Technology Century - The Engineering Society of Detroit

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SUMMER
Science & Engineering
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR
KIDS
APRIL–MAY 2006
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Official Publication of The Engineering Society of Detroit
Technology
Century
Vol. 11 No. 2
April–May 2006
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DEPARTMENTS
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PUBLICATION NOTES
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
IN THE NEWS
ESD EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
ESD MEMBERSHIP
ESD UPCOMING EVENTS
SUSTAINING & CORPORATE MEMBERS
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SUMMER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS
COVER: Women in Engineering at Wayne State University. See page 43.
ABOVE LEFT: Order of the Engineer Ceremony. See page 9.
ABOVE RIGHT: STEPS Camp at GVSU. See Summer Opportunities, page 24.
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Technology Century
Vol. 11 No. 2
April–May 2006
2000 Town Center, Suite 2610 • Southfield, MI 48075-1307
248–353–0735 • 248–353–0736 fax • [email protected] • www.esd.org
ESD Publications Committee
Ralph H. Kummler, PhD, FESD, Wayne State University
Michael F. Cooper, PE, Harley Ellis Devereaux
Utpal Dutta, PhD, University of Detroit–Mercy
Christopher D. Dyrda, DaimlerChrysler Corporation
William A. Moylan, PhD, PMP, FESD, Eastern Michigan University
John G. Petty, FESD, General Dynamics
Charles L. Wu, PhD, FESD, Ford Motor Company
Yang Zhao, PhD, Wayne State University
STAFF LIAISON: Dale Thomas, The Engineering Society of Detroit
CHAIR:
ESD Board of Directors
PRESIDENT:
PRESIDENT-ELECT:
VICE PRESIDENT:
TREASURER:
SECRETARY:
PAST PRESIDENT:
David S. Meynell, Dürr Systems, Inc.
Richard J. Haller, Walbridge Aldinger Co.
David A. Skiven, PE, General Motors Corporation
Steven E. Kurmas, PE, Detroit Edison
Darlene Trudell, CAE, The Engineering Society of Detroit
Donald E. Goodwin, DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Katherine Banicki, Testing Engineers and Consultants
Leo E. Hanifin, PhD, FESD, University of Detroit–Mercy
Dennis M. King, FAIA, FESD, Harley Ellis Devereaux
Thomas H. Landry, Jonna Construction Company
Michael Morrison, Perot Systems
August Olivier, General Motors Corporation
Douglas Patton, DENSO International America, Inc.
Richard F. Pearson, National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
William P. Russo, Ford Motor Company
Noelle Schi�er, Original Equipment Suppliers Association
Paul T. Sgriccia, PE, Golder Associates Inc.
Rebecca M. Spearot, PhD, PE, Lear Corp.
Mumtaz A. Usmen, PhD, PE, FESD, Wayne State University
Technology Century Staff
Darlene Trudell, CAE, ESD Executive Vice President
Dale Thomas, ESD Managing Director of Marketing and Communication
CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Nick Mason, ESD Creative Director and IT Systems Manager
EDITOR: Susan C. McCraven
STAFF: Laura Govan, Christie Halmick, CeAnne Leonard
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NOTES
Dr. Ralph H.
Kummler, FESD
ESD Publications
Committee Chair;
Dean, College of
Engineering, Wayne
State University
As I write this column, I am also
preparing to welcome 33 high school
teams participating in the FIRST
Robotic Detroit Regional Championships held in the Wayne State University
Gym. I call this event March Madness,
Engineering Style, because it is modeled
after the NCAA Basketball Tournament.
There is a notable exception: You’ll hear
no booing, only cheers, since the contest
rules give a high priority to sportsmanship and even alliance building with
opposing schools. You never know who
will be on your team in the next round!
It is truly a celebration of young creative
talent, innovation, implementation and
dedicated engineering team building.
This issue of Technology Century
celebrates the huge number of similar
programs offered at institutions around
the state that likewise encourage and
publicize pre-engineering opportunities for the next generation of our
technology innovators. This issue has
become one of the most popular annual
themes of Technology Century, and ESD
publishes thousands of extra copies
to meet the demand of not only our
members, but also of parents, teachers
and administrators across the state.
So, good hunting, and we are proud
to help you find the right program to
get acquainted with the great profession
of engineering.
ESD PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE | February–March 2006
Math and Science Are No Longer Optional
for Michigan Students
here has never been a
better time to be a mathematician,” says James R.
Schatz, chief of the mathematics research group
at the National Security
Agency. Reinforcing this
conviction, a recent
BusinessWeek magazine article, “Math
Will Rock Your World,” reported that
a major educational challenge facing
America is to breed more top-notch
mathematicians; moreover, this challenge
will require revamping our educational
system to engage more girls and minorities in math.
On this same note, U.S. Secretary
of Education Margaret Spellings said
in a February 2006 address to business
and education leaders: “Currently, our
15-year olds rank 24th out of 29 developed nations in math literacy...and
only one state in the country requires
students to take four years of math and
science in high school.” Secretary Spellings goes on to explain that while 90
percent of the fastest-growing jobs
require postsecondary education, less
than half of American students graduate
from high school ready for college-level
math and science.
From these experts and the results
of international test scores, the gauntlet
has been thrown down to American
educators and all of us who are determined to ensure that our students are
adequately prepared for careers in engineering and technology. I believe that,
as a professional society, The Engineering Society of Detroit has a responsibility to do all it can to help better
prepare our region’s middle school and
high school students for an increasingly technical and competitive world.
In working to fulfill this responsibility,
for the past 12 years the ESD Michigan
Regional Future City Competition has
been a product of ESD’s commitment to
promote real enthusiasm for math and
science in students who have the potential to become the next generation of
Michigan engineers and leaders.
Future City is a competitive, teambased program where seventh- and
eighth-grade students, a teacher and
an engineer mentor work together to
design a city of the future, complete with
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infrastructure. Students use computer
software to design their city, build a scale
model and present their work to a panel
of judges. In this yearly competition,
ESD provides students with an opportunity to understand the role of engineers
and how engineering impacts our daily
lives. In addition, in working to improve
preparedness for college, the program
encourages students to take math and
science classes in pursuit of careers
in engineering and other technical
fields. ESD is grateful for the support
of the DTE Energy Foundation and
the Skillman Foundation for providing
funding to conduct this annual educational outreach program.
ESD is proud to provide another
resource for middle school and high
school students, parents and teachers: In
this issue of Technology Century, readers
will find a comprehensive listing of
summer science, engineering and math
programs offered by Michigan universities and organizations that share in ESD’s
commitment to inspire and prepare
students for careers in engineering and
other technology-based professions that
are the fastest-growing arenas for Michigan’s future professionals.
Sincerely,
David S. Meynell
President, ESD Board of Directors
President and CEO, DÜrr Systems, Inc.
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IN THE NEWS
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Ann Arbor-based Midwestern Consulting is pleased to
recognize associate Susan C. Dickinson, PE, who has become
a LEED Accredited Professional. LEED is the Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design program, administered
by the U.S. Green Building Council. The program works to
promote buildings that are environmentally responsible,
profitable and provide healthy places to live and work. Accreditation requires successful completion of an exam that measures
knowledge of the LEED program’s technical requirements and
rating systems, as well as coordination and implementation
processes. As of April 2005, certification is required for all
state-funded new construction and major renovation projects
over $1 million. Ms. Dickinson is a registered professional civil
engineer with expertise in water management and transportation projects. She joined the firm in 1987, and has managed
numerous projects for the Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner, as well as site planning for private developments.
Midwestern Consulting is an engineering firm with expertise in civil, environmental and transportation engineering;
surveying; planning; geographic and management information systems; and landscape architecture. The firm has over 80
employees with offices located in Ann Arbor and Clarkston.
The board of directors of Detroit-based Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. (AKA), a leading planning, design and management
firm of the built environment, is pleased to announce that the
following have been elected to the status of senior associate/
stockholder: Phillip Allen, PE, LEED AP, who brings over
20 years of experience in mechanical engineering. Mr. Allen’s
job responsibilities range from conceptual mechanical design
to overseeing a project through to completion, and include
ensuring that clients’ expectations are fulfilled while designing
within a project’s budget. Mr. Allen received a BS in energy
engineering from the University of Arizona and is a licensed
professional engineer in Michigan and a LEED-accredited
professional. Athanasios Papademos, PE, who brings 35
years of experience in electrical systems design in a wide
range of manufacturing applications. A licensed engineer in
12 states, he ensures the technical accuracy of the final design,
and makes certain that deliverables meet the project scope.
Mr. Papademos received a BS in electrical engineering from
the University of Toledo. Keith Pounders, who has 23 years
of experience in industrial plant engineering and serves as a
project manager at AKA. Mr. Pounders received a BS in engineering technology from Lawrence Technological University.
Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc. (TEC) of Troy has
been selected by The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
(DRFC) to provide quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)
testing services during construction of the RiverWalk, and
improvements along the river’s edge on the land extending
from the eastern edge of the General Motors parcel at Rivard
Street east, to Gabriel Richard Park at the MacArthur Bridge
to Belle Isle. TEC’s scope for this three plus-mile waterfront
improvement project will include testing and inspection of
paving, walkway and seawall construction, pavilions, utilities, lighting, landscaping and irrigation, security and sound
systems, and site furnishings as well as monitoring of the
contractors’ methods and procedures and their adherence to
the specifications. With offices in Detroit, Troy and Ann Arbor,
TEC provides professional engineering consulting services in
the environmental, geotechnical, facility engineering fields,
and construction materials testing and inspection services.
The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM) has
elected the following new officers and directors to serve on
its 2006 Board of Directors. CAM’s new chairman for 2006 is
Robert A. Singer, president of Duross Painting Company.
The newly elected vice-chairmen are Todd A. Garris, owner/
president of Walltec LLC and James A. Sinkel, president
of Smith Brothers Electric. Randy L. Brooks, executive
vice-president of Temperature Engineering Corp., was
elected treasurer. The newly elected directors to CAM’s board
are Brian J. Brunt, vice president of Brunt Associates, Inc.,
Robert J. Michielutti, Jr., president of Michielutti Bros.,
Inc. and Glenn E. Parvin, president of Custom Architectural Sheet Metal Specialists. CAM, a trade association of
contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and related firms in the
commercial construction industry, is the oldest and largest
regional construction association in the United States, with
over 3,700 corporate members.
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IN THE NEWS
Ruby+Associates, a structural engineering firm based in
Farmington Hills, is pleased to announce the addition of
Keith J. Kowalkowski, PhD. A recent doctorate graduate
of Purdue University, Mr. Kowalkowski completed his
dissertation on the Effects of Multiple Damage-Heat Straightening Repairs on the Structural Properties, Fracture Toughness,
and Serviceability of Steel Bridges. Mr. Kowalkowski earned
his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from
Michigan State University.
Ruby+Associates is a finalist in the American Council of
Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 40th Annual Engineering
Excellence Awards competition, for its role in the design of
Lansing Community College’s new Health & Human Service
Career Building in Lansing. Originally designed as a threestory structure, the Health & Human Service Career Building
had a $2.7 million price tag—significantly more than what had
been budgeted. Ruby+Associates worked with the steel fabricator to redesign the structural system without compromising
safety or the architectural concept. An efficient floor-framing
system reduced the amount of steel necessary for the project
and helped accelerate the construction process. This project,
along with 163 engineering achievements from across the
nation, will be recognized at the ACEC Engineering Excellence
Awards
Gala in May 2006 in Washington, D.C.
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Lawrence Technological University
was proud to present Arthur F. Smith,
FAIA, principal, Harley Ellis Devereaux
and recipient of Lawrence Technological
University’s 2005 Distinguished Alumni
Award, as the keynote speaker at a recent
ceremony honoring December 2005 graduates of LTU’s College of Architecture and
Design. In addressing the 15 graduates
Smith
in the school’s first winter graduation
ceremony, Mr. Smith lauded the visceral
component of the profession, noting that “a wonderful
attribute of design and architecture is emotion,” and in this
work “the environments we create for society impact the
emotional senses of each inhabitant.” Mr. Smith has received
more than 30 industry awards and has designed regional and
national landmarks including the Detroit Lions Training
Facility; UAW/Ford Health & Fitness Center; Regent Court;
the Steel House and E-Port, a 1.2 million-square-ft office, a
retail renovation of the existing Montgomery Ward warehouse in Chicago. He also designed Lawrence Technological
University’s new A. Alfred Taubman Student Services Center.
Mr. Smith earned a BArch from Lawrence Technological
University, where he is currently an adjunct professor.
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IN THE NEWS
Lawrence Technological University announces the construction of a landmark fountain named for John E. Elliott II,
a Lawrence Tech graduate and leader in the health care
industry. Design of the fountain will be coordinated by
Harley Ellis Devereaux.
Troy-based Kelly Services, Inc., a global provider of staffing
services, recently announced that Teresa Carroll has
been named vice president of Kelly Engineering Resources.
In this new position, Ms. Carroll will oversee the global operations of Kelly Engineering Resources. She joins Kelly’s engineering division with more than 10 years of experience in the
engineering industry, previously serving as vice president, U.S.
Marketing, for Kelly Services. Ms. Carroll holds an MBA from
the University of Michigan and a BS in industrial engineering
from GMI Engineering and Management Institute in Flint.
Kelly Engineering Resources is a business unit of global staffing
provider, Kelly Services, Inc.
The American Council of Engineering Companies of
Michigan (ACEC) and the Michigan Society of Professional
Engineers (MSPE) recently honored three ESD corporate
members at their annual Engineering & Surveying Excellence
Awards at the Henry Ford in Dearborn. NTH Consultants
of Farmington Hills received a Merit Award recognition for
the Fairlane Green: Green Development of a Closed Landfill
project. Ann Arbor-based Midwestern Consulting received
recognition for its role in providing specialized surveying
services during the lobby construction of the Station Place
Atrium Survey in Washington, D.C., which received the
highest possible recognition—the Surveying Eminent
Conceptor Award. Harley Ellis Devereaux of Detroit received
Honorable Award recognition for the William Beaumont
Hospital’s South Tower Addition project. ACEC is an
engineering industry association representing the interests of
owners and principals of approximately 5,500 independent
engineering companies throughout the United States.
Dr. Leo Hanifin to Head Research on Alternative Transportation
Dr. Leo E. Hanifin, FESD, Dean of the College of Engineering
and Science, University of Detroit Mercy, and a member of
the Board of Directors of The Engineering Society of Detroit,
has been named director of the newly created Michigan-Ohio
University Transportation Center (MI-OH UTC).
Created through a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the center will combine resources
with five universities in Michigan and Ohio to address transportation issues that are critical to the Midwest and the nation.
In addition to UD-Mercy, the other universities participating
are Wayne State University and Grand Valley State University in Michigan and the University of Toledo and Bowling
Green State University in Ohio.
“Through the combined resources and efforts of these five
exceptional universities and key government and industrial
partners, MI-OH UTC will not only advance generation and
education in key areas of transportation, but will also have a
direct impact on the economic development of our region and
the competitive strength of its companies,” said Dr. Hanifin.
“The Center will intimately involve local and state government agencies for transportation and corporations of all sizes
that support transportation through their research, services
and products. These agencies and companies will provide
important advice on the operation and research and educational
foci and will partner with MI-OH UTC in specific research,
educational and technology transfer programs,” he added.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
is excited to see such a partnership exist. “This level of federal
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support is critical to advancing transportation research in areas with great
economic impact for Michigan and
the nation,” said MDOT Chief Deputy
Director Kirk Steudle.
“We are committed to supporting the
UTC in its alternative energy research
and helping it to achieve success and
maximize its impact on the region,” said
Hanifin
James A. Croce, CEO of NextEnergy, a
nonprofit corporation founded to enable the commercialization of alternative energy technologies.
MI-OH UTC will employ a strategy of “transportation as a
vehicle for economic development” through the development
of knowledge, education and technology transfer. The center’s
initial three focal areas are:
• Alternate Energy: Conduct research and commercialization to develop and distribute renewable, homegrown, lowpolluting energy sources to support transportation.
Infrastructure
Utilization: Identify effective solu•
tions for projected increases in the need for transportation infrastructure that does not adversely impact valuable
land that could be used for agriculture, recreation and
commerce.
• Supply Chains: Understand transportation’s role in the
evolving supply chain and distribution systems to meet the
economic development needs of suppliers, manufacturers
and customers.
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35TH ESD AFFILIATE COUNCIL GOLD AWARD BANQUET
Vinod K. Sahney, PhD, (center) received the 35th Gold Award, the highest award given by the ESD A�liate Council. Vito Wasniewski (left)
of IEE and ESD Vice President Richard J. Haller, President and COO of
Walbridge Aldinger, presented the award.
ESD A�liate Council Chair Kevin Taylor (left)
presents the award for ESD A�liate Council
Partner of the Year to Mark Ciechanowski, accepting on behalf of IEEE.
Kim Bradford (right) presents a surprise
Golden Achievers Award to Monique Lake.
Both are from the National Society of Black
Engineers—Detroit Alumni Extension.
The Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau presented the Spirit of
Detroit Award to the Air and Waste Management Association. The
Award comes with a $1,000 prize and is awarded to local chapters of
technical societies that bring their full membership meeting to Detroit.
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Paul S. Ostrowski, PhD, CCE, FESD, (left) received the Ann O. Fletcher
Distinguished Service Award, given for service to the ESD A�liate
Council. Sol Baltimore, of the Air and Waste Management Association,
presented the certificate.
Michael J. Vinarcik, PE, of Ford Motor Company, served as Master of Ceremonies at
the event, held on February 22, 2006, at the
Dearborn Inn Mariott.
From left: ESD Publications Committee Chair and WSU College of
Engineering Dean Ralph Kummler with American Institute of Chemical
Engineers (AIChE)—Detroit Section members Thomas Hamade, Neveen
Gomma and Charlie Vantine.
ORDER OF THE ENGINEER CEREMONY
Before the Gold Award Dinner, ESD Members took the Oath of the Engineer and received their Engineers Rings, thereby joining the Order of
the Engineer. The ceremony is hosted and administered by the ESD College of Fellows. Wayne State University and the Michigan Society of
Professional Engineers support the program.
ESD ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY JOB FAIR
The 2006 ESD Engineering and Technology Job Fair, held on February 16,
2006, drew over 40 companies and over 400 students (see new student
members on page 11). The event, hosted by the ESD Young Engineers
Council, was held in the atrium of the Southfield Town Center.
Modern Engineering, Inc., shown above, was among the companies
represented. All companies that exhibited received a compact disc containing résumés of all the attendees. The sponsors for the event were
On Assignment and STIHL Incorporated.
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ESD MEMBERSHIP
Thank You to Those Who Contributed to ESD’s Educational Outreach
Fostering excitement in math and
science among elementary, middle and
high school students to produce our
next generation of engineers, scientists
and allied professionals is a core mission
of The Engineering Society of Detroit.
Conducting educational activities such
as the ESD Michigan Regional Future
City Competition (see pages 16–23)
could not be done without the support
of our members.
At right are members who answered
the call during our annual appeal. On
behalf of the ESD Board of Directors
and staff, we want to acknowledge
and thank you for your generous gifts.
Dennis W. Archer
John A. Awood
Michael A. Aznavorian
James L. Bertram
Michael Biber
Don C. Bramlett, PE, FESD
Ronald F. Buck
Donald M. Callihan, PE
John P. Cole, PE
Construction Specifications
Institute
Frank J. Ewasyshyn
James R. Fekete
Donald R. Ferguson, PE
Dale P. Fosdick
Richard J. Frank
Kim Fricke
Chuni H. Gala
General Dynamics
Jon P. Gleeson
Matthew A. Gustke
David Hagen, FESD
A. J. Hofweber
James O. Jensen
Mark Kozlowski
Frank B. Kraimer
Andris Lacis
Sue Littles, FESD
Arthur Raymond Lyle, II
Anthony A. Merlo
Midwestern Consulting,
LLC
Ivy Miller
Thomas A. Musselman
Jerome C. Neyer, PE,
FESD
Parag Parikh
Russell H. Peebles
Myron T. Schiller, PE
Joseph P. Schuck
Skanska USA Building Inc.
Donald R. Spivack
Reinhold M. Tischler,
FESD
Harvey A. Wagner, FESD
Nathan Willis
Gary G. Witt
Raymond M. Womack
ESD’s Newest Individual Members
Said AboShahba
Energy Engineer
DTE Energy Services
Stephen C. Aiken
Operations
WR Management & Engineering
Musab Altamimi
Marcelle E. Diorio
Kevin Dubnicki
Engineer
GCDC-WWS
Senior Staff Engineer
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
Staff Engineer
PSI, Inc.
Jeffrey Baaso
Matthew T. Duda
Structural Engineer
Ghafari Associates, LLC
Project Engineer
CKGP/PW & Associates, Inc.
David Backus
Bernie Fails
Business Development
Global Embedded Technologies
Facility Area Manager, WFG
General Motors Corp.
Ed Bahoura
Dale Gauthier
President
Save A Lot Food Stores
Manager Special Projects
CKGP/PW & Associates, Inc.
Maureen Beveridge
Eric Gifford
Underwriter - Global Energy Dept.
AIG Insurance Company
Engineering Manager
Omega Productive Services, Inc.
Daniel Bielski
Richard Harris
Vice President
The Benham Companies, LLC
Gregory Bono
BEI Associates Inc.
W. Michael Carter
Consultant
WMC Enterprises
John F. Caudell, PE
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr &
Huber, Inc.
Frank Cercone
Michael Hayes
Ricky Don Henderson
Postal Worker
United States Postal Service
Robert Hipple
Senior Project Engineer (EI&C)
Consumers Energy Co.
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Russell Sykes
Doug Kennedy
Paul Miller
Brian G. Richards
Kathleen Taylor
Michael J. Minna
Roy Richardson
Michael Tremonti
Srividya Natarajan
Matthew Rigotti
Andrew J. Van Brakel
Atwell-Hicks
Eric L. Kimmitt
Student
Parker Hannifin Corp.
Roosevelt King
Plant Manager
Detroit Thermal, LLC
Richard Kittle
Technical Specialist
Fanuc Robotics
David Kosuth
President
The Dako Group
John Kozar
Senior Account Rep
James M. Kutt
Jim Kuzara
Jeff LaFave
Engineering Assistant
University of Detroit Mercy
Lance Lehl
Engineer
Consumers Energy Co.
Jennifer Hoffmann
Eric Leuffgen
Nancy Clouse
Terry Diefenbach
Ken Redman
Tier One Technologies
Product Designer
Black and Decker
Co-op Engineer
TRW Automotive
A. Mark Martin
Vice President
Best Aire
Vice President Business Delelopment Business Development
Commerical Contracting
Corrosion Fluid Products Corp.
Corporation
Design Engineer
Naseem Daher
Kirk M. Kaczmarek
Senior Applications Engineer
Hickey, Cianciolo, Fishman and Finn Robert Bosch Corporation
Atwell-Hicks
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Quality Management
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Stephen H Dier
Cindy Dilworth
Eric Hurt
Mechanical Engineer
Corporate Engineer
Arrow Uniform Rental
Manager Electrical Engineering
Pfizer Inc.
Staff Engineer
PEA, Inc.
Team Leader
Temptations
Ms. Adrienne D
Nemura
Senior Manager
Limno-Tech, Inc.
Nichole Nicholas
Quality Engineer
Bartech Group
Justin Obermeyer
Project Engineer
Shaw Environmental, Inc.
Henry Onuigbo
Distribution Mechanical Engineer
Peter Onyskiw
Plant Engineering Manager
Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.
Kirk Pesta, PE
Associate, Mechanical Engineering
Harley Ellis Devereaux
Mirza M. Rab, PE
President
Multi Tech Resources Inc.
Thomas M. MacDonald William Rabara
Project Manager
Seerco Inc.
Renewable Energy Consultant
Decker Homes
Amanda Mackintosh
Kelly Rao
HR Supervisor
WorleyParsons
Mechanical Engineer
Tetra Tech Inc.
Senior Hydrogeologist
Eagon & Associates, Inc.
Neil Mackintosh
Nihal Raval
Jay W. Johnson
Bilal Maiteh
David Hutka
Student
Tom Jenkins
Project Engineer
BMJ Engineers & Surveyors Inc.
Technip USA
Delphi Corporation
Mechanical Engineer Entry Level
Nemak Canada Corporation
Facilities Mechanical Engineer
Pfizer
Principal Sales Engineer
The Timken Company
President
Richardson Public Relations
Senior Sales Engineer
Ibrahim E Safadi
Manufacturing/Process Engineer
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Abid Saood
Plant Mechanical Engineer
Managing Director
SmithGroup Inc.
Account Manager
The Trane Company
Director of Property Management
Berger Realty Group, Inc.
Project Manager
Dürr Systems, Inc.
William Patrick Veltri,
PE
Innovative Design Consultants
Stephen Walter
Alfred R. Schober
Program Manager
Magna
Charles Schumacher
Site Utilities Manager
Christine Scott
General Manager
HEM Data Corp.
Michael Sepesy
Engineering Technician 6
Black and Veatch Corp.
Gregory Snyder
Facility Manager
FANUC ROBOTICS
President
Schober & Associates, Inc.
President
Schumacher Electric Inc.
Facilities Manager
Asset Acceptance
Account Rep
Bruce Walter
Rick Walter
Neil Aaron Webb
Terry White
Manager-Administration
University of Michigan-Flint
Matthew Wiles
Roy Spreng
David C. Woessner
Senior Project Manager
Middough Consulting Inc.
Mark Stanczak
Business Development
Global Embedded Technologies
Ted Stapleton
Mark Stevenson
Project Engineer
Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
General Motor Corp. - Powertrain
Client Executive
IBM
Jeff Wooten
Principal
Griffin International
Lynette M. Wurstner
Insurance Producer
Brownrigg Companies, Ltd.
Albert A. Zainea
Director UEDP
Central Michigan University
ESD MEMBERSHIP
ESD Welcomes the Student Members Who Joined
at the ESD Engineering and Technology Job Fair
Eugenie Abboud
Ahmed Abdel-Mohti
Najwa Abouhassan
Frank Abraham
Atef Abu-Ageel
Matthew Adedeji
Rosanna M. Agboruche
Sagar Agrawal
Ramiz Ahemad
Sharaf Ahmed
Mukaila Akinbola
Joshua Akinyemi
Onilfo Alaniz Filho
Daniel Alberts
Manilena Albu
Mohammed Faroos Ali
Khan
Latasha Almon
Mony Ambooken
Jay Anderson
Davies Andrew
John Andzelik
Rajesh Anial
Cheta Anyiah
Olga Areetyunova
Ms. Paisley Arendt
Katie Arnott
Kofi Ayensy
Linda Azzo
Gregory J. Bagby
Shin Bailware
Jasmin Bajric
Daniel Barcutian
Steven Barwin
Todd Bendler
David Bensen
Jenessa Betts
Ibrahim Beydonn
Angela Bianculli
Douglas Biske
Holly Black
Kristine Blake
Anthony Blocton
Marianne Boore
Shante Bourne-Ware
Johnny Bradford
Adrian Brdarski
Erwin Bredy, MA
Raina Broadwater
Peng Brooks
Michael J. Brown
Fenton Brown, Jr.
Pierce Bunag
Christopher J. Bunke
Justin L. Butts
Kristin Buza
Kanika Cain
Ashley Carr
Scott Carr
Gianny N. Carrera
Kofi Carter
Ryan Casanova
Aldi Caushi
Brunilda Caushi
Adam Cavanaugh
Ashutosh Chahande
Jeffrey Chamberlin
Adam Chartrand
Sumera Chaudhry
Min Chen
Ko-Chin Chiang
Donald Chorman, Jr.
Martin Chubb
Cary Church
Ms. Nancy Clouse
Mark Coleman, II
Dana M. Colston, Jr.
Mark Corritore
Dave Cottrill
Brandon M. Cross
Naseem Daher
Taharah Rose Daher
Rob Dandron
Kenneth R. Davis
Ayman Debs
Vinod Deenadhayalan
Stuti Desai
Tushar Desai
Upendra Deshmukh
Timothy Dewar
Ashwin Dharap
Urmila Dhole
Miss Cerag Dilek
John Ding, PE
Tolja Djekovic
Roger A. Doherty
Tracie Downing
Tim Duorak
David Durrenburg
Rishi Dwivedi
Joanne Eberhardt
Bhushan Ekbote, MS
Atlal M. El-Assaad
Abess El-Mokadam
Mohamad Elhinnani
Ann Elkina
Michael Evans
Steven T. Evans
Luke Ewalt
Kristan Farago
Mohamad Farhab
Zakiv Faruquee
Florin Faur
Jbara Feras M.
Cyril Fernandez
Justin Filipp
Mandlia Finley
Adam Flaster
Ar Freeman
Anthony Fuller
Ryan Gadd
Dawna K. Gailliard
Pradeep Kumar Ganesan
Jessica Gasior
Jason Gawencki
Gamal Gelan
Chinar Ghike
Harinder Gill
Brandon Given
John Glaeser
Jason E. Glover
Emily Gordon
Korey Graves
Mark Greaves
Miss Sarah Grima
David Gutknecht
John Haase
Asif Habeebullah
Stephan Habrun
Lawrence Haddad
Omar Haddad
Ammar Hadid
Azmi Hammon
Nadim Hammond
Neveen Hanoudi
Kimberly Harris
Richard Harris
Ronald Hartkopf
Erich Hauptli
Richard J. Heidtman
Ricky D. Henderson
Andrew Herman
Mark Heverly
James Hice
Saritta Hines
Megan Hogarth
Aaron Hout
Raymond Howard
Ronghui Hu
Albert Huang
Jamie L. Hudon
Michael Huntwork
Justin Hurlbert
Eric Hurt
Farsad Hussain
David Hutka
Brian Jackson
Jason Jackson
Bino Jacob
Amanda Jagotka
Shailesh Jaiswal
Rita Jajo
Anson James
Sharon White James
Kelly Jankowski
Ernest Jasmin
Danielle E. Johnson
Derrick Johnson, Jr.
Greg Johnson
Marius Joita
Auda Joora
Edgerton Justin
Mohamad Kabbani
Rostand Kabuya
Andy Kalchik
Srivijay Kalidas
Asoma Karana
Jalila Karana
Nada Karanfilovska
Antoine Kassouf
Arvin Kasyouhanan
Lida Kaszowhannan
Ferass E. Kayali
Brad Kelly
Patrick Kenyon
Ravi Khaire
Samia Khalid
Eric L. Kimmitt
Brian Kish
Scott Klug
Ms. Laura Kmetz
Eric R. Kolm
Larura Koren
Matthew Kota
Ramnath Krishnamurthy
Edward Kruse
Aaron Kugan
Daniel Ladiski
Jeff LaFave
Cromwell Andreau B.
Lamug
Raishaun Landerous
Shawn Lanzi
Nafiseh Lari
Dan Lascu
Alex Lavrov
Lam Le
Hoonjae Lee
Hyung Suk Lee
Ralph Lee IV
Frank Lehoczky
Sarah Leszczynski
Eric Leuffgen
Anna Lingad
Sarah Lupinski
David Lutz
John W. Lutz
Yvonne M. Machiniak
Prashant Malhotra
Jehan Mansoor
Abel Manumbu
Anthony Mattei
Paterson Matthew
Thurston Sandy Matthews
Stephen Mayer
Salvatore Mazzara
Jeffrey M. McKinnon
David McLean
Harol McNew
Suprapti Mctaggart
Bhavya Mehta
Richard Meirndorf
Josh Mergos
Phillip Metcalf
Brandi Meyer
Christopher Micielli
Beth Miller
Jeremy J. Miller
Eric Mills
Vic Modin
Philip Mohan IV
Nathan Moloney
Michael Monette
Scott Montgomery
Vince Monticciolo
Matthew D. Moran
M. Samer Moslati
Fadi Moussa
Ravindra Mulpuri
Natalia Muntean
Linda Murphy
Ramisha Murray
Jason Murtonen
Raghuram Nadakuduti
Joseph Najin
Michael Thomas Nall
Vishnu Moorthy
Nallandula, MS
Sarang Nanavati
Marilyn Nash
Gaston Nash III
Aniruddha Natekar
Rohan Nayak
Shamsun Nehar
Joel Nelson
Nichole Nicholas
Gerald Nichols
John Nickelberry
Brandon Leighton
Norwood
Luminita Nuna
Georgette Obeidi
Breanna O’Hare
Uche Okudo
Rob Olsztyn
Sonal Onkar
Elizabeth Osmialowski
Gerald Osnghaz
Irina Ovich
Khyati Oza
Young Park
Norman Parker
Bronwyn Parry
Kipp Pascoe
Darpan Patel
Kajal Patel
Kajal S. Patel
Keyur Patel
Krunal Patel
Nayan Patel
Maria Payan
Jess Peak
Jared Pence
David Peraino
Christopher Perry
Jason Peters
Sumer Petrous
Kristian Petrovski
Ashutosh Phadke
Marcus Phillips
Mathew Piccinato
Benjamin Place
Dustin Purdy
Larisa Rabina
Ramasubramanian
Radhakrishnan
Jay Rajagopal
Phani Rao
Nihal Raval
Freddy Rayes
Anthony Recca
Kristopher Reed
Tejdeep Singh Riat
Matthew Rigotti
Deiz Robinson
Jose Rodriguez
Michael Rohn
Harold Rosenbaum
Andrew Roy
Francois Rugelinyange
Shawn Rushing
Abbas Saber
Linda Sadik
Amir Sadri
Anthony Saltalamacchia
Jeremy Samborsky
Michael Sarkis
Gaurav Saxena
Kenneth Saxon
Bel Sbargoud
Joseph Schaffer, Jr.,
Student
Julie Schiller
Paul D. Schmalenberg
Krista Schwisow
Antoine Segnegon
Edward Sendler
Abhijit Sengupta
Bhavik Shah
Hrishikesh Shah
Kalpak Shah
Muhammad Shah
Shaileja Sharma
Jeff Shaviak
Suyash Sidhaye
Kathryn Sielski
Pranava Sistla
Paul Skorupskas
Erisha A. Smith
Jason Smith
Ryan Smith
Yajnanarayana Somayaji
Ted Stapleton
Macarthur Stewart
Scott Stewart
Robert Stire
Jason Stratemeier
Clifford Sulick
Jarrell Summerville
Gregory Symons
Yamen Taleb
Nikhil Tamhane
Jesse Taylor
Andrew Temerowski
Elizabeth Tharakan
Mamadou M. Thiam
Christian Thompson
Omar Thorpe
Henry Timmins
Slavica Trajkovska
Gopal Trivedi
Nga Truong
Annette Ulman
Tho Van
Brandon Varilone
Mani Vedanayagam
Nirmala Venkatraman
Alan Wallington
Chris Walters
Natalie Ward
John Waskin
Antoinette Watson
Jeanine Watson
Corietta Wentum
Seth Wiedemann
Alisa Williams, Associate
Jamie Williams
Edwin W. Wisniewski, Jr.
Elizabeth Wolfe-Brusher
Peter (Fusheng) Wu
Qi Yang
Brandon Yasso
James Young
Lara Yousif
Feng Yu
Sara Zarroug
Matthew Zerilli
Min Zhang, PhD
Richard Ziemak
Brian Zwayer
The ESD Engineering and Technology Job Fair is hosted by the ESD Young Engineers Council. For
more information, contact Cynthia Hahn at 248–353–0735, ext. 4112, or [email protected].
www.esd.org
In Memoriam
With deep gratitude for their
membership and service, The
Engineering Society of Detroit
acknowledges the deaths of the
following members:
Milton A. Payne
Retired/Jordan Engineering and
Tool Sales
Member since 1951
Ralph John Stephenson, PE
Retired/Consultant
Member since 1950
Roland Vanderschmidt
Retired/Park Chemical Company
Member since 1965
ESD’s Newest Affiliate
& Corporate Members
Association for Facilities
Engineering—Chapter 171
Rep: George Hakim
Worley Parsons
Rep: Amanda Mackintosh, HR Supervisor
Technip USA
Rep: Neil Mackintosh
For information on ESD Affiliate Societies,
contact Ron Smith at [email protected] or
248–353–0735, ext. 4148.
For membership information, contact
Laura Govan at [email protected] or
248–353–0735, ext. 4120.
ESD LEGACY SOCIETY
To join ESD’s Legacy Society, pledge a
gift in any amount to ESD from your
estate. For more information, contact
Dale Thomas at [email protected] or
248–353–0735, ext. 4123.
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ESD UPCOMING EVENTS
Working in the Future: Balancing
People, Process and Place
ESD Bowling Mixer & Fundraiser
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2006
Mix a little competitive
bowling with networking,
raffles, prizes & food and you
get “No-Tap Bowling” (9 pins
on the first ball counts as a
strike). We invite all bowlers—
from beginners to experienced—to enjoy a night of bowling
and socializing with young engineers, experienced engineers
and company executives.
Some highlights include:
• “Lunch with Executives” raffle
• Prizes for highest score—female, male and overall
• Pool tables for when members aren’t bowling
Imagine yourself in the “perfect” work environment. One
person may picture a traditional office cubicle. Another may
see a large open space. A third may see no physical office at all.
It’s actually all of these, and more! When we start to look at
all aspects of our work life—people, process and place, we will
see productivity like we have never seen before. In the coming
years, we will enjoy work environments that allow us to:
adapt quickly to customers’ needs, collaborate efficiently with
colleagues, maximize personal job satisfaction, do more with
less and improve the bottom line. Speakers include:
• Corporate Culture: Dennis I. Blender, PhD, Principal,
Blender Consulting Group
• Maximizing Workplace Efficiency: David P. Lathrop, Applied
Research Consultant, Steelcase Inc.
• Technology Futurist: Martin Caruana, President, Data
Consulting, Inc.
• Space Design: Jean Bellas, Founder and President, SPACE
For additional information, visit www.esd.org or contact
Nancy Strodl at 248–353–0735, ext. 4152, or [email protected].
The cost is $17 for students (includes complimentary oneyear ESD membership); $50 for ESD members; or $84 to join
ESD (with waived initiation fee) and attend for free.
To register for this event or for more information, visit
www.esd.org or contact Ramona Spencer at 248-353-0735
ext. 4114, or [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities
are available for this event.
TESTING ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS, INC.
Engineering Client Success
• Geotechnical Services
• Indoor Air Quality
• Environmental Services
• Asbestos/Mold/Lead
• Building Envelope Services
• Construction Materials Testing
• Property Condition Assessments
• Automotive Component Testing
1-800-835-2654
email: [email protected]
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www.testingengineers.com
Offices in: Ann Arbor,
Detroit & Troy
A Certified WBE/DBB
ESD UPCOMING EVENTS
ESD Open House
TRIZ Executive Training
THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2006
As an ESD member, are you
aware of all the great benefits
you’re entitled to? Are
you aware of all the great
networking and career
opportunities available? Find
out at the ESD Open House,
featuring member benefits.
Stop in for hors d’oeuvres,
cocktails and conversation with fellow ESD members and
learn what ESD membership can do for you. Representatives
from Hartland Insurance, Premiere Global Services,
CompUSA and many others will be on hand to answer
your questions.
ESD members and non-members are welcome. The cost
is $10 for ESD members and $20 for non-members. Join
ESD on-site and receive complimentary attendance to an
upcoming breakfast or lunch meeting.
www.esd.org or contact Cynthia Hahn: 248-353-0735, ext.
4112, or [email protected].
ESD is proud to present TRIZ Executive Training for Engineering & Technology Challenges in the 21st Century. TRIZ,
the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, is a methodology
that will assist you in anticipating the most likely next steps in
the evolution of any technological system, allowing for better
systems designed faster, without wasting time and resources in
a random search for solutions.
This workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of
TRIZ-based technology and product development. It also
demonstrates how to capitalize on this powerful methodology,
and how its implementation will improve the rate of newtechnology and new-product introduction, as well as reduce
cost and lead times by a factor of 3 to 10. The workshop will
also cover the necessary steps and decision-making processes
required for effective integration and execution of TRIZ within
existing productivity enhancement platforms.
For more information, visit www.esd.org or contact Ron
Smith at (248) 353-0735, ext. 4148, or [email protected].
Emergency Preparedness Workshop
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2006
Having a well-thought-out emergency response plan in place
may spell the difference between your business surviving the
disaster or perishing. Statistics show that 90 percent of small
businesses do not have emergency response plans and that
80 percent of these will go out of business and fail following
even a moderate period of business interruption.
Fortunately, just a little bit of preparation can go a long way
in preparing for the unlikely. ESD is sponsoring a workshop
where you will have the opportunity to craft the outline of
your business’s emergency response plan. Join experts in this
“hands-on” event. Investing just a half-day of your time will
make all the difference in the world when it comes to recovery
from disaster.
Speakers include:
• Lynne Osborne, Manager of Workplace Programs, American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan
• Mike Loper, PEM, Emergency Management Specialist,
Oakland County Emergency Response & Preparedness
• James Buford, Director of Homeland Security, Wayne County
For additional information, visit www.esd.org or contact
Nancy Strodl at 248–353–0735, ext. 4152, or [email protected].
DaimlerChrysler Ride & Drive
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2006
Back by popular demand, a network event you do not want
to miss! Join ESD at the DaimlerChrysler Chelsea Proving
Grounds for an exciting networking event—our most popular
of 2004. Participants will have the opportunity to drive various
top Chrysler Group products on specially designed test roads.
Favorite activities in 2004 were off-roading and descending
stairs in Jeeps and driving a specially modified Dodge Viper at
upwards of 80 mph around a race course. Visitors will also be
able to tour the proving grounds.
For more information, visit www.esd.org or contact
Ramona Spencer at 248-353-0735 ext. 4114, or rspencer@esd.
org. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
www.esd.org
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ESD Thanks Our Sustaining and Corporate Members, the Foundation of Our Success
Ford Motor Company
ABC Paving Company
Aerotek, Inc.
Albert Kahn Associates, Inc.
American Axle & Manufacturing
American Iron & Steel Institute
American Society of Employers
Associated General Contractors of
America
ATOFINA Chemicals, Inc.
BEI Associates Inc.
The Benham Companies, Inc.
Benteler Automotive
Boyden-Sullivan Associates
Brighton Analytical, Inc.
Bruel & Kjaer Instruments, Inc.
Building Industry Association of
Southeast Michigan
C. Ayers Limited
Campbell/Manix Inc.
Carl H. Schmidt Company
CeramicTech Dental Lab, Inc.
Chrysan Industries
Climatek Engineering Inc.
Construction Association of Michigan
Contract Professionals
Cornerstone Controls
CTI & Associates, Inc.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation
The Dako Group
Dana Corporation
DeMaria Building Company, Inc.
DENSO International America, Inc.
Diversified Property Services
The Dragun Corporation
DTE Energy
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DTE Energy Gas Operations
Dumas Concepts in Building
Dürr Systems, Inc.
Eastern Michigan University
Edw. C. Levy Company
E�cient Engineering Co., Inc.
Electrical Resources Company
Elsas Engineering, P.C.
EMC² Inc.
EMCON/OWT, Inc.
Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Ford Motor Company
Fori Automation
Gannett Fleming of Michigan, Inc.
Gas Recovery Systems, Inc.
Gates Corporation
General Dynamics
General Motors Corporation–WFG
Gensler
GHAFARI Associates, LLC
Gi�els, Inc.
Glenn E. Wash & Associates, Inc.
Golder Associates, Inc.
Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer and
Associates, Inc.
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
H.M. White, LCC
Haley & Aldrich
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Hartland Insurance Group, Inc.
Hinshon Environmental Consulting, Inc.
HNTB Michigan, Inc.
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
Infrasource Inc.
Jacobs Sverdrup
K2 Technologies, Inc.
Kelly Services
KFORCE Professional Sta�ng
Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti &
Sherbrook, P.C.
Kolene Corporation
Lear Corporation
Limbach Company, Inc.
Link Engineering Co.
LTI Information Technology
Masco Corporation
Mason Contractors Association, Inc.
Melancon & Company
Metaldyne Corporation
Michigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Midwest Steel Inc.
Midwestern Consulting, LLC
Modern Engineering, Inc.
Monetek, LLC
National Center for Mfg. Sciences
Newman Consulting Group, LLC
NextEnergy
Northern Industrial Mfg. Corporation
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
Oakland University
On Assignment
Original Equipment Suppliers
Association
Parsons Brinckerho�
Patrick Engineering Inc.
Perceptron, Inc.
Perot Systems Corporation
Professional Concepts Insurance
Agency
Professional Underwriters, Inc.
R.L. Coolsaet Construction Co.
Remy, Inc.
Results Systems Corp.
Robert Bosch Corporation
Ruby & Associates, P.C.
SAE International
Schenck Pegasus Corp.
Skanska USA Building Inc.
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Tech-Line Engineering Company
Technip USA
TECOM-Inc.
Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc.
Trammell Crow Company
TranSystems Corporation
Triangle Electric Co.
Turner Construction Co.
UHY Advisors
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers–Detroit
U.S. Manufacturing Corp.
Universal Weatherstrip & Bldg. Supply
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Michigan
University of Michigan–Dearborn
USFilter
Verstand Engineering, Inc.
W.K. Krill & Associates, Inc.
Wade-Trim
Walbridge Aldinger Co.
Washington Group International
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University
White Construction Co.
Wolverine Technical Sta�ng Inc.
Worley Parsons
ESD Affiliate Society June Meeting
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2006
Chairs of Affiliated Societies and Affiliate Council Representatives should plan to meet and exchange ideas, event information, seek partners and more. The purpose of this annual event
is to promote inter-society communication to improve the
engineering, scientific and technical community in Michigan.
This is a great opportunity to network with other organizations and learn about upcoming events and activities.
Bring copies of newsletters, program plans and information beneficial to other societies. Also, bring your new listing of
society officers for 2005–2006. For additional information, Ron
Smith at 248-353-0735, ext. 4148 or [email protected].
ESD Annual Dinner
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2006
Save the date for the gala
ESD Annual Dinner, to be
held this year at The Roostertail in Detroit. The evening
includes the annual ESD Leadership Awards as well as the
ESD Construction and Design
Awards. We will also present the
ESD Alpha Awards for Innovation in Engineering and Technology for the first time. This is
an evening you do not want to miss.
For more information or to sponsor this event, contact Tim
Walker at 248-353-0735 ext. 4115, or [email protected].
ESD Detroit Tigers Outing
FRIDAY, JULY 14, 2006
ESD is sponsoring a night at Comerica
Park—the first pitch will be thrown out
at 7:05 p.m. Join fellow ESD members
for a night at “the ol’ ballgame.” The
Detroit Tigers will be taking on the
Kansas City Royals. Don’t miss out on
this opportunity to enjoy a beautiful
ballpark in the company of young
engineers, experienced engineers and company executives.
Seating is limited, so do not wait to buy your tickets. Tickets
can be purchased through ESD for a cost of $13 each. The event
is open to both members and non-members of ESD.
www.esd.org or contact Ramona Spencer at 248-353-0735 ext.
4114, or [email protected].
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Lear Corporation engineer mentor,
Mike Motloch, looks on as Cornerstone School students make final
adjustments to their model.
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2006 ESD Michigan Regional
FUTURE CITY
Competition
A Scarlett Middle School team member checks power source for futuristic city.
hat will our world look like in the year 2150 and beyond?
This was just one of the questions pondered by middle school
students as they prepared for the 2006 Michigan Regional
Future City Competition. On January 18, 54 teams competed
in ESD’s cornerstone educational outreach program designed to
excite students about careers in math, science and engineering.
The annual competition requires teams of students to design a
futuristic city, build a scale model using recycled materials, write
an abstract and an essay and give a presentation to a panel of engineer judges.
This year’s competition was sponsored by the DTE Energy Foundation and The
Skillman Foundation. ESD provides engineer mentors who work with students to
take their futuristic projects from ideas to reality. St. John Lutheran in Rochester took
first place with a reborn semi-subterranean rendering of Detroit in 2199 A.D. called
Deanothen and then went on to place third in the national competition in Washington, D.C., during National Engineers Week, February 19–25, 2006.
www.esd.org
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ESD Michigan Regional 2006 Future City Competition Winners
First Place
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St. John Lutheran School, Rochester
St. John Lutheran team proudly displays its winning
model and trophies
Second Place
Third Place
Helen Keller Middle School, Royal Oak
Grand Blanc Middle School, Grand Blanc
Fourth Place
Fifth Place
Power Middle School, Farmington Hills
Birney Middle School, Southfield
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Right: Engineer mentor, Jerry Neyer,
looks on as Levey Middle School
team members make a final check of
their city model.
Below: Engineer mentor, Victor
Lloyd, and McNair Middle School
team proudly display a futuristic
Detroit.
St. Valentine student puts final touches on futuristic model.
www.esd.org
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Special Award Winners
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Best Architecture & Engineering Design
Sponsored by Harley Ellis Devereaux
St. John Lutheran School, Rochester
Best Architecture & Engineering Design
Sponsored by Harley Ellis Devereaux
Best City for People with Disabilities
Sponsored by Paralyzed Veterans of America
and the Detroit Metropolitan Advocacy
Committee for the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society, Michigan Chapter
Academy of the Sacred Heart, Bloomfield Hills
Best Educational System
Sponsored by Eastern Michigan University
School of Engineering Technology
Pathfinder School, Pinckney
Best Engineered Project
Sponsored by NTH Consultants, Ltd.
White Pine Middle School, Saginaw
Best Essay
Sponsored by Michigan Construction News
Scarlett Middle School, Ann Arbor
Best Futuristic Transportation
Sponsored by DENSO International America
Norup Middle School, Oak Park
Best Manufacturing Zone
Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing
Engineers Education Foundation
Emerson Middle School, Livonia
Best Neighborhood Development
Sponsored by the Cass Corridor Neighborhood
Development Corporation
Emerson Middle School, Detroit
Best Planned City
Sponsored by Walbridge Aldinger Company
Cleveland Middle School, Detroit
Best Rookie Team
Sponsored by the University of Michigan,
Women in Engineering O�ce
Best Transportation System
Sponsored by DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Oakwood Middle School, Eastpointe
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Best Use of Energy
Sponsored by DTE Energy Foundation
Emerson Middle School, Detroit
Best Use of Green Principles
Sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council,
Detroit Regional Chapter
Grand Blanc Middle School, Grand Blanc
Best Use of Materials
Sponsored by ASM International,
Detroit Chapter
Cool City Award
Sponsored by the American Institute of
Architects, Michigan Chapter
Shrine Catholic Academy, Royal Oak
Electro-Technology
Sponsored by the Institute of Electrical &
Electronics Engineers
Power Middle School, Farmington Hills
Fire Protection Engineering
Sponsored by the Society of Fire Protection
Engineers, Michigan Chapter
St. Valentine School, Redford
Congratulations to Every Participating Team!
A.G.B.U. Alex & Marie Manoogian
Academy of the Sacred Heart
Allen Academy
Anderson Middle School
Ann Arbor Learning Community
Birney Middle School
Brace-Lederle Middle School
Catherine C. Blackwell Institute
Cedar Crest Academy
Cleveland Middle School
Cornerstone Schools Nevada Campus
Croswell-Lexington Middle School
East Catholic Elementary
Emerson Middle School Detroit
Emerson Middle School Livonia
Erma Henderson Upper School
Farwell Middle School
Fisher Magnet Middle School
Fort Gratiot Middle School
Franklin Road Christian School
Grand Blanc Middle School
Hazel Park Junior High School
Helen Keller Middle School
Holmes Middle School
Kennedy Middle School
Landmark Academy
Levey Middle School
Marist Academy
Mayville Middle School
McNair Middle School
Northville Christian School
Norup Middle School
Oakwood Middle School
Page Middle School
Paramount Charter Academy
Pathfinder School
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Pierce Middle School
Power Middle School
Roseville Junior High School
Scarlett Middle School
Shelby Junior High School
Sherman Middle School
Shrine Catholic Academy
St. John Lutheran School- Rochester
St. Joseph School
St. Mary School
St. Raphael School
St. Stephen Lutheran School
St. Valentine School
Thompson Middle School
University Public School
Warner Middle School
White Pine Middle School
Whittier Middle School
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Special Award Winners Cont’d
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Incorporation of Plastic Materials
Sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers,
Detroit Section
Mayville Middle School, Mayville
Most Creative Use of Materials
Sponsored by the Construction Association
of Michigan
Roseville Middle School, Roseville
SPONSORS
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Most Energy-E�cient Design
Sponsored by Dürr Industries, Inc.
Northville Christian School, Northville
Most Environmentally Friendly City
Sponsored by the American Institute of
Chemical Engineers, Detroit Chapter
A.G.B.U. Alex & Marie Manoogian School,
Southfield
Most Healthy Community
Sponsored by Albert Kahn Associates, Inc.
St. Joseph School, Lake Orion
People’s Choice Award
Sponsored by The Engineering Society of Detroit
A.G.B.U. Alex & Marie Manoogian School,
Southfield
Sustainable Development
Sponsored by Golder Associates, Inc.
William Barclay Parsons Excellence Award
Sponsored by Parsons Brinckerho�
Construction Services
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Volunteers & Sponsors
Above: The Final Round Judges for the competition were (from left) Stephen Q. Whitney, FAIA,
President and CEO, Albert Kahn Associates, Inc.; Michael Ryan, Senior Vice President, GHAFARI
Associates, LLC; Steven E. Kurmas, PE, Executive Vice President, DTE Energy Distribution Operations; Katherine Banicki, President, Testing Engineers & Consultants; and John Fillion, Senior
Manager, DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
Top right: ESD President David S. Meynell, President and CEO, Dürr Systems, Inc., addresses the
audience at the Future City Competition.
Bottom right: ESD Vice President for Membership F. Michael Faubert, retired Vice President, DTE
Energy, was the competition emcee.
DTE Energy, the parent company of Detroit
Edison and MichCon, has a strong history of
supporting the communities it serves and has
continued that commitment through the DTE
Energy Foundation, which was formed in 2001.
The DTE Energy Foundation is dedicated to
supporting programs that strengthen the fabric
of our communities by developing the potential of their residents,
institutions and infrastructures. DTE Energy Foundation charitable
donations are focused in four areas—Leadership, Education and the
Environment, Achievement, and Development and Diversity.
Steven E. Kurmas, PE, Sr. Vice President,
DTE Distribution Operations
Created in 1960, The Skillman Foundation
is a private grant-making foundation that
does not raise money, but uses its resources
to support other nonprofit organizations.
The Skillman Foundation is committed to providing resources to
improve the lives of children who live in metropolitan Detroit by
improving their homes, schools and neighborhoods so that they are
good places where children can thrive. The geographic area served
by The Skillman Foundation is metropolitan Detroit, defined as
Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties in southeastern Michigan,
with a concentration in the city of Detroit.
Marie Colombo, Evaluations Program
O�cer, The Skillman Foundation
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MSU WIMS
Summer Science
and Engineering
Opportunities for
KIDS
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Summer is just around the
corner, and that means
vacation for many students.
While there are a host
of math-, science- and
engineering-related summer
programs throughout our
region, many people are not
familiar with them. To help
our members find out more
about these opportunities,
ESD has put together a list
of a few of the many
programs offered.
iD Tech Camps
EMPHASIS ON CHEMISTRY
Delve deep into chemistry and experience hands-on learning
during this camp. Learn about chemical reactivity as illustrated
by acid/base reactions, enzymes and various gas laws.
Host:
Calvin College
Open To: Entering Grades 6–8
Location: Calvin College
Dates:
July 17–27
Deadline: First come, first served
$275
Cost:
Web:
www.calvin.edu/academic.summer.ace.science.htm
Contact: [email protected], 616-526-6200
Extra:
8 sessions
LIGHT AND LUMINESCENCE
This camp explores the fundamentals of light in an exciting,
hands-on way. Learn about fluorescence, phosphorescence,
and other glow-in-the-dark phenomena. Increase your understanding of ultraviolet light, fluorescent lights, lasers and lightemitting diodes.
Host:
Calvin College
Dates:
June 26–30
$115
Cost:
Web:
www.calvin.edu/academic.summer.ace.science.htm
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Camp CAEN
IMAGINARY WORLDS
Create your own imaginary computer-generated world using
the newly updated 3-D virtual reality software ALICE.
Host:
Calvin College
Open To: Girls entering Grades 6–8
Dates:
July 17–27
$275
Cost:
Web:
www.calvin.edu/academic/summer/ace/imaginary-worlds.htm
Extra:
8 sessions
IMAGINARY WORLDS
Create your own imaginary computer-generated world using
the newly updated 3-D virtual reality software ALICE.
Host:
Calvin College
Open To: Boys entering Grades 6–8
Dates:
July 5–14
$275
Cost:
Web:
www.calvin.edu/academic/summer/ace/imaginary-worlds.htm
Extra:
8 sessions
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CHEMISTRY CAMP FOR GIRLS
This camp explores the fundamentals of chemistry in an
exciting, hands-on way. Discover how much fun science
can be. Learn basic chemistry including acids, bases and
chemical reactions.
Host:
Calvin College
Dates:
July 10–14
$115
Cost:
Web:
www.calvin.edu/academic/summer/ace/chmeistry.htm
Extra:
5 sessions
MATHEMATICS CAMP
In this five-day camp, you will engage in mathematical thinking involving games, puzzles and problems.
Host:
Calvin College
Open To: Ages 12–14
Dates:
July 24–28
$155
Cost:
Web:
www.calvin.edu/academic/summer/ace/math.htm
Extra:
5 sessions
CHEMISTRY CAMP
This camp explores the fundamentals of chemistry in an
exciting, hands-on way. Discover how much fun science
can be. Learn basic chemistry including acids, bases and
chemical reactions.
Host:
Calvin College
Dates:
June 19–23, June 26–30
$115
Cost:
Web:
www.calvin.edu
Contact: [email protected]
Extra:
There are two sessions each week.
CAMP CAEN
Knowledgeable staff, including engineering student mentors,
teach classes that include Java/C++ programming, website
development, flash animation, 3D modeling and rendering,
virtual reality and digital filmmaking. From the engineering
student labs to an immersive Virtual Reality CAVE, students
are invited to discover the endless possibilities awaiting them
at the U-M College of Engineering summer computer camp.
Host:
Camp CAEN
Location: University of Michigan
Dates:
4 Sessions: June 18–30, July 9–21, July 23–August
11, August 7–11
Deadline: May 15
Cost:
Two-week commuter session-$895, two-week resident session-$1650, 1-week commuter session-$450
Web:
www.engin.umich.edu/caen/campcaen/
Contact: Camp CAEN Office 734-936-8039 or email
[email protected]
CAMP INVENTION
Camp Invention is a week-long summer enrichment day camp
offered in your local elementary school for children.
Host:
Camp Invention
Open To: Grades 1–6
Location: Various locations—see website
Dates:
Various dates—see website
Cost:
Varies according to location
Web:
www.campinvention.org
Contact: 1-800-968-4332, [email protected]
SUMMER SCIENCE AND MATH CAMP
Participants have fun learning science, math and technology in
an informal setting.
Host:
Open To: Completion of Grades K–8
Location: Central Michigan University
Dates:
July 10–20
$75–daily snack
Cost:
included
Web:
www.smtc.cmich.edu/
programs/summercamp/
Contact: Pat Perry 989-774-4387, [email protected]
Extra:
There are several programs available on this site,
depending on the age of the student.
SUMMER EXPLORATORY 2006
A unique setting for students to immerse themselves in a
focused area of study with other young artists who share
their interests.
Host:
College for Creative Studies
Location: College for Creative Studies
Dates:
July 23–August 5
$1,600
Cost:
Web:
www.ccscad.edu
Contact: 313-664-7456, [email protected]
SCIENCE EXPLORER
Experiment, create and
investigate our world
when you participate in
an exciting week of
science fun.
Host:
Cranbrook
Institute of
Science
Location: Cranbrook
Institute of Science
Dates:
June 19–23, June 26–30; July 10–14, July 17–21,
July 24–28; July 31–August 4
Deadline: May 15
$270-member $295-nonmember
Cost:
Web:
www.science.cranbrook.edu/educational/scouts/
Contact: Michele Arquette-Palmero 248-645-3210,
[email protected]
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W00T!C@MP
This teen-only week is
about having some serious
play time. It’s a week-long
LAN party and a gamer’s
dream come true!
Host:
CyberCamps
Open To: Teenagers
Location: University of
Michigan
Dates:
July 31–August 4
$499
Cost:
Web:
www.cybercamps.com/3d_wootcamp.html
Contact: 1-888-904-CAMP, [email protected]
DETROIT AREA PRE-COLLEGE ENGINEERING
PROGRAM (DAPCEP)
Various classes in engineering, mathematics, communication
skills, computer programming and more.
Host:
DAPCEP
Location: Various locations—see website
Dates:
Dates vary based on class
Deadline: March 15
Cost:
DAPCEP funded
Web:
www.dapcep.org
Technology camp students in the Robotics and Automation Center at
Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
CYBERCAMPS 2006
CyberCamps nationwide summer computer camps are for
beginner to advanced levels. They offer classes in creating video
games, producing digital movies, designing web pages and
learning programming and robotics.
Host:
CyberCamps
Dates:
June 26–30, July 5–7, July 10–14, July 17–21, July
24–28
$599
Cost:
Web:
www.cybercamps.com/locumichigan.asp.
Contact: 1-888-904-CAMP, [email protected]
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SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP 2006
Spend the summer with
Michigan’s largest Science
Center! Our camp programs for children entering grades 1–6 feature
IMAX® Dome Theatre
and Dassault Systèmes
Planetarium shows,
Robots: The Interactive
Exhibition, 200+ handson exhibits, outdoor activities and visits to other nearby cultural institutions. Campers also will receive lunch, snacks and
a free T-shirt.
Host:
Detroit Science Center
Location: Detroit Science Center
Dates:
Dates vary beginning June 19
Cost:
5-day camp, member: $170, nonmember: $185
Web:
www.detroitsciencecenter.org
Contact: Rebecca Nielsen, 313-577-8400
SUMMERQUEST
Join high school students
from across Michigan
and Ohio to live on campus, learn from EMU
faculty and top high
school educators and
make friendships that
will last a lifetime
Host:
Eastern
Michigan
University
Location: Eastern Michigan University
Dates:
One-week: June 19–25, two-week: June 19–July 1
Deadline: May 2
Cost:
One-week–$495, Two-weeks–$895
Web:
www.emich.edu/summerquest
Contact: Katie Strand-Evans, 734-487-0442,
[email protected]
Girls Scouts of Huron Valley Council
EARTHWORKS SUMMER CAMPS
EarthWorks Summer Camp is 5 days of fun where campers are
transformed into young scientists and explorers in Experiencia’s “Disney-esque” lake, forest, grassland and cave habitats.
Host:
Experiencia
Location: Taylor, Michigan
Dates:
August 14–18
$200
Cost:
Web:
www.experiencia-world.com
Contact: Stacey Mehler, 734-287-8696, stacey.
[email protected]
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY CAMP
Students will experience hands-on learning featuring hot topics in the information technology industry. Time devoted will
include animation and gaming software and projects, 3D modeling, applications development, use of Java applets, firewall
implementation and configuration, and/or other material as
time and resources permit. Giveaways, survivor kits and software samples for all participants!
Host:
Ferris State University
Open To: High school students
Location: Ferris State University
Dates:
July 9–14
Deadline: June 23
Cost:
See website
Web:
ucelcpd.ferris.edu
Contact: Peter Kallio, 231-591-5824, [email protected]
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION
ACADEMY
Students will learn about high-tech applications, explore career
options and enhance their education by participating in handson activities. Campers will use AutoCAD software to create
three-dimensional geometry, designing anything from household products to small automotive assemblies.
Host:
Ferris State University
Location: Ferris State University
Dates:
June 25–30, July 9–14
Deadline: 2 weeks prior
Cost:
See website
Web:
ucelcpd.ferris.edu
Contact: Peter Kallio, 231-591-5824, [email protected]
UP, UP AND AWAY
Make a kite, build and fire off a rocket, make a bird feeder and
bring your binoculars to go bird watching. Don’t forget to try
all the other wonderful things camp has to offer such as boating, swimming and arts and crafts.
Host:
Girl Scouts of Huron Valley
Location: Camp Linden, Linden, Michigan
Dates:
July 9–15, July 23–28
Deadline: 3 weeks before program begins or when filled up
$255
Cost:
Web:
www.gshvc.org
Contact: GSHVC 734-971-8800
Extra:
Girls must have stayed away from home for a minimum of nights at a camp or similar program
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IF I HAD A HAMMER
Ready to make your mark? Design and build a project that will
be used at camp for years to come. Learn how to measure and
use a hammer and saw. After a satisfying day working on your
project, relax and take a swim in the pool.
Host:
Girl Scouts of Huron Valley
Location: Camp Linden, Linden, Michigan
Dates:
July 16–21
Deadline: 3 weeks before program begins or when filled up
$255
Cost:
Web:
www.gshvc.org
Contact: GSHVC 734-971-8800
MACHINE TOOL DESIGN & MANUFACTURING
Bring together design strategies, automated machine tools and
the ancient technique of casting bronze. This class will also see
demonstrated an HAAS CNC Industrial Machining Center.
Host:
Henry Ford Community College
Location: Henry Ford Community College
Dates:
July 5–9, July 11–15
$200
Cost:
Contact: Corporate Training Office 313-845-9670
ELECTROMAGNETISM
Students develop an understanding of the physical principles
that result in the most widespread of technology applications—
communications.
Host:
Dates:
July 25–29, August 1–5
$200
Cost:
CAD/SIMULATION SUMMER CAMP
Students interested in science, physics and mechanics and
wanting to explore some of the oldest-known machines using
state-of-the-art computer technology.
Host:
Dates:
August 15–19, August 22–26
$200
Cost:
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iD Tech Camps.
ID TECH CAMPS
Experience hands-on technology fun! iD Tech Camps offer
summer technology programs for students at universities
nationwide, including University of Michigan. Learn programming and robotics, produce digital movies, create video
games, design websites and more!
Host:
iD Tech Camps
Dates:
June 18–August 4
Cost:
Day Camp: $699 (lunch add’l $45), Extended Day
Camp: $869, Overnight Camp (age 10+): $1099
Web:
michigan.internaldrive.com/michigan.
asp?loc=1290
Contact: [email protected], 1 888 709-TECH
LIVES IMPROVE THROUGH ENGINEERING (LITE)
Classes and field trips focus on bioengineering and highlights
the unique and important contributions bioengineers make
when designing products like car seats, crash test dummies,
artificial limbs and office equipment.
Host:
Kettering University
Open To: Girls completing Grade 11
Location: Kettering University
Dates:
July 16–29
Deadline: April 14
$500
Cost:
Web:
www.kettering.edu/lite
Contact: Debbie Stewart, 1-800 955-4464 ext 9679,
[email protected]
ACADEMICALLY INTERESTED MINORITIES (AIM)
The main goal of AIM is to increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing degrees in engineering, science,
and management and provide them with the tools necessary
to matriculate successfully through college. This program provides students with real college experiences that help them
develop and/or enhance their mathematical, science, communication and leadership skills.
Host:
Dates:
July 2–August 4
Deadline: April 21
Cost:
Free
Web:
www.gmi.edu/giving/minorityPrograms.asp
Contact: Ricky Brown, 810-762-9845,
[email protected]
KAMP KETTERING
Participants conduct exciting laboratory experiments
in chemistry, physics, and
engineering; sharpen their
computer skills; and explore
the broad range of career
opportunities available to
them in science, math, engineering and technology
Host:
Open To: Girls entering Grades 7 & 8
Dates:
July 31–August 4, August 7–11
Deadline: April 15
$150
Cost:
Web:
www.kettering.edu/kampkettering
Contact: Virginia Hill, 810-762-9873, [email protected]
WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY
Young women spend a week on campus acquiring hands-on
experience with engineering topics such as computer programming, industrial robots, automation, data acquisition, computer animation, electronics and web-page development.
Host:
Lake Superior State University
Open To: Girls, Grades 8–12
Location: Lake Superior State University
Dates:
June 25–30
Deadline: June 30 or until camp fills
Cost:
$695-Residents / $595-Commuters
Web:
engineering.lssu.edu/summercamps/wit.html
Contact: Jim Devaprasad: [email protected] Morrie
Walworth: [email protected], 906-635-2207
YOUNG MEN’S ROBOTICS CAMP
Young men spend a week on campus acquiring hands-on
experience with engineering topics such as computer
programming, industrial robots, automation, data acquisition,
computer animation, electronics and web-page development.
Host:
Lake Superior State University
Open To: Boys, Grades 8–10
Location: Lake Superior State University
Dates:
July 9–14, July 17–22
Deadline: June 30 or until camp fills
Cost:
$695-Residents / $595-Commuters
Web:
engineering.lssu.edu/summercamps/rc.html
Contact: Jim Devaprasad: [email protected] Morrie
Walworth: [email protected], 906-635-2207
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SUMMER SCIENCE INSTITUTE
Students are taught and challenged by outstanding University
professors in this well-known program.
Host:
Location: Lawrence Technological University
Dates:
June 26–30, July 10–14, July 17–21, July 24–28
$250
Cost:
Web:
www.ltu.edu
Contact: Nancy Bunton, 248-204-3600, [email protected]
SUMMER ODYSSEY - VOYAGERS I
Students experience a wide variety of subject matter including
AutoCAD, Wood Model Design, Lego Robotics and Computer
Diagnosis during this week-long day camp.
Host:
Dates:
July 10–14
Deadline: June 26
$299
Cost:
Contact: Lisa Kujawa, 248-204-2403, [email protected]
Extra:
Open House—June 15, 6–8 pm
SUMMER ODYSSEY - EXPLORERS I
Video Game Design, Lego Robotics II and Web Design during
this week-long day camp.
Host:
Dates:
July 17–21
Deadline: June 26
$299
Cost:
Extra:
SUMMER ODYSSEY - VOYAGERS II
AutoCAD, Wood Model Design, Lego Robotics and Computer
Diagnosis during this week-long day camp.
Host:
Dates:
July 24–28
Deadline: June 26
$299
Cost:
Extra:
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SUMMER ODYSSEY - EXPLORERS II
Video Game Design, Lego Robotics II and Web Design during
this week-long day camp.
Host:
Dates:
July 31–August 4
Deadline: June 26
$299
Cost:
Extra:
Open House June 15, 6–8 pm
HIGH SCHOOL HONORS SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS
AND ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Students engage in
intensive research
work over a 7-week
period and interact
with peers who come
from diverse backgrounds, but who share
a love of science and/or
mathematics.
Host:
Michigan
State
University
Open To: Entering
Grades 11 & 12
Location: Michigan State University
Dates:
June 18–August 5
Deadline: April 1
Cost:
$2700 (scholarships available)
Web:
www.msu.edu/~hshsp/
MST - MATH, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AT MSU
Academically talented students focus on math, science and
technology. Goal is to match the intellectual abilities of talented adolescents with rigorous and challenging course work
that provides enrichment, but does not duplicate or accelerate
course work that is part of the regular K–12 school curriculum.
Host:
Open To: Grades 7 & 8
Dates:
July 16–29 housed in Shaw Hall
Deadline: April 30
$1,500
Cost:
Web:
www.msu.edu/~gifted
MSU WIMS
MSU HIGH SCHOOL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE
Participants delve into such areas as biosystems, civil, chemical,
biomedical, mechanical and electrical engineering, computer
science and materials science and mechanics at this six-day
residential camp.
Host:
Open To: Completion of Grades 9–12
Dates:
July 16–21
Deadline: May 30
$450
Cost:
Web:
www.egr.msu.edu/egr/programs/bachelors/
hsei.php
Contact: Amy Radford 517-355-6616 ext 1,
[email protected]
ENGINEERING EXPLORATION:
LEGO ROBOTICS TO WIMS
Designed for students to explore various engineering
fields, focus on problem identification, team-building,
communication, problem-solving, programming, research
methods, technical writing, presentation and competition.
Host:
Dates:
June 12–16
$150
Cost:
Web:
www.egr.msu.edu/egr/departments/dpo/
programs/precollege/index.php
Contact: Drew Kim, 517-353-7282, [email protected]
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WIMS FOR TEENS
Designed to be a catalyst in
developing students who are
motivated and well prepared
to choose careers in science,
math and engineering fields,
specifically in Wireless Integrated MicroSystems.
Host:
Michigan State
University
Dates:
July 9–14
$400
Cost:
Web:
www.egr.msu.edu/egr/departments/dpo/programs/precollege/index.php
Technology camp students in the Robotics and Automation Center at
Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
ENGINEERING EXPLORATION WITH WIMS
Dedicated to enriching the engineering experience of girls who
are interested and motivated to choose careers in science, math
and engineering, specifically in the area of WIMS technology.
Host:
Open To: Girls completing Grades 7–9
Dates:
June 12–16
$150
Cost:
Web:
www.egr.msu.edu/egr/departments/dpo/programs/precollege/index.php
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WOMEN IN ENGINEERING (WIE)
Designed to encourage
high school women to
consider engineering as a
career option.
Host:
Michigan State
University
Open To: Girls, Grades
9–11
Location: Michigan State
University
Dates:
July 23–28
$400
Cost:
Web:
www.egr.msu.edu/egr/departments/dpo/
programs/precollege/index.php
BIOTECHNOLOGY
An introduction to biotechnology-related branches of science,
including molecular biology, genetics and immunology.
Host:
Dates:
June 20–July 20
Deadline: March 31
Cost:
3-crdt course - $699.75, 4-crdt course - $933.00, $50
application fee and textbook costs
Web:
www.msu.edu/user/gifted
EXPLORATIONS IN ENGINEERING
Week-long investigation of engineering careers in areas
such as mechanical, environmental, electrical, chemical,
civil, geological, and metallurgical engineering, as well as
other related disciplines such as mathematics, engineering,
technology, technical writing, and computer science geared
toward minority or economically disadvantaged students.
Host:
Michigan Tech
Location: Michigan Tech
Dates:
July 9–15
Deadline: April 7
Cost:
$50 registration upon acceptance; scholarship-paid
tuition, room and board
Web:
www.youthprograms.mtu.edu/
Contact: 1-888-PRECOLLEGE, 906-487-2219, [email protected]
SUMMER YOUTH EXPLORATIONS
Offers intensive week-long camps
focusing on particular areas of study.
Host:
Michigan Tech
Open To: Currently in Grades 6–11
Dates:
July 9–15, July 16–22,
July 23–29, July 30–
August 5
Cost:
$525–Residential, $325–Commuter
Web:
www.youthprograms.mtu.edu/syp/index.html
Extra:
See website for a listing of subjects.
WOMEN IN ENGINEERING (WIE)
WIE allows high school
freshman, sophomore and junior
women who are academically
talented in mathematics and/or
science the opportunity to
investigate careers in engineering
and science.
Host:
Michigan Tech
Open To: Girls, Grades 9–11
Dates:
June 25–July 1
Deadline: April 7
Cost:
$50 registration fee upon acceptance; scholarshippaid tuition, room and board
Web:
www.youthprograms.mtu.edu/wie/index.html
AMERICAN INDIAN WORKSHOP (AIW)
AIW introduces
young Native American students to the
excitement of a
college education
through investigation
of biology, computers
or mathematics.
Host:
Michigan Tech
Dates:
June 20–24
Deadline: April 28
Cost:
Mich. residents - free, Out of state - $525
Web:
www.youthprograms.mtu.edu/aiw/index.html
ORCHESTRA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Offers talented high school students who are serious about
their instrument an opportunity to be an integral part of the
Pine Mountain Music Festival (PMMF) in Michigan’s scenic
Upper Peninsula.
Host:
Michigan Tech
Dates:
June 25–July 17
Deadline: February 15
Cost:
$10 application fee upon acceptance, $100 registration fee, scholarship paid tuition and room & board
Web:
www.youthprograms.mtu.edu/hop/index.html
MATHCOUNTS
MATHCOUNTS is a national math enrichment, coaching and
competition program that promotes middle school mathematics, achievement through grassroots involvement in every U.S.
state and territory.
Host:
National Society of Professional Engineers
Location: Various middle school locations
Dates:
During school year (see website)
Deadline: See website
Cost:
Team Registration-$80, Individual Registration$20, **See Extra**
Web:
www.mathcounts.org
Contact: Bob Curtis 313-592-5316, [email protected]
Extra:
Reduced fees are available to schools entitled to
receive Title 1 funding
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Oakland University’s Summer Mathematics Institute
COLLEGE FOR KIDS
Courses in science, math, technology, art, music, outdoor
adventure, language, dance and more.
Host:
Northwestern Michigan
University
Location: Northwestern Michigan University
Dates:
June 19–August 18
Deadline: Ongoing
Cost:
Average $65
Web:
www.nmc.edu/ees
Contact: Maureen Carlson 231-995-1702, mcarlson@nmc.
edu, 1-800-748-0566
Extra:
1-day to 1-week classes offered every week.
COMPUTER GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY CAMP
Students participate in hands-on
sessions in fields such as computer
animation, 3D solid and surface
modeling, WWW development,
digital publishing, interactive
program and multi-media design,
computer game development,
technical illustration and engineering graphics.
Host:
Purdue University
Location: Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Dates:
June 18–23
Deadline: May 31
Cost:
$650—Includes housing, registration, meals, computer sessions, tours and entertainment
Web:
www.tech.purdue.edu/cgt/information/
camp/2006/
Contact: Prof. Clark Cory, 765-494-8730, [email protected]
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2006 SUMMER MATHEMATICS INSTITUTE
Provides an opportunity for bright
and gifted pre-college students to
interact with university faculty
and each other, to take some
challenging math classes that earn
college credit and have fun in an
academic atmosphere.
Host:
Oakland University
Location: Oakland University
Dates:
June 26–August 4
Deadline: May 15
Cost:
Free
Web:
www.math.oakland.edu/ousmi06/ousmi06.html
Contact: Eddie Cheng, 248-370-4024, [email protected]
KIDS ON CAMPUS
An exciting educational program of
classes and camps striving to challenge
and delight every student with unique
offerings in sciences, arts, drama, creative writing, math, computers, robots
and special interest areas. The emphasis
is on fun and learning in a “hands-on,
minds-on” environment.
Host:
Schoolcraft College
Location: Schoolcraft College
Dates:
July 10–20, July 24–August 3; week-long day camps
July 10–14, July 17–21, July 24–28, July 31–August 4
Deadline: July 7
Cost:
Classes: $113, Camps: $193
Web:
www.schoolcraft.edu
Contact: Sandy Fisher, 734-462-4448, sfi[email protected]
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR THE GIFTED AT UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN (SIG)
Gifted students participate in a three-week course that covers
humanities, sciences and mathematics, visual and performing
arts, and fitness and recreation.
Host:
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Dates:
June 25–July 15
Deadline: May 1
$3,675
Cost:
Web:
www.giftedstudy.com
STEPS at Grand Valley State University
STEPS
Campers will participate in a variety of workshops that will give
them hands-on experience with high-tech equipment and processes. Program activities during the week for STEPS include
designing, manufacturing and flying a radio-controlled airplane.
Host:
STEPS
Open To: Girls completing Grade 6
Location: Grand Valley State University
Dates:
June 19–22, June 26–29
Deadline: March 17
Cost:
Tuition free, $25 application fee
Web:
www.gvsu.edu/steps
Contact: Margo Dill 616-331-2267, [email protected]
STEPS
Campers will participate in a variety of
workshops that will
give them handson experience with
high-tech equipment
and processes.
Host:
STEPS
Open To: Girls
completing Grades 9 & 10
Location: University of Detroit Mercy
Dates:
June 18–23, June 25–30
Deadline: April 14
Cost:
Tuition free, $80 application fee
Web:
eng-sci.udmercy.edu/precol/steps.html
Contact: Dan Maggio, [email protected]
MICHIGAN MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOLARS (MMSS)
Small classes (15 students) will be exposed to the latest developments and research in math and science by University professors.
Host:
Dates:
Session 1: June 26–July 7 (no class July 4),
Session 2: July 10–21
Deadline: April 1
Cost:
Commuter-$1,000/1 session or $2,000/2 sessions,
Residential-$1,700/1 session or $3,400/2 sessions
Web:
www.math.lsa.umich.edu/mmss/
GISE@UM (GIRLS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN)
Campers elect a Focus Project
in a particular subject area,
planned and taught by U-M
faculty, staff and students, to
attend each morning. Afternoons are spent on a variety
of hands-on science and engineering activities, including
group collaborative competitions, touring dynamic U-M labs
and learning about science and engineering careers.
Host:
Dates:
June 19–23
Deadline: April 21
$300
Cost:
Web:
www.wise.umich.edu
Contact: WISE program 734-615-4455, fax 734-615-4450,
[email protected]
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TAUBMAN COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN
PLANNING SUMMER DISCOVERY PROGRAM
Students experience a precollege enrichment program featuring a variety of
courses to choose from.
Host:
University of
Michigan
Open To: Completing
Grades 9–11
Michigan
Dates:
June 25-August 4, June 25-July 14, July 16-August 4
Cost:
3 weeks: $3,999/6 weeks: $6,499
Web:
www.summerfun.com
Contact: Misiker Discovery Programs, Inc, 888-8SUMMER,
info @summerfun.com
THE GRACE HOPPER PROJECT
This one-week program will introduce students to the latest
3D DAC design software in the University of Michigan stateof-the-art computer laboratory. Students will experience the
process of design, assembly and simulation by working
with hands-on activities as individuals or as members of a
design team.
Host:
Dates:
July 10–14
Deadline: June 8
$200
Cost:
Web:
www.engin.umich.edu/students/support/wie/
kids/future/hopper.html
SUMMER ENGINEERING ACADEMY (SEA)
This program features a challenging, multifaceted math and
science learning environment designed to prepare underrepresented students for careers in engineering and technology.
Host:
Dates:
Varies depending on program—see website
Deadline: March 15
$300
Cost:
Web:
www.engin.umich.edu/mepo
Contact: Chundra Johnson, 734-647-7120,
[email protected]
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SUMMER SCIENCE ACADEMY
University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS) Diversity
& Career Development Office (DCDO)’s Summer Science
Academy (SSA) is a 2-week summer enrichment program that
brings together highly motivated students from throughout
Michigan to experience campus and medical school life. Current medical students and program alumni serve as student
leaders and mentors.
Host:
Open To: Grades 10 & 11
Dates:
June 11–23
Deadline: March 17
$1,500
Cost:
Web:
www.med.umich.edu/medschool/ssa
EXPLORATIONS IN SCIENCE
Children will explore the great outdoors and the wonders of
science through experiments, interactive demonstrations and
hands-on activities. Families are invited to a science fair on the
last day of camp.
Host:
Open To: Ages K–7
Location: University of Michigan–Dearborn
Dates:
July 10–21
Cost:
$335 ($25 discount if registered by April 30
Web:
www.umd.umich.edu/cdc
Contact: Linda LaPansee, 313-593-5424
WORLD TRAVELERS
Children will explore aspects
of different cultures around
the world and collect stamps
in their passport as they
“travel” the globe to places
such as Africa, Europe, India
and Asia. Families are invited
to a “world fair” on the last
day of camp.
Host:
Open To: Ages K–7
Location: University of Michigan–Dearborn
Dates:
July 24–August 4
Cost:
$335 ($25 discount if registered by April 30
Web:
www.umd.umich.edu/cdc
Contact: Linda LaPansee, 313-593-5424
GAINING EXCELLENCE IN NURSING EDUCATION:
STUDENTS INTENSIFYING SCHOLASTICS (GENESIS)
Financially and educationally disadvantaged
students gain experience
through a paid summer
internship at the University of Michigan School
of Nursing.
Host:
University of
Michigan
Michigan
Dates:
Various, see
website for
details
Deadline: Various, see website for details
Cost:
Various, see website for details
Web:
www.nursing.umich.edu/oma/GENESIS/
index.html
Contact: Patricia Coleman-Burns, 734-936-1615,
[email protected]
Extra:
Information unavailable on website at time of
print, will be available April 1
THE ENACT PROGRAM - EXPLORING NURSING AS A
CAREER FOR TOMORROW
This program allows disadvantaged and underrepresented high
school students to be exposed to nursing and other health care
professions. Students attend nursing classes, work with nurse
researchers and observe nurses in their work environments.
Host:
Dates:
July 17–28
Deadline: May 1
Cost:
Tuition Free
Web:
www.nursing.umich.edu/oma/
Contact: Cathy Felder, 734-936-1615, oma_staff@umich.edu
Innovation in the Making
Lawrence Tech’s graduate programs strive to give you the tools and
the practical experience you’ll need to realize your dreams and be
one of the minds behind tomorrow’s great innovations.
Lawrence Tech offers
• Automotive Engineering
over 60 undergraduate and
• Civil Engineering
graduate programs in
• Computer Science
Colleges of Architecture
• Construction Engineering Management
and Design, Arts and
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
Sciences, Engineering,
• Energy and Environmental Management
and Management.
• Engineering in Manufacturing Systems
• Engineering Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronic Systems Engineering NEW!
Your Future in the Making
Office of Admissions
21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075-1058
800.CALL.LTU • [email protected]
www.ltu.edu/engineering
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THE BEST PROGRAM - BOOTCAMP FOR ENTERING
STUDENTS’ TRAINING
Prepares disadvantaged and underrepresented high school
seniors accepted into the School of Nursing to be successful
while attending the University of Michigan.
Host:
Open To: Grade 12
Dates:
July 31–August 11
Deadline: May 1
Cost:
Tuition Free
Web:
www.nursing.umich.edu/oma
Contact: Cathy Felder, 734-936-1615, oma_staff@umich.edu
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY UPWARD
BOUND REGIONAL MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
(UBRMS) PROGRAM
This program provides
students with 5 weeks of
academic enrichment in
mathematics and science.
Host:
Upward
Bound RMS
Open To: Currently in
Grades 10–11,
residing in
Michigan, Wisconsin & Illinois
Location: Northern Michigan University
Dates:
June 17–July 29
Deadline: April 3
Cost:
Free, Big Trip in final week: $125
Web:
ubrms.nmu.edu
Contact: Kristi Harvala, 906-227-2115, [email protected]
Extra:
Application can be downloaded from website
BASIC COMPUTER ACADEMY
Introduces the computer as a tool to communicate ideas
through technology. Create flyers, brochures, newsletters and
websites using your own digital camera and software.
Host:
Wayne County Community College
Location: Wayne County Community College
Dates:
Downriver: July 18–August 3,Tues & Thurs
9am–12pm, Western: July 10–14, Mon–Fri 12:30–
3:30pm
$50
Cost:
Web:
www.wcccd.edu
Contact: Tammy Jenkins, 313-496-2704,
[email protected]
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COMPUTER ANIMATION
Students learn to create computer animation using advanced
technology software.
Host:
Dates:
Western: July 15–29, Sat 9am–12pm
$30
Cost:
Web:
www.wcccd.edu
[email protected]
EXPLORING SCIENCE
Introduces a hands-on approach to science by performing
experiments, relating math to real life, and using the computer
to solve problems and do research.
Host:
Dates:
Eastern: June 19–23, Mon–Fri 9am–12pm, Western: July 10–14, Mon–Fri 9am–12pm
$50
Cost:
Web:
www.wcccd.edu
[email protected]
FOUNDATION OF ALGEBRA
Students will learn the order of operations, exponents, the
slope of a line, functions, polynomials, matrices and how to
solve linear equations.
Host:
Dates:
Downtown: June 26–July 19, Mon & Wed 9am–
12pm Eastern: July 18–August 3, Tues & Thurs
9am–12pm Western: July 24–August 9, Mon &
Wed 1pm–4pm
$50
Cost:
Web:
www.wcccd.edu
[email protected]
Kids on Campus, hosted by Schoolcraft College
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Women in Engineering at Wayne State University
FOUNDATION OF GEOMETRY
Provides instruction in the branch of mathematics dealing
with the properties, measurement, and relationship of points,
lines, planes and solids.
Host:
Dates:
Downtown: June 26–July 19, Mon & Wed
12:30pm–3:30pm Eastern: July 18–August 3, Tues
& Thurs 12:30pm–3:30pm Western: July 27–August
11, Thu & Fri 1pm–4pm
$50
Cost:
Web:
www.wcccd.edu
[email protected]
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FOUNDATIONS OF PRE-CALCULUS
Students will learn the rates of change, how to graph functions,
how to calculate upper and lower limits of functions, exponential and logarithmic functions.
Host:
Dates:
Downtown: June 27–July 13,Tues & Thurs 9am–
12pm Eastern: July 24–August 9, Mon & Wed
12:30pm–3:30pm Western: July 26–August 11,Wed
& Fri 9am–12pm
$50
Cost:
Web:
www.wcccd.edu
[email protected]
FOUNDATIONS OF TRIGONOMETRY
Students will learn the relationship between a circle’s radius
and the circumference length, solving right angle equations.
Formulas based on the unit circle and trigonometric functions.
Host:
Dates:
Downtown: June 27– July 13, Tues & Thurs 12:30
pm–3:30 pm, Eastern: July 24–August 9, Mon
& Wed 9am–12pm Western: July 27–August 12,
Thurs & Sat 1pm–4pm
$50
Cost:
Web:
www.wcccd.edu
[email protected]
WIZ KIDS ACADEMY
Increase your knowledge in the world of science, math, and
computers in a fun-oriented, hands-on approach to learning.
Get a jump-start into science and technology and feel comfortable and excited about learning.
Host:
Dates:
Eastern: June 26–30, Mon–Fri 9am–12pm, Western: July 17–21, Mon–Fri 9am–12pm
$50
Cost:
Web:
www.wcccd.edu
[email protected]
FUNDAMENTALS OF MATH
Review math concepts including addition, subtraction, story
problems, formulas and factoring.
Host:
Open To: Ages 7–9
Dates:
Eastern: July 15–August 5, Sat 9am–10am, Eastern:
July 15–August 5, Sat 10am–11am
$10
Cost:
Web:
www.wcccd.edu
[email protected]
High School Engineering Training Institute at Wayne State University
HIGH SCHOOL ENGINEERING TRAINING INSTITUTE
Get a head start on an engineering career! Learn hands-on
engineering techniques! This program is designed to promote
and encourage high school students to pursue careers in engineering and technology. It also serves to strengthen academic
competencies in math, science, computers and English that can
be utilized throughout their high school careers.
Host:
Location: Wayne State University
Dates:
June 19–July 13
Deadline: February 19
$250
Cost:
Web:
www.eng.wayne.edu/hseti
Contact: Tash Linder-Haynes, 248-737-1395,
[email protected]
WOMEN IN ENGINEERING TRAINING
Program focuses on mathematics, science, computers, communication skills, engineering and space exploration.
Host:
Open To: Girls entering Grade 10
Location: Wayne State University
Dates:
June 19–July 13
Deadline: May 1
$150
Cost:
Web:
www.wayne.edu
Contact: Michelle Pickett, 313-577-378,
Associate [email protected]
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WORKING WORLD 101: ACHIEVING SUCCESS AS A NOVICE ENGINEER
Chapter 6: Marketing— Take off that
lab coat and get out there and sell!
A Continuing Series of Columns Designed to Help
Young Engineers Find Their Way
GETTERS AND DOERS
In technical industries like engineering, people are often grouped
into two categories: those who get the work (“Getters”) and those
who actually do the work (“Doers”). Getters are the marketing
folks, and they feel they are the critical element to the organization’s
success. They are the rainmakers. Without them, there would be
no work to do. Doers are operations people who also feel like the
key factor in the organization’s success. They deliver the product or
service the company is paid for. Without them, the company would
go broke. Organizations all over the world operate this way, never
realizing that they have tapped only a portion of their marketing
potential. Where is the rest? With the engineers, of course.
CAN WE REALLY DO THIS?
Ask engineers about their educational backgrounds and they’ll list
fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanics of motion and electrical
circuits among other impressive classes. Few include marketing in
their coursework list. People may tell you that engineers are poor
communicators. This stereotype is just plain wrong. Engineers
on the job work in teams, obtain data from other team members
and work to persuade others that their approach is best. I would
argue that engineers communicate all day long, everyday, and
are better at it than most people think. But can we do it? The
answer is yes, and when you realize it and take action, you will
help propel your company to an even higher level.
WHY SHOULD WE DO IT?
We are marketers, regardless of whether we choose to be or not. As
an employee, you represent your organization whenever you are
interacting with others. This is marketing. You never know where
a future opportunity is going to come from. A conversation you
have with somebody while waiting to renew your driver’s license
could lead to a new project. Career counselors call this networking,
and it’s a powerful marketing tool that you are probably already
using. The benefits from engineers participating in marketing are
numerous. They focus on turning engineering expertise into a
continuous revenue stream. They include:
Broad-Based Capabilities: You will expand your capabilities
to help your organization today, and help prepare yourself
for leadership opportunities in the future. The more you can
do, the more value you bring to the company. When your
company needs leaders to step up, you will be ready.
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Michael F. Cooper, PE
Principal and Senior
Mechanical Engineer
[email protected]
248–233–0146
Resources: When organizations have more marketers, they
can use those resources to pursue more new customers and
projects. Usually, more pursuits lead directly to more work,
which in turn improves profitability.
Expanded Network: Opportunities often come from
unplanned encounters or existing relationships. A broader
network will give you access to more potential work, which
again directly relates to profits.
Customer Satisfaction: Technical customers often prefer to talk to
an engineer about their projects, rather than to a “business” person
unfamiliar with the details. Their confidence in you translates
directly to confidence in your organization. Also, customers are
often willing to pay a premium for “specialty” expertise.
Employee Satisfaction: When people are given greater levels of
involvement, greater levels of job satisfaction usually result.
With greater job satisfaction comes improved productivity.
Professional Reputation: When you put yourself out there, you
build your reputation as an expert. Powerful corporate images are
often born from the perceived expertise of key individuals.
GETTING STARTED
Marketing is easy to talk about, but how do we make it happen?
Try these things right now to get started:
• Take the initiative to educate yourself on emerging technologies
and industry trends that would benefit your customers.
• Participate in professional organizations/societies relevant
to your work.
• Seek out opportunities to write technical articles or speak at
professional conferences.
• Talk to friends about the possibilities for your firms to work
together.
• Provide superior service to your customers. Respond to all
inquiries as soon as possible.
• Let your supervisor know you are interested in marketing
and willing to help out any way you can.
FINAL THOUGHTS
In engineering, both “Getters” and “Doers” are critical to an organization’s success. The most valuable people, however, are those
who act as both. No, they are not known as “Detters” or “Goers.”
They are those who companies refer to as peak performers. They
are making it happen and having more fun doing it. Good luck!
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