1. engineering.lssu.edu Department of Engineering & Technology INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING May 1, 2009 Redefining the classroom

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3. Action Items from November ‘08 meeting ItemsResponsible There was a suggestion to make up a kit or something that will catch the attention of people when at these events. If anyone has any ideas, please contact Chris. All IAB members What more can the IAB do to help LSSU? Morrie W & Eric B Eric could provide an update on what is happening at the PDC, that would be great. Eric B There needs to be a change to the IAB role statement to change the wording of “Department of Engineering and Mathematics” to the “Department of Engineering and Technology”.Fred B

4. engineering.lssu.edu Chair’s Report State of the industry  Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? IAB members on the move  Matt Witte has left Chrysler and was technically a consultant as of December 2008. He currently works at the University of Toledo as a Research Engineer. Matt can be reached via email at: wit@TC3net.com.  Dave Allison from Dura has taken a position at Wayne Wire in Kalkaska. Dave can be reached at: dallison@WayneWire.com. Phone 231-258-0572  Adam Lyon from Dura has taken a position at Bio Fiber Solutions in Georgia at: Phone: 706 -346- 9026. Adam’s email is: adam.lyon@otrwheel.com

5. engineering.lssu.edu The Nominations Are: _________________ Industrial Advisory Board Chairman Election Spring 2009 Nomination Process: Any existing IAB members are eligible Self nominations are acceptable If you are nominating another member please be sure that they are willing to participate All nominations will be accepted and presented at the spring IAB meeting Any Questions you can contact the existing IAB offices.

6. engineering.lssu.edu IAB Chairperson Responsibilities and Term Limits It is the Chairman’s responsibility to oversee all of the activities of the IAB including coordinating committees. As the need arises, the Chairman shall appoint committee chairpersons. The Chairman is an ex-officio member of all committees and is eventually responsible for the completion of all committee business. He/She shall keep in touch with all committee chairs, facilitate the completion of their task, and if necessary, remove inactive committee chairs/members and appoint successors. The Chairman is directly responsible for the IAB meetings. Meeting Responsibilities include: Establish meeting dates, locations and times (coordinate with Dean of Engineering & Technology) Arrange meeting facility Finalizing meeting agendas Presiding over meeting

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8. Recruiting/Press Kit and Spring MACRAO update LSSU IAB Recruiting Sub-Committee Update May 1, 2009 Chris Conklin

9. engineering.lssu.edu Recruiting/Press Kit Purpose The purpose of the recruiting/press kit is to provide current information about the LSSU Engineering and Technology program to the Admissions counselors and IAB volunteers for the following efforts: Recruiting MACRAO Events Coffee table display on campus at the Admissions office for visitors. Engineering and Technology office display.

10. engineering.lssu.edu Recruiting/Press Kit Content/Sections Section 1: Engineering and Technology Highlight Sheets. Section 2: Student organizations and competitions. Section 3: Senior Project brochures. Section 4: Pictures of Labs and Senior Projects. Section 5: Summer Camp Information Section 6: Mini CD Section 7: Employers and Graduate School listing. Section 8: Engineering and Technology Job Descriptions. Section 9: Alumni Section

11. engineering.lssu.edu Recruiting/Press Kit Next Steps Review the concept at today’s meeting. Who is the owner? Any revisions based on today’s review? Make revisions. Quantity required? Create finished binders and have available on or before August 21, 2009. Must be a living document, to be reviewed annually, and updated as needed by the owner. THANK YOU to ALL who helped and provided content for this effort.

12. engineering.lssu.edu 2009 Spring MACRAO Update We had good representation this spring for the MACRAO events. Positive feedback on all events attended. The Recruiting/Press Kit will be a distinct advantage beginning for the Fall 2009 MACRAO events. THANK YOU to all who volunteered and participated.

13. engineering.lssu.edu Department of Engineering & Technology Updates Morrie Walworth

14. engineering.lssu.edu Topics New Departmental Staff Enrollments Recruitment & Retention Scholarships Awards

15. engineering.lssu.edu New Department Faculty Mansoor Janjua –Mechanical Engineering –New Jersey Inst. Tech. –Studied the complex physics of the self-assembly process of micron sized particles on electrified fluid-fluid interfaces!

16. engineering.lssu.edu Enrollment Admits are down (110/120). Freshmen enrollment begins in May

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18. Recruitment & Retention New initiatives with admissions –Began this year –Early scholarship awards –Automated mailings IAB Involvement –MACRAO Events –Open Houses –Calling Students Faculty Call First Update Calling Sheets

19. engineering.lssu.edu Recruitment & Retention Review of all Courses –Low retention areas identified –New teaching methods explored –Focus on freshman year

20. engineering.lssu.edu New Scholarships Continued support from J.C. Huizenga –Summer camp scholarships –Freshmen scholarships Andersen Family Engineering Scholarship –Endowed –The purpose of this scholarship is to benefit a student(s) majoring in any engineering-related course of study at Lake Superior State University.

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22. Awards Student Competitions (ASME) –2 nd Place: Student Design Competition Mars Rover Design and Competition Qualified for National Competition –2 nd Place: Old Guard Poster Competition Simulated Arterial Blockages for Ultrasound Training –4 th Place: Old Guard Oral Presentation Pick-up Trucks and Aerodynamic Drag CFD Analysis

23. engineering.lssu.edu Awards Student Competitions (SAE) –Mini Baja: Alabama (100 Competitors) 15 th Place: Overall Dynamic Events 19 th Place: Suspension & Traction 20 th Place: Pulling 26 th Place: Maneuverability

24. engineering.lssu.edu Awards Faculty: –Best Paper Award - 1st Place Paul Duesing and Wael Mokhtar An Effective Approach to Teach a Freshman Level CAD Course

25. engineering.lssu.edu Awards As a Department –2 MIIE Grants for Industrial/Economic Collaboration –Designation as a SmartZone Eric Becks, Jim Devaprasad, Valerie Filek, Jim Hendricks, and David Leach

26. engineering.lssu.edu Program Updates David Baumann, Electrical & Computer Engineering Wael Mokhtar, Mechanical Engineering Jim Devaprasad, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Eric Becks & David Leach Prototype Development Center

27. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical & Computer Engineering David Baumann, Coordinator

28. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering --- CE Program Updates ---

29. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering --- CE Program Updates --- EGNR-101 Intro to Engineering now in curriculum

30. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering --- CE Program Updates --- EGNR-101 Intro to Engineering now in curriculum CSCI-201 Data Structures and Algorithms (3,0) or CSCI-221 Computer Networks (3,0)

31. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering --- CE Program Updates --- EGNR-101 Intro to Engineering now in curriculum CSCI-201 Data Structures and Algorithms (3,0) or CSCI-221 Computer Networks (3,0) VLSI Design course and RTOS course on backburner and set to simmer

32. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering --- EE Program Updates ---

33. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering --- EE Program Updates --- None!

34. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering --- EET Program Updates ---

35. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering --- EET Program Updates --- Approved by Board of Trustees 20 hours ago!

36. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering --- EET Program Updates --- Approved by Board of Trustees 20 hours ago! Retention –Catch CE and EE students struggling with math

37. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering --- EET Program Updates --- Approved by Board of Trustees 20 hours ago! Retention –Catch CE and EE students struggling with math Recruitment –Attract freshmen interested in CE or EE who aren’t good in math –Attract freshmen interested in “computer” or “electrical” technology

38. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering --- EET Program Updates --- Approved by Board of Trustees 20 hours ago! Retention –Catch CE and EE students struggling with math Recruitment –Attract freshmen interested in CE or EE who aren’t good in math –Attract freshmen interested in “computer” or “electrical” technology Can CET be far behind?

39. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering --- EET Program Updates --- Electronic Manufacturing Processes (3,3) –schematics and circuit simulation (Cadence) –board design and lay-out (Eagle) –chip selection –surface-mount soldering techniques –programming pick-and-place machine –several “design-through-fabrication” projects –extensive experience with new PDC equipment

40. engineering.lssu.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering --- Open CE Faculty Position --- Ph.D. EE/CE or M.S. EE/CE with experience Able to teach all of the following courses: –Digital Fundamentals (EGEE-125) –Digital Design (EGEE-320) –Assembly Language Programming (EGEE-250) –Embedded Microcontroller Systems (EGEE-355) –C Programming (EGNR-265) Able to teach at least one of the following courses: –Machine Vision (EGRS-430) –Robotics (EGRS-385) –Electronic Manufacturing Processes (EGET-310)

41. engineering.lssu.edu Mechanical Engineering Wael Mokhtar, Coordinator

42. engineering.lssu.edu Mechanical Engineering Updates Replacing: (EGEE 205) Analog and Digital Electronics General and Robotics Options EGEE 280 Introduction to Signal Processing or one of the 300 or 400 tech electives. Vehicle Option EGEE 280 Introduction to Signal Processing.

43. engineering.lssu.edu Mechanical Engineering Updates Even yearsOdd years EGNR 310: Advanced Quality Engineering EGMT 310: CNC Manufacturing Processes EGME 425: Vibrations and Noise Control EGME 415: Vehicle Dynamics EGEE 365: Vehicle Instrumentation Course Offerings:

44. engineering.lssu.edu Manufacturing Engineering Technology Jim Devaprasad, Coordinator

45. engineering.lssu.edu Manufacturing Engineering Tech Program Distinction – Emphasis on Modern Technologies in Manufacturing –Robotics –Solids Modeling and Animation –CNC and CAM –PLCs –Machine Vision –Manufacturing Simulation 2+2 Curriculum ABET Visit in Fall of 2010 Manufacturing Trends – Considerations for the Future

46. engineering.lssu.edu LSSU Prototype Development Center Eric Becks & David Leach

47. engineering.lssu.edu Topics Capability Highlights New Hardware & Software General Software Projects of Note

48. engineering.lssu.edu Capabilities Design Rapid Prototype Electronics Microprocessor Testing/FEA Programming Documentation General Engineering Services

49. engineering.lssu.edu Capabilities Design Feasibility Finite Element Analysis Testing –Tinius –Rockwell –Legal Service and Repair Manuals

50. engineering.lssu.edu New Hardware Ultrasonic Metal Flaw Detection Surface Mount Technology Assembly Laser Welder Subtractive R. P.

51. engineering.lssu.edu New Software Schematic Capture & Board Layout C Compiler Solidworks Pro – Engineer Delmia XnView, Viewmate, SVN, etc.

52. engineering.lssu.edu General Software MathCad MatLab Cadence IDEAS Delmia Delphi 6 (PASCAL) Borland C++ LabView MS Project Pro-Engineer Studio 8 Star (Fluids) Witness Acrobat 7 Professional Visio Car Sim.

53. engineering.lssu.edu Projects Surgical Tools Environmental Discharge Detection Post-op Complication Prevention Consumer Electronics - Proof of Concept Over-the-Counter Medical Device Solar Energy Projects

54. engineering.lssu.edu Projects Mechanical Separation of Undesirable Materials from Bulk Stationary Wildlife Sensing Industrial Fluid Quality Monitor (> 1 Year Data Storage) Sports Related Devices Various Mechanical Models Wireless Data Interface Bio-Diesel Conversion Equipment Redesign for Manufacture

55. engineering.lssu.edu Industrial Clients (some examples) Bunker Manufacturing, Inc. Dataswitch (Minnesota) Cortech Delphi Energizer (Ohio / Nationwide) Precision Edge Western Engineered Products

56. engineering.lssu.edu Institutional Clients MSU U of M MTU LSSU

57. engineering.lssu.edu Senior Projects Jim Devaprasad, Coordinator

58. engineering.lssu.edu Senior Projects Recent Senior Projects History Current 2008-2009 Projects Presentations and Demonstrations Request for 2009-2010 Projects Also Information on Summer Camps

59. engineering.lssu.edu RECENT SENIOR PROJECTS HISTORY IAB Connection Total - $1,117,000 (52 projects) Total (IAB) - $661,000 (26 projects) YearEG495 Projects (Total) EG495 Projects (IAB) EG461 Projects 1999-2000 3 projects$71,0502 projects$60,190 2000-2001 7 projects$242,1086 projects$240,593 2001-2002 5 projects$114,1763 projects$63,862 2002-2003 6 projects$89,1294 projects$62,0322 projects$27,500 2003-2004 5 projects$153,0003 projects$77,0003 projects$32,000 2004-2005 4 projects$146,0002 projects$21,0004 projects$19,500 2005-2006 4 projects$54,0002 projects$44,000 2006-2007 6 projects$68,7003 projects$51,500 2007-2008 5 Projects$53,0002 Projects$28,000 2008-2009 7 Projects$41,0001 Project$11,000

60. engineering.lssu.edu Company …....… Cardiovascular Research Institute of New Mexico Contact ………... George Chandran Advisor ……..…. Wael Mokhtar Team …….......… 2 EE, 3 ME Budget ………… $7,500 Description…….. Dynamic Flow Phantom 2 st Place ASME District B Old Guard Poster Presentation Status…………… Project will be completed May 15 CRI-NM Presentation 1:00 p.m., CASET 212 Demonstration 1:30 p.m., CASET 119

61. engineering.lssu.edu Company…....… Western Engineered Products Contact………... Don Stephanic Advisor……..…. Ron DeLap Team…….......… 1 CE, 2 EE, 1 ME Budget ………… $11,000 as quoted Description…….. Process Measurement Device Status…………… Project will be completed May 20 Fluid-Tech Presentation 1:30 p.m. CASET 212 Demonstration 2:00 p.m., CASET 125

62. engineering.lssu.edu Company…....… LSSU Contact………... Morrie Walworth Advisor……..…. Jon Coullard Team…….......… 3 ME, 2 MfgET Budget ………… $8,000 Description…….. SAE Mini-Baja Oregon Departs in a week to drive cross-country for competition Status…………… Project completed Race Tech Innovations Presentation 2:00 p.m. CASET 212 Demonstration 2:30 p.m., CASET 122

63. engineering.lssu.edu Company…....… LSSU-ASME Contact………... Wael Mokhtar Advisor……..…. Robert Hildebrand Team…….......… 1 CE, 1 EE, 2 ME, 1 MfgET Budget ………… $2,000 Description…….. ASME Mars Rover Competition 2 nd Place ASME District B – competing at National in November Status…………… Project completed Rock Rover Design and Development Presentation 2:30 p.m. CASET 212 Demonstration 3:00 p.m., CASET 122

64. engineering.lssu.edu Company…....… LSSU-PDC Contact………... Eric Becks & David Leach Advisor……..…. Ron DeLap Team…….......… 1 EE, 1 ME Budget ………… $40,000 as quoted Description…….. Prototype development projects Status…………… Project completed Superior Prototype Development Presentation 3:00 p.m. CASET 212 Demonstration 3:30 p.m., CASET 119

65. engineering.lssu.edu Company…....… LSSU Contact………... Robert Hildebrand Advisor……..…. David McDonald Team…….......… 3 EE, 2 ME, 1 MfgET Budget ………… $8,000 Description…….. Vehicle dynamometer testing system Status………….. Project completed Great Lakes Dyno Systems Presentation 3:30 p.m. CASET 212 Demonstration 4:00 p.m., CASET 124

66. engineering.lssu.edu Company…....… LSSU Contact………... Paul Duesing Advisor……..…. Andrew Jones Team…….......… 2 CE, 2 EE, 1 ME Budget ………… $4,000 Description…….. Train coupler system Status………….. Project will be completed May 13 Presentation 4:00 p.m. CASET 212 Demonstration 4:30 p.m., CASET 203

67. engineering.lssu.edu 2008-09 Senior Project Evaluations Presentations & Demonstrations All presentations are in CASET 212 1:00 p.m. IMTD presents / demo 1:30 p.m., CASET 119 1:30 p.m. FT presents / demo 2:00 p.m., CASET 125 2:00 p.m. RTI presents / demo 2:30 p.m., CASET 122 2:30 p.m. R2D2 presents / demo 3:00 p.m., CASET 122 3:00 p.m. SPD presents / demo 3:30 p.m., CASET 119 3:30 p.m. GLDS presents / demo 4:00 p.m., CASET 124 4:00 p.m. ICE presents / demo 4:30 p.m., CASET 203

68. engineering.lssu.edu 2008-09 Senior Project Evaluations Evaluation forms Provides “external evaluation” (ABET) Guidelines: –Look for ownership, professionalism –Technical competence via questions –Target audience is “grandmother”! Turn in at Video Camera - Don’t leave with the students!

69. engineering.lssu.edu 2009-10 Projects Request ~31 Students Expected For EGNR491 – 9 EE, 5 CE, 7 ME, 10 MfgET Looking for 6 Projects Current Status – Interest From – Revolutionary Engineering – LSSU – Mini-Baja? – PDC Projects – LSSU – Robotics No Other Inquiries

70. engineering.lssu.edu Request for 2009-10 Senior Projects Match Between Students and Projects Match Between LSSU Resources and Projects Project Scope and Timeframe Clarity in Project Definition and Outcomes Evidence of Engineering and Financial Support

71. engineering.lssu.edu REQUEST FOR 2008-2009 PROJECTS Sponsor’s Commitment Project Fee: $2500 + 5% of Budget ($3500 maximum) Provide Industrial Contact Responsibilities –Sponsor to provide funding and special supplies –LSSU to provide facilities and faculty advisor –Students to design, construct, and manufacture (or research and prototype) –Sponsor owns product

72. engineering.lssu.edu Submission of Proposals for 2009-10 Senior Projects Send by July 15th to Jim Devaprasad If you have any questions, please contact: Jim Devaprasad ……………. (906) 635-2131 Morrie Walworth ………….. (906) 635-2206 Please Submit Proposals!!!!

73. engineering.lssu.edu Summer Programs Women in Technology I (June 21-26) Robotics Camp I (July 5-10) Robotics & Technology Camp II (July 12-17) Robotics Camp for ATA (July 19 - 24) One of our best recruitment tools! –Typical Participant Profile Average GPA - 3.95 Average ACT Score - 25 Average # of Extra-Curricular Activities – 5

74. engineering.lssu.edu Summer Programs Thanks To Past Supporters –Perkins Grant (Women in Tech Program) –J C Huizenga Scholarships –Continental Automotive Systems –Chris Conklin and Dow Corning –Charter Schools IAB Sponsorship Requested

75. engineering.lssu.edu Closing Remarks Next meeting is November 6, 2009 –Host??? Lunch: Anchor Room Senior Project Presentations Evaluations CASET 212 from 1-5 p.m. Demonstration for each team follows its presentation