Lake Superior State University Industrial Advisory Board FALL 2008 MEETING November 7, 2008 Museum Bronze  Auburn Hills, MI

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology AGENDAAGENDA

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.

IAB Chair Election

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology 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. 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 Letters To facilitate hand-offs, a format should be consented upon for electronic applications (e.g. IBM/DOS). IAB Officers’ Term Limits

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology 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) Arrange meeting facility Finalizing meeting agendas Presiding over meeting IAB Chair Responsibilities

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology 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: _____________________________ IAB Chair Election

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Recruitment Subcommittee: Recruitment Support for Fall 2008 MACRAO Events Chris Conklin

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology IAB MACRAO Participation We participated again this year in the 2008 Fall MACRAO events. MACRAO calendar was updated in mid- summer. 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. 11/3/200817LSSU IAB Meeting

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology …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 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.

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Lake Superior State University Updates Morrie Walworth

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology Engineering & Technology Updates 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. Hui Tang (CE/EE)Dr. Ron DeLap (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) 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 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

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Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology 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 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)

LUNCH

Program Updates David Baumann Wael Mokhtar

Electrical and Computer Engineering David Baumann

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology Electrical and Computer Engineering — Faculty — 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 —

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology Electrical and Computer Engineering — Proposed EET Program —

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) –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

Mechanical Engineering Wael Mokhtar

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology 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 Course content has changed. Course Structure has changed. Pass/Fail ratio:23/9 (Last year) Average midterm score: 90% (This year)

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology Mechanical Engineering — Faculty — Keith Schwiderson Retired, May Mathew Carroll Resigned, December New Faculty The ad is posted.

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology Mechanical Engineering — Facilities — Tinius Olsen Upgrade. New Ultrasound Equipment. New Vibration Equipment. PLC Upgrade. CFD Software. Delmia Upgrade.

Senior Projects Morrie Walworth

Senior Projects Last Year’s Projects Results Of Faculty And IAB Grading Current Projects Course Enhancements In Senior Projects

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology LAST YEAR’S PROJECTS — 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

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology CURRENT PROJECTS 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…… 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 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 Senior Projects Enhancements Being Implemented

Society of Automotive Engineers President: Dennis Wheeler Vice President: Jimmy Hilbrecht Secretary & Treasurer: Ted Dilworth

Lake Superior State University Department of Engineering & Technology What is LSSU ? 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

Closing Remarks Next meeting at LSSU campus Friday May 1, 2009