IUPUI and Sarah Fisher Racing Announce Partnership for Education
INDIANAPOLIS, IN. – Sarah Fisher Racing (SFR) today announced a partnership with Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), an urban research and academic health sciences campus with 21 schools and academic units, that would sponsor Sarah Fisher’s No. 67 Honda powered Dallara for the upcoming Indianapolis 500.
“The group at IUPUI has become great friends of mine over the years,” said Fisher, who will attempt to qualify for her seventh Indianapolis 500 this weekend. “I have talked with students many times and at one time, I too was a student at IUPUI. I’m honored to be associated with a university that has such prestige. Education has always played an important role in my life and I hope through our association, others can share in that importance.”
“Sarah is an excellent role model for IUPUI students,” said Amy Conrad Warner, Vice Chancellor, IUPUI. “She is passionate about her chosen career and is defying the odds. Starting her own race team shows the entrepreneurial spirit that we want all of our students to possess.”
Fisher was one of the first students in the EDDP program, a joint effort between Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI and Butler University. Fisher has been a helping hand with the School of Engineering and Technology as well as several units on campus and has made personal appearances to meet and talk with undergraduate students.
The Sponsorship of Sarah Fisher Racing is a collaborative effort between the IU School of Liberal Arts, the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, and the IUPUI campus administration.
“This is another example of the great collaboration on the IUPUI campus,” said Robert White, Dean, School of Liberal Arts, IUPUI.
Dr. Oner Yurtseven, dean of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI, will further discuss the partnership with Fisher when he formally announces a first in the nation four-year Motorsports Engineering program on Tuesday, May 20 at 12:45 p.m., during the INgear Growing Racing and Education event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (More information about the INgear event is available at http://www.indianamotorsports.org)
Fisher returns to the track today for practice after honorary starter, Jon Laski, 2008 Purdue Grand Prix winner and IUPUI student waves the green flag for the start of practice at 12:00 p.m.
The 2008 Indianapolis 500 is set for May 25, 2008, at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 92nd running of the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” The hallmark IndyCar Series in DIRECTV HD event will be featured through worldwide comprehensive coverage through ABC/ESPN in HD with additional coverage available on the IMS Radio Network and XM Satellite Radio. Broadcast coverage summaries will be available at www.indycar.com and www.brickyard.com.
About IUPUI:
Created as a partnership between two world-renowned universities and destined to be the state’s urban research and academic health sciences campus, IUPUI has rapidly grown in size and stature since it was established in 1969. The partnership between the state’s two major public universities – Indiana University and Purdue University – enables IUPUI to bring together a tremendous range of degree programs in 21 schools and academic units for nearly 30,000 students who earn their degrees from Indiana University or Purdue University. Today, IUPUI is the third strong piillar supporting public higher education in Indiana.
About the IU School of Liberal Arts:
Through the creative work of faculty, staff and students, The IU School of Liberal Arts helps Indiana’s economy grow and prepares its citizens to understand and work with people from all parts of the world. Through the study of human cultures, of differing economic structures, geo-political systems, historical, and sociological structures, Liberal Arts graduates are uniquely equipped to function in a changing world. They gain important insights into the human condition through literature, religion, language and cultural studies, and they develop critical thinking and effective communication skills. Our graduates are positioned to serve our state’s needs in all areas: the life sciences, advanced manufacturing, computing environments, non-profit management, and arts and culture. Indeed, the interdisciplinary nature of the IU School of Liberal Arts contributes to our graduates’ ability to work in virtually any realm, locally and internationally. For more information on the IU School of Liberal Arts, go to http://www.liberalarts.iupui.edu.
About the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI:
The mission of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI is to be one of the best urban university leaders in the disciplines of engineering and technology recognized locally, nationally and internationally. The school’s goal is to provide students an education that will give them the leverage to be leaders in their communities, industry and society. For additional information on the School of Engineering & Technology, go to http://www.engr.iupui.edu.
About Sarah Fisher Racing:
Sarah Fisher Racing (SFR), based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is owned by female race car driver, Sarah Fisher. The team will begin competing in the IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 in 2008. In 2008 SFR will compete with Fisher behind the wheel beginning with the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500. For more information, please visit Sarah Fisher Racing on the World Wide Web at www.sarahfisher.com.
About Sarah Fisher:
She’s merely 27 years old, has six Indianapolis 500’s under her belt and been voted the Most Popular Driver four times in two separate series (IndyCar & NASCAR). Fisher made her first appearance in the IndyCar Series in 1999 for Derrick Walker, making her the youngest person ever to pass the IndyCar Series Rookie test at that time. In 2000, she became just the third woman and one of the youngest drivers ever to compete in the world's greatest race – the Indianapolis 500. Sarah continued to make history that year at Kentucky Speedway, becoming the youngest person to lead laps during an IndyCar Series event and the youngest woman to ever stand on a podium with her third-place finish in that event. In 2001, Sarah claimed a second-place finish at the IndyCar Series inaugural race at Homestead Miami Speedway, the best result ever by a woman in the IndyCar Series. In 2002, Sarah became the first woman to ever qualify fastest for a major North American open-wheel event capturing the pole and setting a new track record at Kentucky Speedway. She was again voted the IndyCar Series’ Most Popular Driver for the second consecutive year. In 2003, Fisher became the fastest women to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 with a four-lap average of 229.439 mph. She was also awarded the Most Popular Driver award for the third consecutive year. In 2004, Fisher made a one-off start for Kelly Racing in the Indianapolis 500 then shifted to NASCAR racing. In 2005, Fisher was part of NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity program, piloting the No. 20 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for the Bill McAnally Racing/Richard Childress Racing Development Program in the NASCAR Grand National Division, West Series, and capturing four top-ten finishes from 13 starts and awarded the Most Popular Driver. In 2006, Fisher returned to IndyCar Series for first time since the 2004 Indianapolis 500. She made two starts for DRR with a best start and finish of 12th at Kentucky Speedway. Fisher returned full-time to the IndyCar Series in 2007 for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for the first time since 2003 with a best start of eighth at Homestead-Miami Speedway and a best finish of seventh at Iowa Speedway.
Motorsports Engineering Degree Approved at IUPUI
IUPUI’s unique new program will be offered in the fall of 2008
INDIANAPOLIS-The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has approved a bachelor’s degree program in Motorsports Engineering at the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).
The program, which had previously been approved by the Purdue University board of trustees, is now set to be offered to students beginning in the fall of 2008.
“We are thrilled to be the first university in the country to offer a bachelor’s degree in motorsports engineering. This will allow our students to compete for jobs in this exciting industry like never before,” stated H. Öner Yurtseven, PhD, dean of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI.
The program, which aims to prepare graduates for careers with automotive-related companies, will focus on teaching fundamentals of engineering from a practical viewpoint. Projects will involve designing, analyzing and building of actual systems.
“Engineering schools train graduates for careers in everything from aerospace to manufacturing,” says IUPUI Motorsports Director, Pete Hylton. “It has been only recently that we have begun to realize that motorsports is a huge industry in this country, and one that is growing rapidly in technology and in financial investment. It only makes sense that we should be training graduates for this industry as well. With a location in Indianapolis, IUPUI is well suited to be one of the leaders in this new field.”
“For Indiana to be able to maximize the potential for its motorsports industry it must have an energetic and qualified workforce, properly trained and ready to be productive from the start. Having a Motorsports Engineering Degree program will give Indiana a distinct advantage in attracting new quality businesses,” added Rollie Helmling, director of Motorsports for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
Enrollment for the new program is projected at 21 students over the first years and is expected to increase to 106 students by the fourth year.
In addition to expanding the program through enrollment, the university plans to grow the program by developing 11 new courses for the curriculum in the first three years and adding two new full-time faculty positions, as well as a full-time technician.
The Motorsports Engineering program was developed by Purdue faculty in the mechanical engineering, engineering technology, and electrical and computer engineering programs at IUPUI.
The program is designed to augment an existing program on the campus. The Engineering Technology Department currently offers a Motorsports Technology Certificate program, in which more than 30 students are enrolled. This certificate program will still be available in addition to the bachelor’s degree program.
Photo by Tom Spalding, 2008 IndyStar.com. All rights reserved.
PHEV: Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
If record-high fuel prices have you salivating over the estimated 40 miles per gallon of a hybrid electric compact car, you should see what they are working on over at IUPUI.
A pair of baby-blue painted 2008 Toyota Prius sedans are being souped up with new equipment and a type of battery that promise to add an additional 60 miles between charges.
"It is very real," said Sohel Anwar, a researcher and engineering professor at the Lugar Center for Renewable Energy at IUPUI, speaking about the prospect of a 100-mpg car.
Read the full article on IndyStar.com
IUPUI Motorsports Team Wins Purdue Grand Prix
The two IUPUI Motorsports Club entries stunned the thirty-one West Lafayette campus entries in the 51st running of the Purdue Grand Prix on April 19, 2008. Jon Laski, an IUPUI Mechanical Engineering Technology major, led much of the race on his way to winning the race. Lynsey Tilton, another MET major, was running a solid third until a serious crash on the next to last lap. On the verge of giving IUPUI a first and third finish, Tilton suddenly encountered a spinning kart on lap 158 of 160, crashing into the other kart while traveling at full speed. The race was red flagged so that medical personnel could get to Tilton, who was transported to Lafayette’s St. Elizabeth Hospital, before being released Saturday night.
Laski, who started in eighth position, assumed the lead a few laps after the start and then traded the top spot with the pole-sitting Hillenbrand Hall kart for much of the race. When the Hillenbrand kart was black-flagged as a result of a rollcage that had come loose late in the race, Laski assumed a dominant lead in the event. He maintained a steady pace, giving IUPUI its first ever win in the Purdue Grand Prix.
Tilton had to start a distant twenty-second after a poor qualifying time, attributed to the fact that she qualified nearly last, drawing a qualification position that forced her to run in the cold and darkness of last Monday evening. Turning race laps equal to Laski’s times, she charged through the field and had joined the top five by the half-way point. She was briefly as high as second during pit stops, and for the final portion of the race was a solid third. The crash, which took away IUPUI’s chance for a double-podium finish, was the most serious of the month, and it required 15 minutes to remove Tilton from her kart and secure her to a back-board for transport to the hospital. Fortunately no serious injuries were detected.
The karts were both entered by the IUPUI Motorsports Club and all crew members were IUPUI students, most of them pursuing either the IUPUI Motorsports Technology Certificate or the new Motorsports Engineering bachelors degree. Team members included the two crew chiefs, Herb Payton and Todd Wilson, and crew members Chris Proctor, Justin Penix, Casey Andis, Edgar Torres, Caitlin Siem, Brandon Hess, Kyle Doran, Eric Shirar, Brittney Redleman, and Nick Hawes.
For more information on the IUPUI Motorsports program, contact IUPUI Motorsports Director, Pete Hylton, 317-274-7192, or phylton@iupui.edu.
Congratulations to BME Senior Rachel Meyer: Most Outstanding Female at IUPUI 2008
Congratulations to our students that were selected in the category of Top 10 Males/Females:
Rex Bennett
Darrell Goodwin
Eddie Shmukler
Laura Robertson
Our other students in the Top 100 included: Robert Frye, Hazel Gomes, Daven Kaufman, Kellen Knowles, Aleksandr Kotlyar, Lora Perry, Marina Sichuga, Asia Smith-Bey, Diana Vasquez, Nathan Wagers, and Brian Wilcox.
The School of Engineering and Technology is pleased to announce that our Interior Design Technology-BS program has received full accreditation by the Accreditation Commission of the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). This is an extremely important and significant accomplishment for us as this is our first attempt to get accreditation.
Congratulations go to the faculty, student, graduates, advisory board members, staff, and administrators of the Interior Design Technology Program, the Department of Design and Communication Technology, and the Office of Academic Programs.
Dr. Andrew Hsu Appointed to Chair Ad Hoc Bioproducts Commission for Indiana
Dr. Andrew Hsu, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI and Director of the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy has been appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels to Chair the Ad Hoc Bioproducts Commission for Indiana. Dr. Hsu was notified of this prestigious appointment by the Governor’s office.
The duties and goals of the Bioproducts Commision include:
The Commission shall report its findings and recommendations to Governor Mitch Daniels and the Indiana General Assembly.
Senator Lugar noted that this was an opportunity to advance the good work being done by the superb faculty and students at the Lugar Renewal Energy Center located in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI.
IUPUI Students Helping New Orleans Neighborhood
There is a special incentive for students in Preston Ray's design technology class at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). They know their work will help a New Orleans neighborhood get back on its feet. ...more
Aneatria Allen selected as Rolls-Royce North America Student of the Year
Aneatria F. Allen joined the company in 2007 as the Building the Innovative Generation Liaison, coordinating projects and visits with the local high schools in the Indianapolis area. Aneatria is very passionate and brings energy when working with middle and high school students, both male and female interested in engineering.
Aneatria has shown willingness and abilities to communicate and work with diverse age and gender groups within and outside the corporation. She has exemplified strong presentation and facilitating skills at career fairs, high school visits, events, programs, and within the community. Her ability and know-how to create, organize, and implement strategies have developed and coordinated such programs as BIG, POWER Summer Camp, the Engineer’s Path to Success Guide, and more.
Currently, Aneatria is conducting research on the promotion and increase of women engineers by establishing professional organizations and societies within the engineering environment to develop women for more opportunities, expanding and transforming the engineering environment, and creating mentor relationships, with mentor, Dr. Stephen Hundley of Engineering & Technology at IUPUI.
Aneatria is completing the Organizational Leadership and Supervision program of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, with a special emphasis in electrical engineering, and certification in Human Resource Management.
Her creativity and technical skills helped launch the development of the "Engineer's Path to Success" guide to understand various skill groups and core skills needed to formulate a career path for new recruits, co-ops, interns, and employees in their early career.
Aneatria hopes to transition in a position with the corporation that utilizes Human Resource and Engineering background and education, and works across boundaries in a diverse, multicultural environment.
Purdue trustees OK IUPUI motorsports program
The Purdue University board of trustees on Friday (Feb. 8) ratified a bachelor's degree program in motorsports engineering at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
The bachelor's degree program in motorsports engineering at IUPUI is designed to augment a currently existing program on the campus. The School of Engineering and Technology currently offers a motorsports technology certificate program, in which more than 30 students are currently enrolled.
"Positioned in Indianapolis, the self-proclaimed Capital of Auto Racing, IUPUI offers an ideal location for students training in this field to connect within the industry learning opportunities, internships and postgraduation employment opportunities," said interim Provost Victor L. Lechtenberg. "The program will educate graduates for careers in automotive-related companies, either in motorsports or in the broader automotive industry, which could include airplanes, boats, trucks, off-road vehicles and unmanned competition vehicles."
Enrollment for the new program is expected to be 21 students over the first years and increase to 106 students by the fourth year.
The program will first be offered in the fall semester of 2008, pending approval by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. Lechtenberg said it is believed that there are currently no comparable programs in the central part of the United States and only a limited number of similar programs in the country.
The program was developed by Purdue faculty in the mechanical engineering, engineering technology, and electrical and computer engineering programs at IUPUI.
During the first three years, 11 news courses will be developed for the curriculum and two new full-time faculty positions and a full-time technician will be needed. A Motorsports Lab already exists on the campus, Lechtenberg said.
FIRST Robotics Scholarship for Boilermaker Regional Competitors
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI FIRST Robotics Scholarship - submit completed scholarship applications to Terri Talbert-Hatch, Assistant Dean for Student Services via email at ttalbert@iupui.edu no later than March 10, 2008. Applications are in PDF format; to download the free Acrobat Reader, visit the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html.
A total of 5 scholarships will be offered by the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI - 2 for current seniors and 3 for current juniors. Applicants must complete an application, provide a recommendation letter by their FIRST coach or mentor, and write a short essay (250 - 500 words) titled "How FIRST has prepared me for a career in Engineering/Engineering Technology."The amount is $2,000 per year for all four years providing that the student maintains a 3.2 GPA while attending the School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. If the student is out of state the amount will be doubled.
Students must be a direct admit to the School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. Seniors must apply for admission to the IUPUI School of Engineering & Technology no later than April 1, 2008. Juniors must apply for admission by February 1, 2009.
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, is on an urban campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. Graduates receive a degree from Purdue University. We offer degrees in both Engineering and Engineering Technology. Our campus features small class sizes, undergraduate research and assistance with locating opportunities for internships and co-ops and jobs after graduation. We have approximately 2300 students in our school on a campus for 30,000 students earning degrees from a Bachelor's through a Ph.D.
IUPUI Interior Design Students Chosen to Decorate Centex Model Home at Indianapolis Home Show, Compete for Scholarships
(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., January 15, 2008) Twenty students studying interior design at the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI have been invited by Centex Homes to design the interior of one of its two Centerpiece Homes at the Indianapolis Home Show January 25 through February 3, 2008. The students will compete in ten two-member teams for a $3,000 scholarship.
Each student team will design one room of the 2,500-square-foot ranch style home, which consists of an “ideal” kitchen, three bedrooms, two full baths, one flex room, two dining areas, one living area and a two-car garage. Visitors to the show will determine the winning team by voting on their favorite room.
The students dubbed the model home a “healthy home,” placing an emphasis on harnessing natural light, making the most of open space and applying an earthy color palette of greens, blues and neutrals. The home’s free-flowing interior design and wheelchair-accessible floor plan are geared toward making the home more livable for a child with physical disabilities.
The project requires students to make interior finish, furniture, accessory, bedding, hardware, window treatment, and other selections for all spaces in the home. This required soliciting donations from area retailers, including JCPenney Home Furnishings Store in Greenwood, Capel Rugs, Z Gallerie in Carmel and Wicker Works of Brownsburg.
“This is a great opportunity for our students to gain valuable, real-world experience,” said Emily McLaughlin, assistant clinical professor of interior design at IUPUI and the project’s advisor. “It also gives Centex the opportunity to contribute to the community and our students’ educations.”
“The fact that twenty students were able to contribute, give input and criticism, sometimes compromise or become inspired by the ideas of their classmates, and see the project evolve was brilliant. We all did not have the same ideas in the beginning, but we came together and worked together. Instead of the house going in ten or twenty different directions it came together using the principles of design” said student Jeffrey Smythe.
Student Asia Smith-Bey, added, “The most gratifying aspect of working with Centex on the home show was the ability for us to take our ideas to the next level. We have all completed projects for other classes in which we do almost everything except implement our designs. I am very interested to see my classmates designs as well as excited to see my design actually built.”
The participating students are all juniors currently enrolled in a residential design course. The course is part of the curriculum required to earn a four-year degree in Interior Design Technology, which is offered by the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI.
The mission of the school is to be one of the best urban university leaders in the disciplines of engineering and technology recognized locally, nationally and internationally. The school’s goal is to provide students an education that will give them the leverage to be leaders in their communities, industry and society.
Lugar Addresses Indiana Renewable Energy Forum as Oil Reaches $100 per barrel milestone:
IUPUI Lugar Center for Renewable Energy Offers Solutions
Indianapolis -- U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar made the following address on January 4, 2008 to the Indiana Renewable Energy Forum at the IUPUI Lugar Center for Renewable Energy. Lugar gave the speech two days after oil passed the $100 per barrel mark for the first time. Lugar began warning of the need to change U.S. energy policy a decade ago, when oil was $20 per barrel. ...more
IUPUI to Host Over 500 High School Students for
Annual Project Lead the Way Student Conference
(INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.) The Annual IUPUI Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Student Conference will be held on Friday, February 8 at the IUPUI Campus in Indianapolis. It is expected to draw over 500 students from around the state.
In its fourth year, the day-long conference is intended to expose high school students to careers in engineering and technology. Students attending the conference will be provided the opportunity to hear presentations from faculty and students of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI, as well as engineers companies including Rolls Royce, Cummins, Duke-Energy, and Alcoa on topics such as: “Computer and Digital Forensics;” “Speed and Studies: IUPUI Students Pursuing a Career in Racing;” “Engine Failure Analysis - What Happens When Stuff Breaks;” and “Underground Space: More Mysterious than Outer Space.”
Project Lead the Way Background
The Project Lead The Way pre-engineering/engineering technology program is being offered in more than 2200 schools, including school districts in 49 states from Maine to California. Indiana is second only to New York in the number of schools participating in the program. More than 230 Indiana schools are currently involved with Project Lead The Way. In Indiana, Project Lead The Way courses are technology education course offerings as designated by the Indiana Department of Education.
Project Lead The Way has developed a four-year sequence of technology education courses which, when combined with college preparatory mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering and engineering technology prior to entering college. The Project Lead The Way technology education curriculum addresses the educational needs of students planning to attend a two-year or four-year college leading to a career in engineering or engineering technology. A detailed description of these courses can be viewed on the national Project Lead The Way link provided.
In addition to the Project Lead The Way high school technology education curriculum, Project Lead The Way provides a middle-level technology education program. This exploratory curriculum focuses on design, electronics, automation, and engineering mechanics. The curriculum is hands-on and directly articulates to the high school Project Lead The Way course sequence and the Indiana technology education curriculum.
About the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI
The mission of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI is to be one of the best urban university leaders in the disciplines of engineering and technology recognized locally, nationally and internationally. The school’s goal is to provide students an education that will give them the leverage to be leaders in their communities, industry and society. For additional information on the School of Engineering & Technology, go to http://www.engr.iupui.edu/.
Rhythm & Hues Presentation
www.rhythm.com
Thursday, January 24th
1:30pm – 2:30pm
IT 152
Following the presentation, R+H will hold a portfolio review for IUPUI students. This review will give you a chance to showcase your work to a leading digital animation and effects studio.
Students interested in presenting their portfolio must arrange an appointment by emailing: etcareer@iupui.edu.
Appointments will be 15 minutes in length and will take place between 3pm – 5pm on January 24th. Times will be filled on a first come first served basis, so email us today to reserve your spot!
Rhythm & Hues is an academy award winning digital animation and effects studio that is the largest privately owned company of its kind in Los Angeles. Rhythm & Hues is currently at work on these upcoming 2007-08 releases: "The Golden Compass," “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” “The Incredible Hulk” and “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.”
FIRST Robotics Kickoff
The School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI hosted the Annual FIRST Robotics Kick-off at IUPUI Lecture Hall this past Saturday. The attendance was at about 282 participants. A total of seven high school teams were represented. The following is a summary of the event:
Terri Talbert-Hatch announced the entry of the all girls High School rookie team organized by the School of Engineering and Technology together with Roll Royce engineers. She also announced a FIRST scholarship that will be given a way by the school. This is a tremendous boost for students participating in FIRST who will be coming to IUPUI.
Dr. Yurtseven addressed the participants regarding our School and the different programs offered in engineering. Michael Long, a E&T Alumni now with Rolls Royce, also spoke to the participants.
Special thanks for students from IUPUI who helped with the early morning set up for the occasion and clean up afterwards.
This year's theme is FIRST OVERDRIVE, we wish the all girls' team at IUPUI the very best in their rookie season. For more info on FIRST check out the website: http://www.usfirst.org/
Ground-breaking agreement expands between IUPUI and College of the North Atlantic
A delegation from Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) was at College of the North Atlantic’s (CNA) Ridge Road campus in St. John’s this week to formally extend an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two institutions.
CNA had successfully negotiated a credit transfer agreement with IUPUI last year, after a thorough review of CNA’s Architectural Engineering Technology (AET) program. The agreement allows graduates of the three-year AET program to transfer their academic credits into a two-year program at the Department of Construction Technology (CNT) at IUPUI. ...more
Best Paper Award
Nancy Lamm and Janet Meyer, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, and Dr. Joshua S. Smith, School of Education , IUPUI,were selected as a 2007 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Best Paper Award Winner for their paper AC 2007-2476 Retaining Freshman Engineering Students Through Participation in a First-Year Learning Community: What Works and What Doesn't. The award amount for paper is $1,000 They have been invited to attend the Annual Awards Banquet at the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in Pittsburgh , PA . The awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the Westin Convention Center Hotel in the Alleghany Ballroom.
ASEE (American Society of Engineering Education) is an international organization of faculty, staff, and students engaged in teaching and promoting Engineering and Engineering Technology Education. Nancy and Janet presented their findings at the 2007 annual conference in Honolulu , Hawaii .
Kassab develops Electrical device; Helps heart-stent placements
Ghassan Kassab, professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI, hopes his LumenRECON device will improve placement of heart and peripheral stents and perhaps save lives. The LumenRECON technology Kassab developed uses four tiny electrical wires mounted on a standard catheter to accurately measure a blood vessel's width digitally and in real time. The lumen map provided to the cardiologist could result in shorter and even safer procedures. More...
Purdue School of Engineering & Technology at IUPUI sees incoming SAT scores on par with state flagship universities
(INDIANAPOLIS , Ind. , September 5, 2007) Amid recent reports of rising SAT scores among incoming students at Indiana University and Purdue University , the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI reports scores on par with both institutions.
The School of Engineering and Technology sees average SAT scores of 1142 for incoming freshmen in engineering programs and 1,100 in technology, similar to Purdue's mark of 1145 and IU's jump to 1146 in 2007.
“We're proud to attract top students from Central Indiana , from across the state and around the nation,” said Dean Oner Yurseven. “We're even prouder of the education we provide them once they arrive on campus.”
Yurtseven went on to cite the School of Engineering and Technology's strong academic reputation and innovative new programs in areas like motorsports and biomedical engineering as key attractions for high school achievers, as well as the School's location in the heart of Indiana's governmental, economic and cultural capital.
Strong SAT scores at the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI contrast with less fortunate trends in Indiana , as statewide scores dipped slightly from 2006 to 2007 for a dismal ranking of 38 th among states in average SAT performance. The School is working to address these trends in Central Indiana with aggressive outreach efforts to K-12 teachers and students promoting stronger technology, engineering and math education.
“Our leadership in programs like Project Lead the Way, Teachers Day Out, Tech Camps, our articulated-credit partnerships with high schools and many other initiatives help prepare local high school students to tackle college-level engineering and technology work,” added Yurtseven. “After taking advantage of these programs, many of them choose to come to IUPUI – and our SAT scores are a measure of their success.”
Alumni Golf Outing
The E&T Alumni Association is proud to host the 5th annual Purdue School of Engineering and Technology Student Scholarship Golf Classic on Friday, September 21 at Saddlebrook Golf Course in Indianapolis. We hope you will be able to join us for this great event as we raise money to support IUPUI students pursuing a degree from the School of Engineering and Technology. There are a number of opportunities for you to support our scholarship, including corporate and hole sponsorships, playing in the tournament, or sponsoring a student to participate! You can also support our scholarship by donating items to the silent auction or raffle. Click here to fill out the contribution form. Sign up today by going to www.alumni.iupui.edu or contact Kimberly Helton, Director of Alumni Programs at 317-274-8905 or kdhelton@iupui.edu
Thank you to our 2006 sponsors!
BMW Constructors, Inc.
Bowen Engineering Corp
diversifiedsystems, Inc.
Duke Energy Generation Services
Indianapolis Power and Light
Stanley Security Solutions
Presented by the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, Alumni Association. A constituent group of the Purdue Alumni Association, a dues supported organization.
ET Career Connection
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology's Student Council will be hosting the ET Career Connection on Thursday, September 20 , 2007 from 10am-3pm in the Technology Building (ET).
This Job Fair will be an excellent opportunity for IUPUI's Engineering & Technology students to meet, network, and interview with a wide array of engineering and technology based companies. Companies will be recruiting E&T students for Careers, Co-ops, and Internship opportunities.
For additional information, visit the Engineering and Technology Student Council (ETSC) website at http://www.engr.iupui.edu/etsc/
Motorsports Day @ IUPUI
Wednesday, September 19th
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: UC Courtyard, in front of University College on Michigan Street
Parking available in the North Street Garage
IUPUI Map
If you love racing, IUPUI is the place to be! We’ll have representatives, cars, activities and displays from both the Indy Car and Champ Car, Panther Racing, USAC midgets, IMSTEA Super Mileage Challenge, F1 in Schools, the IUPUI race car – built by students and more! You’ll learn about opportunities at IUPUI that can prepare you for a career in Motorsports. More Information (PDF)…
Building Our Knowledge Economy – Student by Student
INDIANAPOLIS – The building blocks of a strong economy used to be fairly straightforward. Fertile soil for a thriving agricultural base. A central location for easy distribution of manufactured goods. More...
Du’s Biometrics Surveillance to Tackle Security Challenge
INDIANAPOLIS – Identifying a terrorist traveling incognito among passengers in a crowded, busy airport can be a security challenge akin to looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack.
An Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) professor has received a $300,000 military grant to develop a video surveillance system for homeland security that uses a biometrics data technique – iris recognition – to identify suspects seeking to avoid detection.
Yingzi (Eliza) Du, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI is one of 33 recipients of the prestigious 2007 Office of Naval Research Young Investigators award.
Under a three-year Young Investigators award project titled “Selective Feature Based Iris Recognition for Non-cooperative User Identification,” Du will research and design software that would make it possible to monitor and identify terrorists and other criminals covertly in real time using the patterns of the irises of their eyes.
Such iris recognition “provides a new means for surveillance and terrorist watch. It is expected to have a significant impact on the military, homeland security, and intelligence, such as border control, monitoring insurgent/terrorist/criminal activities, and remotely identifying people,” says Du, whose research expertise areas include biometrics, digital image processing, pattern recognition, and their applications.
The use of biometrics – fingerprints, face patterns, and eye or iris patterns – is becoming more convenient and secure compared to traditional methods of identification and verification imperative to security, intelligence, law enforcement and e-commerce.
“Dr. Du’s research is in an interdisciplinary area where electrical engineering, computer engineering, and biological sciences play important roles,” says Dr. H. Öner Yurtseven, dean of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. “The resulting technology designed and developed based on her research has strategic and far reaching implications for homeland security.”
Among the three most used biometrics data, iris recognition “is the most accurate,” Du said. “Your fingerprint is not that accurate because the fingerprint does not have enough information … face patterns are not stable and are not that unique.”
Because the patterns of each of a person’s irises are unique, iris recognition is a more accurate and reliable form of biometrics identification.
“However, there is no iris recognition system that can perform positive human identification in video surveillance,” Du said. In addition, the challenge is to identify a suspect who may be facing away from the camera because off-angle iris images are often captured out of focus or with motion blur.
Du’s proposed system will automatically select iris patterns with sufficient quality to recognition. The captured patterns will be compared to those on file in a database of known subjects.
This system can also be adopted for cooperative user identification, and since it can work with low quality images, it can help to stretch the range of regular iris recognition systems, Du said.
According to Dr. Yaobin Chen, professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at IUPUI, the Young Investigators award is an extremely competitive and prominent award on the national level. The department and School of Engineering and Technology are very proud of Du for her accomplishments and look forward to the contributions she will make as a future leader in research, Chen said.
Additional information about ONR Young Investigators, including a complete list of 2007 grant recipients, can be found at http://www.onr.navy.mil/sci_tech/3t/corporate/yip.asp.
Du earned her doctorate in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland. Additional information about Du can be found at http://purdue.iupui.edu/~yidu/.
Go to www.engr.iupui.edu to learn more about the School of Engineering and Technology.
IUPUI MET Car
Engineering and Technology Professor Peter Hylton is shown with the IUPUI Mechanical Engineering Technology car, which was built entirely by IUPUI students.
Driver Victoria Otoupal will put the vehicle to the test as she participates in timed trials at the Indy Regional Solo Series event on Sunday, May 20, 2007, at Mt. Comfort Airport. The event, an autocross competition of the Sports Car Club of America, begins at 10:30 a.m.
For more about the car, go to http://www.iupui.edu/news/
releases/060830_cat_debut.htm.
For more about Solo Series, go to http://www.indyscca.org/SoloPage.html.
The Myth of High-Tech Outsourcing
A new report finds that U.S. demand for IT professionals in 2006 reached levels not seen since before the dot-com bust
High-tech employees are back in demand. The U.S. technology industry added almost 150,000 jobs in 2006, according to an Apr. 24 report by the American Electronics Assn. (AeA), an industry trade group. That was the largest gain since 2001, before the implosion of the tech bubble resulted in the loss of more than 1 million jobs in three years. ...more
IUPUI team finishes 8th at Purdue Grand Prix
The IUPUI Motorsports Association had high hopes for their second year of participation in the Purdue Grand Prix. Driver and Engineering and Technology student, Jon Laski, qualified 2nd for this year’s race. The team was excited the morning of the race and optimistic about their chances of winning. However, on the last pace lap the spark plug fouled due to the slow pace at which the pace laps were run. As the green flag flew, the team did not give up and quickly fixed the problem and Jon joined the field 12 laps down. No cars on the track were faster than the IUPUI entry and no one passed Jon once he got back on track. At around lap 100 the low-speed pin in the carburetor backed out and the team had to once again pit. But, Jon was back on the track quickly due to the efforts of his pit crew (predominately engineering and technology students) and managed to finish in 8th place in the field of 33 cars. After looking at the data from the kart, it is evident that Jon gained nearly 8 laps back on the track, running a blinding pace.
The good news is that the driver and crew are all returning students and plan to be even better in 2008. With the success of this year, the club even has aspirations of running a second car. The IUPUI Motorsports Association is open to all students, faculty, and staff on the IUPUI campus. They will be looking for dedicated volunteers to help with the 2008 Purdue Grand Prix car.
This year’s participates include:
Driver: Jon Laski (Mechanical Engineering Technology)
Crew Chief: Herb Payton (Mechanical Engineering Technology)
Crew: Lynsey Tilton (Mechanical Engineering Technology)
Crew: Yan Volodarsky (Physical Therapy)
Crew: Eric Young (General Studies)
Scorer: Holly Brockman (Mechanical Engineering)
Track Worker: Josh Whaley (Mechanical Engineering Technology)
To view the photo gallery, visit http://www.mccannproductions.com/motorsport/
Skins Challenge Finalist Presentation
The 33 rd Annual NS BE National Convention held a Microsoft Windows Media Player Skins Challenge finalists presentation. Officials from both Microsoft and Howard University gave a brief history of Windows Media Player skin development. A few past winners were also present to demonstrate and talk about their skins. The skin development team consisted of Computer Engineering students Cameron Jiles and Chi Chi Aneke, and Electrical Engineering student Teneka Jackson. At the end of the presentation, finalists were announced who would then be invited to go to Howard University in Washington , D.C. to present their skins. There were four finalists sent to the finals, one of which was the team from IUPUI. The Finals Demonstration and Award Ceremony will be held Friday, May 4 th .
IUPUI Honors Top Students
Congratulations to Engineering and Technology Students that were honored at Friday night's Top 100 Banquet. This marks the third year in a row in which an Engineering and Technology male student has won this honor. Pictured at left are 2007 Top Male student Kurush Savabi, current Engineering and Technology student (left); 2005 Top Male student Vincent Liaw, Engineering and Technology Alumnus (center); 2006 Top Male student Brian Deckard, Engineering and Technology Alumnus (right).
Engineering and Technology students represented in the Top 10 Males and Females:
Hazel Gomes
Laura Robertson
Rachel Meyer
Gaoussou Tamboura
Derek Ogle
Zeb Wood
Engineering and Technology Top 100 Students:
Adam Maina Ari
Aleksandr Kotlyar
Nilashis Dey
Asia Smith-Bey
Breanne Walters
Joel Phelps
Ibraheem Nezamuddin
Brandon Harville
Eddie Shmukler
A list of all IUPUI students honored can be found on the IUPUI Alumni website.
America Learns has named IUPUI sophomore Deven Kaufman's pedagogical tool its “National Strategy of the Month”
Kaufman's strategy was selected out of hundreds to be distributed for free by America Learns to thousands of individuals worldwide–teachers, teacher preparation students, tutors, mentors and parents.
Kaufman is an architecture technology major. He has already designed a number of houses and buildings that have been built around the Indianapolis area. He began tutoring with the IUPUI America Counts program last fall. Kaufman's love of mathematics led him to join the program.
A common challenge faced by volunteer tutors nationwide is that they sometimes simply do not know where to begin with their students. Their students know they need help, but sometimes have a difficult time explaining to their tutors what it is they need help with. With teachers and after-school program supervisors not always accessible on demand, volunteer educators and their students are often left to figure out what needs to be done on their own.
When Kaufman found that his students were having a difficult time describing the precise problems they struggled with, he created a way for his students to record their problems as they encountered them during class time and while doing homework without him. This simple solution allows Kaufman's students to write down questions they have in a specially formatted table. The task allows Kaufman's tutoring sessions to be much more meaningful and productive.
“This creative idea is only one of many for Kaufman,” said Morgan Hughes, Kaufman's supervisor at IUPUI. “For a family-parent night at his site, George Washington Community School , Kaufman created a beanbag toss math game similar to tic-tac-toe, but involving math equations. His creativity and willingness to go beyond his job description as a coach have led to his being recommended to serve the program as a team leader next year. Kaufman is very much a valuable asset to the IUPUI America Counts program.”
“We're so excited to share Kaufman's ingenuity with all of the organizations and individuals receiving our e-newsletter,” said Gary Kosman, founder and CEO of America Learns. “The seemingly simple tracking form that Deven created is about to bring an extra dose of meaning to tutoring and mentoring sessions nationwide by helping students and their learning partners focus on those specific core issues with which students need assistance.”
INDIANAPOLIS - A newly created renewable energy center at IUPUI has been named the Richard G. Lugar Renewable Energy Center, IUPUI Chancellor Charles R. Bantz announced today. ... more
SCCA Honors Its Own As Annual Convention Closes
TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 6, 2007) – Sports Car Club of America members gathered last weekend in San Antonio, Texas for its annual meeting, Convention, awards and Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
In Saturday night's gala awards ceremony concluding the three-day event, emcee Peter Hylton (Indianapolis Region) was presented the Woolf Barnato Award—the Club's highest honor for long-time service to the Club. A surprised Hylton, who spent the previous three days entertaining the masses, was nearly caught speechless. He recovered, however, remembering the words of the late John McGee, who would close all correspondence with “Yours, for the sport.” Hylton served on SCCA's Board of Directors (and remains the youngest-ever member elected) and has been its volunteer archivist since 1996.
Also presented Saturday were the highest honors in Club Racing, Solo and Rally.
Spec Racer Ford National Champion Mike Miserendino (Cal Club Region) accepted the President's Cup for outstanding Club Racing driver at the National Championship Runoffs, giving a moving acceptance speech, crediting a notion introduced to him at a young age by his parents that effort brings success for his accomplishments.
Paula Baker (Utah Region) was the emotional recipient of the Solo Cup, admitting to a group of nearly 400 that “microphones make me cry.”
Jeanne English (Cal Club Region) was presented with the Robert Ridges Award (top RoadRally honor) and Jim Rogaski (San Francisco Region) was presented the John McGill Award (top Club Racing non competition honor).
In addition to the annual awards, the third class of the SCCA Hall of Fame was inducted, including living legends Marge Binks (Cal Club and San Diego Regions), Marc Gerstein (Philadelphia Region) and Carl Haas (Chicago Region), as well as the posthumous inductions of Theodore “Ted” Robertson and General Curtis LeMay.
The Convention was not simply about honors though, as the Club held its annual meeting Thursday, including the popular Town Hall open discussion with the Club's Board of Directors. More than 425 members attended the Convention, which ran from Thursday through Saturday and included dozens of seminars on Club-related activities.
“The amount of energy and enthusiasm for the Club by those attending the Convention was astounding,” SCCA President and CEO Jim Julow said. “While it was only my second SCCA Convention experience, the consensus from the attendees was that it was excellent on all accounts—from the accommodations, to the Club Business and, of course, the social functions.”
Members will be able to access convention materials through the SCCA Web site later this week. An announcement will be made on scca.com when materials are available.
2006 Awards Presented at the SCCA National Convention, Feb. 1-3, 2007
General
Woolf Barnato Award – Peter Hylton
Hall of Fame Inductees – Marge Binks, Mark Gerstein, Carl Haas, Curtis LeMay, Ted Robertson
Board of Directors Special Recognition Award – JoAnne Jensen for GCR redesign
Club Racing
President's Cup – Mike Miserendino
John McGill Award – Jim Rogaski
David Morrell Award – Mike West
Martin Tanner Award – Arizona Emergency Services Team
Kimberly Cup – Bryan Golay
Mark Donohue Award – Jesse Prather
Jim Fitzgerald Rookie of the Year Award – Andrew Caddell
RallyCross
Regional Achievement – Oregon Region
Divisional Achievement – Southeast Division
RoadRally
Robert Ridges Award – Jeanne English
Arthur Gervais Award – Old Dominion Region, Old Dominion Rally 1
Norm Hill Award – Arizona Border Region, Great Canyon Rally
Regional Achievement – Arctic Alaska Region
Divisional Achievement – Northeast Division
Manufacturer of the Year – Subaru
Solo
Solo Cup – Paula Baker
ProSolo JCJ Cup – Andy Hollis
Johnson Spirit of the Sport – Team Underdog (Heyward Wagner accepting)
Rookie of the Year – Bryan Heitkotter
Driver of the Year – Kevin Wentzel
Driver of Eminence – Tommy Saunders
Divisional of the Year – Finger Lakes Region/Western New York Region
Region Communications
Honorable mention – Florida and Reno
3rd - Oregon Region
2nd – Indianapolis Region
1st – Wichita
Tom Burke (for Outstanding Membership Recruiting)
Small Regions – River Cities
Medium - Utah
Medium Large – Glen
Large – St. Louis
Jumbo – Central Florida
Region Achievement
Small Regions – Big Island of Hawaii
Medium – Blue Mountain
Medium Large – Kansas City
Large – Philadelphia
Jumbo – Washington DC
Reflections on an International Educational Experience in Post-Earthquake Yogyakarta, Java Indonesia
David Jan Cowan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator: Architectural Technology, Design Technology Program, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI
This past summer (June 22–July 3, 2006) I had the pleasure of traveling with two Engineering Technology students from IUPUI to Yogyakarta (Jogja), Java Indonesia. The two students, Derek Ogle and Megan Svarczkopf, were funded through IUPUI Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) grants. Both were also taking a directed studies class that focused on Indonesia, architectural technology and construction technology. Derek was interested in effective and sustainable construction procedures for disaster relief. Megan's research focused on bamboo as a sustainable material as well as the construction details of bamboo dwellings used to resist earthquakes. We arrived in a country that had been recently and repeatedly plagued with disaster and one month after the earthquake that had hit near Jogja. All of us were quickly absorbed in the bustle of activity that surrounded the Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering at Gadjah Mada University (UGM). The Department had become the headquarters for the earthquake reconstruction efforts and we were invited to participate in several workshops that were offered during the week we were there. This included the T-Shelter (Transition-Shelter) workshop which consisted of evaluating sustainable and effective solutions for post relief phases of such disasters. Prototypical T-shelters (all made of bamboo) were built on campus and were examined before being implemented in the field.
The workshop addressed methods of housing at the crucial stage when tents need to be supplanted with more permanent dwellings. Representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and experts in the field reflected on the process and progress to date through discussion groups that we were privileged to be a part of. We quickly learned the importance of locating these discussions and efforts at the University as it brought together many disparate organizations and individuals. All involved praised the efforts of the professors in developing this center and devoting their time to the reconstruction. It was mentioned several times that this centralization of efforts and expertise made this particular reconstruction effort much more efficient than others.
We also were invited to a disaster mobilization workshop at UGM that focused on training students (and others) to offer aid in the villages that were most affected by the earthquake. Their main task would be to help the villagers construct their own T-shelters, thus empowering the victims with skills to rebuild their lives. Megan and Derek had the opportunity to build mock structures and witness sensitivity training as well as spend the day with a contractor at the site where the earthquake had done the most damage (Bantul). This was an experience that was filled with many emotions as little had been done (in over a month) to alter the physical environment of the many affected villagers. First hand discussions with the victims provided us with images and stories we will never forget. While in the field, we also encountered a group of entrepreneurs who were designing and building a precast concrete house that was to be used as a prototype for other, similar houses. These kind people, aware of our construction interests, quickly embraced us into their activities and brought us back to their site to serve us lunch and to explain their unique system of earthquake resistant construction. It was even more interesting to find out that the precast panels they were using had been shipped in from Lexington, Kentucky.
Part of out time in Indonesia was also spent viewing the effects of Mount Merapi. This active volcano was visible from our hotel windows. With the aid of a local driver and guide we ventured to the other side of the mountain to a village lookout (Ketep) that revealed countryside covered with volcanic dust. We were also fortunate, as students of architecture, to be able to visit Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist monument. This 9th century temple, carved from volcanic rock (andesite), is set in the dense jungle surrounding Jogja. Borobudur is a single largestupa (bell-shaped structure), and viewed from above takes the form of a large mandala. It has eight levels, of which the lower five are square and the upper three circular. Pilgrims circumambulate each level in a clockwise direction to view carved reliefs depicting the life and teachings of the Buddha. The upper level features seventy-two small stupas surrounding one large central stupa. Each stupa is pierced by numerous decorative apertures. Statues of the Buddha sit inside the pierced enclosures. We also visited several kampungs, or urban villages, while in Jogja. These are self contained neighborhoods in the heart of the city that vary in their social and economic structure. Of interest was a multi-storey dwelling that had been recently built in one of the kampungs. It was particularly interesting because the Indonesians do not typically live in multi-storey buildings, nor do they feel comfortable living above their neighbors. With the help of a student interpreter, Derek spent an afternoon interviewing these people and gaining insights into their impressions of living in this new type of communal structure. We are anxious to review the results of this survey and add it to our research data.
We have brought back with us many images and experiences that are ingrained into our summer memories of 2006. While there, we attempted to acquire as much information through photographs, journals and videos so that the rest of IUPUI could benefit from our experiences. We have learned, through direct experience, that construction solutions for earthquakes and disasters in general can be applicable to solving similar problems in the United States. We are grateful for the support offered by UROP and the Office of International Affairs and would encourage many others to pursue an international educational experience such as this.
Student Spotlight
Graduate Student – Mark Svendsen
Department: Biomedical Engineering
Anticipated Graduation: December 2006
Hometown: Indianapolis
What have you enjoyed most about the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology and IUPUI?
The thing I enjoy most about the Purdue School and Engineering and Technology is the people. I think the faculty, students, and staff are really great. Everyone is very approachable and willing to help you become a better student. I've made livelong friends here and I have a lot of great memories. I thank the School especially Dr. Berbari and Dr. Akay for all their help.
Where are you originally from and where did you previously attend school?
I'm a Hoosier born and raised in Indianapolis (actually Hoosier might not be the most appropriate term, since I'm a Purdue Boilermaker Fan!). I graduated in 2001 from Lawrence North High School and from IUPUI in 2005 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
What is your major and why did you choose it?
I am pursuing my master’s degree in biomedical engineering under Dr. Edward Berbari. My research is to model and detect small electrical changes that occur in the heart. I chose the major because I enjoy both engineering and medicine. As an engineer, I like figuring out how things work and solving problems. The human body is one of the most interesting things to study and solve problems because there are always unanswered questions. I enjoy working on something that is directly relevant to people's lives.
What has been your favorite class and why?
My favorite class is actually one I am in right now, human physiology. I love physiology, which is the study of how the body works. The body is so complex and everything is interconnected. Every section, from how the heart beats to how an embryo develops, is another way I see the mastery of God's handy work. There is a lot already known about the human body, but we've only scratched the surface about how the body works.
What are your career plans?
My career plans are to get my Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and then to work in the biomedical industry. I would like to continue doing research for a cardiovascular biomedical company.
Faculty Spotlight
BMET – Associate Professor Barbara Christe
The Biomedical Engineering Technology Program has been actively enrolling participants from around the country in the new baccalaureate program.
The degree is designed to meet the needs of those working in the clinical engineering field by offering classes using IUPUI’s virtual classroom, Oncourse. Aramark, a Fortune 100 company, has partnered with IUPUI in this endeavor and encourages their employees to earn their degree.One of the strengths of the program is it links students from around the world, working in hospitals in Japan, Hawaii and in Indiana. Coursework collaboration brings together a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, richly enhancing the instruction.
For more information on this new and exciting degree in biomedical engineering technology, contact Barbara Christe, Program Director and Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at 317-274-7591 or Bchrist2@iupui.edu.
Motorsports Day @ IUPUI
This year's Motorsports Day at IUPUI was held on Friday October 6, from 10am to 3pm hosted by The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. Photos of speakers and activities can be seen here.
BME Guidant Foundation Endowed Chair Named
Ghassan Kassab, Ph.D.
Our current research interests encompass the biomechanics of the cardiovascular system in health and diseases such as hypertension, flow-overload and heart failure.We are interested in the structure-function relationship in the cardiovascular system and in particular the coronary circulation under physiological and patho-physiological states. Our approach includes both experimental and computational studies. We utilize the experimental reductionist approach to dissect the coronary vascular system into its molecular, cellular and tissue components (e.g., nitric oxide, endothelium, micro-structural components of the vessel wall, blood vessel wall, etc. as shown in figure). The computational integrative approach is then used to synthesize the entire coronary vascular circuit to understand the whole.
For more information, please visit the lab's website: http://cvbiomech.engr.iupui.edu/
IUPUI's MET Racecar Has Successful Debut
IUPUI's new racecar, designed and built entirely by Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) student projects, made a successful debut on Sunday, August 27 th . The car, which is ultimately intended to compete in wheel-to-wheel competition in Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) Club Racing, is still undergoing development. However, IUPUI MET Department Professor Pete Hylton, gave the car its initial competition run at an SCCA Solo event, taking a first-in-class trophy. “This was really just a shake-down cruise to see if we were happy with the engine, drivetrain, and chassis modifications that have been completed,” said Hylton. “The carburetors obviously need a little tuning, because we were starving for fuel at higher RPMs, but for now, I think we can say that we're pretty pleased with the progress that has been made.”
Many of the students working on the project car are part of IUPUI's Motorsports Technology Certificate program. The chance to have a hands-on experience in building an actual racecar is a unique opportunity on a college campus. The engine was built by students in the MET 426 Internal Combustion Engines class, the safety equipment and the chassis stiffening were part of an MET 414 Senior Design project, the body modifications were done by students in the MET 299 Intro to Motorsports class, and the graphics scheme for the car was selected from a competition among IUPUI Computer Graphics Technology students. The next group to get a shot at the car will be students in the MET 499 Vehicle Dynamics class who will attack the suspension and have the car ready for real racing competition by spring.
The car, affectionately know among those working on her, as Catherine, or “Cat” for her Jaguar graphics, is an MGB-GT which has been completely stripped down, modified for competition, and rebuilt in a series of student projects which began in the fall of 2005. This is only one of several projects that the IUPUI Motorsports program has initiated in the past year. Others include a student built go-kart, which competed successfully in the 2006 Purdue Grand Prix, and summer internships which placed students on the Panther Racing IRL team and the Champ Car World Series Tech Inspection Team. In addition to putting the student project car on the track in 2007, the recently announced joint project between IUPUI and Panther Racing to field a car in the Indy Pro Series, would offer IUPUI students in the Technology, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, and Hospitality areas a chance to run a major league racing effort.
For More Information:
Pete Hylton
phylton@iupui.edu
317-274-7192
Career Connection: Thursday September 21, 2006
When:10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Technology Building (ET) 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Floors
Who: All Engineering & Technology Students
After last year's successful Career Connection, Engineering and Technology Student Council has decided to make it an annual event.This fall ETSC will once again host the Career Connection, a job fair specifically for Engineering and Technology students. This is an incredible opportunity for students at IUPUI to network with employers and learn more about potential openings in their career field. We are in the process of extending invitations to employers and plan to increase the number of companies from last spring. For a current list of registered employers, please visit www.engr.iupui.edu/etsc/cc/student.shtml
In order to make this event as successful as possible, we're asking for your help in spreading the word to your classmates. We're also recruiting volunteers to help us on September 21 as well as with preparations before the event. If you would like to help, please send an e-mail to etsc@iupui.edu .
2006 Student Design Show:
Thursday, September 14th
Student projects will be showcased and judged by professionals from the Indianapolis area. There will also be a tradeshow with interior designers, architects, painters, representatives from various finish companies, and more. Keynote speaker Jeremy Singer, the project manager for the Freedom Tower project in NYC, will be speaking on various topics related to the Freedom Tower project at 5:30 on the second floor of the ET building.
Throughout the day on Thursday there will also be workshops:
Workshops 1&2: 10 AM
Improving Your Presentation Boards (ET 202)
Undergraduate Research Opportunities (ET 118)
Workshops 3 & 4: 11 AM
Perspective Drawing by Hand (ET 202)
Sketchup: A Tutorital (ET 016)
Workshops 5 & 6: 1 PM
How to get an Internship (ET 202)
Why join a Professional Organization? (ET 118)
Workshops 7 & 8: 2 PM
The S.A.F.E. Interior Design Coalition (ET 118)
Portfolio Development (ET 202)
Workshops 9 & 10: 3 PM
Sustainable Materials (ET 118)
Finding a Job in Interior Design (ET 202)
Workshops 11 & 12: 4 PM
Color Rendering (ET 202)
Dress for Success (ET 118)
Hot Jobs in IT
More Americans are employed in the IT industry than any time in the nation's history. According to an analysis by InformationWeek, IT employment in the U.S. was at a record high of 3.742 million workers in the 12 month period ending March 31.
And many IT related jobs are among the Hoosier Hot 50 Jobs which is a listing of the jobs most “in demand” for the state of Indiana . ( http://www.in.gov/dwd/hoosierhotjobs/) Eight of the top 50 Hot Jobs in Indiana are all IT related and include:
Job Title |
Average Wage |
Education Requirements |
Computer Systems Analysts |
$59,296 |
Bachelor's degree (BSCmpE, MSECE) |
Computer & Information Systems Managers |
$76,057 |
Bachelor's or higher degree with work experience (BSCmpE, MSECE) |
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software |
$62,380 |
Bachelor's degree |
Computer Software Engineers, Applications |
$67,696 |
Bachelor's degree |
Network Systems & Data Communications Analysts |
$54,357 |
Bachelor's degree |
Network and Computer Systems Administrators |
$50,989 |
Bachelor's degree |
Computer Support Specialists |
$36,676 |
Associate's degree |
Database Administrator |
$50,023 |
Bachelor's degree |
Not only are the prospects for future employment bright for these IT related jobs, but as you can see the average wages are excellent.
All of these jobs require higher education and the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, has degree programs that can prepare you for the Hot IT jobs of today and the future. For more information on the academic programs that will prepare you for the jobs of today and tomorrow check out the following websites:
Computer and Information Technology
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
If you like to schedule an appointment or a campus visit just email us at success@purdue.iupui.edu
IUPUI Motorsports Students Get “Dream” Internships with IRL, Champ Car
Four students from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) will serve summer internships in the major leagues of motorsports.
Enrollment in the university's Motorsports Technology Certificate program in the School of Engineering & Technology has opened the door for these students to work with the Indy Racing League and the Champ Car World Series.
Mike Sheridan, a junior in mechanical engineering technology – who will also be one of the first IUPUI students to graduate with the new motorsports certificate – has been placed as a summer intern with Panther Racing, one of the top IRL teams. Sheridan has been learning the ropes as a member of the IRL team since April, working as a mechanic on the team's car and doing data acquisition in the pit lane during Indy 500 practice and qualifying runs at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He was in the pits when driver Vitor Meira put the Panther entry on the second row during Indy qualifying last weekend.
“This is a dream opportunity, to be working as an intern on a major race team while finishing my education at IUPUI,” Sheridan said. “I can't believe everything I'm getting to learn and see.”
Three other IUPUI students will work as summer interns with the Champ Car World Series. Mike Armbrester, a mechanical engineering master's degree student; Josh Cullins, a mechanical engineering technology junior; and Griffin Randal, also a mechanical engineering technology student, are all working for Champ Car Director of Technology Scot Elkins.
Armbrester described the Champ Car internship: “It seems that I will be exposed to a fairly wide slice of the Champ Car pie, including technical inspection, race control, data acquisition, safety studies, wind tunnel testing, and perhaps much more, all with an eye towards preparing myself for a job with a (racing) team at some later point.”
In addition to the internship, IUPUI offers a series of motorsports-related classes and projects, said Professor Pete Hylton, head of the motorsports program. In one ongoing project, mechanical engineering technology students design and build a race car for eventual competition in the Sports Car Club of America's Club Racing division.
POWER Camp – July 20 – 22, 2006
Engineering and Technology is collaborating with Rolls Royce to hold a 2 ½ day camp this summer for high school girls that have completed the tenth grade.
POWER (Preparing Outstanding Women for Engineering Roles) is a fun…educational…hands-on learning experience. Camp participants will…
The registration fee is only $40.00 and the number of participants is limited. This fee includes breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday and breakfast on Saturday.
Parents are invited to join the students Saturday morning. This is a day camp so no overnight accommodations are available.
The registration form is simple and can be accessed here.
If you have questions or would like more information, please call the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at 317/247-2533.
DESIGN and DISCOVERY:
A camp for young minds
Engineering and Technology and the IUPUI Sports Complex have joined forces to offer a week of excitement for young minds (ages 9 -12). The morning will focus on the designed world and campers will have the opportunity to learn more about engineering through hands-on activities. This camp will be offered the week of July 17 – 21. For more information on the camp and directions or registering call 317/278-1778.
Congratulations, Brian Deckard:
Top Male IUPUI Student 2006!
Electrical Engineering senior Brian Deckard was honored Friday, April 7th at the Top 100 Banquet for being the Top Male IUPUI student.
E & T Students in the Top 10:
Kelly McGowan - Physics/Mechanical Engineering
Kurush Savabi - Mechanical Engineering
Gaoussou Tamboura - Computer Engineering
Paul Whitaker - Computer and Information Technology
E & T Students in the Top 100:
Alan Benedict - Mechanical Engineering
Nilashis Dey - Electrical Engineering
Christina Osborn - Interior Design Technology
Crystal Oyler - Computer Graphics Technology
Breanne Walters - Mechanical Engineering
Justin Wenger - Mechanical Engineering
IUPUI Team Challenges Purdue Grand Prix
A team of seven IUPUI Mechanical Engineering Technology students surprised the 47 West Lafayette based teams by qualifying solidly in the top ten for the annual Purdue Grand Prix go-kart races. The IUPUI team designed and built their racing kart as part of a senior design project in fulfillment of their BS-MET degree requirements. The project is also part of IUPUI's newly announced Motorsports Certificate Program. Despite having less testing time than the West Lafayette teams, due to the logistics of practicing on a track over an hour from their homes, jobs, and classes, the IUPUI team was still able to manage a very respectable 47.6 second time in their two lap qualifying run.
IUPUI's driver, Mike Hussmann, turned in a smooth consistent drive, becoming the 8 th fastest qualifier. Team member Bob Nash indicated that the team has great optimism for next weekend's race, saying “In practice, Mike has consistently turned his fastest laps when chasing somebody. He tends to run just slightly slower when he's alone on the track. So things should be even better for us in the race.” The IUPUI team consists of seven MET Department seniors; Hussmann, Nash, Matt Gray, Adam Engelau, Otto Celis Schmidt, Sean Montgomery, and Ben Riggle. Professor Pete Hylton is the team's faculty advisor as well as the coordinator of the IUPUI Motorsports Program.
The team is sponsored by Cummins Inc., Central Cabinet, and the IUPUI Engineering and Technology Alumni Association. Although the starting line-up can still change during two limited qualifying sessions that remain on Tuesday and Wednesday, all of the fastest teams have made attempts, and there appears little likelihood that IUPUI will be bumped from the top ten. Thirty-three karts will start the 160 lap Grand Prix and forty-eight teams are vying for those starting spots. The Grand Prix is scheduled for 2:30 pm on Saturday, April 22, with consolation races for the non-qualifiers in the morning.
For more information about the IUPUI Motorsports Program or the newly approved IUPUI Motorsports Technology Certificate offered through the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, contact Professor Pete Hylton at phylton@iupui.edu . For more information on the Purdue Grand Prix, go to http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~grand/index.php .
New Degree program – Biomedical Engineering Technology B. S.
A new bachelor's degree is being offered at IUPUI. The bachelor's degree offered by the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI is one of two programs offered nationally. It is designed to build on an associate's degree in Biomedical Engineering Technology ( BMET ) and is available for students that prefer to study at a distance via a virtual internet classroom . Biomedical Engineering Technologists support medical equipment in the clinical environment. This new program was recently highlighted in 24x7 , a publication for technical service and support professionals in health care. To read the article click here. BMET BS Degree Approved by Purdue University Board of Trustees. To find out how you can be one of the first graduates of this dynamic new program check out this site http://www.iupui.edu/~bmet/degree/ or feel free to contact Barbara Christe at 317/274-7591 or bchrist2@iupui.edu .
Motorsports initiative at IUPUI adds a certificate program, internships, and study abroad.
Announcing a NEW Motorsports Engineering Technology Certificate
The Mechanical Engineering Technology Department is pleased to announce a new certificate program with a focus on motorsports. The 26 credit hour certificate can be taken as a stand alone certificate or can easily be integrated into the B.S. program.
The courses required for completion of the certificate are:
For more information on the Motorsports Engineering Technology Certificate, contact Professor Pete Hylton at 317/274-7192 or phylton@iupui.edu
Summer Study Abroad Program for Motorsports
For the first time Engineering and Technology students will have an opportunity to spend two-weeks in England studying at four of the premiere universities in the country with regard to motorsports, meet F-1 professionals, and visit the country. The proposed itinerary is as follows:
Approximate cost = $3,000 plus airfare
Students can apply for Undergraduate Research Funds of approximately $2,500.00
Can receive credit for this in the Motorsports Certificate Program
This study abroad program is open to students studying engineering or engineering technology at universities all across the U.S.
For more information, contact Terri Talbert-Hatch at 317/274-8703 or ttalbert@iupui.edu
Champ Car has developed internships for School of Engineering and Technology students at IUPUI.
There will be approximate 5-8 internship positions for students during the 2006 Champ Car season. Students must be available to travel and commit to the entire season. Most travel will be Thursday to Sunday. The races dates and locations include:
(Students will not travel to the races in South Korea and Australia , because of the time commitment)
Travel and hotel will be paid by Champ Car. In addition, students will receive a $30 per diem each day and a stipend of at least $180.00. For students interested in a career in motorsports, this will be an excellent opportunity to experience race week-ends and meet Champ Car teams – drivers, mechanics, engineers, and owners.
The internships include:
Atlantic Official – Each Atlantic Official has the responsibility of checking the legality of each entrant's race car under the supervision of the Technical Director. Measurements of the car and wings will be included in technical inspection. In addition to technical inspection, officials will be assigned to a set number of cars in pit lane during all Atlantic on-track activity. Atlantic Pit Lane Officials evaluate whether or not to let an unsafe race car re-enter the circuit if there is some sort of leak, smoke, or visible mechanical problem. Further, they will assist in getting teams to and from the Atlantic paddock area as direct by Series Officials.
Pit Lane Official – Each Pit Lane Official is assigned two Champ Cars during all on-track activity. Officials are looking for infractions that the team or driver may make during a pit stop, such as too many men over the wall, running over equipment, etc. More importantly Pit Lane Officials evaluate whether or not to let an unsafe race car re-enter the circuit if there is some sort of leak, smoke, or visible mechanical problem. They're also the first responder during a fire. Additional responsibilities are assisting with set-up of the race grid, pit box safety and acting as a liaison between Race Control and the assigned team. Pit Lane Officials work under the direction of the Director of Race Operations and Race Director.
Technical Inspector – Each Technical Inspector works with Race Spec and Buckeye Machine team on checking the legality of each entrant's Champ Car under the supervision of the Technical Director. Those who work in tech inspection are involved with data entry/recording but most work with car measurements. Measurements consist of multiple front/rear wing points, body/chassis points, and also general measurement such as cockpit, tire clearance and overall weight.
If you are interested in a Champ Car internship, you must be registered with the School's internship office and have an up to date resume available. For more information, contact Terri Talbert-Hatch at 317/274-8703 or ttalbert@iupui.edu .
Announcing – New Graduate Dual Degree Program with Kelley School of Business
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, is pleased to announce the approval of an MBA/MSE dual degree program in collaboration with the Kelley School of Business.This new graduate program will allow students to earn degrees from two professional schools. With the dual aspect of this program, students will complete the program with 66 credit hours --15 hours less than if students completed each degree separately.
This new dual degree program is open to both full-time and part-time students. The program is designed for individuals who want to practice engineering involving business clients, work in a corporate engineering department, or work in a government-regulating agency, as well as other corporate engineering/business interrelated entities.
Prospective students must meet the admissions and prequisite criteria of each school and be admitted separately by each program. Students will take courses in both programs simultaneously. The MBA program is scheduled in modules which meet two evenings per week from 5:45 – 8:25 for 15 weeks in the fall and spring and for 10 weeks during the summer. The School of Engineering and Technology courses are offered at variable times.
“The prestige associated with both the Purdue engineering degree and the Kelley MBA will open many doors of opportunity for graduates of this program,” said Andrew Hsu, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI.
For more information on this exciting revolution in graduate education contact Valerie Lim Diemer in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI at 317/278-4961 or wvlim@iupui.edu
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI announces new M.S. in Technology
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has recently approved a new Master of Science (M.S.) in Technology degree to be offered by the School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI.
The M.S. in Technology program is designed so that graduates holding a B.S. degree in a technology discipline or a related area can complete their degree, either as a full-time student or while working full-time. Most of the classes will be offered during the evening. The M.S. in Technology program is for any professional who is interested in updating their knowledge through advanced coursework in technical topics or who is interested in pursuing a managerial position.
The M.S. in Technology curriculum incorporates a core set of courses, but is essentially multidisciplinary in approach. The curriculum consists of a total of 33 semester credit hours as follows:
Applications for the M.S. in Technology are now being accepted.
For more information: http://www.engr.iupui.edu/gradprogs/tech.shtml or success@purdue.iupui.edu
Project Lead the Way
IUPUI is taking the lead in offering college credit and scholarships to students that participate in Project Lead the Way courses in high school.
Earn College Credit in High School
To earn college credit, students must apply and be admitted to the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. Students must meet with an academic advisor in the school and provide evidence of successful completion of the appropriate high school course(s). The university classes will be added to the student's college transcript and applied toward the plan of study at No Cost to the student. Based upon 2005-06 tuition rates, this will result in a savings of at least $562.50 per Project Lead the Way course articulated for Indiana residential students and $1595.25 for out-of-state students. Listed below are the high school courses and the engineering and technology course that apply.
PLTW High School Course(s) |
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, equivalent course |
PLTW: Digital Electronics and Algebra II or higher |
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: ECET 109: Digital Electronics Technology |
PLTW: Principles of Engineering |
Construction Technology: CNT 100: Technical Elective in Construction Technology |
PLTW: Introduction to Engineering Design |
Computer Graphics Technology: CGT 110: Technical Graphics Communication |
PLTW: Computer Integrated Manufacturing |
Mechanical Engineering Technology: CIMT 243: Automated Manufacturing I |
PLTW: Civil Engineering and Architecture and Algebra II or higher |
Construction Technology: CNT 105: Introduction to Construction Technology |
Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to students that complete PLTW courses in high school. Students must be beginning full-time freshmen and be admitted directly into the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. Completion of the campus scholarship application and a letter of recommendation from the PLTW high school teacher are required. The application deadline is February 1, 2006. To download the campus scholarship application and for more information on all the scholarships offered at the IUPUI campus for beginning students go to http://www.iupui.edu/~scentral/freshman.shtml .
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Project Lead the Way Scholarship
Amount- $1,000 – first year only, non renewable
Priority date: February 1, admission and application required
This is a one-time scholarship available to traditional, full-time students that are directly admitted to either Electrical Engineering Technology or Computer Engineering Technology. Applicants must have completed the Digital Electronics PLTW course with a grade of B or better. In addition to the scholarship application, a letter of recommendation must be completed by the Digital Electronics instructor.
Construction Technology Project Lead the Way Scholarship
Amount- $1,000 – first year only, non renewable
Priority date: February 1, admission and application required
This is a one-time scholarship available to traditional, full-time students that are directly admitted to Construction Technology. Applicants must have completed either Principles of Engineering or Civil Engineering and Architecture PLTW courses with a grade of B or better. In addition to the scholarship application, a letter of recommendation must be completed by the PLTW instructor.
Mechanical Engineering Technology Project Lead the Way Scholarship
Amount- $1,000 – first year only, non renewable
Priority date: February 1, admission and application required
This is a one-time scholarship available to traditional, full-time students that are directly admitted to Mechanical Engineering Technology. Applicants must have completed the Computer Integrated Manufacturing PLTW course with a grade of B or better. In addition to the scholarship application, a letter of recommendation must be completed by the Computer Integrated Manufacturing instructor.
Computer Graphics Technology Project Lead the Way Scholarship
Amount- $1,000 – first year only, non renewable
Priority date: February 1, admission and application required
This is a one-time scholarship available to traditional, full-time students that are directly admitted to Computer Graphics Technology. Applicants must have completed the Engineering Design PLTW course with a grade of B or better. In addition to the scholarship application, a letter of recommendation must be completed by the Engineering Design instructor.
Project Lead the Way Student Conference – Save the Date
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, will again be hosting the annual PLTW student Conference on Friday, February 24, 2006 . Students will have the opportunity to attend four interactive sessions to learn about engineering and technology related careers. Students and their families may attend and high schools can bring classes to the conference. Stay tuned for more details.
Campus Visits
f you would like to visit the IUPUI campus and learn more about the Purdue Engineering and Technology programs contact Terri Talbert-Hatch, Assistant Dean for Student Services, ttalbert@iupui.edu or 317.274.8703.
Motorsports at IUPUI
Motorsports as an industry is growing and evolving in Central Indiana . A report prepared by the Center for Urban Policy and the Environment estimated that there are more than 400 motorsports-related firms in the Indianapolis region employing up to 8,800 individuals, and generating more than $425 million in wages. As an industry, motorsports is expected to grow by 33 percent over the next five years from $16.5 billion in 2002 to $22 billion in 2007 (The USA Motorsports Report).
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI has graduates that are currently working in the industry as mechanics, engineers, and drivers and continues to be proactive in the creation of programs and opportunities for students that are interested in motorsports.
On September 30, 2005 the school hosted the first annual Motorsports Day on the campus. Representatives from the Indy Racing League, Champ Car, Team Australia , and the SCCA brought equipment, cars, and engineers to talk to students.
Champ Car World Series Champion, Sebastien Bourdais, visited campus on November 14, 2005 and talked to students about his career and signed Yearbooks that were provided to each student by Champ Car.
Assistant Professor Pete Hylton, a longtime SCCA club racer and professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology has created a series of classes related to the industry and approval is pending for a Motorsports Engineering Technology certificate program.
A new study abroad program will be available during the summer of 2006. Students will be in England for two week during July. They will study engine testing at Coventry University , racing engine design at Oxford Brookes University , Race Car Aerodynamics at the University of Southampton , and data acquisition at the University of Kingston . Students will also visit motorsports industries and race teams in England and will have the opportunity to attend the Fosters British Grand Prix.
The School is also in working with the industry to create internship opportunities for students. We are very supportive of motorsports in Indiana and want to be involved in helping to grow the industry in Central Indiana .
IUPUI graduate Brad Kuhn was recently named National Midget Driver of the Year and 2005 Speedrome Midget Champion. Brad received his degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and was back on campus in September, 2005 to talk to students about his racing career. http://www.usacracing.com/content/view/5042/100/
For more information about Motorsports at IUPUI, contact Terri Talbert-Hatch, Assistant Dean for Student Services at 317/274-8703 or ttalbert@iupui.edu
MOU Signing Ceremony with Kadir Has University
Kadir Has University is a new, private foundation university in Istanbul, Turkey . The Rector of the University, Professor Yucel Yilmaz, visited IUPUI on October 28, and signed the Memorandum of Understanding with IUPUI. Chancellor Bantz also signed the MOU on behalf of IUPUI but was unable to meet with the Professor Yilmaz. Executive Vice Chancellor, William M. Plater and Associate Dean of International Affairs, Susan B. Sutton represented the campus.
According to the MOU, electrical and computer engineering students will participate in the exchange program between the two universities and there will be faculty research collaboration as well.
Engineering and Technology Students Awarded Over $240,000 in Scholarships
New Engineering and Technology students awarded over $240,000 in scholarships. Campus based scholarships awarded to the incoming class totaled $179,250 and the school based awards totaled $61,422.
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology is happy to announce that students beginning their studies at IUPUI during the fall 2005 semester have been awarded $240,672 in scholarships for their first year. The majority of these scholarships are renewable for additional three years as long as each student maintains a GPA of 3.2 and maintains full-time enrollment.
The scholarship recipients include seven Bepko Scholars and Fellows awardees. This scholarship includes full in-state tuition, books, and fees for four years, housing for the first year, and funds toward graduate studies. Three students received the Hoosier Presidential scholarship which is $9,000 for four years, a lap top computer, and a stipend for study abroad.
Applicants to the School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, can apply for both campus and school based scholarships. Many campus scholarships are awarded based on the students high school achievements and are offered at the time of admission. Other scholarships, including those awarded by the school require an application and interview.
Scholarships are offered not only to beginning freshmen, but also high achieving transfer students.
For more information on scholarships:
Terri Talbert-Hatch, Assistant Dean for Student Services, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI – ttalbert@iupui.edu or 317.274-8703
IUPUI Scholarship Central - http://www.iupui.edu/~scentral/
Earn College Credit in High School
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology is happy to announce more opportunities for students in Indiana and across the nation to apply high school classes toward their university plan of study at no cost. To receive college credit, students must apply and be admitted to the School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. Students must meet with an academic advisor in the school and provide evidence of successful completion of the appropriate high school classes and/or certifications. The university classes will be added to the student's college transcript and applied toward the plan of study at no cost to the student. Based upon 2005-06 tuition rates, this will result in a savings of $562.50 for Indiana residents and $1,595.25 for out-of-state students (based upon a 3-credit hour course). Listed below are the high school courses and the engineering and technology courses that apply:
High School Course(s) and certifications |
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI equivalent course |
One semester of a computer application or programming course and a passing score on various Microsoft Certifications (Microsoft Word Core Exam, Microsoft Excel Core Exam, Microsoft Access Core Exam and/or Microsoft PowerPoint Core Exam) |
Computer and Information Technology – CIT 106: Using a Personal Computer |
Advanced Computer Applications class |
Computer and Information Technology – CIT 203: Desktop Publishing |
Algebra II (or higher) and A+ certification |
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology – ECET 299: Special Projects |
Project Lead the Way: Digital Electronics and Algebra II (or higher) |
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology – ECET 109: Digital Electronics Technology |
Project Lead the Way: Principles of Engineering |
Construction Technology – CNT 100: Technical Elective in Construction Technology |
Project Lead the Way Introduction to Engineering Design |
Computer Graphics Technology – CGT 110: Technical Graphics Communication |
Project Lead the Way: Computer Integrated Manufacturing |
Mechanical Engineering Technology – CIMT 243: Automated Manufacturing I |
Project Lead the Way: Civil Engineering and Architecture and Algebra II (or higher) |
Construction Technology – CNT 105: Introduction to Construction Technology |
When high school courses are accepted for college credit it is referred to as “articulation.” These articulations were developed with the help of a grant from the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. Look for more articulation agreements in the future.
For more information: successs@purdue.iupui.edu
Purdue House
August 21, 2005 marked the move-in date for residents of Purdue House on the IUPUI campus. The School of Engineering and Technology is sponsoring the four-bedroom apartment building for engineering and technology students. Students receive a 20% discount on the monthly rental cost. The School also equipped with an on-site computer lab with engineering and technology related software that is accessible only to Purdue House residents. The computer lab is available 24-hours a day 7 days a week.
Returning student Katie Iaizzo is excited about Purdue House. “It will be nice to have roommates that will understand the importance of study time.” Katie transferred from a community college in Minnesota and is in the German/Mechanical Engineering dual degree program. Katie is also thrilled to have the computer lab available and close.
The School held a “meet and greet” for students that had applied to Purdue House on Saturday, July 23. Students had an opportunity to tour a 4-bedroom apartment unit and meet other Purdue House residents. Many roommate requests resulted from this fun afternoon.
The Resident Assistant for Purdue House is Laura Rednour, a 2 nd year Computer Graphics Technology Student. Laura lived in Ball Residence during her first year at IUPUI. She is excited to be living in the new campus apartments and working with the School of Engineering and Technology to plan activities for residents.
IBJ Features Andrew Hsu's Research
The Indianapolis Business Journal Article featured Prof. Andrew Hsu of E&T in their JULY 18-24, 2005 issue on the front page of the Focus: Technology Quarterly section, titled “Researchers seek fuel-cell answers: Universities and companies see long-term potential in alternative power device” by IBJ Reporter Scott Olson. The following is some excerpts from that article.
The figure-eight slot-car track in the basement laboratory at IUPUI looks out of place amid the expensive computer equipment surrounding it.
But when research assistant Alan Benedict fumbles with a few wires and the cars come to life, it becomes clear the racetrack is more than just a toy. The miniature cars operate on fuel cells and are part of Purdue University 's exploration into the alternative power source.
Scientists across the country are studying the clean power alternative, stoked by President Bush's commitment during his 2003 State of the Union address to provide $1.2 billion in federal money for fuel-cell research.
The aim is to reverse America 's growing dependence on foreign oil by developing viable fuel cells that can power automobiles and homes without polluting the air. The United States imports 55 percent of the oil it consumes, a figure expected to grow to 68 percent by 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
The challenge is making the technology, which uses hydrogen as its main fuel source, affordable enough to be a viable energy source.
"I'm sure in the future that it's going to happen, simply because oil is going to run out sooner or later," said Andrew Hsu, a Purdue professor of mechanical engineering at IUPUI. "It's just how soon it will happen and what format [fuel cells] will take. That's the question."
Many experts in the field predict fuel-cell cars will remain rare in the marketplace until at least 2020 due to the daunting technical difficulties hindering mass production.
In the meantime, Hoosier researchers, ranging from university faculty to fledgling entrepreneurs, are busy trying to discover the next technological breakthrough. Many of the studies are supported by federal or state money.
Liquid fuel focus
Purdue's School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI has received $280,000 from a NASA grant and $573,000 from the Indiana 21st Century Research and Technology Fund to research fuel cells. The General Assembly created the fund in 1999 to develop and commercialize advanced technologies. It received $75 million from the Legislature last session for the next two years.
Hsu's focus is to develop a fuel cell that can run on a liquid gas, such as ethanol or methanol--derived from corn and soybeans--instead of hydrogen, which carries with it a host of obstacles.
Although hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements on earth--each molecule of water is composed of two hydrogen atoms--it is costly to produce.
Hydrogen can be produced from the oceans, sun, coal, natural gas, oil and nuclear energy, but harvesting it often creates other environmental and energy problems.
Moreover, hydrogen is a light gas that requires a high-pressure tank that puts motorists at greater risk and is more expensive to transport and store. Hydrogen fuel cells generate power at a cost of greater than $2,000 per kilowatt, compared with $35 per kilowatt for the internal combustion engine, according to Purdue research.
In addition, today's hydrogen fuel cells have an operating lifetime for cars of fewer than 1,000 hours of driving time, compared with at least 5,000 hours of driving time for a standard gasoline engine.
An automobile using an ethanol or methanol fuel cell would have to be filled up much like a gasoline-powered vehicle, but it could travel 80 miles or so per gallon, more than twice as far as the most efficient gasoline-powered cars, Hsu said. And it would produce many fewer emissions.
"That is why I think that liquid fuel is probably, at least for the near future, the way to go," he said.
