sim.
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Projects
• Surgical Tools
• Environmental Discharge Detection
• Post-op Complication Prevention
• Consumer Electronics - Proof of Concept
• Over-the-Counter Medical Device
• Solar Energy Projects
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Projects
• Mechanical Separation of Undesirable Materials from
Bulk
• Stationary Wildlife Sensing
• Industrial Fluid Quality Monitor (> 1 Year Data Storage)
• Sports Related Devices
• Various Mechanical Models
• Wireless Data Interface
• Bio-Diesel Conversion Equipment Redesign for
Manufacture
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Industrial Clients
(some examples)
• Bunker Manufacturing, Inc.
• Dataswitch (Minnesota)
• Cortech
• Delphi
• Energizer (Ohio / Nationwide)
• Precision Edge
• Western Engineered Products
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Institutional Clients
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U of M
MTU
LSSU
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Senior Projects
Jim Devaprasad, Coordinator
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Senior Projects
• Recent Senior Projects History
• Current 2008-2009 Projects
• Presentations and Demonstrations
• Request for 2009-2010 Projects
Also Information on Summer Camps
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RECENT SENIOR PROJECTS HISTORY
IAB Connection
Year
EG495 Projects
(Total)
EG495 Projects
(IAB)
EG461 Projects
1999-2000
3 projects
$71,050
2 projects
$60,190
2000-2001
7 projects
$242,108
6 projects
$240,593
2001-2002
5 projects
$114,176
3 projects
$63,862
2002-2003
6 projects
$89,129
4 projects
$62,032
2 projects
$27,500
2003-2004
5 projects
$153,000
3 projects
$77,000
3 projects
$32,000
2004-2005
4 projects
$146,000
2 projects
$21,000
4 projects
$19,500
2005-2006
4 projects
$54,000
2 projects
$44,000
2006-2007
6 projects
$68,700
3 projects
$51,500
2007-2008
5 Projects
$53,000
2 Projects
$28,000
2008-2009
7 Projects
$41,000
1 Project
$11,000
Total - $1,117,000 (52 projects)
Total (IAB) - $661,000 (26 projects)
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CRI-NM
Presentation 1:00 p.m., CASET 212
Demonstration 1:30 p.m., CASET 119
Company…....… Cardiovascular Research Institute of New Mexico
Contact………... George Chandran
Advisor……..…. Wael Mokhtar
Team…….......… 2 EE, 3 ME
Budget ………… $7,500
Description…….. Dynamic Flow Phantom
2st Place ASME District B Old Guard Poster Presentation
Status……………Project will be completed May 15
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Fluid-Tech
Presentation 1:30 p.m. CASET 212
Demonstration 2:00 p.m., CASET 125
Company…....… Western Engineered Products
Contact………... Don Stephanic
Advisor……..…. Ron DeLap
Team…….......… 1 CE, 2 EE, 1 ME
Budget ………… $11,000 as quoted
Description…….. Process Measurement Device
Status……………Project will be completed May 20
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Race Tech
Innovations
Presentation 2:00 p.m. CASET 212
Demonstration 2:30 p.m., CASET 122
Company…....… LSSU
Contact………... Morrie Walworth
Advisor……..…. Jon Coullard
Team…….......… 3 ME, 2 MfgET
Budget ………… $8,000
Description……..SAE Mini-Baja Oregon
Departs in a week to drive cross-country for competition
Status……………Project completed
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Rock Rover
Design and
Development
Presentation 2:30 p.m. CASET 212
Company…....… LSSU-ASME
Demonstration 3:00 p.m., CASET 122
Contact………... Wael Mokhtar
Advisor……..…. Robert Hildebrand
Team…….......… 1 CE, 1 EE, 2 ME, 1 MfgET
Budget ………… $2,000
Description…….. ASME Mars Rover Competition
2nd Place ASME District B – competing at National in November
Status……………Project completed
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Superior Prototype
Development
Presentation 3:00 p.m. CASET 212
Demonstration 3:30 p.m., CASET 119
Company…....… LSSU-PDC
Contact………... Eric Becks & David Leach
Advisor……..…. Ron DeLap
Team…….......… 1 EE, 1 ME
Budget ………… $40,000 as quoted
Description…….. Prototype development projects
Status……………Project completed
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Great Lakes
Dyno Systems
Presentation 3:30 p.m. CASET 212
Demonstration 4:00 p.m., CASET 124
Company…....… LSSU
Contact………... Robert Hildebrand
Advisor……..…. David McDonald
Team…….......… 3 EE, 2 ME, 1 MfgET
Budget ………… $8,000
Description…….. Vehicle dynamometer testing system
Status………….. Project completed
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Presentation 4:00 p.m. CASET 212
Demonstration 4:30 p.m., CASET 203
Company…....…
Contact………...
Advisor……..….
Team…….......…
Budget …………
Description……..
Status…………..
LSSU
Paul Duesing
Andrew Jones
2 CE, 2 EE, 1 ME
$4,000
Train coupler system
Project will be completed May 13
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2008-09 Senior Project Evaluations
Presentations & Demonstrations
All presentations are in CASET 212
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1:00 p.m. IMTD presents / demo 1:30 p.m., CASET 119
1:30 p.m. FT presents / demo 2:00 p.m., CASET 125
2:00 p.m. RTI presents / demo 2:30 p.m., CASET 122
2:30 p.m. R2D2 presents / demo 3:00 p.m., CASET 122
3:00 p.m. SPD presents / demo 3:30 p.m., CASET 119
3:30 p.m. GLDS presents / demo 4:00 p.m., CASET 124
4:00 p.m. ICE presents / demo 4:30 p.m., CASET 203
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2008-09 Senior Project Evaluations
• Evaluation forms
• Provides “external evaluation” (ABET)
• Guidelines:
– Look for ownership, professionalism
– Technical competence via questions
– Target audience is “grandmother”!
• Turn in at Video Camera - Don’t leave
with the students!
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2009-10 Projects Request
• ~31 Students Expected For EGNR491
– 9 EE, 5 CE, 7 ME, 10 MfgET
• Looking for 6 Projects
• Current Status – Interest From
– Revolutionary Engineering
– LSSU – Mini-Baja?
– PDC Projects
– LSSU – Robotics
No Other Inquiries
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Request for 2009-10 Senior Projects
• Match Between Students and Projects
• Match Between LSSU Resources and
Projects
• Project Scope and Timeframe
• Clarity in Project Definition and
Outcomes
• Evidence of Engineering and Financial
Support
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REQUEST FOR 2008-2009 PROJECTS
Sponsor’s Commitment
• Project Fee: $2500 + 5% of Budget
($3500 maximum)
• Provide Industrial Contact
• Responsibilities
– Sponsor to provide funding and special supplies
– LSSU to provide facilities and faculty advisor
– Students to design, construct, and manufacture
(or research and prototype)
– Sponsor owns product
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Submission of Proposals for
2009-10 Senior Projects
• Send by July 15th to Jim Devaprasad
• If you have any questions, please contact:
Jim Devaprasad ……………. (906) 635-2131
Morrie Walworth ………….. (906) 635-2206
• Please Submit Proposals!!!!
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Summer Programs
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Women in Technology I (June 21-26)
Robotics Camp I (July 5-10)
Robotics & Technology Camp II (July 12-17)
Robotics Camp for ATA (July 19 - 24)
One of our best recruitment tools!
– Typical Participant Profile
• Average GPA - 3.95
• Average ACT Score - 25
• Average # of Extra-Curricular Activities – 5
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Summer Programs
• Thanks To Past Supporters
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Perkins Grant (Women in Tech Program)
J C Huizenga Scholarships
Continental Automotive Systems
Chris Conklin and Dow Corning
Charter Schools
• IAB Sponsorship Requested
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Closing Remarks
• Next meeting is November 6, 2009
– Host???
• Lunch: Anchor Room
• Senior Project Presentations Evaluations
CASET 212 from 1-5 p.m.
• Demonstration for each team follows its
presentation
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