Lake Superior State
University
Industrial Advisory Board
FALL 2008 MEETING
November 7, 2008
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Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
ACTION ITEMS
Minutes – Spring 2008 Meeting
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
CHAIR’S REPORT
• State of the industry
– Credit is Tight
– Schedules are being revised, 09 is going to be a
challenge
– Commodity pricing is falling
• Prime time to have Industry Partnership
with Education
• Good time to be in school
• Need Institutions to assist Industry to
weather the storm
– Cheaper Labor
– Innovated Ideas
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
CHAIR’S REPORT
IAB Role Statement:
• The Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) is comprised of professional
men and women in engineering positions who actively participate
in the development of and the promotion of Lake Superior State
University engineering and engineer technology programs, faculty
members and students.
• IAB members guide, nurture and assure that the School of
Engineering and Mathematics produces engineers with skills that
will not only fulfill today’s industrial needs, but will foresee the
requirements of tomorrow in a global economy. IAB members
provide “real time” interface with both faculty members and
students bringing today’s industrial technology to LSSU “today”.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
CHAIR’S REPORT
IAB members are expected to:
• Evaluate and critique engineering programs by providing
professional experience and direction.
• Be able to provide technical support such as, teaching materials,
information on equipment, donate equipment, funding.
• Promote LSSU engineering curriculum to young people by
participating in regional recruitment seminars and invite students
for industrial tours.
• Attend IAB meetings.
• Support the senior project program with ideas or equipment and/or
materials.
• Encourage professional development of the faculty by providing
summer employment and sponsoring sabbaticals.
• Provide assistance with job placement for students both full-time
and summer internships.
• Participate on subcommittees.
• Vote during IAB meetings on issues relative to the Role Statement.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
IAB Chair Election
IAB Officers’ Term Limits
TERM LIMITS
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The term of each office shall be two calendar years.
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The terms of Chairman and Secretary shall expire on alternate years.
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No more than 2 consecutive terms are allowed.
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There is no limit to the number of non-consecutive terms.
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Election shall be by a majority of the members present at the spring meeting.
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The term shall pass to the successors at the end of the spring meeting.
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Communication of all necessary information is the responsibility of the exiting
officer.
Comments:
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The smooth operation of this small organization will depend on communication.
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Form of correspondence:
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Letters
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To facilitate hand-offs, a format should be consented upon for electronic
applications (e.g. IBM/DOS).
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
IAB Chair Responsibilities
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It is the Chairman’s responsibility to oversee all of the activities of the IAB
including coordinating committees.
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As the need arises, the Chairman shall appoint committee chairpersons.
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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.
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The Chairman is directly responsible for the IAB meetings.
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Meeting Responsibilities include:
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Establish meeting dates, locations and times (coordinate with Dean of
Engineering)
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Arrange meeting facility
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Finalizing meeting agendas
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Presiding over meeting
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
IAB Chair Election
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Nomination Process:
Any existing IAB members are eligible
Self nominations are acceptable
If you are nominating another member please be sure
he/she is willing to participate
All nominations will be accepted and presented at the
spring IAB meeting
Any questions you can contact the existing IAB offices.
The Nominations Are:
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Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Recruitment
Subcommittee:
Recruitment Support
for Fall 2008 MACRAO Events
Chris Conklin
IAB MACRAO Participation
• We participated again this year in the 2008 Fall
MACRAO events.
• MACRAO calendar was updated in midsummer.
• LSSU Admissions office continues to work with
the IAB.
• LSSU Admissions counselors are very
appreciative of our participation.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Thoughts/Sharing
• MACRAO events are well organized and the
students and parents look forward to attending
these events to help in deciding career and
education choices.
• MACRAO events were focused more regionally
this year. In the central Michigan area all of our
events were concentrated into the same week,
this kept us busy.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Thoughts/Sharing
• The events are held in high schools and
universities. The space/area utilized varies
significantly from event to event. The events
are held in gymnasiums, hallways, cafeterias,
or a commons. Some of these areas have low
ceilings, hard surfaces, and are cramped.
Other areas are large open areas and are able
to better handle the crowds that attend these
events.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Thoughts/Sharing
• Table top space is too limited for the amount of
recruiting materials utilized. Typical table top is
60”x 30”.
• Some of the events were poorly attended this
season with little or no inquiries from the
attendees.
• Recruiting brochures had not been received by
the admissions counselors prior to the events.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Thoughts/Sharing
• Significant interest in Nursing and Health
Care related fields.
• Lower interest in Engineering, possible
lack of awareness or other?
• None of the admissions counselors had
any of the recruitment CD’s from the
Engineering and Technology department.
11/3/2008
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IAB
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…in closing
• We all enjoy supporting these events, it is a
rewarding experience to be able to provide
information that may be used in a student’s
decision making process for their educational
and career choices.
• The Spring 2009 MACRAO events are coming
up after the beginning of the new year. I will
again post an email soliciting your support.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
THANK YOU
• A special THANK YOU to all of the IAB
membership that supported the Fall 2008
MACRAO events. Your support is greatly
appreciated and I hope that we can have more
of the membership participate in future events.
• You can make a difference in the lives of these
young people as they make their education
and career choices.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
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FACILITY TOUR
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Lake Superior State
University
Updates
Morrie Walworth
Engineering & Technology
Updates
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Reorganization
New Faculty/Staff
Enrollments
Scholarships
Gaylord
PDC Updates
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Reorganization
• College of Science, Technology,
Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
– Dean: Dr. Tony Blose
– Associate Dean: Morrie Walworth
• Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics
• Mathematics, Computer Science
• Engineering, Technology
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Reorganization
• My Duties
– Associate Dean: STEM
• Report to Founding Dean
– Department Head: Engineering & Technology
• Faculty/Staff
• Facilities
• Resources
– Director: Intellectual Property & Economic Development
• Prototype Development Center
• Product Commercialization & Manufacturing Center
• SmartZone
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Reorganization
• Other Impacts
– Tenure
– Promotion
– Curricular
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
New Faculty Introductions
• Two New Faculty
Dr. Ron DeLap (EE)
Dr. Hui Tang (CE/EE)
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Dr. Ron DeLap
• PhD: University of Michigan
– Electrical Engineering
– Signal Processing
• MS: Michigan Technological University
– Control Systems
– Electrical Engineering
• BS: Michigan Technological University
– Electrical Engineering
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Dr. Ron DeLap
• Work History
– Systems Engineer; Delphi Automotive
– Adjunct; SVSU
– Self Employed; Videography
– Teacher; Dominican Republic
– UCLA; Air Force Leadership
– Air Force
– National Security Agency
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Dr. Hui Tang
• PhD: University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
– Electrical Engineering
– Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
– Image Processing
• MS: Louisiana Technological University
– Biomedical Engineering
• MS: University of Science and Technology (China)
– Electrical Engineering
• BS: University of Science and Technology (China)
– Electrical Engineering
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Dr. Hui Tang
• Work Experience
– Assistant Professor
• University of Missouri (Columbia)
– Research Assistant
• University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign)
• Louisiana Technological University
– Software Engineer
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Enrollments
• Fall 2008 Statistics
– 176 student (same as last year)
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Computer Engineering: 34
Electrical Engineering: 41
Mechanical Engineering: 56
General Engineering: 17
MfgET: 20
Eng Mgt: 8
– Freshmen Numbers up 10%
– LSSU Enrollment up 2.5%
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Scholarships
• Offered Over $40,000 in Awards
• Only $25,000 Accepted
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Major Scholarships
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Charlie Snyder Scholarship $2,000
Huizenga Scholarships
$8,500
Robotics Scholarships
$12,000
SAME
$500
MSPE
$6,000
Jacobsen/Bell
$2,000
Precision Edge
$8,500
Sven Heikkinen
$500
John & Jan Madl
$500
Floyd W Starks
$2,400
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Awarded
Engineering Scholarship Trends
Accepted
$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
Academic Year
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
2007-2008
2008-2009
New Enrollment Initiative
• Gaylord University Center
– Proposal to Start STEM Programs this Fall
– General Engineering
– Technology
– Engineering Management
– Robotics
• Not Yet Confirmed – Preliminary Stages
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Prototype Development Center
(PDC)
• Completed 1 Year of Operation
– 90 Projects
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24 Completed
32 Quotes in Process / Review of Scope
8 Active
7 Cancelled
19 Initial Leads; In Development
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Prototype Development
Center (PDC)
• Added New Functionality
– Product Commercialization and
Manufacturing Center
– Collaboration with Business
• SmartZone Application (July 1, 2008)
• SmartZone Award (October 15, 2008)
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
LUNCH
Program Updates
David Baumann
Wael Mokhtar
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
David Baumann
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
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Dave McDonald (36th year)
David Baumann (10th year)
Andrew Jones (4th year)
Ronald DeLap (1st year)
Hui Tang (1st year)
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
— Proposed EET Program —
Incoming Freshmen
Mechanical
Engineering
Electrical
Engineering
Manufacturing
Engineering
Technology
Computer
Engineering
Computer
Science
Somewhere
Else
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
— Proposed EET Program —
Incoming Freshmen
Mechanical
Engineering
Electrical
Engineering
Manufacturing
Engineering
Technology
Computer
Engineering
Computer
Science
Electrical
Engineering
Technology
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
— Proposed EET Program —
• Other EET Programs in Michigan
– Ferris State University
– Michigan Technological University
– Northern Michigan University
– Wayne State University
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
— Proposed EET Program —
• Commonalities of EET Programs
– 2 “Light” Calculus Courses
– 2-3 Basic Science Courses
– 24-59 Credits in Electrical Eng Tech
– 1-2 Senior Projects Courses
– Eng Tech “Breadth” Courses
– General Education
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
— Proposed EET Program —
• Strengths of LSSU Program
– 3 Science Courses (All with Labs)
– Programmable Logic Controller Course
– 5 Engineering Level Courses
– Robotics, Robotics, Robotics!
– LSSU Industrial Projects
– Electronic Manufacturing Processes
Course
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Electrical and Computer
Engineering
— Proposed EET Program —
• 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
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Wael Mokhtar
Mechanical Engineering
Program
• Retention and Recruitment Plan (Spring 2008)
• EGME 141 Solid Modeling:
Pro-E is used.
Three faculty members attended a training week for
Pro-E in summer 2008.
Course content has changed.
Course Structure has changed.
Pass/Fail ratio:23/9
Average midterm score: 90%
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
(Last year)
(This year)
Mechanical Engineering
— Faculty —
• Keith Schwiderson
Retired, May 2008.
• Mathew Carroll
Resigned, December 2008.
• New Faculty
The ad is posted.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Mechanical Engineering
— Facilities —
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Tinius Olsen Upgrade.
New Ultrasound Equipment.
New Vibration Equipment.
PLC Upgrade.
CFD Software.
Delmia Upgrade.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Senior Projects
Morrie Walworth
Senior Projects
• Last Year’s Projects
• Results Of Faculty And IAB Grading
• Current Projects
• Course Enhancements In Senior Projects
LAST YEAR’S PROJECTS 2007-08
— 5 Projects —
• Cardiovascular Research Institute of Albuquerque
− Development of Thrombosis Prevention Device
• Delphi
− Universal Steering Column Validator- Phase II
• Applied Manufacturing Technologies
− Design and Build of a Vision Integrated Robotics
Workcell
• LSSU
− Mini-Baja #2 – Design Drivetrain and Build Car
• LSSU
− Internet Controlled Robot with Machine Vision
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
PREVIOUS YEARS’ PROJECTS
Grading
IAB and Faculty Grades of Senior Projects Final
Presentations
100.0
Percentage
95.0
90.0
Faculty Grade
85.0
IAB Grade
80.0
75.0
70.0
1999- 2000- 2001- 2002- 2003- 2004- 2005- 2006- 20072000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Year
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
CURRENT PROJECTS 2008-09
2008-09 Senior Year Projects
• Industry Sponsored Projects (3)
• LSSU Sponsored Projects (4)
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Company…......Western Engineered Products
Contact……….Don Stephanic
Advisor……….Ron DeLap
Team……........1 CE, 2 EE, 1 ME
Budget …… .$10,000
Description:
Design and build an industrial fluid monitoring system
which will test the properties of industrial cooling fluids
in real time, and determine when the fluids need to be
changed.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
CRIA
Company…....… Cardiovascular Research
Institute of Albuquerque
Contact………... George Chandran
Advisor……..…. Wael Mokhtar
Team…….......… 2 EE, 3 ME
Budget ………… $4,500
Description:
Design and build a device to simulate the blood flow in
arteries with blood clots, which will be used to train
ultrasound technicians.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
LSSU’s Prototype Development
Center
Company…....… Various Clients of the PDC
(currently Lowran, Energizer, & Skintreet)
Contact………... Eric Becks and David Leach
Advisor……..…. Ron DeLap
Team…….......… 1 EE, 1 ME
Budget ………… $5,000- $20,000
Description:
Work on PDC projects to rapidly turn entrepreneurs'
ideas into working prototypes, and also to improve
existing system designs for industrial customers.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Company…....… LSSU Engineering
Contact………... Robert Hildebrand
Advisor……..…. Dave McDonald
Team…….......… 3 EE, 2 ME, 1 MET
Budget ………… $10,000
Description:
Development of an instructional test cell, using a
donated chassis dynamometer, for evaluating
automobile performance
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Company…....… LSSU Engineering
Contact………... Morrie Walworth
Advisor……..…. Jon Coullard
Team…….......… 4 ME, 2 MET
Budget ………… $8,000
Description:
Redesign and re-fabricate last year's SAE Mini Baja
car to compete in the SAE Mini Baja competition to
be held in Oregon in May of 2009.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Company…....… LSSU Engineering
Contact………... Paul Duesing
Advisor……..…. Andrew Jones
Team…….......… 2 CE, 2 EE, 1 ME
Budget ………… $4,000
Description:
Design and build a scale prototype coupler for “O”
scale model railroads that allows remote controlled
coupling and uncoupling of railroad cars at any
location.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Company…....… LSSU Engineering
Contact………... Wael Mokhtar
Advisor……..…. Robert Hildebrand
Team…….......… 1 CE, 1 EE, 2 ME, 1 MET
Budget ………… $2,000
Description:
Development of a prototype autonomous vehicle
capable of retrieving rock samples from the surface of
Mars, and which will compete in a regional ASME
competition.
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
REQUEST FOR IAB FEEDBACK
Final Presentations
• Held Same Day As Spring IAB Meeting
(May 1, 2009)
• SPFB & ABET Considers IAB Evaluations
Of The Final Presentations
• IAB Feedback On The Quality Of The
Projects
• Please Attend and Evaluate The Final
Presentations
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Senior Projects
Philosophy & Key Elements
Transition from Academia to
Industry or Graduate School
• Emphasis on Soft Skills
• Working with a Budget
• Interaction with Practicing Engineers
• Results are Based on Outcomes
• Academic Elements Included
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Senior Projects
08-09 Enhancements Being
Implemented
• Project Due Date is Moved Up To Spring Break
(March 1, 2009)
• Reduction in Academic Elements of SP
– Minimum of 2 Design Reviews (instead of 3)
– Less Memo Writing Requirements
– Reduction in Labs (Eliminated Creative Problem
Solving and Component Selection Labs)
• SP Team to Work on PDC Projects
• Emphasis on Completion on Time and Robustness
of Project Outcomes
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Society of Automotive Engineers
President: Dennis Wheeler
Vice President: Jimmy Hilbrecht
Secretary & Treasurer: Ted Dilworth
What is LSSU
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• Society Of Automotive Engineers
LSSU Student Chapter
– Student-run organization that focuses on the automotive perspective
of engineering.
• SAE Baja Collegiate Design Competition
– Attend annual race to compete against other SAE student chapters
– Baja Competition challenges student to put designs to the ultimate test
• Race Experienced Members
– For the first time students return with race experience in order to
advance design and overall race performance
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Why
Needs Your
Support
• New Ambitions
– Build New Vehicle (Lighter, Stronger, Faster)
– More Competitions Per Year
– Higher Quality Parts And Equipment Needed
• Competitions
– MTU Winter Baja
– SAE Alabama Event
– Registration & Travel Expenses
• Research & Development
– Innovative New Suspension
Lake Superior State University
Department of Engineering & Technology
Closing Remarks
Next meeting at LSSU campus
Friday • May 1, 2009