FALL 2020

LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE

LTU vs Covid-19 Nursing students on the front lines New provost: LTU ’poised for greatness’ Alumni news from around the world | Donor Honor Roll | and more Fall 2020 Volume XL, Number 1

Published by Lawrence Technological University, Office of Marketing and Public Affairs, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075-1058; 248.204.2200 or 800.225.5588, ext. 4 LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Fax 248.204.2318 [email protected] • • • Virinder K. Moudgil President TABLE OF CONTENTS

Editor: Bruce J. Annett, Jr. ([email protected]) Managing Editor: Matt Roush ([email protected]) Design: NetWorks Design, Inc.

Writers: Bruce J. Annett, Jr., Kathy Blake, Pam Houghton, Robin Leclerc, Kristine L. Persinger, Matt Roush, Adam Stavros, Julie Vulaj, and others

Editorial Support: Pam Houghton, 2 10 19 Robin Leclerc, Sofia Lulgjuraj, De’Sha LTU nursing students on the front The class of 2020– How last academic On Campus– The academic year went McCurdy, Brandé Oliver, Kristine L. lines– Students in the University’s year’s seniors coped with the Spring on, even though online. Awards, honors, Persinger, Renee Tambeau, Julie Vulaj recently established nursing program without a Commencement recognitions, research grants, and more. Photography: Gary Duncan, Tyquan got more education more quickly than Jackson, Justin Munter, Eric Pope, they expected, working in a deadly Matt Roush, Glenn Triest, and others pandemic © 2020, Lawrence Technological 13 University. All rights reserved. Bylined articles reflect the author’s views and Business to change for good– That not necessarily either the opinions ’new normal’ you’ve heard about? LTU or the policies of the University. 5 faculty make a few predictions Comments about the magazine, Math faculty helps forecast COVID– articles, or letters may be sent to the 34 editor. Send address changes to the Two professors in LTU’s Department of postal, fax, or email addresses listed Mathematics and Computer Science join Alumni News– An engineering alumna above. the fight by helping officials forecast sails with the Coast Guard, LTU alumnus

Notice of non-discriminatory the spread behind the new Ford Bronco, awards policy: Lawrence Technological and honors University adheres and conforms to all federal, state, and local civil rights regulations, statutes, and ordinances. No person, student, faculty, or staff 14 member will knowingly be discrimi- nated against relative to the above 7 Instant education—just add inter- Pandemic meets robotics in 40 statutes. Lawrence Tech is an Equal net—Behind the scenes student’s hand sanitizer dispenser– Alumni Notes– Career news, awards, Opportunity Employer. of LTU’s quick pivot to Finding a bit of creativity in a global and more, from LTU and DIT alumni near • • • 7 online instruction crisis and far LTU alumni produce PPE for front- liners– How LTU-trained designers helped keep first responders and health- care workers safer 42 Friends We’ll Miss

• • • On the cover: Masking up and prac- ticing social distancing became part 15 of LTU’s everyday routine as classes— Meet Tarek Sobh– An accomplished 46 like this one in the Architecture scientist and educator is named LTU’s 2019 Donor Honor Roll Building, being taught by Dean Karl chief academic officer. Plus, the lasting Daubmann—resumed for the Fall 2020 semester in August. Cover photo legacy of Maria Vaz. Back Cover– LTU scores high (and by Tyquan Jackson. rising!) in two well-respected college ranking lists The Lawrence Tech community and our programs have continued forward and even excelled in this new normal.

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Virinder K. Moudgil y nearly any measure, 2020 has been a year without precedent. The COVID-19 pandemic forced numerous changes in Lawrence Tech operations, and upended the plans of our students, graduates, faculty, and staff, just as it did with you and your family and colleagues. )URPWKHFODVVURRPDQGODEVWRWKHSOD\LQJÀHOGVIURPGRUPVWRIRRGVHUYLFHVZHOLNHPDQ\ RWKHUVKDYHKDGWRTXLFNO\GHYHORSQHZZD\VWRFRPSOHWHHVVHQWLDOWDVNV 7KDQNVWRRXUGHFDGHROG/7X=RQHSURJUDPZHZHUHDEOHWRFRQYHUWWRDOORQOLQHFODVVHVLQ 0DUFKPRUHVHDPOHVVO\WKDQRWKHULQVWLWXWLRQV7KHSURJUDPSURYLGHVDOOXQGHUJUDGXDWHVZLWK Bhigh-end personal computers, each loaded with profession-appropriate software. This allowed VWXGHQWVWRNHHSXSZLWKWKHLUVWXGLHVIURPKRPH,WZDVQRWHDV\EXWZLWKORWVRIKDUGZRUNE\ The Student and Campus Impact Fund provides faculty and staff, students made it through the spring and summer terms. assistance to our students As the fall semester begins and this magazine goes to press, we cautiously aim to offer as many and LTU community as we face-to-face classes as possible, augmented with online and hybrid classes. Our ability to do this adapt and navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. hinges greatly on how well our campus community adheres to health and safety procedures and KRZWKHSDQGHPLFFRQWLQXHVWRHYROYH0RVWRIRXUDWKOHWLFDQGH[WUDFXUULFXODUSURJUDPVUHPDLQ To donate, visit: on hold. ltu.edu/giving/impact or Lawrence Tech’s Class of 2020 has been impacted in a myriad of ways. We anticipate that the call the Office of University Advancement at: VNLOOVDQGOHDGHUVKLSWKH\OHDUQHGGXULQJWKHLU\HDUVDW/78LVKHOSLQJWRJXLGHWKHPWKURXJKWKHVH 248.204.2300. GLIÀFXOWWLPHV8QIRUWXQDWHO\WKHSODQQHG0D\FRPPHQFHPHQWDQGJUDGXDWLRQFHOHEUDWLRQV KDGWREHSRVWSRQHG2XUJUDGXDWHVKDYHEHHQLQYLWHGWRUHWXUQIRU/78·V1RYYLUWXDO FHUHPRQ\7KLVLVDKXJHEUHDNLQWUDGLWLRQEXWLWLVQROHVVLPSRUWDQWWRFRPPHPRUDWHRXU lawrencetechu JUDGXDWHV·DFKLHYHPHQWDQGVXFFHVV 7KLVLVVXHFRQWDLQVVWRULHVDERXWKRZWKH/DZUHQFH7HFKFRPPXQLW\DQGRXUSURJUDPVKDYH LawrenceTechU FRQWLQXHGIRUZDUGDQGHYHQH[FHOOHGLQWKLVQHZQRUPDO:HDOVRZHOFRPHWKUHHUHPDUNDEOH QHZWUXVWHHVDQGWKUHHNH\DGPLQLVWUDWRUV'U7DUHN6REKRXUFKLHIDFDGHPLFRIÀFHU'U*UHJ lawrencetech &DVFLRQHOHDGLQJGHYHORSPHQWDQGDOXPQLUHODWLRQVDQG'U&DU\Q5HHG+HQGRQGLUHFWRURI

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L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 1 Lawrence Tech vs. COVID-19 Like most educational institu- of this edition of Lawrence Tech deals with all tions, Lawrence Technological the ways LTU responded, from instant online University had to pivot quickly education to having students battling at the onset of the coronavirus a deadly disease to providing guidance to pandemic on a number of students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends fronts, from student instruction about the future of higher education and the to staffing. The opening section overall economy.

ON THE FRONT LINES OF A PANDEMIC–AS A STUDENT

ome Lawrence Technological University LTU NURSES-TO-BE FIGHT nursing students were on the IURQWOLQHVRIÀJKWLQJWKHFRUR- COVID-19 AT AREA HOSPITALS navirus pandemic this spring, even before their graduation. Kaitlyn Smith, BSN’21, is a Grand Blanc native and the “practice” part of “theory and practice” when it comes to Holly High School graduate who came to LTU in 2016 to study nursing—would be cancelled for the semester and replaced with Sbiomedical engineering, but switched to the University’s nursing online-only instruction. program a year later. “It was devastating,” she said. “Clinical is where you get a lot Like all LTU students, Smith learned during spring break of experience, and get an idea of what you’d like to do in March that her in-person classes—and her clinical classes, for a living.” A social media graphic congrat- ulates Kaitlyn Smith for her athletic accom- plishments at LTU. Now she’s saving lives.

Kaitlyn Smith during her play- ing days at LTU.

2 L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 So Smith applied for an internship with LTU’s nursing pro- gram partner, Ascension, and wound up working in patient care at Ascension Macomb-Oakland in Warren. “I assess patients, help them with whatever they need,” she said. “I was on a COVID rehab unit. What we see in COVID patients is a lot of clotting in their bodies, so a lot of them have had amputations. They’re on this rehab unit to try to get their bodies readjusted to everyday life, and get them up and moving again.” The work is grueling, Smith said: “It’s hard to breathe with the PPE [personal protection equipment,] and you get bruises on your face from the N95 (mask), and you have to take off the LTU nursing student Natalia Abro, PPE after seeing one patient and put on new PPE—there is just in full PPE... and in a less restric- no sitting down. It’s just mentally and physically exhausting.” tive mask… and immersed in her And while some patients face grim prognoses even if they studies. UHFRYHUWKHUHDUHRWKHUVWKDWRIIHUKRSH´0\ÀUVWGD\RQWKH COVID unit was like nothing I’d ever seen before, but on the YHU\ÀUVWGD\,JRWWRVHHP\ÀUVWSDWLHQWZKRKDGEHHQRQD ventilator for two weeks and battling for a month, go home. Just to see her dance into the arms of her loved ones told me that I had chosen the right profession. Just seeing those patients gives you a lot of hope.” And Smith has no doubts about choosing LTU for her nursing education, either. “I played basketball for four years at Lawrence Tech,” she said. “I like LTU because it gives you a chance to build close relationships with students and professors due to smaller class sizes. I’m really glad I went here.” Also working the front lines was Natalia Abro, BSN’21. 6KHKDGHDUOLHUZRUNHGDVDQXUVLQJWHFKIRUÀYH\HDUV³WKHODVW three and a half at Ascension Providence Hospital in South- ÀHOG6RVKHZDVQ·WXQDFFXVWRPHGWRWKHUDQJHRIKHDOWKLVVXHV generally seen in hospitals—including medical emergencies. And yet, she said, it was hard to prepare for the early stages of empathy in nursing, especially when safety restrictions prevent- COVID-19 when the hospital was nearly thrown into chaos by ed patients from seeing family members—with Facetime as the the novel virus. only source of communication. “There was high tension everywhere,” said Abro, who was “My heart broke for them,” she said. “We couldn’t show SODFHGLQDÁRDWLQJ´SRROµZKHUHÁRRU them that we were scared when they assignments changed daily—a system • • • were scared and emotional and that was well suited to the coronavirus surge. “I ... the experience reinforced the hardest thing,” particularly in some will never forget the day I got pulled into cases where patients were close to death. the ER and every single patient I had was the importance of empathy “You had to be their family for the mo- on some type of equipment to help them ment.” breathe.” in nursing, especially $EURÀQLVKHGDFOLQLFDOWUDLQLQJURWD- Working as a team was essential, when safety restrictions tion as part of her LTU education just especially since they were treating before the onset of the pandemic. It was patients in a community with high rates prevented patients from perfect timing, she says, and probably of COVID-19. “Everyone did everything had a hand in helping her communicate they could to help one another. It was not seeing family members... with the patients in a very caring way— a one-man thing,” she said. “We had to • • • along with LTU’s strong academics. work together to keep everyone safe.” “Our clinical training taught us what is Even so, she was exposed at work and was diagnosed with important, how to communicate with people, and how to treat COVID in mid-April and quarantined for two weeks. Abro was our patients with the very best care,” she said. among the lucky ones—she said she had zero symptoms. Abro said the experience reinforced the importance of

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L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 3 For Miles Young, wasn’t challenging enough, BSN’21, a high school along came a worldwide football injury—a broken pandemic. leg that required surgery to She arrived at her depart- correct—cemented his choice ment on March 15 for what of nursing as a career. While she thought would be a regular recovering in the hospital, shift and found a situation she “I had two really nice nurses had never experienced in her who were by my bedside, 25 years in the health care every single hour,” he said. ÀHOG´,FDPHLQWRZRUNDQGLW Not only did they oversee his was total chaos. It was noth- physical recovery, they tried to ing like I was used to in my lift his spirits, especially since department.” it was possible he’d never play For almost two months, football again. “They kept Miller said the 29-bed ICU Tamkia Miller asking questions about how I was full “all the time.” She experienced not only shortages of was doing—like they wanted PPEs such as proper masks and gowns, but also shortages of Miles Young to know all about me—and medical equipment. that stuck with me for a long time. As soon as I got out of the “This is real,” Miller said about the COVID-19 crisis. “I hospital, I told my mom I wanted to be a nurse.” worked with it; I saw it.” Currently, Young is getting short-term practical experience as Thankfully, Miller also experienced some uplifting moments. a nurse extern in a psych care unit at the University of Michigan, “The thing that gave me hope was seeing the people who were working with children who are often on the autism spectrum. extubated (taken off ventilators) because they were recovering,” Because he didn’t start until early May, he managed to escape she said. Another bright spot was gathering to clap and cheer the peak of the pandemic. Yet he still worked with two patients DVWKRVHSDWLHQWVZHQWKRPH´7KHKRQRUZDONVZHUHWKHPRVW who were suspected of having COVID-19. As a precautionary inspiring experiences.” measure, they were isolated from other patients. And anyone Sadly, Miller wasn’t able to go home for more than two who entered their room was required to wear a face mask and months. She said she lives with her children, three grandchil- shield, including Young. But instead of feeling scared, he sum- dren, and her mother. To keep her family safe, Miller stayed in a moned his training from nursing school, “helping them in any KRWHOIURPPLG$SULOWKURXJKODWH-XQH´,PRVWGHÀQLWHO\GLGQ·W way possible.” want to be at home (during that time).” Young also works a clinical training rotation in pediatrics at When asked how she felt after weeks of heartbreak, hard Ascension St. John Hospital in Grosse Pointe, doing “anything ZRUNVDFULÀFHDQGFKDRV0LOOHUVDLGVKHVWLOOGUHDPVRIEHLQJ and everything to help out,” including passing meds under the DQXUVH´,·YHJRWP\SDWKµ supervision of an instructor, changing linens, and practicing Ken Winter, BSN’21, a junior from Eastpointe, usually the all-important nursing skill of teamwork. “I love it. I always works midnights in the oncology unit at Beaumont Health in wanted to work with kids.” Farmington Hills. In order to get enough rest before his nursing 7KHH[SHULHQFHVDUHKHOSLQJKLPGHÀQHKLVIXWXUH³KHVHHV classes, sometimes himself working in either psychiatric care or emergency medi- Winter sleeps in his cine after he graduates. “In both of those areas, you have to be car after work in an on your feet and ready for everything,” he said. “So I felt like it LTU parking lot. ZRXOGEHDJUHDWWUDQVLWLRQIURPVSRUWVLQWRWKHPHGLFDOÀHOGµ “Sometimes you just He’s also still playing football at LTU. “Once I got onto the gotta do what you campus, got to know the coaches and the other players, it felt gotta do,” he mused. like home,” he said. “That’s what really brought me to Lawrence When COVID-19 Tech.” cases started pouring It also helped that his grandfather attended LTU when it was into the hospital, still Lawrence Institute of Technology. “It’s kind of like a family Winter felt like what thing now,” he said. he had to do was be Tamkia Miller, BSN’22, of Detroit is a patient care tech- a part of what was nician in the ICU at Ascension Macomb Hospital in Warren. The happening. 47-year-old is also a nursing student at LTU. “I volunteered to “It’s been a dream of mine since I was young,” Miller said, work on the COVID Ken Winter (in foreground). (Pre-COVID photo.) adding that working full-time in an ICU while also going to unit,” he said. “I wanted to get the experience because I didn’t nursing school “is very challenging.” As if her day-to-day life think I’d see anything like this again in my career.” Winter worked in a progressive care unit, which is a step-

4 L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 Math faculty provides tools for pandemic forecasters

atthew Johnston questions as the effectiveness of and Bruce Pell, both face masks, how social mobility M assistant profes- correlates with disease spread, sors in LTU’s Department of and what social and economic Mathematics and Computer factors contribute to differences Science, have been working in morbidity rates. together to incorporate new The projects are an extension Matthew Johnston Bruce Pell mechanisms into mathemati- of Lawrence Tech’s Course-based cal models that can be used to Research Experience (CRE) signs for regions at risk of spikes with designing and validating generate informative forecasts projects and are funded by a in infection. Independently, disease forecasting models for emerging infectious disease grant from the Howard Hughes Professor Johnston has been and methods for general outbreaks. Medical Institute. developing differential equa- disease epidemics. His work The two men have overseen Pell and Johnston have also tions modeling techniques for in infectious disease model- a team of five undergradu- been developing novel methods tracking and forecasting the ing first started during the ate researchers who spent for incorporating social percep- spread of COVID-19 in Michigan 2014-16 Ebola outbreak in the summer researching the tions and behaviors into fore- and the broader United States. West Africa, and he has since spread of COVID-19. The stu- casting models. They hope the The forecasts and methods are continued working in the area dents use mathematical, statis- models will help identify social available on his website: https:// of infectious disease modeling tical, and computational tech- mechanisms capable of generat- johnstonmd.wordpress.com/ in public health and agricul- niques to analyze and model ing secondary waves of infec- covid-19-modeling/. ture. †MR such important, data-driven tion and provide early warning Independently, Pell works down unit for patients that are WKRXJKWVKH·GVHH³ÀUVWWKHPRUJXHÀOOHGXSWKHQUHIULJHU- less critical. However, he still ated trucks had to be brought in to store the bodies. “That was saw some intense and shock- tough,” she said. ing cases. Even tougher was one particular patient, a young woman ´,VDZP\ÀUVWSDWLHQWRQ who was the same age as Liskey’s daughter. The patient’s fever a ventilator. I’d never seen spiked to 107 degrees, and Liskey insisted on giving her an ice a patient on a vent before,” bath. That action brought her temperature down to 100.3 and he said. “It was a shock. I Liskey said she seemed to be much more comfortable. Tragi- stopped and stared.” cally, the young woman succumbed to COVID-19. Throughout the weeks on “She died the next day, but we fought for her and gave her a the COVID-19 unit, Winter chance,” Liskey said. “It was scary and sad.” said all of his coworkers were on edge. Amber Schank, a When Winter isn’t in class, registered nurse at work, or asleep in his car, Michelle Liskey at Ascension- he lives with his parents and Macomb-Oak- gets in some study time because he knows it comes down to land, Warren Campus, and her doing what needs to be done: “When I wake up to go to class in cousin, LTU nurs- the morning, I just have to suck it up and push myself.” ing student Kellie Michelle Liskey, BSN’22, is another nursing student who Liebau. has long aspired to earning her degree: “I’ve always wanted to be a nurse since I was younger,” and often helped care for her grandmother, she said. Liskey is a patient care technician in the ICU at Ascension. She said the crisis quickly exploded from one patient to eight patients to an entire unit full of COVID-19 patients. “It was something I never believed could happen,” she said. ´,·YHQHYHUVHHQWKH,&8ÀOOXSVRTXLFNO\µ Sadly, Liskey also witnessed something else she never continued

L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 5 After six intense weeks of caring for COVID-19 patients, Liskey was moved over to the “clean side” of the ICU to care for patients who did not have the novel coronavirus. But she did not forget about her COVID-19 patients. “When the survivors get ready to leave the hospital, they make an announcement so we can all come down and have a COVID clap-out for them. It was great to see them leave,” she said. Despite living and working through a pandemic, Liskey said she is still committed to her goal of becoming a nurse. “I was so scared but I never wanted to quit.” M. Therese Jamison, director of LTU’s nursing pro- gram, said eight LTU nursing students in total were working with COVID-19 patients. The students’ duties included bathing patients, helping them get up and around for treatments, obtain- ing vital signs and checking their blood sugar. The students have been fully protected with appropriate equipment on the job, Jamison said. “They showed great perseverance, great resilience,” Jamison said. “I think they are seeing way more than they ever thought Bahman Mirshab, dean of the LTU College of Business and Information Technology, pictured at work building face shields to be they would see this early in their careers. But they’re staying as distributed to LTU students. The materials for the shields were donated positive as they can. They are experiencing something that they by Hamid Servati and his wife, Mahnaz Motia Servati. Mr. Servati is hopefully will never experience again in their lifetimes, and they president of ServoTech Industries, a Taylor-based manufacturer of bio- have not even graduated yet.” medical, environmental, and mobility products, and is an inductee of In addition, LTU nursing faculty—who are still working in the LTU College of Business and Information Technology Hall of Fame, as well as a member of the CoBIT advisory board. QXUVLQJRQHGD\DZHHNLQKRVSLWDOVHWWLQJV³DUHÀJKWLQJWRKHDO COVID-19 patients at Ascension Warren (Jamison), Ascension Providence Hospital Novi (Brian Kaminski), and Henry Ford means developing a healing and caring relationship with your Health System Macomb Campus in Shelby Township (Margaret patients and colleagues,” she said. “We had a long conversation Glembocki). about what they’re doing now in the midst of this crisis for their It’s ironic, Jamison said, that in March 2019, long before the own self-care. We talked about eating better and taking vitamins pandemic hit, the World Health Organization named 2020 the and going outside when it’s nice, and we talked about their Year of the Nurse and Midwife, honoring the 200th anniversary mental health, just how important it is to maintain these care of the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of nursing as a practices during this crisis.” profession. Even before the pandemic, experts had predicted a huge need Jamison said she emphasized the need for self-care with the for nurses in the near future. By 2030, the number of registered students. nurses needed in the United States is estimated to skyrocket by “Our program is based upon Relationship-Based Care, which 28.4 percent, from 2.8 million to 3.6 million, according to Reg- isteredNurses.org. In pre-pan- LTU’s BSN program has demic times, LTU nursing been ranked in the top third program direc- of Michigan nursing educa- tor M. Therese tion programs—even before Jamison JUDGXDWLQJLWVÀUVWVWXGHQWV instructs LTU (See story, page 23.) Lawrence students in the University’s Tech began accepting students nursing lab. into its BSN program in Au- gust 2017. The program, a partnership with the health- FDUHQRQSURÀW$VFHQVLRQ Michigan and its six hospitals in southeast Michigan, will JUDGXDWHLWVÀUVWQXUVHVLQ May 2021. † MR, PH, KLP

6 L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 INSTANT EDUCATION– JUST ADD INTERNET

it would extend that break a week, and move to online educa- UNIVERSITY PROVES tion March 23. Online classes continued through the end of the semester May 15, and LTU’s scheduled May 9 Commencement was postponed to Nov. 21. NIMBLE IN SUDDEN “The faculty have done an amazing job,” Miller-Wietecha said. “We already had a fairly good percentage who were com- MOVE ONLINE DUE fortable with online teaching techniques and tools. But the rest of them have been tremendous in working with us in learning those techniques and have become comfortable with the tools. TO PANDEMIC Most of our classes went on in Zoom as regularly scheduled, and faculty members recorded their lectures for students to watch later.” Assignments and exams also moved online. awrence Technological University’s classroom buildings But what about labora- closed in March due to the global pandemic, but the education tory classes, so important to of thousands of students continued humming along online with- a technological school like out missing a beat. /78"6WXGHQWVFDQ·WUXQD ,QWKHVSDQRIMXVWRQHZHHN/78·V2IÀFHRIH/HDUQLQJ6HU- chemistry experiment from vices and faculty moved nearly 700 courses to an online format. home. During that extended Approximately 350 faculty members made the move. spring break, Miller-Wietecha How was this done? “With very little sleep,” said Lynn VDLG´2XU0HGLD6HUYLFHVDQG LMiller-Wietecha/78GLUHFWRURIH/HDUQLQJ6HUYLFHVZLWK Media Production departments a laugh. But seriously: “The biggest thing is that our faculty dropped everything they were didn’t miss a beat. Even those who were not big fans of teaching doing, met with faculty in online stepped up.” the labs, and video recorded Yawen Li Miller-Wietecha, who has directed LTU’s online learning faculty performing labs.” programs since 2011, said LTU’s laptop program, which gives Associate Professor Yawen Li, chair of the Department of every undergraduate student a top-of-the-line laptop computer Biomedical Engineering, building tiny machinery for biologi- and all software required for their courses, also played a key cal analysis in a class on micro-electro-mechanical systems role, since all students already possessed quality hardware and 0(06 DQGDÀUVW\HDUFKHPLVWU\H[SHULPHQWZHUHDPRQJWKH all the software they needed. labs recorded. LTU announced during its spring break, March 9-13, that “You want students to learn how to do the procedure in the lab, and second, learn how to analyze the results,” Miller-Wi- LTU’s dynamic duo of high etecha said. “We’re trying to come as close to executing those tech—Lynn elements as we can.” Miller-Wiete- As for architecture, Miller-Wietecha said, “we’ve been run- cha, director of ning architecture programs online for years. Our entire Mas- eLearning, and ter of Architecture program is online.” The only thing that’s recently retired CIO Tim Chavis. changed is the undergraduates are online, too. (Pre-COVID As for those with connectivity problems, she said, the Uni- photo.) versity has been working with internet service providers to work out extending service and providing hotspots for all students and faculty. Overall, she said, “Faculty who have not used LTU technol- ogy tools were thrown into it with very little time to become comfortable with it, and the faculty rose to the challenge. LTU’s laptop program really helped, but we also had many faculty who were already comfortable with teaching online to serve as guides for their colleagues who may have been less ready.”

L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 7 Andrew Ger- you approach it with the right hart, teaching a mindset.” group of Detroit Public Schools Bahman Mirshab, Community dean of LTU’s College of District teach- Business and Information ers. (Pre-COVID Technology, said for business photo.) classes, “the move online was virtually seamless. There were only a few of our faculty who had no experience teaching online, and the instructions we received from eLearning DOORZHGWKHPWRPRYHÁDZ- One of those is Andrew Gerhart, professor in LTU’s A. lessly. One good thing to come Leon Linton Department of Mechanical, Robotic, and Industrial out of all this is that now all Bahman Mirshab Engineering. Gerhart described himself as “a digital resister… the faculty knows they can use this technology to enhance their I just got a smartphone a year ago.” classes.” But once the decision to move online was made, Bahman Mir- Gerhart contacted his students about using the Zoom shab, dean of the videoconferencing LTU College of app for classes, and Business and In- practiced with LTU formation Tech- physics professor nology, works with a group Scott Schneider on of students on the technologies. a pre- COVID “With the capabili- design problem ties of Canvas (LTU’s online learning software) and the capabilities of Zoom built into Canvas, and know- Karl Daubmann, dean of LTU’s College of Architecture ing everybody already had and Design, said that “the LTU laptop program is a huge part the same computer, it was of our success. I talked to colleagues at other institutions where Andrew Gerhart amazing how quick and easy it students didn’t have comput- was,” he said. ers or didn’t have software and Gerhart taught two courses online in spring semester, a stan- they had major challenges. GDUGMXQLRUOHYHOÁXLGPHFKDQLFVFRXUVHWKDW·VDOOOHFWXUHVDQGD With us, we have a group of ÀQDOVHPHVWHUVHQLRUVFLHQFHODE´7KHOHFWXUHFRXUVHWRRNVRPH students, and we say, go to this thought, but doing the class periods live in Zoom, and being able area on the screen, and click to share my screen and use Power Point slides and white boards, this button, and we’re all talk- no problem,” Gerhart said. ing about the same thing. It He was worried the lab would be harder, but he set up a makes it so much easier.” camera and did the experiment while students watched remote- Daubmann noted that archi- ly—metal plates monitored for temperature that are heated and tects and engineers have long cooled, and students collect the data and measure rates of heat been accustomed to remote transfer. work and collaboration. As far “I ran the experiment while they were watching on Zoom and back as 2010, when he worked posted the data on Canvas,” Gerhart said. “When I asked them for BluHomes, a prefabri- Karl Daubmann afterward, the students actually said in certain ways it was bet- cated housing company, “I led a ter (than being in the lab). Instead of multiple people standing design team that was one-third in Boston, one-third in Michigan, around, they had a direct view from my camera, so they could and one-third in California.” all see, and their view was really good.” Students in the class And, Daubmann said, LTU faculty has been using Zoom to are also broken up into teams of four, who got their own private keep in touch personally as well as professionally. “A group of Zoom breakout rooms for discussion. faculty had a cocktail party over Zoom. We’d never done that in Overall, Gerhart said, “It’s not exactly the same, but it was person before. We did a faculty search using these tools.” What surprisingly seamless. It’s really kind of been a fun adventure if faculty members discovered, he said, is that “if you’re a good teacher, it doesn’t matter if you’re in a classroom or online.”

8 L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 Philip Plowright, a professor of architecture who teaches point is it inferior to being in a physical classes ranging from freshman-year design to advanced gradu- space.” ate courses, also said “the laptop program helps so much—ev- Plus, he said, with students required HU\ERG\·VJRWWKHSURSHUKDUGZDUHDQGWRROV,WRRNÀUVW to turn their laptop cameras on, “there’s year students online, with six faculty, and there wasn’t a single more accountability. You can’t have a stu- glitch.” dent sleeping in the back. In a classroom LTU’s Master of Architecture program has been online since you might miss that. You won’t online.” 2010, and Plowright said “it’s part of our accreditation that we Physics professor Scott Schneider have to prove that the online and in-person experiences are said he had already been doing some class exactly the same. We told the students that there will be zero work online, with physics and astronomy change to the expectations of the class, whether you’re in a presentations students could watch at classroom or online. All we did was change modalities. You’re their convenience, followed by meetings still in class, you have to be fully present, you can still raise your to discuss the lectures. Now, he said, Philip Plowright hand and ask questions.” those discussions are on Zoom. The only In some ways, Plowright said, online classes are superior. drawback? “It doesn’t have the immediacy,” Schneider said. But ´7KHUHDUHDGYDQWDJHVLQÁH[LELOLW\DQGGRFXPHQWDWLRQ,QRXU overall, he said: “I think it’s going well. I think we as a school graduate program, every single session with every single student are relatively agile. We did need that second week of spring and every single class is recorded and made available to the break to get everyone up to speed.” student, so they can go back and watch a class from three weeks Still, Schneider said: “I’ll be very happy to go back to stu- DJRRUÀYHZHHNVDJRDQGPDNHVXUHWKH\·UHRQWUDFN$WQR dents in the classroom.” † MR

GRADS TURN WORK INTO PPE FOR FRONT-LINERS

awrence Technological University graduates John help and generosity.” McGarry and Trent Schmitz, along with work colleague “Even though we’re Clayton Wenrick, made face shields to donate to area seeing the need for PPE medical facilities while they were at home during the state’s stay reduced, we continue to home order. produce face shields on a re- “The face shields have been a big success,” McGarry, a de- TXHVWEDVLV6LQFHRIÀFHVDUH signer at Neumann/Smith Architecture, said. “We’ve produced opening up, we’ve shifted to John McGarry,BSAr'12 Clayton Wenrick and delivered over 3,000 face shields to 18 different healthcare producing hands free door facilities. In total, our 3D printers ran for over 2,250 hours and openers. Also, with people wearing masks all day, ZHXVHGRYHUOLQHDUIHHWRIÀODPHQWµL we’ve been producing mask clips to help relieve Recipients of the masks included Beaumont Hospitals, DMC pressure on people’s ears from the masks.” Medical Group, Henry Ford Hospitals, and the University of McGarry leads Neumann/Smith’s Computa- Michigan health system. tion Group, assists in managing Neumann/Smith’s The printers were provided by LTU’s Detroit Center for Makerspace and is a professor of practice at LTU, Design + Technology; LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator, a busi- where he teaches simulation and prototyping. ness incubator for manufacturing companies on LTU’s campus; “When we heard about this effort we were the Rochester 3D printing dealership Delray Systems; and the thrilled to be able to support in ramping up produc- virtual reality company Mirari, a Centrepolis Accelerator client. tion output,” said Christopher Stefani, associate “Being part of this effort has been very rewarding. Being able director of the DCDT. “This is a perfect example to do something that we love while being able to help the com- of the power that our students, and creative in- munity, friends and family has been very rewarding,” McGarry dustry in general, has when we engage design and said. “We also can’t thank Lawrence Technological University’s Trent Schmitz, technology collectively.” † KB BSAr'20 Detroit Center for Design + Technology enough for assisting us A version of this story appeared in The Oakland in this effort. This would not have been possible without their Press on June 25, 2020. Reprinted with permission.

L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 9 THE CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATION WITHOUT COMMENCEMENT FEELS ’WEIRD,’ ’SURREAL,’ BUT THE ACHIEVEMENT LASTS

hauna Wollmershauser, BSME’20, took There’s just something about seeing what you built perform, and a “Study Break” to mark her graduation from Lawrence Tech. perform well, that’s incredibly attractive. The smell of race gas No, really. Study Break is an imperial stout beer, brewed with and burning rubber doesn’t hurt either.” cocoa and peanuts, by Bottle Logic Brewing of Calif. “It tastes After graduating from Ranken, she scouted the Midwest for just like a Snickers bar,” she said. “So I the best schools for mechanical engi- drank that nice beer and just kind of sat • • • neering, and discovered Lawrence Tech. LQGLVEHOLHI,ZRUNHGVRKDUGWRÀQLVK ´,ZRUNHGVRKDUGWRÀQLVK After a tour of campus, she said, “I liked VFKRRODQGLWMXVWNLQGRIÀ]]OHGOLNH the fact that the campus was small and SÀUHZRUNVWKDWGLGQ·WJRRIIµ VFKRRODQGLWMXVWNLQGRI the student-faculty ratio was low, and I Wollmershauser said it was tough liked the emphasis on hands-on learning. being part of the Class of 2020 and do- That’s how I learn best—I’m a hands-on ing without graduation traditions like À]]OHGOLNHÀUHZRUNVWKDW person.” parties and an elaborate Commencement Wollmershauser moved to Michigan ceremony. GLGQ·WJRRIIµ to continue her education. Tragically, her And it was even tougher not being husband Jim took ill and died of cancer able to compete in the Formula SAE car • • • in 2016. She continued working and at- racing competition—after all, she was captain of the LTU team tending LTU during that time, working jobs at Mahle, Ford, and this year. “My big mark was supposed to be the endurance event ZF. She’s also an accomplished photographer. at Formula SAE,” she said. “That day came and went, and it was Wollmershauser started work as a manufacturing engineer YHU\RGG,WMXVWGLGQ·WIHHOOLNH,ZDVÀQLVKLQJFROOHJH,WGLGQ·W for Ford Motor Co. in August. “I’m very excited and looking seem real.” forward to starting my engineering career,” she said. “It’s really But she was somewhat consoled that “when I turned in my QLFHWREHDEOHWRDQVZHUWKHΫ:KDWGR\RXGRIRUZRUN"· last report, I let my friends know, ’That’s it, I’m done being a TXHVWLRQZLWKΫ,·PDQHQJLQHHU·µ† MR college student,’ my phone just blew up with Shauna congratulations and calls. And we had a big Wollmershauser Zoom meeting.” And eventually, in late July, Wollmershauser and friends held a graduation party. Wollmershauser is a native of St. Louis, Mo. who graduated high school in 1994 from Cleve- land Junior Naval Academy. She was married DWDQGKDGKHUÀUVWRIWKUHHFKLOGUHQDWVR “I was raising a family when most people go to college.” It wasn’t until her youngest child was 15 that she started attending Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, where, in 2013, she earned an associate’s degree in high performance rac- ing technology. She said she grew up going to racetracks with two older brothers and uncles. “There’s so many things to love about rac- ing,” she said. “The controlled chaos of it.

10 L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 MOVING ’THEORY AND PRACTICE’ ONLINE WENT BETTER THAN EXPECTED

ven though Bram Ligon, BSME’20, So, too, did his moving to a considers himself a hands-on learner, the transition to eLearning rental property in the middle from on-ground classes during the pandemic went better than of the semester after living in expected. the dorm as a resident assis- “I didn’t think I could do it, but given the circumstances, and tant. “I was already look- FRQVLGHULQJZKDWKDGWREHGRQHWRÀQLVKWKHUHVWRIWKHVHPHV- ing for a home to rent with ter, it went rather smoothly, with only minor hiccups,” he said. a roommate—we both had (YHQVRODEZRUNSUHVHQWHGDVLJQLÀFDQWFKDOOHQJH:LWKRQO\ jobs in the area—but that got Bram Ligon Ethe data provided by faculty to make calculations, it was more moved up really fast,” said GLIÀFXOWWRIXOO\JUDVSZKDWZDVJRLQJRQZLWKRXWDOVRGRLQJWKH Ligon, who works as a mechanical engineering intern with physical work, he said. Eaton Steel Bar Co. in Oak Park. Adapting to the sudden cir- Other engineering students shared the same concerns—par- cumstances helped him learn a lot about himself, he said. “I’m ticularly when it came to the rigorous grading scales typically surprised how much I’m willing to put up with.” applied to labs. So Ligon reached out to the associate dean for Ligon will appear at the November commencement after he undergraduate programs Selin Arslan, with whom he’d devel- completes his senior project in the fall. After that, he has a full- oped a good relationship as student government president, and time position waiting for him at Eaton Steel Bar. Still, Ligon reported the students’ feedback to Arslan and the College of plans to attend graduate school about two years down the road. Engineering. “I’m either going to be doing a master’s in materials engineering The result: a recommendation to lab course instructors to or mechatronics,” he said. “make sure they understand how the lack of physical involve- The one event he’s sorry couldn’t take place—the transfer of ment” impacts the learning that normally takes place, and to power from one student president to another through a “big cer- adjust the “grading policy so that it’s not too easy but not as emony in the atrium. It’s a shame I didn’t get to do that and wish stringent as if you were actually doing the work yourself,” he farewell to the student body. They’ve really been a pleasure.” said. “Overall, it went better than I expected.” † MR DELAYED COMMENCEMENT, BUT SUSHI AND BALLOONS IN CALIFORNIA

lexandra “Alex” Amos, an English major, abrupt and unexpected,” she said. played softball for LTU. She was the catcher and one of four Amos completed her last semester at LTU like everyone team captains. Amos was in Florida with the team—actually at else—attending classes online through eLearning. She said she the airport headed to a competition—when she learned the rest didn’t even know what Zoom was, then suddenly she was us- of the softball season had been cancelled. ing it all the time. Amos gratefully gave her instructors a lot of ´:HH[SHFWHGWRGRUHDOO\ZHOO WKURXJKRXWWKHVHDVRQ DQG FUHGLWIRUEHLQJVRÁH[LEOHDQGXQGHUVWDQGLQJ´7KHSURIHVVRUV we were really excited. That was the hardest part,” she said. made it an easier transition than I had thought it would be,” Then Michigan’s stay-at-home order kicked in, and LTU was she said. IRUFHGWRVKXWGRZQ´7KDWZDVGHÀQLWHO\KDUGEHFDXVHLWZDVVRA  continued

L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 11 DELAYED COMMENCEMENT continued &RPPHQFHPHQW´,·PDÀUVWJHQHUDWLRQFROOHJHVWXGHQWDQGLW·VD really big deal for me and my family to see me graduate.” † KLP Amos said she appreciates that LTU provides a number of productive study spots like the Academic Achievement Center, the library, and quiet areas throughout campus. Unfortunately, being stuck in quarantine made focusing, studying, or even ÀQGLQJSULYDF\DKXJHFKDOOHQJH6KHVDLGDOORIKHULQVWUXFWRUV were very understanding about the situation, and patient when it came to things like due dates. “I was really happy with how they handled it,” she said. Happily, even though Amos—and every other graduate in the class of 2020—missed out on a big commencement ceremony, her family and friends in Corona, Calif., made sure to recognize her special day. They got her out of the house then surprised her when she got back with a banner, yard signs, a big balloon ar- rangement, and her favorite sushi for dinner. ´6RPHIULHQGVVXUSULVHGPHWRRµVKHDGGHG´7KH\GURSSHG Alexandra “Alex” Amos on the field off some goodies and champagne just to make me feel better.” and in the photo studio for the LTU 6KH·VVWLOOORRNLQJIRUZDUGWRWKHSODQQHG1RYYLUWXUDO softball program.

ONLINE COLLEGE IS NORMAL FOR CODING CLASSES–BUT NOT FOR BASEBALL

n information technology major, Sam Brace ´:HFRXOGQ·WVLWLQWKH expects to complete his degree in December and wants to attend atrium like we planned WKH1RYYLUWXDOFRPPHQFHPHQWFHUHPRQ\+HVSHQWTXDUDQ- and just talk to under- tine in Peoria, Ill. with his parents. grads as they walked Brace is a student athlete and was in Florida when he heard through all day. We had WKHQHZVDERXWTXDUDQWLQH+H·VEHHQDSLWFKHUIRUWKH/78 to do it through social media,” he said. IT student Sam baseball team for four years. Brace said his project team had hoped to get 5 Brace was a percent of the undergraduate population during hurler for the “When everything went down I was actually in Florida with LTU baseball AWKHEDVHEDOOWHDPµ%UDFHVDLG´:HKDGMXVWÀQLVKHGSOD\LQJWKH data collection, but still managed to get 2.5 per- team. number one team in the country. Then everything ended very cent through social media platforms. suddenly.” :KLOHWKHVXGGHQVZLWFKWRRQOLQHFODVVHVGLGQ·WID]H%UDFH Luckily, as an IT major, Brace said the transition to eLearning QRWSOD\LQJEDVHEDOOLVPRUHFRQFHUQLQJ+HVDLGKH·VEHHQ was simple. “The majority of my classes are already mostly on- planning to pursue a professional baseball career. In addition OLQH

12 L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 CORONAVIRUS MEANS PERMANENT CHANGES IN U.S. BUSINESS, FACULTY SAY

ig changes are coming to the American pandemic may lead to more economy and Michigan business in the wake of the coronavirus use of automation in handling pandemic, according to the faculty of Lawrence Technological manufacturing tasks. University. Ali, who has given work- Bahman Mirshab, dean of the College of Business and shops around the world in Information Technology, said recent reports from the United using industrial engineering Nations show that the automo- techniques for process and tive and tourist sectors would system improvement, said Bbe among those most affected the pandemic has also chal- by the economic downturn lenged healthcare processes brought on by the pandemic— and systems. Even parts of the and those are Michigan’s two world with good health care largest economic sectors. systems face a bad situation, Ahad Ali Mirshab said the downturn and underdeveloped countries DOVRUHÁHFWVWKHULVNVLQKHUHQW face a dire situation, he said. There have also been disruptions in in complicated global supply the supply chains of the world’s food industry, with a localized chains and the just-in-time and sustainable supply chain becoming more desirable. delivery of raw materials that Ali said industrial engineering and inventory management is a key part of lean manufac- will become more critical due to barriers in logistics and trans- turing. Bahman Mirshab portation, “a new way of thinking about doing business,” which “Because of lean manufactur- will include more support from a remote workforce—not just in ing, organizations don’t keep a lot of inventory, so once some- the United States but around the world. thing happens in China, it has a global impact,” Mirshab said. “Operations, processes, and systems are continuously evolv- “Now we have recognized that while globalization may help ing and industrial engineering tools can be used to solve many consumers, because we pay lower prices, we can become too of those problems,” Ali said. dependent on other countries. So maybe some industries should LTU business professor rely more on domestic production.” Jacqueline Stavros, an Mirshab said China has become not only a major exporter expert in leadership, strategic of consumer products, but of the “intermediate inputs”—ev- planning, and organization erything from electronics to metal parts to fabrics—used by development, predicts that $PHULFDQFRPSDQLHVZKRVHSURGXFWVXQGHUJRÀQDODVVHPEO\ once travel and gathering in the United States. China’s share of such goods in the global bans are lifted, people will economy has grown from 4 percent in 2002 to 20 percent today, remain skeptical and still have Mirshab said. concerns about leaving their Back in April, in an LTU news release, Mirshab also cau- homes, and “employers will tioned against calls to reopen the economy quickly once the have to assure their employees current peak of virus infections passes. “Without universal and customers that they are testing, it may just come back,” he said then—as it turned out, Jacqueline Stavros continuing to operate under prophetically. safe and sanitized policies… Ahad Ali, associate professor in the LTU College of Engi- It will take time for people to get comfortable being out again.” neering and director of LTU’s bachelor’s and master’s degree Stavros also said she thinks the trend to more telework is here programs in industrial engineering, said that when factories do to stay. In the pandemic, she said, “hundreds of millions of us reopen, they’re likely to conduct temperature checks of em- had to embrace technology as a way of connecting in a matter ployees entering plants and send those with a fever home. He said factories will also observe social distancing, and that the continued

L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 13 PERMANENT CHANGES continued of days. We are connecting virtually via learning management the technique to address concerns about returning to campus systems and meeting platforms to learn and get work done.” among students, faculty, and staff—and, most importantly, Stavros encourages those who make decisions–managers, learning what has worked well during the lockdown period. supervisors, senior leaders–to engage all stakeholders who will Time has been spent in conversations with all 16 departments, be affected by those decisions into the conversation. This invites plus students and parents to hear concerns, deepen understand- diverse perspectives into a conversation worth having. These ing of working and teaching remotely versus on campus, and conversations are meaningful, inquisitive, solutions-focused, fears about the pandemic. productive, and engaging. Conversations worth having generate “We do not know what the fall will bring given the uncer- shared understanding, new information, and possibilities tainty of a global pandemic, but we are in constant conversations for action. about what worked well, what is working, and what is possible,” At LTU, Stavros serves on a Safety Committee that has used Stavros said. † MR PANDEMIC MEETS ROBOTICS IN STUDENT’S HAND SANITIZER DISPENSER

W·VFHUWDLQO\KDUGWRÀQGDQ\IXQLQWKHPDQ\SUHFDXWLRQV waits to detect something within a certain threshold to trigger, demanded by the coronavirus pandemic. and then it waits for that thing to leave a certain threshold before But an LTU computer science student has managed to come resetting to trigger again,” Schulte said. up with one for youthful robot builders. The robot was built out of a standard Lego Mindstorm EV-3 Joe Schulte, BSMCS’21, MSCS’22, designed a robot that robot kit. “It might use a few more pieces than are in the base automatically dispenses hand sanitizer. He said the robot took EV-3 kit, but it’s all EV-3 pieces,” Schulte said. him about two days to design and build under the guidance of Schulte originally planned to offer the robot as a live work- LTU computer science professor CJ Chung. shop for children, but with the pandemic, he decided to offer it I Schulte, a graduate of Northville High School, also volunteers online. † MR at LTU’s Robofest worldwide robotics competition. “I like to do projects that help kids learn robotics,” Joe Schulte with his robotic Schulte said. “That’s my pri- hand sanitizer mary goal in helping out with dispenser. Robofest, helping kids solve problems. With this project, it was a way to tie in robot- ics with everything else that’s going on.” Schulte said he progressed through three theoretical designs and two practical designs before achieving success. The robot uses an infrared distance sensor to know when to provide a squirt of hand sanitizer. “The sensor

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L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 15 New LTU programs, but also designing new modalities by Provost Tarek which these programs are delivered, we could M. Sobh (right) actually thrive in this new reality. gets an expla- nation of all ´,·PRSWLPLVWLF&29,'GHVSLWHDOORIWKH the advanced challenges, provides incredible opportunities equipment in for true innovation, not only for delivering con- LTU’s Center for tent but with technology-type programs. Innovative Ma- ´$OORIWKHH[SHFWDWLRQVDQGXSKHDYDOVQR terials Research from College matter the cause (demographics, unemploy- of Engineer- ment, economy, pandemic, politics, social ing researcher change, chaos, etc.) are completely changing Mohammed the outlook and how higher education works. Mohammed ´,W·VEHFRPLQJPRUHREYLRXVWKDWWKHYDOXH (left) and Dean of Engineering proposition of higher education is being sig- Nabil Grace. QLÀFDQWO\VFUXWLQL]HGE\VWXGHQWVSDUHQWVDQG importantly, by employers.” That value needs WREH´HORTXHQWO\DUWLFXODWHGDQGSURYHQRWKHUZLVHFHUWDLQ institutions simply aren’t going to make it.” 2QHRIWKHGLVWLQFWLRQVRI/DZUHQFH7HFKKHVDLGLVWKH 8QLYHUVLW\´UHFRJQL]HGWKDWHDUO\RQ2XURIIHULQJVDUHGHVLJQHG DQGEXLOWIRUWKDWSXUSRVH:HHPSKDVL]HWKHRU\SUDFWLFH interdisciplinary training, getting quickly into the workforce and the jobs of the future—many of which do not have a title yet. I think this is what higher education is going to be going forward. It’s how universities will survive and thrive with technologi- FDORIIHULQJVÁH[LELOLW\DOWHUQDWLYHPRGDOLWLHVFROODERUDWLRQ with industry, and the importance of lifelong learning to avoid a car, and see the country. It began as an adventure and initially becoming obsolete. had nothing to do with academics—just fun. But when stalled in ´7HFKQRORJ\LVFRQVWDQWO\DGYDQFLQJ6RRXUVWXGHQWVQHHG Salt Lake City, he visited the University of Utah to look around WKHVNLOOVWRΫOHDUQKRZWROHDUQ·RQWKHLURZQWKURXJKRXWWKHLU and spied the name of a very famous professor—an icon of careers.” DUWLÀFLDOLQWHOOLJHQFH6REKLQWURGXFHGKLPVHOI´-XVWDNLGIURP 6REKZDVDQRQO\FKLOGERUQLQ&DLUR+LVIDWKHULVDFLYLO (J\SWZKRVKRZVXSDQGNQRFNVRQWKHGRRUΫ+L,UHDG\RXU engineer, his mother is from a pharmaceutical background and book, etc.’” The professor asked if Sobh was familiar with a cer- DQ´DPD]LQJFKHPLVWµ+LVGDGEXLOWSRZHUVWDWLRQVDQGGLUHFWHG tain type of programming language and ended up offering him a large construction projects all over the Middle East and Sobh UHVHDUFKLQWHUQVKLS´7KHOHVVRQRIWKLV visited his dad’s many construction sites. VWRU\µ6REKVDLG´LVZKHQWKHUH·VDQRS- +HFDOOHGKLPVHOID´FLYLOHQJLQHHULQJ portunity, be prepared to take it!” ’Students need the skills brat” much like people who identify After the internship, Sobh researched WKHPVHOYHVDV´$UP\EUDWVµ graduate schools and chose the Univer- to learn how to learn...’ ´,OLWHUDOO\IHOOLQORYHZLWKVFLHQFHDQG sity of Pennsylvania which then had the engineering at a very early age,” he said. premiere robotics lab in the country. Penn Sobh grew up as a problem-solver and Engineering had never accepted anyone from Egypt into the DEXLOGHUDQGZDVYHU\WHFKQRORJ\RULHQWHG+HJUDGXDWHGKLJK PhD program to that point. Sobh was not only accepted, but VFKRROLQ(J\SWDWDQGHQWHUHGFROOHJHLPPHGLDWHO\+HDV- given a full scholarship because of his work and research at VXPHGKH·GEHDFLYLOHQJLQHHU+RZHYHUZKHQ6REKZDVDERXW Utah, coupled with his degree from a unique program at Egypt’s 15 years old in the early 1980s, his father went on a business University of Alexandria. trip to Tokyo, phoning home to tell him about an interesting $ERXWMRLQLQJ/DZUHQFH7HFK6REKVDLG´,·PUHDOO\ORRNLQJ device he had seen— he described it as being like a typewriter, a forward to being here. I’m very excited. FDOFXODWRUDQGFDVVHWWHUHFRUGHUDOOLQRQH´7KLVZDVEHIRUHWKH ´'HVSLWHWKHXQFHUWDLQWLHVRIWKHSDQGHPLF\RXWDNHDORRN internet so of course I had no idea what he was talking about,” at the whole idea of hybrid classes, online classes, distance Sobh said. learning, [and] alternative experiences that are not necessarily What his father brought home was a Casio programmable in a classroom setting, it’ll be very complimentary. It’s going to computer that used the Basic language. Sobh read the 400-page be the new norm anyway. With an institution like ours and how PDQXDO´DQG,ZDVKRRNHGLWZDVWKHFRROHVWWKLQJHYHUµ +H innovative it is, not only with offering cutting-edge and dynamic still has that little Casio.)

16 L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 He says that little machine is what pushed him into the ÀHOGRIFRPSXWHUVFLHQFHDQG HQJLQHHULQJUDWKHUWKDQFLYLO RUDUFKLWHFWXUDOHQJLQHHULQJ %HLQJDEOHWRSURJUDPWKLQJV DQGOHWWLQJWKHPUXQDQGVROYH SUREOHPVRQWKHLURZQ´ZDV VLPSO\IDVFLQDWLQJµ 7KHIDPLO\KDGPRYHGWR $OH[DQGULDDFRXSOHRI\HDUV EHIRUH$WWKHWLPH6REK GLGQ·WZDQWWROHDYH&DLUR DQGKLVIULHQGVEXWGHVWLQ\ DQGOXFNLQWHUYHQHGDJDLQ ,WWXUQHGRXWWKDW$OH[DQ- GULD8QLYHUVLW\ZDVWKHRQO\ XQLYHUVLW\LQWKHHQWLUH0LGGOH (DVWZLWKDFRPSXWHUVFLHQFH DQGHQJLQHHULQJGHSDUWPHQW ´$WWKHHQGRIWKHGD\\RX FDQ·WSODQDQGVFULSWHYHU\ VLQJOHSLHFHRI\RXUOLIH 7KLQJVKDSSHQ

L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 17 “I’m truly excited to be at Lawrence Tech,” he said. “These are extraordinary times in higher education. I’m looking forward to working with my highly talented and accomplished col- leagues to continue shaping this institution into the most emi- nent university in the region that is known worldwide for its distinguished and outstanding programs and outcomes. Lawrence Tech is poised for greatness. I honestly believe that.” † BJA

MARIA VAZ leaves legacy of achievement aria J. Vaz, who Tarek Sobh succeeds, served on LTU’s Mfaculty since 1984 and as pro- vost since 2006. She retired on June 30 as one of the University’s most versatile and accomplished leaders in its history. President and CEO Virinder Moudgil said, “There are few aspects of the core responsibilities of our University that have not received the benefit of Dr. Vaz’s engagement and leadership. Maria Vaz She has been a key member of our leadership team and her positive influence on LTU’s programs, our students, faculty, and general academic stature cannot be overemphasized. Through her achievements and interests, she has had a huge impact on Nabil Grace, papers, and book chapters in these and other the improvement and blossoming of STEM (STEAM) education dean of the LTU areas, in addition to 27 books. He has served opportunities, both at the collegiate level and for our precollege College of Engi- or currently serves on the editorial boards of outreach programs.” neering, dem- 18 journals, and as chair or on the program Last year, Crain’s Detroit Business named her among its 2019 onstrates the Notable Women in STEM. Comprehensive committees of over 300 international confer- Vaz led and supported the development and implementation Environmental ences and workshops in robotics, automation, Test Chamber sensing, computing, systems, control, online of new undergraduate and graduate programs that continued inside the engineering, and engineering education. to differentiate Lawrence Tech. Among them are biomedical. robotics, architectural, and industrial engineering; chemical Center for Inno- He has presented more than 150 keynote vative Materials biology; molecular and cell biology; media communication; Research. The speeches, invited talks and lectures, colloquia, transportation design; and game art. She also oversaw the chamber is and seminars at research meetings, university launch of LTU’s Bachelor of Science in nursing program in part- capable of tem- departments, research centers, and companies. nership with Ascension Providence. She holds a master’s and peratures from He has supervised over 50 award-winning PhD in physics from Kent State University. Vaz is also a trustee of -90 degrees to graduate and undergraduate students working Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. 185 degrees For more about Dr. Vaz’s distinguished service to Lawrence Fahrenheit. on different projects within robotics, prototyp- ing, computer vision, control, and manufac- Tech and its students, visit the summer/fall 2019 edition of turing, as well as more than 300 undergraduate and graduate the Lawrence Tech Magazine, pages 17 and 18: www.ltu.edu/ students working on their bachelor’s projects, master’s thesis or summer-fall19/. † BJA PhD dissertations. Maria Vaz with Sobh also consults and provides service to industrial orga- a young student nizations and companies, including companies in the United at the Sampson- States, Switzerland, India, Malaysia, England, the United Arab Webber Leader- ship Academy Emirates, Kazakhstan, and Egypt. He has received over 60 in Detroit. (Pre- research awards and grants and received the ASEE Northeastern COVID photo.) U.S. Distinguished Engineering Professor of the Year award, the IEEE Northeast Technological Innovation Research Award, an ACE Higher Education Award and many other recognitions of his educational, research, scholarly, and service activities in engineering, education, computing, and diversity initiatives.

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Gregory L. Cascione has been relationships among our thou- “Lawrence Tech has a remark- named special assistant to the sands of alumni, both engaging able presence in higher educa- president for development and them with their university and tion and for the quality and alumni relations at Lawrence with each other,” Moudgil said. achievement of its graduates,” Tech. Cascione has more than 30 said Cascione. “I look forward Cascione will oversee fundrais- years of professional experience to working with LTU’s leaders, ing across the University, includ- in advancing philanthropy in students, faculty, staff, alumni, ing alumni and donor relations, higher education and the non- and friends in creating support corporate and foundations rela- profit sector. He has served at for more scholarships, enhanc- ing facilities, and sustaining the tions, major and principal gifts, a wide range of institutions, Gregory L. Cascione advancement services, steward- including Fordham University, scholastic excellence that distin- ship, and annual giving. He will Harvard Law School, and the guishes our programs.” of Michigan. He has given report directly to LTU President University of Michigan, and as Cascione earned a Bachelor numerous presentations on Virinder Moudgil, who made the vice president for university of Arts in philosophy from philanthropy and higher educa- announcement. advancement at the University Fordham University, a Master tion, and is the author of the “In Dr. Cascione, we believe of Detroit Mercy. of Theological Studies in eth- 2003 book, “Philanthropists in we have found a leader who can In recent years, he has worked ics from Harvard University, Higher Education: Institutional, bring new vision to our efforts to as an interim executive and an MBA from the University Biographical, and Religious support the University’s mission consultant, assisting institutions of Edinburgh in the United Motivations for Giving.” through philanthropy, and who with a special focus on fundrais- Kingdom, and a PhD in higher †MR, BJA can foster close and rewarding ing and advancement. education from the University

Business leaders Bell, Hurshe, and Steudle named trustees

Three business leaders have (AI), driver assist technology, and been elected to Lawrence robotics. Technological University’s Board Bell has held a number of of Trustees. The new trustees positions with growing responsi- are Donna Bell, BSEE’95, global bility, including serving as chief director, Technology and Feature of staff to Ford’s chief technol- Strategy & Planning Enterprise ogy officer, where she improved and Product Line Management research processes, managed Donna Bell Joseph Hurshe Kirk Steudle at Ford Motor Company; Joseph strategic university alliances, and Hurshe, chief operating officer enhanced Ford’s STEM strategy. multiple times, and Ford being in 2019 received the University’s at Ascension Michigan, and She led strategic partnerships recognized by the 2017 JD highest honor for graduates, the president, Ascension Providence and external relationships, Power Initial Quality Study for Alumni Achievement Award. Hospital; and Kirk T. Steudle, including Ford’s involvement overall quality improvement. Most recently, Bell was inducted BSCE’78, senior vice president of in US CAR (U.S. Council for After earning her bachelor’s into the College of Engineering’s Econolite Systems. Automotive Research). degree in electrical engineering Hall of Fame. LTU trustees establish stra- From 2014-17, she was from LTU, she earned master’s Bell also received the tegic direction, help formulate Ford’s electrical Global Product degrees in electronics and com- 2019 Outstanding Technical and approve major institutional Development Quality manager. puter control systems and in Contributions award from policies, and hire the University’s She collaborated to ensure engineering management, and the National Society of executive team. They serve with- designs delivered revenue gen- a PhD in industrial and systems Black Engineers Professional out compensation. erating customer experiences. engineering, from Wayne State Development Conference, At Ford, Bell establishes and Through her leadership, quality University. She served three and was selected as the 2018 communicates customer driven improved by more than 35 per- years as president of Lawrence Women of Color in STEM, strategies that increase corpo- cent. Bell also led the electrical Tech’s Alumni Association, is Technologist of the Year, by the rate growth in areas such as con- organization achieving best in a member of the College of nectivity, artificial intelligence class quality for Lincoln vehicles Engineering Advisory Board, and Continued page 20

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Career Communications Group. interim president and CEO of Steudle chaired the Transpor- He received the University’s She is active in numerous other the American Center for Mobility tation Research Board executive highest honor, the Alumni organizations that increase from August 2018 until March committee in 2014 and served Achievement Award, in 2008. opportunities for women and 2019. as the 2011-12 president of the “Dr. Bell, Mr. Hurshe, and Mr. underrepresented minorities. Steudle is focused on integrat- American Association of State Steudle bring very strong cre- Hurshe, a Fellow of the ing technology into transporta- Highway and Transportation dentials to our Board of Trustees American College of Healthcare tion, is a noted expert in surface Officials (AASHTO). He received as accomplished business Executives, is responsible for the transportation, and a nationally the highest distinction awards leaders,” said Virinder Moudgil, daily operations of 15 Ascension recognized leader in the devel- from both organizations in 2018. Lawrence Tech’s president and hospitals and multiple ambu- opment of connected vehicle He currently serves as the vice CEO. “They represent fields latory and medical centers technology. He served as chair chair of the Engineering Society where we have, or expect to throughout Michigan with over for the Intelligent Transportation of Detroit Board of Directors. have, a growing number of suc- 3,600 licensed beds, 27,000 asso- Society (ITS) of America Board Steudle also serves on LTU’s cessful alumni. We are delighted ciates, and 6,300 physicians serv- of Directors in 2015 and was College of Engineering Advisory to receive their counsel and ing a population of 6 million. inducted into the ITS World Board and was inducted into the leadership as trustees.” Hurshe is actively involved in Congress Hall of Fame in 2016. College’s Hall of Fame in 2012. †BJA community outreach initiatives and philanthropic endeavors that are growth and develop- ment oriented. Hurshe joined the Ascension Students qualify for DECA Nationals family in 2010 where he served as chief operating officer, and Associate Professor Matthew most recently as president and Cole, the College of Business CEO of Ascension Providence and Information Technology Hospital Novi and Southfield DECA collegiate advisor, men- campuses. Prior to Ascension, tored three students who he was the system vice presi- competed in the annual DECA dent of operations for Centegra Michigan Competition on Feb. 9 Health System near Chicago, and in Dearborn. worked for the State University The competition recognizes of New York and University the top three students in each Hospital, located in Syracuse, of 25 competition categories. A throughout his 25 years in total of 138 students from 12 healthcare leadership. Michigan colleges competed. Hurshe earned a bachelor’s Business student Peyton degree from Eastern Michigan Heady of Allen Park placed third University, and a master’s in in the Restaurant and Food health administration and Service Management individual management from Webster event. Psychology student Mary University in St. Louis. He is a Lancina of Livonia placed graduate of the distinguished third in the Human Resource Ascension Health Leadership Management event. Business Academy. student Shelby Rasch of Conklin At Econolite Systems, Steudle competed in the Fashion concentrates on excellence in Merchandising and Marketing intelligent transportation system event. design, deployment, operations, All three students are eligible and maintenance, including at to participate in the annual Econolite subsidiary, CAVita. DECA International Competition, Steudle retired from State of rescheduled for 2021 in Austin, school and collegiate level. With DECA Advisor and Associate Michigan service in Oct. 2018 Texas. LTU faculty members Yu Professor Matthew Cole are (left to after a 31-year career and served DECA, formerly known as the “Tony” Zhang, assistant professor right) Peyton Heady, Shelby Rasch, as director of the Michigan Distributive Education Clubs of accounting and finance, and and Mary Lancina. (Pre-COVID Department of Transportation of America, prepares emerging Ahmet Hattat, assistant profes- photo.) (MDOT) from 2006-18, one of leaders and entrepreneurs in sor of marketing, volunteered as the longest tenures nation- marketing, finance, hospitality, judges at the state DECA event. ally. He also served as the and management at the high †MR

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National Association of College Height named Notable Woman and University Business Officers, and the Healthcare Financial in Finance by Crain’s Management Association. She earned a Bachelor of Linda Height, vice president of for the Southfield Chamber of Science in business administra- finance and administration, was Commerce and board chair- tion and healthcare admin- named a Crain’s Notable Woman person for both the Michigan istration from Mercy College in Finance by Crain’s Detroit First Credit Union and the of Detroit, and a Master of Business in its April 27 issue. (Southfield) City Centre Advisory Science in Administration Height manages the Board.” (human resources) from Central University’s $75 million budget Prior to coming to Lawrence Michigan University. She is a ser- and $70 million in endowed and Tech, Height was vice president geant first class (retired) in the invested funds. Her work has of compliance and revenue U.S. Army Reserves. †MR helped LTU add five new cam- management for Bon Secours Linda Height pus buildings through a partner- Cottage Health System, where ship with PNC Bank, retire older her responsibilities included all bonds, and pay off the mort- activities in the for-profit facili- gage on its oldest residence hall. ties and the development and New degree combines In addition, she also sup- implementation of an assisted ported the addition of 30 sports living center and senior day care. technology with the humanities teams in five years, increasing Earlier, as manager for the enrollment, developed multifac- healthcare consulting division Lawrence Technological The new program already has eted outdoor athletic facilities, at the accounting firm Coopers University is offering a new its first student, Ellen Forsgren, a and invested in a new robotics & Lybrand, she coordinated all degree that combines high tech 2018 graduate from Port Huron, engineering program. consulting activities, with pri- with the humanities to prepare who said she was attracted to “Her work with LTU’s commu- mary focus on the assessment of graduates for the nity and its strategic partner, the business operations related to jobs of tomorrow. city of Southfield, is also note- organizational structure, policies The Bachelor worthy," LTU President Virinder and procedures, staffing levels, of Science in Moudgil said. "Ms. Height is and quality control. Technological on the executive committee Height also is a member of the Humanities will be offered through the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and National study confirms high Communication, part of LTU’s College value of a Lawrence Tech degree Paul Jaussen Ellen Forsgren of Arts and Sciences. A national study of the value the University fourth among The curriculum begins with LTU by its small class sizes and of a college education placed Michigan colleges, just ahead a freshman year that combines the opportunity to earn a schol- Lawrence Technological of Michigan State University. It courses in mathematics, com- arship for playing in the LTU University fourth in Michigan ranks first in the three-county puter science, and the natural Marching Band. and in the top 7 percent of 4,500 metro area. sciences with courses like litera- Forsgren originally intended colleges surveyed by the U.S. “The results of this study ture, psychology, and history. to major in architecture, but Department of Education for its emphasize Lawrence Tech’s com- Sophomore year curriculum another passion was calling: “I’m 2019 College Scorecard. mitment to preparing its gradu- includes technical communica- very passionate about writing. In The government data was ates for productive careers,” LTU tion, computer science, and sta- architecture I never had the time analyzed by Georgetown President Virinder Moudgil said. tistics, blended with courses in to explore the ideas in poetry University’s Center on Education “Our graduates are ready to hit writing, rhetoric, and economics. and short stores. My ultimate and the Workforce. Using a the ground running in their first Junior year, students learn goal is to write a novel. I thought complex calculation of net pres- job and usually that will result computer coding and take other I should go into something ent value of a college degree, in greater earning power in the technical electives, along with where I’d have more time to a Lawrence Tech graduate can years to come. A Lawrence Tech courses in history, ethics, and lit- explore my passion.” expect a net-present-value degree gives our graduates a erature. The senior year is domi- Forsgren plans to concentrate return of $1,124,000 over 40 head start on their peers from nated by a senior thesis elective. on software engineering in the years on the investment in a most other universities.” †MR Internships are strongly encour- college degree. That places aged during the four years. Continued page 22

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New degree Continued major, while at the same time heavy world would look like.” exploring creative writing. In The major could also be a foun- Marchers seek more support 10 years, she says, “hopefully I dation for a graduate degree or of Black students will have established myself in a law school. For more informa- software engineering company, tion, visit the College of Arts and and I hope to have made prog- Sciences section of www.ltu.edu. ress on writing a novel and get- LTU has pursued the inte- ting it published.” gration of technology and The idea behind the major, the humanities in other ways Paul Jaussen, associate professor as well. Supported in part by of literature said, is to integrate grants from the Howard Hughes the “big ideas” of a traditional Medical Institute and Michigan liberal arts education with prac- Humanities, LTU established tical training in technological the Humanity + Technology skills that will be in demand in Lecture Series, which explores the future. the crossroads of what technol- Where will graduates of this ogy makes, and how it affects About 300 people marched from LTU’s campus along 10 Mile Road in June program work? Said Jaussen: people. And LTU is the only to protest an LTU social media post and stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. LTU students, faculty, and staff were among the “Companies that want to com- university in the United States to marchers, in an event organized by the LTU Black Student Union. Sparking municate their technologies to allow humanities majors to enter the protest was a post on LTU’s Instagram account containing the phrase broader audiences. Companies research projects in the Grand “All Lives Matter,” a phrase often construed as a criticism or disparagement that have interpersonal skill Challenge Scholars program of the BLM movement. The post was quickly removed, and LTU officials needs in high-tech sectors. We’re established by the National apologized for the incident. Speakers at the event sought more support for thinking about what a liberal Academy of Engineering. †MR Black students by the University. arts program for a future tech-

19 no longer presents a health that according to the American Girls in Engineering Academy threat.” Society of Engineering kicks off year with LTU The goal of the GEA is to Education, the United States academically prepare girls for awarded 104,000 engineering The Girls in Engineering been hosted at LTU in the sum- STEM studies in high school and degrees in 2017. But only 21,000 Academy (GEA), a partnership mer of 2020 and continued on college. of those went to women—and of the Engineering Society of campus through the 2020-21 “If you look at the data, when only 2,200 to Latino women and Detroit (ESD) and Lawrence academic year, but in-person boys and girls enter school, just 959 to Black women. Technological University instruction was derailed by the they’re pretty much on par with “We’re making an impact,” designed to close the achieve- coronavirus pandemic. The pro- each other academically, but by Thompkins said. ment and gender gaps between gram will continue online this the time girls reach fifth or sixth The program was generously men and women in the STEM year. grade, their interest in math supported by a PNC Bank grant disciplines, kicked off another Gerald Thompkins is pro- and science begins to dimin- to LTU’s Marburger STEM Center. academic year with a four-week gram manager of the GEA ish slightly,” Thompkins said. “We’re hopeful that next year online summer program. for ESD. Of this past sum- “By the time they get to high we will be able to do in-person GEA, which began in 2017, mer’s online program, he said: school, boys continue to have programming, where the stu- starts with girls about to enter “Virtual learning has become an interest in science and math, dents will live in the residence the sixth grade. About 30 girls the ’new norm’ in educational and girls are going in a different halls during their four-week have entered the program each instruction. Instructors are academic direction, and it’s not summer program, and really summer since, and a total of 95 now having to learn a new way necessarily STEM. The focus is on experience the Blue Devil life- are now participating. of teaching and students are getting middle school girls inter- style,” said Marburger STEM The GEA continues through having to adjust to learning at ested and excited about STEM Center Executive Director Sibrina the school year with a 16-week home. There are challenges for and pre-engineering. We know Collins. That part of the GEA program that features instruction both, but the biggest challenge that waiting until high school is will be supported by the Holley in pre-algebra, and introductions is keeping students interested, too late.” Foundation. to subjects such as computer engaged and learning; there Thompkins said the program To find out more, contact science, physics, mechanical is no substitute for in-person is designed to move the needle Thompkins at 248.353.0735, ext. engineering, and an English and learning. All GEA classes have on an achievement gap between 139, or [email protected] language arts component to gone to the Zoom instructional men and women in engineer- †MR boost communication skills. platform. Our goal is to return to ing and more broadly, all STEM The program was to have in-person learning when COVID- related fields. Thompkins said

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In fact, LTU is Six Sigma quality training added the only Michigan to engineering curriculum university listed as an accredited pro- Lawrence Technological the curriculum that prepares vider of Six Sigma University is turning out engi- students to take the Six Sigma Black Belt training neering graduates who already Black Belt exam as part of their by the Council possess a much-sought-after program. Prerequisites for the for Six Sigma quality training certification that courses include calculus, statis- Certification, and employers now spend millions tics, and engineering economic know of to have embed- one of only 14 of dollars for their employees to analysis. ded Six Sigma training Reus Sabah Abro universities in the achieve. Six Sigma is a system of statis- into the curriculum at the United States. The first nine LTU students tical tools and managerial mod- undergraduate level,” Abro said. LTU added Six Sigma training in who earned the Six Sigma Black els that are proven to reduce “There are other universities 2014. Belt passed the exam in May waste significantly, improve pro- that do it at the graduate level. Abro, a Master Black Belt in 2019, according to Sabah Abro, ductivity, and increase profitabil- The idea came to us when we Six Sigma who has been on college professor of engineering ity.. Six Sigma has spread from reorganized our program that the faculty for 24 years, has technology at LTU. manufacturing into services, grants a Bachelor of Science in five degrees, including mas- LTU’s Engineering Technology most notably healthcare. It bor- mechanical and manufacturing ter’s degrees from the United Department offers two semes- rows the certification system of engineering technology. These Nations Institute in Kuwait and ter-long courses, Six Sigma karate, with green, brown, and graduates will acquire skills in the University of Wales, and a 1 and Six Sigma 2, taught by black belts. engineering technology, in qual- PhD from Catholic University of Abro. These courses are part of “We are the first university we ity, and in management.” Leuven in Belgium. †MR

In only its third year, nursing program already earning accolades

Lawrence Technological LTU President Virinder Moudgil In pre-pandemic University’s Bachelor of Science said. “The program offers direct times, LTU nurs- in Nursing program has been admission to nursing education ing students ranked in the top third of from Day One, without spending hone their skills Michigan nursing education the first two years in a general- on a sophisti- cated, lifelike programs—even before the education pre-nursing program. mannequin that program has graduated its first It offers a close relationship with mimics many students. a recognized healthcare leader human bodily In only its third year, LTU’s in Ascension. And it offers the functions and nursing program was ranked No. unique advantage of a nursing medical prob- 22 among 79 nursing education education at a technology- lems. programs in Michigan, according focused university.” to Nursing Schools Almanac, an Added M. Therese Jamison, online ranking service for nurs- the program’s founding director: and Ascension ing schools. “Implementing a BSN curriculum Michigan’s Lawrence Tech began accept- with a framework of relation- exceptional, ing students into its BSN ship-based care provides faculty, integrated, program in August 2017. The staff, and especially our students holistic program, a partnership with the an opportunity to change health approach to healthcare nonprofit Ascension outcomes for the patients, fami- care supports Michigan and its six hospitals in lies, and the communities we the conceptual southeast Michigan, will gradu- serve. We are so grateful for model of this BSN program.” pare students to become nurses ate its first nurses in May 2021. the partnership between LTU And Joseph Hurshe, chief that will possess the skills neces- “The fact that this young pro- and Ascension Michigan, and operating officer of Ascension sary to meet the ever increasing gram is already ranked so highly their combined commitment Michigan and an LTU trustee, demands of today’s healthcare is a testament to the efforts to excellence. LTU has a presti- said: “It is our pleasure to landscape.” of our staff, students, and our gious legacy that enhances the work closely with Lawrence partners at Ascension Michigan,” preparation of future nurses, Technological University to pre- Continued page 25

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Lawrence Tech in top five for recruiting in Michigan employer survey

A January survey from American mechanical engineering, electri- Society of Employers (ASE) cal engineering, and computer named Lawrence Technological science. The top three non-tech- University in the top five univer- nical disciplines hired in the past sities where Michigan compa- year were supply chain manage- nies recruit new graduates. ment, business administration, The “2020 Starting Salaries and, in a three-way tie for third, for Co-op Students and Recent finance, human resources, and employees, and 59 percent were The home page of the American College Graduates Survey” was labor relations. classified as automotive suppliers. Society of Employers, a Livonia- conducted by ASE, a Livonia- Topping the pay list for those The top three knowledge fac- based HR organization. based nonprofit that provides disciplines was computer sci- tors and skills that organizations HR services to businesses. ence, at $71,581 a year for recent consider when making hiring uired on the job; computer skills; The survey of 121 businesses, graduates, followed by electrical decisions, in order, are course- and internship or work experi- 80 percent of which are in the engineering, $70,236, mechani- work related to the work req- ence. †MR Detroit area, listed Lawrence cal engineering, $67,600, busi- Tech in the top five of campuses ness administration, $65,597, recruited, along with four much supply chain management, larger public universities. $63,589, HR and labor relations, LTU places four faculty, The ASE survey found the top $59,975, and finance, $59,142. three most popular technical Most survey respondents four alumnae in Crain’s bachelor’s degree disciplines were small businesses, with 76 hired in the past year were percent having fewer than 500 ‘Notable Women in Design’ Two full-time Lawrence and is director of graphic design Technological University faculty at LTU. members and two adjunct fac- Bilge Nur Saltik, director and LTU takes second in worldwide ulty members placed among the assistant professor of indus- ASHRAE competition list of Notable 2020 Women in trial design, “kickstarted a fresh Design, released in the Sept. 14 culture in the industrial design Two College of Architecture and and John Banicki Scholarship. issue of Crain’s Detroit Business program that our students were Design students were among The students were praised for magazine, as did four other longing for,” according to Karl seven winners of 10 Michigan their creative portfolios, active alumnae. Daubmann, dean of the College Architectural Foundation schol- participation in student architec- Lilian Crum, assistant pro- of Architecture and Design. “Her arships announced in May. ture-related organizations and fessor of graphic design and collaborative approach and Jessica Brethour, MAr’21, community activities, passion partner and creative director creativity related to materials earned the Daniel W. Toschah for architecture, professional at Detroit-based Unsold Studio is inspiring the new generation and AIA Saginaw Valley Chapter promise, leadership qualities, LLC, was lauded for “transform- of designers.” Saltik is also co- Scholarship. Ryan Johns, outstanding academic records, ing the commercial design scene founder of the design studio MAr’21, won two awards: the commitment to professional in Detroit and further,” according Form&Seek, which organizes American Institute of Architects licensure, and understanding of to Christopher Stefani, associ- exhibits at international fairs. Scholarship and the Katherine architecture based in citizenship. ate director of LTU’s Detroit Saltik also leads the writing team MAF awards the Center for Design + Technology. for a Turkish design magazine. scholarships annually Unsold was elected to attend Also named to the list were to students who are Singapore Design Week in 2019 adjunct faculty members Tiffany completing a bachelor’s as a UNESCO Creative Cities Brown and Laura Walker. See degree program and delegate, and received a Silver story on Brown, page 38. Walker, who have been accept- Indigo Design Award in brand- an associate design architect at ed or are currently ing for its work with an indepen- SmithGroup, won a Design Build enrolled in a profession- dent eyewear shop, Spectacle award from the city of Detroit al program leading to a Society. Crum also launched a for her work on the Design Master of Architecture student-run design studio at LTU Center in Detroit’s Old Redford degree. †MR that serves socially conscious Ryan Johns Jessica Brethour organizations and businesses, Continued page 30

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Stavros is one of the field’s Innovation and Engagement.” Stavros ideas ’SOAR’ with leading practitioners, and the The feature article is titled article in business journal co-author of several books on “SOAR 2020 and Beyond: the topic, “Conversations Worth Strategy, Systems Innovation, An article written by In the article, Having: Using Appreciative and Stakeholder Engagement” Professor Jacqueline Stavros chronicles Inquiry to Fuel Productive and may be found at www. Stavros of LTU’s where and how SOAR and Meaningful Engagement,” aipractitioner.com/product/soar- College of Business emerged, and how and “The Thin Book of SOAR: 2020-and-beyond/. †MR and Information it is being used all Creating Strategy that Inspires Technology has been over the world for named a “feature disruptive change, choice” article in particularly in the the scholarly jour- era of COVID-19. nal Appreciative Three case studies Centrepolis Accelerator named Inquiry Practitioner: from SOAR strategic Jacqueline Stavros top 2019 project in Southfield International Journal planning exercises are of Appreciative Inquiry. also cited, including one Stavros Excellence Awards The article details Stavros’ led on LTU’s campus in the SOAR approach to strategic summer of 2019 for the United LTU’s Centrepolis U.S. Rep. Brenda thinking, planning, and leader- States Army’s “Team Warren” Accelerator, a busi- Lawrence (D-Southfield) ship at organizations. ground vehicle operations. In ness incubator for speaks at the October grand opening of the SOAR stands for strengths, August 2020, she did it again manufacturers and Centrepolis Accelerator. opportunities, aspirations, and with her co-faciltators and co- product-based busi- results. It is a method of creating designers, Toni Benner and Keith nesses, was named students and faculty strategic plans and strategies Schweizer—this time virtually, Top Project of the Year to work with grow- through shared conversations, with the support of LTU’s eLearn- in the Excellence in ing entrepreneurial collaboration, and commitment ing Services department and the South-field Awards, businesses. Early to action by all stakehold- videoconferencing application a program of the Accelerator clients ers—it engages everyone in an Zoom. Southfield Chamber include companies in organization along a mutually Appreciative Inquiry is an of Commerce. mobility, gaming, defense, exer- agreed path. It differs from the organization development Award recipients in six cat- cise science, and more. traditional SWOT (strengths, model invented in the 1980s, egories were nominated by Access to the Centrepolis weaknesses, opportunities, and based on the idea that organiza- Southfield Chamber members Accelerator and all its equip- threats), which is typically a top- tions are created, maintained and the public. ment starts at $125 down approach. SOAR builds on and changed by conversations, Winners were select- a month with a an organization’s strengths and and claiming that methods of ed in December by 12-month commit- produces greater results than organizing were only limited a committee of local ment. For more infor- spending time trying to correct by people’s imaginations and business and govern- mation, visit http:// weaknesses, Stavros says. the agreements among them. ment officials. www.centrepolisac- The Centrepolis celerator.com/. Accelerator, opened Besides LTU, in October, is a partners in the Nursing program accolades Continued 6,600-square-foot Centrepolis center on the campus Accelerator effort Hurshe noted the program programs nationwide. The rank- of Lawrence Tech. It’s Jay Redman include the City combines hospital-based clini- ings are based on an institu- intended to acceler- of Southfield, the Michigan cal rotations, skills laboratories, tion’s academic prestige and ate the growth of advanced Economic Development Corp., and a focus on combining perceived value, measured by manufacturing entrepreneurs the Michigan Energy Fund, and nursing theory with practice. ability of graduates to repay stu- by providing access to funding, the New Economy Initiative. The partnership also offers job dent debt, professional designa- experts, and product develop- Jay Redman, BSBA’15, placement opportunities, since tions, grant funding for nursing ment resources, including the MSTPC’18, athletic engage- Ascension Michigan is focused research, and years in opera- latest in high-tech prototyping ment and research associate on keeping nurses in-state and tion; the breadth and depth of and virtual reality equipment— in LTU’s Office of Development helping them advance their nursing program offered; and and access to LTU students and and Alumni Relations, was also careers. student success on licensing faculty to assist in business a nominee for the Excellence in Nursing Schools Almanac examinations. †MR growth. The Accelerator also Southfield Young Professional of ranks more than 3,000 nursing provides additional learning and the Year award. †MR research opportunities for LTU

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New Lawrence Tech paper compares Shelley’s ’Frankenstein’ and Marvel’s ’Black Panther’ Using “Frankenstein,” the famous December 2019 edition of the The paper also discusses a text book frequently called the journal The Chemical Educator. analysis of 89 student papers world’s first science fiction In “Frankenstein”, written in written about “Frankenstein”, novel, as a method for teach- 1818 by then-20-year-old Mary saying that the students focused ing both social studies and Wollstonecraft Shelley, a scien- on the sad condition of the chemistry, is the topic of a new tist uses electricity to reanimate creature, using it as an allegory research paper from LTU faculty a creature constructed from dis- of discrimination. The paper members. membered corpses. The paper also provides educators with Five LTU faculty, a high school describes a cross-disciplinary approaches to make connec- teacher, and a Wayne State study, involving chemistry, engi- tions to concepts of electro- University professor collabo- neering, literary studies, and phi- chemistry through the novel. rated on “Frankenstein 200 Years losophy, to use “Frankenstein” as The high school students Later: Chemistry, Literature and a teaching tool in an advanced involved in the study also discussion on LTU’s campus Pop Culture,” published in the placement literature course. attended a seminar and panel called “Frankenstein Today,” which discussed key connec- tions between Frankenstein and current superhero and sci-fi films 3D printing brought to Detroit middle school such as Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” and the “Avengers” On Nov. 20, Sampson-Webber ing technology can build parts plastic pottery or other 3D art, or series. Leadership Academy in Detroit for homes, and in the medical create models of famous build- Collaborating in the paper held its annual Curriculum Night, field to create 3D printed organs, ings and works of art. Academic were Paul Jaussen, Daniel which gives parents a chance which hold the potential to departments that receive little Shargel, and Franco Delogu, to see what their children are eliminate organ donor waitlists funding for classroom and learn- faculty members in LTU’s learning and what is new at and immune compatibility. ing materials, such as anatomical Department of Humanities, the school. This year, Lawrence Besides preparing them for models, could simply create and Social Sciences and Commun- Technological University’s future careers, 3D printing helps print their materials for a fraction ication; Eric Meyer of the LTU Marburger STEM Center was in students become more inno- of the cost. Even theater depart- Department of Biomedical attendance to introduce a new vative and creative problem ments can create props at a low Engineering; and Sibrina Collins, 3D printer to the Sampson com- solvers. K-12 teachers can cre- cost. executive director of LTU’s munity. ate hypothetical problems and Sampson-Webber students Marburger STEM Center. Other The 3D printer, a FlashForge have students use 3D printing to already had many ideas of objects co-authors were Lorri Lewis, Finder, was donated by LTU’s solve those problems. Art teach- they plan to create, ranging from advanced placement English Marburger STEM Center with ers could ask students to design model cars to jewelry. †MR teacher at University High funding from the Metro West School Academy in Lathrup Chapter of Credit Unions, part Village, and Michael Scrivener, of the Michigan Credit Union English professor at Wayne State League. In addition to the print- University. er, Lawrence Tech also donated We Need Your Support Said Jaussen: “The article is four laptops to the school. The truly collaborative, reflecting the intent is to incorporate more Your gift will help ensure students expertise of all of the authors. cutting-edge technology, such have access to the resources You can see literary history, as 3D printing, into the class- they need to succeed. biochemistry, ethics, pedagogi- room to spark excitement about cal theory, textual analysis, and, STEM (science, technology, engi- Please GIVE NOW perhaps most importantly, the neering and mathematics) and work of student writers. It was design fields to further expand Text GIVELTU to 91999 a pleasure seeing the dialogue the student technological skills. between the disciplines and www.ltu.edu/give Now commonly used in such institutions.” industries as automotive, air- 248.204.2300 This is the third paper craft, and dentistry, 3D printing Lawrence Tech faculty have is becoming more universal and published using pop culture to can be used to solve real-world engage students. †MR problems. For example, 3D print-

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LTU finishes third in concrete toboggan ’King of the Hill’ Lawrence Tech is the only United petition’s weight and strength States team allowed to compete requirements. The skis were then in the Great Northern Concrete wet polished and waxed for a Toboggan Race, a student- smooth finish. managed competition held each At the competition, many year in Canada. The 2020 sled were awestruck by the overall turned heads with its appear- look of the toboggan, as well as ance—and its performance on the technical components, struc- race day. ture, and ski design. The tobog- LTU’s Concrete Toboggan team gan also made history by having had been working on the sled a working car horn and head- every opportunity. Overall, the The LTU Concrete Toboggan team since early in the 2019 school lights while going down the hill. team finished third in the “King dressed up for the presentation year. This year’s theme was The Canadian schools constantly of the Hill” competition for fast- portion of the competition, along with their striking sled. “Lawrence Tech and the Model supported and cheered the est sled speed, and fourth on T-Bog.” LTU had the largest team LTU team on, chanting “USA!” at race day. The team appreciated the in the history of concrete tobog- help of many sponsors, as gan with 16 members. This well as driver Ray Ziegler, and allowed for the toboggan to be Professor Edmund Yuen, chair completed ahead of schedule. of the Department of Civil and The toboggan was built with Architectural Engineering. great attention to detail and LTU is looking forward to resembled a real Ford Model T. preparing for GNCTR 2021 in The team included components Calgary, Alberta. such as a working horn and The Model T toboggan was lights, fenders, and 3D printed featured in the Feb. 27 online wheels. The team’s technical newsletter of the American exhibit consisted of a 1920s Concrete Institute. †AS speakeasy with a bar and door. The Model T-Bog was show- cased with stanchions around The team gathers around the Model the toboggan and a red carpet T toboggan after a successful run beneath to draw attention to its down a ski hill in Toronto. design. The superstructure frame con- sisted of steel tubing and fit five riders comfortably. Mechanical systems consisted of a rack Timmons lectures on and pinion steering system and shock absorbers on the the discovery of the front skis. The braking system drug Warfarin consisted of a large rake that is dropped down by gravity when Shannon Timmons, associate Shannon braking was required. professor of chemical biology in Timmons (left) Team members fabricated 16 the College of Arts and Sciences, in the lab. different skis in order to pre- delivered an online lecture in pare for a wide variety of snow May titled “The Story of Warfarin: that was dis- conditions, including packed, A Midwestern Drug Discovery covered at the slushy, fluffy and icy. They first Tale,” to the Detroit Local Section University of tested quarter-scale, 3D printed of the American Chemical Wisconsin in preliminary designs of their skis Society. the 1940s. before creating large foam CNC The lecture traced the devel- The lecture was part of designed to make science fun molds. The concrete skis were opment of the anticoagulant “Brewing Chemistry,” a program and accessible for all. designed to be both light and drug Warfarin, an analog of a of the section’s Younger Timmons chairs the ACS strong in order to meet the com- naturally occurring chemical Chemists Committee that is Detroit Local Section. †MR

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• Grand Prize, Provost’s Grand Students look to solve future Challenge Research Award: problems in federal ’Grand Challenge’ Cole Higley, a molecular and cel- lular biology major from Oakley, Four students won top prizes in required class in “Pathways to ing students taking a course who investigated the effects of a federally sponsored research Research Careers” were asked to in entrepreneurial engineering genetically modified foods on competition to help solve some design a research project that also participated. LTU faculty dental health. of the “Grand Challenges” of would help someone in their and outside experts voted the • First Place, Health: Edward civilization in the 21st Century. major solve one of the Grand following four winners out of Dopkowski, a molecular and The Grand Challenges of Challenge’s 14 problems facing nearly 100 entries: cellular biology major from Engineering program was society. Second-year engineer- Washington Township, who designed a phone app for moni- developed by the National Jessica Clore, Academy of Engineering and a chemis- toring caloric intake. top engineering schools out of try major • First Place, Technology: Dylan the NAE’s 14 Grand Challenges from South Karges, a physics and computer for Engineering to educate a Rockwood, science major from Macomb new generation of engineers explains her Township, who investigated the expressly equipped to tackle research to impact of artificial intelligence some of the most pressing robotics labora- on employment trends. issues facing society. The chal- tory instructor • First Place, Sustainability: James Kerns. lenges are advancing person- Jessica Clore, a chemistry major (Pre-COVID from South Rockwood, who mea- alized learning, making solar photo.) energy economical, enhancing sured the impact of biofuels on virtual reality, reverse-engi- environmental emissions. †MR neering the brain, engineering better medicines, advancing health informatics, restoring and improving urban infrastructure, securing cyberspace, providing access to clean water, providing Better testing for better heart energy from fusion, preventing nuclear terrorism, managing surgery wins Heart Association grant the nitrogen cycle, developing carbon sequestration methods, A Lawrence Tech alternative is tissue forces similar to those the vessel and engineering the tools of sci- professor has won a engineered blood will experience inside the body, entific discovery. two-year, $151,734 vessels, or TEBVs, and laser imaging to capture Lawrence Tech is one of only grant from the where a patient’s the effect of those forces, to test two engineering schools in American Heart own cells are used the vessel’s strength without Michigan to implement the Association to devel- to grow new blood destroying it. Grand Challenges Scholars op a better way to vessels on special Similar technology also devel- Program—and the only univer- test lab-grown blood scaffolding. oped by Xia is currently used in sity in the country to include vessels. TEBVs have to be the aerospace industry to test humanities majors in the effort, Jinjun Xia, assis- tested for strength carbon fiber composite materi- according to Jason Barrett, tant professor in Jinjun Xia before use, however. als used in aircraft. chair of the Department of LTU’s Department And current testing The testing project will use Humanities, Social Sciences, of Electrical and Computer technology is limited to tech- undergraduate students to assist and Communications in LTU’s Engineering, won the Institut- niques that destroy the vessel, in the research, drawn from LTU’s College of Arts and Sciences. ional Research Enhancement an expensive and time-consum- electrical and computer engi- “The problems of the 21st Award from the AHA. ing process. neering, biomedical engineer- Century are too big for people Every year, hundreds of thou- “The technique to grow these ing, and nursing programs. in any one field to solve,” Barrett sands of patients undergo coro- vessels is understood, but Added Yawen Li, chair of the said. “Solutions will come only nary or peripheral artery bypass there is no nondestructive way LTU Department of Biomedical through working across disci- surgery. Bypass surgery cur- to measure their mechanical Engineering: “Biomedical engi- plines, including engineering, rently requires harvesting blood strength, to measure the stresses neering faculty and students the sciences, entrepreneurship, vessels from the same patient, those vessels will undergo in the are developing a variety of tis- and design.” causing additional injury, while human body,” Xia said. sue engineered constructs such At Lawrence Tech, first-year synthetic vessels are prone to Xia proposes to use a combi- as the ligament, cartilage and humanities students taking a cause blood clots. A promising nation of ultrasound to create blood vessels.” †MR

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totypes to test our hypotheses,” Studying bats to build a better flying robot Vejdani said. “We will design Nature has long Vejdani is working and analyze bat movements in controllers for those robotic pro- been the inspiration with colleagues in nature that will be provided by totypes and test them to com- for human inven- the biology depart- the Brown and Colorado col- pare their maneuverability with tion. And in the case ments of Brown laborators. “After that, we plan to the recorded motion from actual of Hamid Vejdani, University and build bat-inspired robotic pro- bats in the wild.” †MR assistant profes- the University of sor in LTU’s A. Leon Colorado on the Linton Department of project. Mechanical, Robotic “Specifically, we and Industrial will focus on bats’ Engineering, that movement abilities Hamid Vejdani means studying how and maneuverability bats fly to build a better flying as they are engaged in insect robot. hunting in the wild, since that “Bats are incredibly maneuver- is where they show their best able flying animals, and we performance to catch the prey want to analyze them to that they need for their survival,” understand the secrets of their Vejdani said. remarkable performance, using LTU’s portion of the three-year Wikimedia Commons. Service via the National Park from Photo the laws of control and dynam- grant is $114,634. With the fund- In flight, few creatures can match the maneuverability of the bat—in this ics,” Vejdani said. ing, LTU students will simulate case, Townsend’s big-eared bat, Corynorhinus townsendii.

used to convert the raw data to of Material Engineering, DENSO. DENSO gift to help biomedical a useful spectrum. “That’s why we’re thrilled to “DENSO cares deeply about make this donation and, hope- engineering, chemistry supporting the communities in fully, play a small part in helping DENSO, a global mobility sup- LTU’s Department of Biomedical which it operates and helping LTU students get the most out of plier with North American Engineering. The value of the tomorrow’s leaders learn and their education.” †MR headquarters in Southfield, has unit is $25,000, she said. grow,” said John Baciak, director donated a laboratory system FTIR machines are used in that will help LTU’s biomedical infrared spectroscopy, a tech- engineering students, and stu- nique used to characterize mate- dents in other programs, identify rials by shining infrared light on Students help Truck-Lite with and characterize materials. them and analyzing the result- vehicle communication The Fourier Transform Infrared ing reflections and absorptions. Spectroscopy unit will be used It can be used on solids, liquids, Troubleshooting problematic and chair of the Department in tissue engineering, advanced or gases, and collects high-reso- data transmission that occurs of Electrical and Computer biomaterials, biochemistry and lution data over a wide spectral occasionally over the cellular Engineering, and co-PI George natural science classes, accord- range. The term Fourier is used network was the aim of a collab- Pappas, assistant professor in ing to Yawen Li, department because a mathematical opera- oration between Lawrence Tech the department. chair and associate professor of tion called a Fourier transform is and the transportation industry More collaboration with safety and visibility systems Truck-Lite would appear likely. Yawen Li, manufacturer Truck-Lite Co., LLC. The company is moving its biomedical LTU students Naim Shandi and headquarters to Southfield from engineering Brendan Parker used their own western New York state, and is department vehicles as test subjects for the investing $4 million in a new chair and asso- ciate professor, Truck-Lite Master Control Units building, within a few hundred along with being studied, and suggested yards of LTU’s campus. Truck-Lite John Peponis, ways that communication about is a global leader of safety light- senior lecturer vehicle location and status ing and fuel filtration systems and project could be made more reliable. for commercial and off-highway engineer, with The project took up part of two vehicles, with manufacturing LTU’s new FTIR semesters, under the supervi- facilities in the United States, equipment. (Pre- sion of principal investigator China, Mexico, and the United COVID photo.) Nabih Jaber, associate professor Kingdom. †MR

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LTU wins USCAR grant Lawrence Tech has won a electrical and computer engi- $54,000, one-year grant with neering is co-PI. The grant was USCAR, the United States awarded in November 2019. The Council for Automotive project is for USCAR’s Electrical Research, a joint effort of Power Systems Working Group General Motors, Ford, and Fiat to evaluate, via a simulation Chrysler Automobiles founded study, the fuel economy impacts in 1992. of substituting certain non- Selin Arslan, associate profes- powertrain 12-volt components sor of mechanical engineering with 48-volt components on a and associate dean for under- simulated mild hybrid vehicle. graduate programs, is principal Also involved in the project Selin Arslan (left), associate professor of mechanical engineering, with Gary investigator on the grant, and is a student research assistant, Lowe, senior lecturer in electrical and computer engineering, and Naim Gary Lowe, senior lecturer in Naim Shandi, BSECE’20. †MR Shandi, BSECE’20, go over their USCAR research plan. (Pre-COVID photo.)

roles from safety coordinator safety, specializing in safety cli- New faculty member designs to site engineer. He earned his mate and safety culture, safety virtual reality gear to train PhD in construction manage- training, safety management, ment from Western Michigan and overall process optimiza- roofers in safety University. He conducts research tion. †MR in the field of construction Ahmed Al-Bayati has seen the about safety, nobody gets hurt. grim statistics: More construc- Al-Bayati has a solution: He’s tion workers die in falls than working on a virtual reality train- in any other type of building- ing system for roofers that will LTU names director of related accidents. And roofers, more closely resemble the real diversity, equity, and inclusion not surprisingly, suffer the most workplace, impressing upon fatal falls. beginning roofers the impor- Caryn Reed-Hendon Medicine. Earlier, Al-Bayati, assistant profes- tance of following OSHA safety has been named she was assistant sor of civil and architectural regulations. Al-Bayati has already director of diver- director of orienta- engineering who joined the LTU developed the training software, sity, equity, and tion programs at faculty in 2019, said part of the and in spring 2020 was working inclusion at Lawrence the University of problem is that a lot of the train- on assembling the hardware. Technological Michigan-Dearborn. ing for roofers “has people build- Al-Bayati has more than 10 University. And early in her ing roofs on the ground,” which years of experience in the con- “This is a new posi- career, she worked means even if they aren’t careful struction industry working in tion and reflects our in the career services firm commitment and office at Lawrence desire to improve Caryn Reed-Hendon Tech. Notable Women in Design Continued services and pro- Reed-Hendon grams in diversity and making earned a PhD in educational community, which allows entre- the Dearborn-based engineer- the campus welcoming to all,” leadership from Oakland preneurs to test and sell their ing and design firm Ghafari Lawrence Tech President Virinder University, after earning a products, as well as for a solar- Associates LLC; Saudra Little, Moudgil said in a statement Master of Arts in higher educa- powered streetscape installation principal at the national archi- announcing the appointment. tion administration from Eastern in southwest Detroit. She was tecture firm Quinn Evans, with “Dr. Reed-Hendon comes to LTU Michigan University and a named 2019 AIA Detroit Young offices in Detroit and Ann Arbor; with remarkable career experi- Bachelor of Arts in communica- Architect of the Year. She earned Lisa Sauve, principal and co- ences and accomplishments. tion studies from the University her Master of Architecture founder of Synedoche, a design- She has taught and published of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Among degree from LTU. She is also make architecture studio in Ann extensively about diversity and her professional honors: the director of marketing for NOMA Arbor; and Kiana Wenzell, direc- inclusion issues.” 2015 National Emerging Leader Detroit. tor of culture and community at Reed-Hendon was previously Award from the National Also named to the list were Design Core Detroit, a Detroit director of diversity and inclu- Association of Medical Minority LTU alumnae Rebecca Barry, nonprofit that champions sion for the Oakland University Educators. manager of architecture at design-driven businesses. †MR William Beaumont School of Continued page 31

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the ASHRAE Undergraduate Two ASHRAE grants have students Program Equipment initiative. researching environment, sustainability A team of five undergraduate students is working with Liu to A trio of LTU students are help- engineering—two grad stu- new methods are being devel- design and build a portable heat ing Liping Liu, associate pro- dents and one undergradu- oped every day to make it more exchanger that can be taken to fessor in LTU’s A. Leon Linton ate—are currently working on ecologically stable.” classrooms to demonstrate how Department of Mechanical, the project with Liu. The team The second ASHRAE grant is a the scientific concepts of heat Robotics and Industrial assessed ASHRAE’s contribution classroom heat-exchanger dem- exchange work. Engineering, in “Assessing the and impact from five different onstration, awarded to Liu under The students are enthusiastic Impacts and Value of ASHRAE’s aspects: ASHRAE’s impact on about the project. Said Matt Standards and Technology.” building energy efficiency; on These three graduate students, Quigley, BSME’20: “The heat That’s the title of the $84,775 human health and comfort; Brent Bartone (left), Zahra Habib exchanger demonstration proj- (second from left) and Kinshuk grant from the American Society on environmental aspects; on ect offers the opportunity to Makhija (right), are working on industry and commerce; and on learn about a topic relevant to of Heating, Refrigerating, and a review the impact of ASHRAE Air-Conditioning Engineers engineering education. standards with Associate Professor many aspects of engineering (ASHRAE) that Liu won last year. “ASHRAE is one of the most Liping Liu. (Pre-COVID photos.) through a hands-on, collabora- It’s one of two ASHRAE grants renowned organizations that tive approach,” he Lawrence Tech worked on works for a better and sustain- said. “Future stu- during the 2019-20 academic able future,” said Zahra Habib, dents can hope- year. MSME’20. “Being a grad student fully leverage the ASHRAE is a global society at Lawrence Technological result of our work focused on advancing human University, working on an to help bolster comfort and health in the built ASHRAE Impact Project was an their understand- environment. It serves the exceptional opportunity for me ing of the subject industry by sponsoring research, to learn and grow as a research- for years to come.” developing standards, and er. The project not only helped †MR providing training and educa- me with my analytical skills but tion programs and resources. also taught me how much the Three students in mechanical world has changed and how

Professor’s paper an honorable mention for prestigious marketing award

Swati Verma, assis- The article, “Are tant professor of low price and price marketing in the matching guaran- This team of undergraduate students is helping LTU Associate Professor College of Business tees equivalent? The Liping Liu (far left) design and build a portable heat exchanger unit for and Information effects of different classroom demonstrations of the process of heating and cooling. From left Technology, had price guarantees on to right are Mitchell Morley, Jason Klebba, Matthew Quigley, Dingfu Chen, one of her papers consumers’ evalua- and Han Zhou. selected as an honor- tions,” was published able mention for the in September 2019 Director of diversity Continued William R. Davidson and examines how Award in the Journal Swati Verma consumers perceive Reed-Hendon said that at versity that attracts individuals of Retailing, the oldest these two different Lawrence Tech, “I definitely hope who want to do more in this peer-reviewed journal in market- kinds of price guarantee. to bring more understanding of particular arena as it impacts ing with a high impact factor by The William R. Davidson Award how important diversity, equity, every facet of our lives. If every- academic measures. is given annually to authors of and inclusion is to the work one works together and we all The article examines the two the leading articles in the field that we all do. That’s inclusive of get on the same page, we can different kinds of price guar- of retail marketing that are pub- science, technology, engineer- become a leader in progressive antees available in most retail lished in the Journal of Retailing. ing, math, the arts, everything. diversity, equity, and inclusion stores—a low price guarantee †MR Also, through my work, I want solutions.” †MR and a price match guarantee. to make Lawrence Tech a uni-

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in the country pretty handily, Student-athletes, coaches adjust to cancelled and everyone thought we could spring competition, uncertainties ahead contend for a national cham- pionship, without a doubt. The Things were looking up this year cancelled in West Palm. And of a logjam, but I’d much rather fact that we were connecting for the Lawrence Tech Blue Devil then Friday was probably one have that than be short on guys,” and getting along so well as a baseball team. of the more difficult days in my he said. team was the really big disap- It was spring break, the team coaching career. That’s when Eldridge also praised the pointment.” was in sunny Florida, and off to we had to tell the entire team, character of his team. “It’s a Meltzer said the team con- a 10-7 start against upgraded and in particular our 13 seniors, really good group of guys to be tinued to conduct virtual meet- competition a year after the that it appeared the season was around, which makes coaching ings over Zoom during the team set a school record with going to be shut down in its much more enjoyable, and not lockdown, with players getting 34 wins. “We thought we had entirety, which for the seniors just athletically,” he said. “We fin- encouragement to continue a great year ahead of us,” head meant the end of their careers. It ished this semester with a 3.45 strength training and lessons coach Stan Eldridge said. was difficult. There were a lot of team GPA. We’ve gone up every on leadership from officials with But the headlines were full of tears, a lot of emotions.” year in GPA and our guys are the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic news about a novel virus rapidly Changing travel plans sud- graduating, so not only are these Conference and LTU business spreading across the nation, denly in a pandemic for a group guys good athletes, they’re really professor Jacqueline Stavros. with death and disability in of dozens of athletes wasn’t committed to academics.” For now, the team won’t its wake. The only way to slow easy. Eldridge praised both the For Mary Ann Meltzer, coach play any of its usual fall scrim- down a full-blown pandemic? hoteliers in Florida and Bianco of LTU’s highly successful mages against other schools, Ban crowds and limit travel. Travel & Tours Inc., LTU’s charter women’s lacrosse team, it was and will return 23 players for And that’s just what colleges bus company of choice, for their also heartbreak on the cusp of the spring 2021 season. Three and universities in the National flexibility in getting the team a promising season. The team seniors on the team were given Association of Intercollegiate home that weekend. was 5-1, playing a season that an extra year of eligibility, but Athletics (NAIA) began doing the “I think it was somewhat started Feb. 15. Meltzer said all three so far have second week of March. cathartic for the team to be able Then came the team’s Spring declined, opting to concentrate Recalled Eldridge: “That was to sit around and talk that whole Break trip to the south when the on their careers. a Thursday. We had just fin- day Friday, and then the bus ride pandemic hit and everything For head men’s basketball ished playing the No. 1 team home Saturday,” Eldridge said. shut down. “We were in South coach Josh Pickens, the season in the country, Southeastern “It’s been a difficult, different Carolina, on the bus to go play was at a different point when University, and I got a call from kind of spring into this summer, the No. 1 team in the country, the pandemic hit—having just Scott (Trudeau, LTU athletic to say the least.” and I got a call from their coach concluded a 10-17 season. director), who told me it looked Eldridge said eight of LTU’s saying we have to cancel the “Our season was complete, like things were starting to shut seniors are taking advantage game,” she said. Shortly thereaf- and I was in Sioux Falls, South down. We were supposed to of an extra year of eligibility ter, a similar call came from LTU Dakota working at the NAIA be in West Palm Beach Friday granted by the NAIA due to the Dean of Students Kevin Finn. national tournament,” Pickens and Saturday to play Kaiser pandemic, which could bring “Everyone was pretty upset,” said. “We were looking to crown University. Later that evening the size of next year’s roster to Meltzer said. “We were on a roll. a national champion and on the we learned that our games were 50 players. “It does create a bit We had just beat the No. 3 team second day of the tournament,

LTU beats UM: The final score of the most famous victory in Lawrence Tech The LTU women’s lacrosse team comes off the field after a goal. baseball history over the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in March 2018.

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LTU’s Ty Searles soars over the Lourdes University defense to put up a shot in this game action from 2019.

The Blue Devils things got shut really impressed and proud of better for us as coaches and our Strength and Conditioning celebrate down. So I our guys and the way they’ve students. They’ve done a really Coach Brian Whiting and his another win on had the ’privi- handled this.” good job. I think we’re out front assistant Kyle Benkarski.” †MR the diamond. lege’ of telling All the coaches praised how of a lot of things.” • • • teams that were about to take LTU’s administration handled the Athletic Director Scott Trudeau Editor’s Note: LTU fall sports have been the floor that their seasons were uncertainties of a pandemic. summed up the lockdown postponed to spring semester as of this writ- over. That was pretty unique.” “I talk to a lot of coaches, and I period: “Everyone was looking ing. The NAIA Council of Presidents voted to postpone the NAIA Football Championship Pickens and staff immediately have to tell you about Lawrence for answers, motivation and just Series to spring 2021. This decision came Tech,” Eldridge said. “From the another person to talk to and contacted the members of the after the council voted to postpone champi- LTU team, “making sure they president to the provost to see, even if it is on a computer onships in all other fall sports until spring. had plans to stay home and stay Scott (Trudeau), they have really screen. Some coaches had fit- In coordination, the Mid-States Football safe. The week before everything stepped up and taken the lead ness challenges they have given Association will move the league schedule to went haywire, we had individual and not panicked in their deci- their teams, others just had their the spring semester. For the latest news on meetings with our returning sions. They have made it much at home workouts given by LTU athletics, visit www.ltuathletics.com. players, we had weight work and skill work set up for them for after spring break. With a young team, spring and summer work LTU promotes defensive are keys to their development.” Obviously, those plans didn’t coordinator to head materialize, and Pickens and football coach staff have used virtual meeting technology to both meet with Avante D. Mitchell, defensive school all-star games and promi- the team as a whole and check in coordinator of the LTU football nent player camps. regularly on individual players. team, was promoted to head Said Lawrence Tech President “We have people being very football coach in January. Virinder Moudgil: “LTU is con- creative in working out on their Mitchell, who joined the LTU fident that Coach Mitchell has own,” Pickens said. “We face- coaching staff last year, had also extensive experience at the time with our guys very often, served as recruiting coordinator NAIA level to take the football nothing to do with basketball, for the LTU program. program in the right direction.” just checking in on how they’re Mitchell has 18 years of foot- Lawrence Tech announced the Avante Mitchell doing.” ball experience. A graduate of St. addition of football as a varsity Pickens said LTU is in the Martin De Porres High School in sport in 2017. The team played Mile Road just west of the Lodge unique position of returning Detroit, Mitchell played at NCAA a limited schedule in the fall of Freeway in 2019 for its football, every single player for the 2020- Division I Louisville and Division 2018 and played its first full var- men’s and women’s soccer, and 21 season—the team had zero II Wayne State University, and sity schedule in the fall of 2019. men’s and women’s lacrosse seniors. Even this year, the team had coaching assignments at The Blue Devils play in the Mid- teams. †MR will have only one senior. Northwood University, Taylor States Football Association, a “We’re young, super young— University, and Concordia conference in the NAIA. LTU also that’s why I’ve got this gray in University. He has also had constructed the first phase of a my beard,” he said. “But I’ve been coaching experience in high new, 2,300-seat stadium on Ten

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Anne Wright Alumna raises anchor as (right) with crewmates Coast Guard volunteer onboard the Coast Guard mined to do so. She graduated Anne Wright, MEMS’99 is one of Cutter Joseph those people who you’d swear from Florida Atlantic University Tezanos. (Pre- has packed about 16 lifetimes in 1986. COVID photos.) into one life. Multiple college Living in Florida didn’t appeal The drugs degrees, multiple careers, private to either Tim or Anne so they seized by the moved to Columbus, Ohio, pilot, and now she’s sailing both Coast Guard the high seas and the Great where Tim got his master’s Cutter Joseph Lakes on Coast Guard vessels— degree and Anne got a job at the Tezanos with as the culinary specialist! Battelle Laboratory running a its crew—Anne Wright, a Detroit native, gradu- scanning electron microscope. Wright is right ated from Oak Park High School Soon the couple was on the in the middle. in 1967, earned a Bachelor of move again, to Columbus, Ind. Arts in humanities from Wayne where they both worked for State, and went to work in her Cummins. During this time father’s hardware store. Wright rekindled her childhood “I wanted to go into engineer- love of flying (she was in the Civil ing, but I was told girls don’t Air Patrol in high school). Anne do that,” she said. It wasn’t until took lessons with Tim’s enthusi- Anne was in her 30s that she astic approval. realized she could make her own After a layoff at Cummins, career decisions. She enrolled in the couple wound up back in engineering at Wayne State, but Detroit, both working for Ford then came calculus, and trouble. Motor Co. It was 1999 and Anne A friend of Anne’s was study- finally fulfilled her dream of ing at Lawrence Tech and told graduating from LTU with a her LTU had a better math Master’s degree in manufactur- Sports Club Speed Skating asked to be sent out again!” department. That (and a positive ing engineering systems. Team, learned to quilt, and In 2019, Wright worked on attitude) was all it took for Anne Their move back to Detroit began “rucking” (walking with a Coast Guard vessels in the Great to transfer. also allowed Anne to join a flying weighted backpack for exercise). Lakes, including stops in St. At LTU, Anne met Professor club in Ann Arbor, and eventu- However, Anne was still looking Ignace, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Ruth Favro, who she states “actu- ally Tim bought her a Piper PA18 for that one hobby that was truly Sault Ste. Marie, Marquette, and ally took the time to look at my Super Cub. Anne fondly recalls fulfilling. At first she found it Duluth, Minn. work.” Together, they discovered how she and Tim flew all over flying on search and rescue mis- Wright is also working with the problem Wright was having the Midwest in that plane. sions over the Great Lakes with Coast Guard Academy admis- and a path that set her on a Then came 2006, a year which the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Then sions staff, interviewing potential course to understand and pass Wright somberly confided was she heard about a food service students. Of her Auxiliary service, the calculus class. “I was able to the worst of her life. Corporate class for auxiliary volunteers in she said, “I haven’t met anyone find out what was going wrong lay-offs for both she and Tim, 2017. Before she knew it she was on active duty with a bad at- because of that one teacher who two close relatives’ deaths, her cooking Thanksgiving dinner at titude. Coasties love their jobs.” cared,” she said. own brush with death in an Station Belle Isle. The following Wright also noted that “Most Wright accomplished more auto accident, a friend’s passing Tuesday, she was on a plane to of today’s Coast Guard cut- than math and a future engi- in a plane crash, and then the San Juan, Puerto Rico to board ters have women’s quarters; neering degree at LTU. She also harshest of life’s setbacks: her a Fast Response Cutter with 18 another example of the increas- met her husband Tim. “We met husband’s sudden passing. crew on board. ing integration of women into in a thermodynamics class in For anyone other than Anne, That mission exceeded every the armed services.” She says 1983 and got married in 1984,” it would have surely been too expectation Anne could have that’s something she’s worked she said. “It was a whirlwind, but much, but with her determina- imagined. It featured the largest for her entire life. “I grew up the we both knew we were meant to tion and belief that Tim would drug interdiction in that sector eldest of four girls, all working in be together.” have wanted her to live with in 20 years and the rescue of a a hardware store. At home, there When Tim graduated, they gusto, she moved forward. Anne woman trying to get to Puerto were no boy jobs or girl jobs, moved to Florida for his job at retired from 9-5 work life and Rico from the Dominican Re- there were only jobs. That was Pratt & Whitney. Anne was disap- carried on by living life to the public in a boat that capsized. what I was used to. But when I pointed she couldn’t finish her fullest. “It was such an exciting time. I degree at LTU, but was deter- She joined the Wolverine got home, and I was bored, so I Continued

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The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos in port in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Anne Wright transiting the wintry Soo Locks aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Alder.

Anne Wright got out into the world I experi- captures a enced so much division.” photo of a res- Due to the pandemic, the cue at sea from Auxiliary was shut down in the Coast Guard mid-March except for online Cutter Joseph meetings and training. Its annual Tezanos. conference was postponed from March to September and then canceled. Some limited activities, such as air and surface patrols and vessel examinations, have resumed, and Auxiliary members Anne Wright are back at work with active duty cooking aboard Coast Guard crews, with prepara- the Coast Guard tion and restrictions. †MR Cutter Alder.

Stefani named to Crain’s ’20 in their 20s’

Christopher L. Stefani, BSA’14, co-work programs, and secured these programs go BIA’14, MAr’16, was named to in-kind contributions of prod- on to college. the 2020 list of ’20 in their 20s’ ucts from the Michigan-based Stefani told early career high achievers in the furniture companies Haworth Crain’s he can iden- May 4 edition of Crain’s Detroit Inc., Herman Miller Inc., and tify with struggling Business. Steelcase Inc. students, having Stefani is associate director of Stefani also helped develop worked through LTU’s Detroit Center for Design the DCDT’s extensive outreach his own learning is- + Technology. He started in this work with the Detroit Public sues with attention Christopher Stefani (standing) with students role in 2017 to coincide with Schools Community District, deficit disorder at the DCDT. the launch of DCDT’s Design starting with a single art class and dyslexia. Incubator service, funded by the at Denby High School in 2015. Stefani also has his own prac- City, the Educational Achieve- Hudson Webber Foundation, Now, the program includes tice, the C.L. Stefani Co., founded ment Authority of Michigan, the after four years of working for numerous dual enrollment pro- in Detroit in 2016. American Institute of Architects, the University in other roles. As grams at a growing number of At DCDT, Stefani has also the National Order of Minority associate director, he developed schools. More than 60 percent of forged partnerships with orga- Architects, and more. †MR the DCDT’s space rental and the students who participate in nizations such as Detroit Future

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Alumni-led Affleck House restoration wins AIA award

Lawrence Technological Uni- LTU former College of Archi- With all of this success, it was restore the building’s character, versity’s decade-long effort to tecture & Design dean, Glen fitting the Affleck House be while accommodating its new restore a Bloomfield Hills home LeRoy, FAIA, created the Affleck considered for an award. The functions.” designed by Frank Lloyd Wright House Restoration Council in lengthy application was submit- Work by the Affleck House has received a 2020 Honor 2010 with recipients of the ted by Restoration Council Restoration Council and friends Award from the Michigan chap- College’s Distinguished Alumni members Ben Tiseo, FAIA, of the Affleck House continues. ter of the American Institute of Award, LTU faculty, staff and BSAr’71; Fred Butters, BSAr’83, To donate to the restoration Architects (AIA). volunteers. Over the next 10 BAr’84, MAr’15, FAIA; and council effort, please contact Lawrence The Affleck House, designed years, the committee completed chair Deirdre Jimenez, BSAr’83, Technological University’s for automotive paint entrepre- several major projects by hold- BSIA’85, AIA, AISD. office of Advancement at neur Gregor Affleck and his wife ing fundraisers and enlisted the The AIA awards jury, com- 248.204.2300. Tours of the Elizabeth, was donated to LTU support of professional contacts, prised of AIA member architects Affleck House are still being in 1978 by the Affleck children involved landscaping experts to from around the country, called scheduled. To check the latest Gregor and Mary Ann Lutomski. examine and clear the property, the restoration effort "a loving, information, visit www.ltu.edu/ Throughout the 1980s and 1990s engaged students, alumni and meticulous, and respectful architecture_and_design/plac- the house was well-maintained Frank Lloyd Wright aficionados preservation of a Frank Lloyd es_affleck_house.asp.† MR, JV by volunteers and University to help in a variety of ways, and Wright Usonian house,” a project staff, but by 2010 the home even reinstated the Saturday that “carefully applies modern needed major renovations. tour program. building science to maintain and James Haefner Photo Affleck House

is positively impacting the lives Teacher, engineer wins second of the African-American com- Petty Community Champion Award munity, on campus and in the surrounding community. It was A veteran high school teacher Charter Academy, where she was has served in many leadership created by an LTU student com- and leader in the engineering 2018 vice president and leads its positions in the Detroit alumni mittee as part of the University’s community was honored with academic committee. chapter, including vice chair Black History Month observa- the second annual John G. Petty Lake, a Detroit native, is also a of the Technical Professionals tions. Community Champion Award. graduate of Bishop Borgess High Conference Planning Committee The award is named after John Monique Lake, BSETM’00, has School and Eastern Michigan for the 45th NSBE National Con- G. Petty, BSME’65, who passed taught biology, chemistry, phys- University. Before starting her vention, held in Detroit in 2019. away Jan. 23. (See obituary, ics, forensic science, and other teaching career, she worked as At that event, she was awarded page 45.) LTU president Virinder science subjects over a 13-year an engineering sales assistant, NSBE Lifetime Membership. She Moudgil recalled the words Petty teaching career, and is currently human resources training and is also past chair of the affiliate said at last year’s initial ceremony a chemistry and physics teacher development coordinator, and council of the Engineering Soci- for the award named after him: at Harper Woods High School. web developer. ety of Detroit, and was named an “’There is a lot to be said for LTU. She also tutors and mentors She joined the National So- ESD Fellow in 2015. We beat a lot of bigger universi- young people, and serves on the ciety of Black Engineers (NSBE) Lawrence Tech’s John G. Petty board of the Michigan Virtual student chapter at LTU, and Award honors an individual who Continued

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ties that people think are great,’” pleased that through this award, Moudgil quoted Petty as saying. Mr. Petty lives on at this univer- “That was the gusto he had. He sity, as a champion and as a dear never accepted that Lawrence friend.” Tech was second to anything." Lake said after receiving the Moudgil also noted Petty’s award: “I’m very honored and advice to current students – thankful, and I hope I can live up read, widely and often, and to Mr. Petty’s vision and inspira- never give up their vision. tion. I knew Mr. Petty personally “’Where there is vision, there is through working on various hope,’” Moudgil said. “I am so events at ESD, and he was always an inspiration to me.” Monique Lake with President Last year’s initial recipient of Virinder Moudgil and former the award was Tiffany D. Brown, Provost Maria Vaz. (Pre-COVID BAr’05, MAr’07, MBA’15. (See photo.) related story, page 38.) †MR

were designing it in Dearborn, When you see the new Ford Bronco, think LTU and it was being fabricated in Arizona. To have them fabricat- Like a lot of automotive design- LLC after his sophomore year, worked on that the public could ing things with hammers and ers, Dan Kangas, BSTD’15, was where he helped design vehicle buy.” torches, and us in the studio with always fascinated by cars. interiors, and at Ford Motor Co. More recently, Kangas has state-of-the-art CAD tools, was “I grew up in a small town in after his junior year. Ford offered been working on show, concept, an interesting mesh of thought southeast Wisconsin, and I was him a job after he graduated and specialty vehicles for Ford, processes. In the end it was a not raised in the automotive with honors in 2015. including a police vehicle lineup, really awesome looking truck, field at all,” Kangas said. “A lot of His first Ford project to hit the the Mustang Shelby GT500, and a highlight program for me to people in the Detroit area have road was the 2019 Ford Fusion. the Bronco R off-road race truck work on so far. I don’t know how family members who worked for “That was a good start for me that gave the public a peek at you top a race truck.” Ford or GM. I didn’t have any of because it wasn’t a complete the new Bronco, which returned Kangas also worked on a that, but I was always interested redesign,” Kangas said. “It was to the Ford lineup in 2020 after a one-of-a-kind Ford Raptor truck in cars—how they looked. I liked limited content—I worked on two-decade break. designed with cues from the to go to car shows, I liked to the bumpers, grille, fog lamps, The Bronco R, he said, “was F-22 Raptor fighter jet that was draw them, they always fasci- wheels. That was the first car I really interesting because we auctioned off at 2017’s Experi- nated me.” mental Aircraft Association show Kangas was also a district- in Oshkosh, Wis. “That was a fun championship-level bowler in one, because it was a custom high school. So when it came thing for charity,” he said. “We did time to pick a college, he found some exterior bits to tie the F-22 one that offered both a highly jet into it. I designed a front view regarded transportation design of an F-22 Raptor fighter jet into program and a bowling team: the grille.” LTU. (Kangas notes apologeti- In all these projects, Kangas cally that he had to leave the said, “I’m part of a team. None of bowling team after one year these vehicles hit the road from because “the design program a single designer. All of these ve- at LTU was so rigorous. All the hicles are the product of a great studio classes are in the evening, team of talented designers. And because they’re industry-led, I’m really humbled to be part of and that’s when the bowling that team.” practices were.”) Kangas said his LTU education Kangas interned at Sterling let him hit the ground running Heights auto supplier JVIS USA as a designer. “When I first interned at Ford, LTU alumnus Dan Kangas and Bronco R in the wild. Continued page 38

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I was really happily surprised to And Kangas is paying it see the similarities between the forward to future transportation Brown featured in Architectural studio culture at Lawrence Tech designers—he’s been on the LTU Record, inclusive design video and the studio culture at Ford,” adjunct faculty since the fall of Kangas said. “Having consistent 2015. The profile in the 400 women archi- industry support from real indus- “Teaching is mutually reward- world of architecture tects and grow the try designers to lead the design ing,” he said. “I enjoy being able and design of Tif- presence of African classes (at LTU) is amazing. It to have a fresher perspective for fany Brown, BSAr’05, American women prepares you in a meaningful the students, being more recent- MAr’07, MBA’15, in the profession of way for the industry. The design ly out of school. I can give them continues to rise. architecture. projects at Lawrence Tech are a look at some of the newer tools Brown was featured An active force led by the same people leading and approaches.” in “Design For All,” within the design the design projects at the OEMs. And Kangas said LTU’s laptop a documentary on community, Brown You can’t beat that. The pacing program was vital in the March inclusive design re- serves as a member is similar, the design process is switch to all-online classes leased in May by the Tiffany Brown of AIA’s national K-12 similar, where you start with 2D caused by the coronavirus New York City produc- Advisory Board, is a sketching and rough ideating, pandemic. tion company RadicalMedia and founding member of the Detroit and you move into 3D model- “In my experience, with today’s the retail chain Target. The video Chapter of the National Orga- ing—it’s the same process. I felt tools, remote instruction was is available on the streaming nization of Minority Architects able to handle anything they pretty seamless, with the digital service Hulu. (NOMA), and helps to advance threw at me at work because of interface and the meeting tools In June, Brown received the NOMA initiatives at the national my experiences in school.” and screen share,” Kangas said. American Institute of Architects level. Brown holds the position Kangas called Ford “an excel- “The students all have high-end 2020 National Associates Award, of University Liaison–Midwest lent place to work as a new laptops with all the software just after winning the same hon- Region for the organization’s designer because they are very they need. It’s an amazing tool.” or from AIA Michigan and AIA executive board and is a recipi- open to new design approach- †MR Detroit. This honor recognizes ent of the group’s Distinguished es and different ways of thinking. outstanding leaders and creative Service Award. She also sits on They push innovation the same The Bronco R off-road vehicle was thinkers for significant contribu- the Champions Board of the Na- way we are taught in LTU’s de- partly the work of LTU alumnus tions to their communities and tional Girls Collaborative Project, sign program.” Dan Kangas. the architecture profession. an entity dedicated to informing A project manager and con- and encouraging young girls to struction administrator at Smith- pursue careers in the fields of Group’s Detroit office, Brown has science, technology, engineering dedicated her career to raising and mathematics. awareness for the social impact In recognition of her many that planning and design have accomplishments, Brown was on urban communities. As a na- named Associate Member of tionally recognized speaker and the Year by AIA’s Michigan and panelist, she is widely credited Detroit Chapters in May and for her action-oriented approach August of 2019, respectively, and to breaking down barriers and was awarded the Jason Petti- creating access to architecture grew Memorial ARE Scholarship education for traditionally from AIA’s National Chapter in underserved populations. In sup- 2018. Her work has also been port of this focus, she co-found- featured by notable media ed the Urban Arts Collective, a sources, including ARCHITECT non-profit establishment that Magazine, Architectural Record, promotes innovative program- Interior Design ESSENCE, PBS, ming to expose underrepresent- Michigan Public Radio, the Kat ed groups to art, architecture, Holmes authored “Mismatch: science and engineering. In How Inclusivity Shapes Design,” 2017, Brown and the Urban Arts and other outlets. Collective were awarded a grant In 2019, Brown was the recipi- by The Knight Foundation to ent of Lawrence Tech’s inaugural launch 400 FORWARD, a national John G. Petty Community Cham- mentorship and financial assis- pion Award. †MR tance initiative aimed to support The F-22 Raptor Ford Truck and its inspiration, the F-22 Raptor jet fighter. the development of the next

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principal of inFORM, over the 10- 450-foot-long bridge’s wooden LTU alumni celebrate completion year span from bid to opening, benches, illuminated tables, of decade-long bridge project several LTU alumni worked on built-in chessboards, grass plant- the project. ings, and other features encour- The Northville architecture and project to design the Providence “We know the incredible value age social engagement among design firm inFORM Studio, River Pedestrian and Bicycle of employing LTU alumni,” she city residents and welcome the founded and led by LTU alumni, Bridge in Providence, R.I. said. “Heck, both Ken (VanTine, greater community to visit. is celebrating a milestone: the According to Gina VanTine, BSAr’85, BAr’86) and I went Large scale projects like this completion of a 10-year-long BSAr’89, BAr’94, founder and through the program and know are not new to inFORM. The firm just how rigorous and thorough has completed many since incor- it is. They consistently do good porating in 2000. It was particu- work.” larly exciting to be awarded this The new Providence River Pe- project, said VanTine. “While the destrian and Bicycle Bridge was history of the area will remain a major project for the city. Built part of the bridge’s foundation, on the piers of an abandoned this new gateway connects it freeway, the $21.9 million bridge to the rest of the city; giving it connects five prominent neigh- a new lease on life for future borhoods and institutions. Act- generations,” she said. “It’s excit- ing as a pedestrian center, the ing to be part of something with an important past and make it The Providence River Pedestrian relevant for today.” †RL, JV and Bicycle Bridge

versities represent- of the scientific and engineering Pellerito honored for ing seven countries. workforce of the United States” aviation tech leadership Pellerito has also and provides three years of earned the National support for graduate educa- Victoria Pellerito, BSME’20, was the best of the best in Science Foundation tion for “individuals who have honored as one of “Tomorrow’s the next generation Graduate Research demonstrated their potential Technology Leaders: The 20 of aerospace talent. Fellowship. Accord- for significant research achieve- Twenties,” an award presented by This year’s recogni- ing to the NSF the ments in STEM or STEM educa- Aviation Week magazine and the tion program had program is intended tion.” †MR American Institute of Aeronau- qualified nominees to “help ensure the tics and Astronautics (AIAA). She from 49 different uni- Victoria Pellerito vitality and diversity was the only honoree from a Michigan university. The awards recognize students Meet the LTU Alumni Association’s new president earning STEM degrees who are nominated by their universities Patrice Patrick-Banks collaboration and im- 2020-2021 LTUAA Board of Directors on the basis of their academic began her term as the plementing change performance, civic contribution, president of the LTU to achieve workforce Patrice Patrick-Banks, MBA’11 - President and research or design project. Alumni Association excellence. Chris Jasman, BSME’02 – Past President The program brings together this fall. She earned Patrice possesses Bill Schwerin, BSCS’95, MSCS’09 - Treasurer technology hiring managers, her MBA from the experience in human Michelle Baker, MBA’12 students, and faculty around the College of Business resources, including Josh Dirlam, BSBA’18 world to recognize what’s need- and Information recruitment, training Daniel Deinek, BSCh’93, BSME’95, MEMS’01 ed for business and academic Technology. and development, Chuck Hill, BSBA’94 success. The students begin Raised in Detroit, Patrice Patrick-Banks, safety procedures, Todd Majeski, BSME’87 building a network comprised of Patrice is a dynamic MBA’11 performance Mario Moscone, BSME’67 the technical experts who have leadership direc- management, poli- Jeremy Nafus, BSIT’17 built the industry, the universi- tor with extensive experience cies and procedures. She has a Don Reimer, BSIM’62 ties gain visibility for high-qual- in developing, managing, and history of coaching in facility Doug Riddell, BSEE’89 ity educational opportunities facilitating professional training management, team building, Syed Rob, MBA’06 provided to students, and hiring in the workplace. She has been and youth program develop- Linda Sadik, MSAE’05 managers gain knowledge about successful in creating cultures of ment. †MR Anita Satkiewicz, BSME’05

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Alumni Notes includes news Mitch Schreiber, BSME’90, gathered from alumni, their has been promoted to chief Trio of LTU alumnae get creative with 3D families, friends, and media operating officer for Encore, a printer to help healthcare workers reports. Submissions received floor covering company based in after the deadline for this Lancaster, Penn. (left-to-right) issue will be published in the Heather Smigliani, next issue. Use the form in Saundra R. BSAr’97 BSAAI’97 this section or email alumni@ Little, BSAr’94, MAr’00, Laura Clary, ltu.edu to share news about MAr’98, AIA, BSAr’95; Rosanna you and alumni you know. LEED AP, NCARB, Brueckner, BSAr’95 NOMA, has (Pre-COVID photo.) been promoted Douglas G. to principal at DelGrosso, Quinn Evans BSME’84, was Architects. In her more than 15 elected to Cabot years as an architect and project “It seems like a small thing, but it really helps to know we are Corporation’s manager, Saundra has overseen making healthcare workers more comfortable,” said Laura Clary, board of direc- several notable projects in the when she explained to Julie Vulaj, LTU director of major gifts, tors on April 30, Detroit area, most recently with how the team from her architecture firm, iDesign Solutions in 2020. He was Centric Design Studio. Rochester, is making a difference during one of the most chal- named to the board’s audit com- lenging times of this decade. mittee. Doug is president and Andrew Eckert, BSAr’00, AIA, “We were seeking a way to help, when Rosanna approached a chief executive officer of Adient, ALA, NCARB, LEED AP, is past friend who is a nurse,” Clary said. “She is the one that requested an automotive seating supplier president of the AIA Grand Rap- the surgical mask straps to help relieve the pressure of the elas- located in Plymouth. He worked ids board of directors. Andrew tic around the ears.” at Chassix, a Southfield-based is the manager of architecture Clary acknowledged that she also gives credit to the American auto supplier, 2016-18 to help at the Grand Rapids office of Institute of Architects (AIA): “I participated in a webinar that they the company emerge from bank- Ghafari Associates. hosted to learn about how we can help. It inspired us to reach ruptcy. Doug is a former member out to our local contacts, which got us rolling.” of the LTU Board of Trustees. Eric Biller, BSAr’01, MAr’05, AIA, The iDesign Solutions team have made masks for DMC Huron LEED AP, CDT, is director of AIA Valley Sinai, Beaumont Farmington, Beaumont Royal Oak, Bots- Mark Chaput, Michigan for the term 2018-20. ford and UM Hospital. BSCE’87, has Eric is a senior architect at Pro- Said Clary, “Our 3D printer will work around the clock for as gressive AE. been named long as we have requests.” †JV chief operating officer of the Carson Lyons, BSAr’02, has American Center joined Granger Construction Co. Matthew Christie, BSAr’05, AIA, Nate Meade, BSAr’05, AIA, has for Mobility, in Holt as superintendent on the NCARB, LEED AP, is president of joined EYP Architecture & Engi- located at the MSU Federal Credit Union Holt the AIA Grand Rapids board of neering office in Dallas, TX as se- historic Willow Run site in Ypsi- Branch project. directors for 2020. Matthew is nior designer. Nate was a senior lanti. Mark had been the interim on the design team at the Grand design architect with GMB and chief executive officer. Rapids office of Ghafari Associ- he also worked at SmithGroup. ates. Richard V. Jimenez named president Jeffrey E. Frederick, BSAr’05, Graham, III, and CEO of BIFMA MAr’09, AIA, ALA, LEED BD+C, BSCvE’10, has joined TDG Architects as a MSCvE’13, Effective June 17, 2020,Deirdre Jimenez, project architect. Jeff previously PE, has been BSAr’83, BSIA’85 was named the first worked at SmithGroup where his promoted to president and chief executive officer of experience included the design associate at BIFMA, the not for profit trade association of an experimental testing vault Spicer Group, for business and institutional furniture for a nuclear physics facility. Inc. in Saginaw. Richard joined manufacturers. In her role as president Spicer’s Water Resources Group and CEO, Jimenez is responsible for in 2013, then in 2014 he helped leading BIFMA through a period of growth and partnering with open the Southeast Michigan its Board of Directors, membership and staff to advance the office in Dundee. He is a member of the American Society of Civil industry’s common interests. †JV Engineers.

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Megan Martin-Campbell, News for Alumni Notes BSAr’07, BSIA’08, MAr’14 – Complete this form and tell us about yourself or your fellow Lawrence AIA, NCARB, LEED AP AIA Tech or DIT alums. Mail to the Office of Alumni Relations, or email [email protected]. Tell us about honors, promotions, marriages, appoint- Michigan 2020 Young ments, and other activities. Architect of the Year Award RNew Address?

Megan is an architect and project leader Name with inFORM Studio, Northville. While an LTU student she was the recipient of the Street Virginia North Graduate Fellowship in Architecture & Design, ac- tive in Chi Omego Rho sorority and a member of the University City State ZIP Partnership Detroit Class of 2013. Megan serves as secretary on the AIA Detroit Executive Board, commissioner for the Pleasant Home Phone ( ) Ridge Planning Commission and Downtown Development Email Authority, and is a past chair of the LTU Architecture & Design Alumni Cabinet. Megan was recognized by her peers for this achievement at the 2020 AIA Michigan Honor Awards ceremony. †JV

Lou Salge, Anne Marie BSAr’10, was Graham-Hudak, named a mem- MBA’19, was ber of the “Forty named one of Under 40” class Crain’s De- of 2020 by Pro- troit Business fessional Remod- magazine’s eler magazine. Notable Women Lou is vice president at Four in STEM for 2019. Anne Marie is a Seasons Design and Remodeling subject matter expert in sustain- in Angola, Ind. ability, environment and safety engineering for Ford Motor Co. Jeff Creighton, MBAI’12, has She also serves as a planning been named Lean Construction commissioner on the Canton Institute (LCI) committee chair for Township board of trustees. the 2020 LCI Annual Congress. Jeff is a senior corporate strategy Scott Isenberg, manager and Lean leader at Bar- MCvE’15, PE, ton Malow, and a member of Iron CFM, CNSP, has Workers Local 25 in Detroit. been promoted to municipal engineering project man- ager at Spalding DeDecker civil engineering and surveying firm in Rochester Hills.

Use the email address above or mail to: Lawrence Technological University, Office of Alumni Relations 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075-1058 Fax: 248.204.2207

L AWRENCE TECH MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 41 FriendsFRIENDS We’ll MissWE’LL MISS Information for this section and baseball and was sports Umberto “Burt” Vittorio Dr. David Irwin VanB- is gathered from family and editor for the school paper, Mr. DiBartolomeo, BSIM’58, of Clin- lois, BSEE’61, of El Dorado Hills, friends of the deceased, and Lund worked in metallurgical ton Township, Oct. 14, 2019. Mr. Calif., April 18, 2017. Dr. Van Blois from newspaper and elec- heat-treating for 30 years. He is DiBartolomeo was in the Army started his career at Whirlpool tronic media accounts. When survived by three children. during the Korean War, stationed Corp. as an electrical engineer, providing an obituary, please in Germany. In 1956, he bought earned an MBA from Michigan furnish as much information Robert J. Skupny, BSBA’50, a pool hall on Gratiot Avenue in State University in 1962, and as possible, including the of Napa, Calif., May 11, 2020. Detroit and enrolled at LIT. Mr. completed his PhD in 1968. He date of death and any Law- Mr. Skupny was a World War II DiBartolomeo spent his career joined Ford Motor Co. in 1964, rence Tech- or DIT-connected Navy veteran, and had a 30-year selling furniture at Sears Roe- working in various marketing survivors and their gradua- career with Ford Motor Co. He is buck Co. and J.C. Penney. He is and corporate positions until tion dates. If sending an elec- survived by his wife, Catherine, survived by his wife, Andre, and retiring in 1995. While living in tronic or newspaper clipping, and two children. two children. Orchard Lake Village, Mich., Dr. please include the date and Van Blois was elected mayor pro name of the source. Charles E. Huckins, BSEE’52, of Robert G. Kern, BSEE’58, of tem, founded the village plan- Fort Lauderdale, Fla., June 20, Eastpointe, March 11, 2020. Dur- ning commission, and served 2019. Mr. Huckins started his ing his career, Mr. Kern worked as commission chair for several William C. Walton, BSCvE’48, of electrical engineering career at for Chrysler Defense, LTV, and years. He was also a member of Hudson, Wis., Feb. 2, 2019. Mr. Bendix Radio Corp. in 1956, and General Dynamics. He is survived the fire department’s board of Walton was a World War II Army retired from BendixKing Avionics by his wife, Shirley, and four directors. He is survived by his veteran, and served as a forward in 1991. He is survived by his children. wife, Avonne, and two children. observer for General George Pat- three children. ton’s artillery. He is survived by Robert J. Villaire, Sr., BSIM’59, Paul J. Evens, AEEtT’63, of his wife, Ellen. Arthur H. Puzycki, BSME’54, of of Ellisville, Mo., Aug. 7, 2010. Tampa, Fla., March 24, 2020. Grand Blanc, May 7, 2020. Mr. Mr. Villaire is survived by his Mr. Evens was an Army veteran, Thomas Robert “Bob” Conroy, Puzycki spent most of his career wife, Geraldine (Gerry), and six stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, BSME’49, of Brighton, Oct. 9, as a reliability engineer at Gen- children. Mo., 1956-58. He retired from 2019. Mr. Conroy is survived by eral Motors, mostly at Buick and Unisys Corp. in Plymouth after 30 seven children. then Saturn. After retiring from Jack C. Gunther, Jr., BSIM’60, of years. He is survived by his wife, GM, he worked 15 years at Three- Brownsburg, Ind., Dec. 11, 2000. Patricia, and seven children. Edward J. Marklow, Jr., Bond, retiring a second time in Mr. Gunther is survived by his BSME’49, of Ormond Beach, Fla., 2006. He is survived by his wife, wife, Marie. Albert G. Pipper, AEEtT’63, June 8, 2018. Mr. Marklow is sur- Carol, and five children. of Livonia, July 17, 2019. He is vived by his wife, Arloween. Hershel J.R. Laster, BSArE’61, survived by three children. Thomas W. Hartford, BSEE’57, of Dryden, Sept. 26, 2019. Mr. Victor Matosh, BSChE’49, of of Las Cruces, New Mex., Dec. Laster was in the Army dur- Raymond L. Brace, ABCT’64, of Dearborn, June 28, 2013. 3, 2012. Mr. Hartford started his ing the Korean War. He was an Central Lake, Feb. 8, 2020. He is career at Lockheed, then moved architect for more than 30 years, survived by his wife, Shirley. James H. Tibedeau, BSArE’49, to Allied Signal at the NASA in 18 different states, where he of Fort Gratiot, Jan. 5, 2020. Mr. Test Facility retiring in 1995 as a mainly used his skills to help John D. “Jack” Taylor, AIST’64, Tibedeau served in the Army Air test propulsion supervisor. He is build churches. He is survived by of Waterford, March 31, 2019. Corp in World War II including survived by his wife, Sharon, and his two children. Raised in Rugby, England, Mr. during the Battle of the Bulge. three children. Taylor served in the Royal Air He worked at various Detroit Edward J. Pavlovich, BSME’61, Force. He and his late wife Berna- architectural firms before joining Gerald “Gerry” T. Klees, of Grosse Pointe Woods, Feb. 11, dine owned Safety Technology Wyeth & Harman in Port Huron, BSME’57, of Oxford, May 1, 2020. 2019. He is survived by various International, Inc. He is survived which evolved into Tibedeau & Mr. Klees worked for Chrysler’s nieces, nephews, and cousins. by three children. Wedge Architects before closing Missile Division before moving in 1990. He is survived by three to General Motors where he Bruce G. Roberts, AEEtT’61, of Peter R. Bernek, AMT’65, of children. spent 30 years, mostly at GM’s Rochester Hills, Dec. 14, 2018. Mr. Cadillac, Aug. 20, 2019. Mr. Ber- Tech Center and the Cadillac Di- Roberts was an Army veteran, nek worked for Ford Motor Co., Earle Robert Neil Lund, BSIE’50, vision. He is survived by his wife, and an engineer at Ford Motor in Dearborn and Livonia, for 37 BSME’50, of Hot Springs Village, Nancy, and three children. Co. for more than 35 years. He is years. He is survived by his wife, Ark., July 12, 2019. Mr. Lund was survived by three children. Mary, and two children. a World War II Army veteran who Marcel R. Marotte, BSIE’57, of attained the rank of 1st Lieu- Madison Heights, Nov. 7, 2013. Algene Christianson, AIST’65, of tenant. After graduating from Durand, April 17, 2015. LIT, where he lettered in golf

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Preston D. Kneeshaw, AEEtT’65, Allen M. Hemlock, BSIM’69 of Henry Oscar Alexander, Mark D. Smythe, BSBA’85, of of Tampa, Fla., Sept. 23, 2011. Dearborn, April 15, 2012. BSEE’76, of Commerce Township, Lake Orion, Jan. 19, 2020. Mr. Aug. 18, 2019. He worked many Smythe owned New Century Ap- James E. Kelly, BSME’67, of Barry A. Hobbs, BSAr’69 of years at the family business, praisals, a real estate appraising Sarasota, Fla., March 20, 2020. Weeki Wachee, Fla., March 4, Alexander Roofing, which he company. He is survived by his Mr. Kelly served in the Navy as an 2013. eventually took over from his wife, Barb, and four children. airman and electronics techni- father. Mr. Alexander is survived cian aboard sub-chaser aircraft, Louis J. Santioni, AIST’69 by his wife, Mary, and one child. Anthony R. Dickson, BSEE’88, of and was stationed at various na- of Jacksonville, Fla., June 24, Livonia, June 12, 2020. He is sur- val bases including Guantanamo 2019. He is survived by his wife, Betty Boschma, BSBA’80, of vived by his parents, Robert and Bay and Key West. He then spent Brenda. Royal Oak, June 28, 2019. Ms. Brigid, four siblings, six nieces 31 years at Detroit Edison, pri- Boschma retired as a finance and five nephews. marily as a power plant manager. David Winston Compton, specialist from Nissan Motors in Mr. Kelly is survived by his wife, BSCvE’70, of Livonia, Dec. 28, Nashville, Tenn. She is survived JoAnn, and two children. 2019. He is survived by his wife, by her brothers, nephews, and DIT IN MEMORIAM Maryann, and three children. a niece. Raymond E. Turkawski, Lawrence C. Marsh, BSEE’67, of BSBio’60, of Sterling Heights, Shelby Township, March 7, 2019. Phillip L. Curtis, AEEtT’71, of John R. “Russ” Gnau, III, June 18, 2020. Mr. Turkawski was Mr. Marsh retired from General Temperance, May 19, 2020. Mr. BSBA’84, of Bloomfield, Oct. a Navy veteran, and spent most Motors as a senior design engi- Curtis was a Navy veteran, and 14, 2017. Mr. Gnau was a Navy of his career as a middle and neer. He is survived by his wife, worked 42 years for Detroit Edi- veteran, 1976-80. He became a junior high school math and sci- Stephanie. son primarily at Monroe Power successful real estate agent and ence teacher in Warren Consoli- Plant. He is survived by his wife, entrepreneur. He is survived by dated Schools. He is survived by James D. Runyan, AMT’67, of Christine, and four children. his wife, Kathy, and two children. his wife, Alice, and four children. Arlington, Tenn., Nov. 18, 2019. Elyria, Ohio. He is survived by a Mr. Runyan started his own com- Robert G. Kunkel, AIST’72 of son. pany, Quality Engineering & Tool Northville, Aug. 19, 2019. Mr. Co. in Memphis, Tenn. in 1977. Kunkel was an active planner He is survived by his wife, Faye, and contributor to LTU’s Tech and four children. Invitational benefit golf outing for many years. He is survived by CAMPUS FAMILY Melvin L. Lang, BSIM’68, of Fort his wife, Deborah. Myers, Fla., Nov. 29, 2019. Mr. Lang worked for Ford Motor Co. Donald R. Fox, BSIM’74, of Fort Longtime student advocate for 17 years before becoming an Myers Beach, Fla., Sept. 23, 2013. Frank E.P. de Hesselle entrepreneur, starting and run- ning various businesses includ- Chukwu “Dick” Eleke, BSIM’75, Longtime staff member Frank E.P. de Hes- ing a restaurant, a consulting of Abia State, Nigeria, March selle, BSME’73, BSIM’75, passed away Sept. and financial planning firm, real 1, 2020. Mr. Eleke had a varied 5. He was 73. He served LTU for 37 years, estate brokerage, and a mort- career in which he was the first retiring in 2009. A native of the Netherlands gage brokerage. He is survived general manager/financial con- who proudly became a U.S. citizen in 1995, by his wife, Linda, and three troller of E&O Chukwu Nigeria Mr. de Hesselle’s roles included serving as children. Limited (1977-82), a lecturer at director of international student affairs, admissions counselor, Federal Polytechnic in Nekede, a adjunct engineering faculty, and advisor to the University’s James L. Albrecht, BSIM’69 of banker at Progress Bank Nigeria champion hybrid electric passenger cars long before they went Traverse City, Nov. 28, 2012. He is PLC where he eventually retired mainstream. survived by his wife, Brenda. in 1995 as a senior manager and As a former foreign student himself, Mr. de Hesselle took great area manager eastern sector. In pride in helping other foreign students on their path to higher Marlin A. “Bud” Esau, AEEtT’69, retirement, Mr. Eleke went into education and experiencing the American dream. An avid car of Wyandotte, Dec. 8, 2016. Mr. farming. He is survived by his and Formula One fanatic, he also served as a mechanical engi- Esau was a veteran of World wife, Nwamnedrya, and seven neer at Federal Mogul. In a 1981 feature in this magazine, it was War II and the Korean War, and children. reported that he was overseeing Lawrence Tech’s 393 interna- served aboard the USS Uhlmann. tional students from 62 countries as “counselor, buffer, chider, He worked 42 years at Detroit father-confessor, and friend.” Edison, retiring as a senior Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, sons Pascal, BSBA’95; Eric, engineer. He is survived by five BSME’01; and Eric’s wife, Sheri (Stamps), BSME’01. †BJA children. Continued page 44

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Student services administrator GenerousCAMPUS supporter FAMILY Nancy J. Fearon John Stampor, BSME’61

Nancy J. Fearon, who retired in 2002 after John L. Stampor, BSME’61, died May 18. Mr. 18 years as assistant dean and administra- Stampor worked for the Detroit Water and tor of student services for the College of Sewerage Department, but it was his hobby Architecture and Design, died March 6. A tinkering in the stock market where he really graduate of the University of Delaware, at made his mark. Early investments in tech the time of her retirement Mrs. Fearon was giants such as Burroughs, Google, and Face- cited for “outstanding leadership in guiding and encouraging book led to his success in his second career as a serious investor. students,” according to Neville Clouten, former dean of archi- Mr. Stampor rarely missed LTU’s annual Jubilee Brunch, which tecture and design. She received LTU’s Marburger Award for gathers and recognizes graduates of 50 or more years ago. Excellence in Achievement. Mrs. Fearon’s survivors include her Last year, Mr. Stampor said he was moved to make a gift after husband Robert, retired senior lecturer in architecture, a daugh- he heard an inspiring speech made at the Brunch by President ter, son, and several stepdaughters. †BJA Emeritus Richard Marburger. Focusing on LTU’s mantra of theory and practice, Marburger adamantly praised the Jubilari- ans in attendance, saying they helped set the stage for the great Dr. Joseph R. Asik, a retired ties and English, who retired in success current students and recent alumni are experiencing in adjunct professor in the Depart- 1991 after 22 years, died May 20, the classroom and in the workforce. This motivated Mr. Stampor ment of Electrical and Computer 2013. A former pastor and Navy to action, making a $1 million unrestricted cash gift to benefit Engineering, died July 17, 2020. chaplain, his degrees were from Lawrence Tech students. He taught at LTU 1977-2012. Dr. Wayne State University. Mr. Stampor had a straightforward reason for making the gift: Asik studied at Case Western and “Lawrence Tech needed the funds, and I had it, so why not?” he earned both a master’s and PhD Donald E. Wente, retired mem- said. “I’m glad I made the gift.” It was one of the University’s larg- in physics from the University of ber of the engineering faculty, est individual gifts ever. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He died August 3, 2019. He gradu- As reported in the Winter/Spring 2020 issue of this magazine, interned at Oak Ridge National ated from Purdue, worked for Mr. Stampor said his time at Lawrence Tech “helped very much” Laboratory and then worked at General Motors, and served in in his assessment of potential investments. “My Lawrence Tech Ford Motor Co. for 30 years as a the Air Force. Survivors include education helped me, I’m certain of that,” he said. “I owe a lot to research scientist. He was named his wife, Patricia, and seven Lawrence Tech, and I’m very glad I came here.” in 22 U.S. patents. His survivors children. He is survived by a brother and many nephews and nieces. include two sons and a daughter. †MR

Dr. William “Bill” Kolasa died March 28, 2020. Dr. Kolasa Encourage taught electrical engineering at Lawrence Tech a Legacy! 1987-2018. He Wouldn't your son, daughter, niece, earned his BS and MS from the nephew, or grandchild benefit, like you University of Detroit, and a PhD did, from a Lawrence Tech education? in physics from the University LTU graduates go far, achieve much, and of Windsor. He was a corporal earn some of the highest salaries of any in the Marines in the Vietnam college alumni in America. Teaching, facilities, era of the early 1960s, Survivors and campus life have never been better! include his wife, Mary Eileen, two sons, including William E. Kolasa, Encourage the young people in your life to BSME’02, and a daughter. explore LTU! Visit www.ltu.edu or phone 248.204.3160. Word has been received that Rev. Thomas H.F. Masson, former Architecture and Design | Arts and Sciences | Business and Information Technology | Engineering Southfield, Michigan associate professor of humani-

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Esteemed member of the faculty John G. Petty, eminent alumnus Dr. Thomas Marx and trustee

Dr. Thomas G. (Tom) Marx, college professor John G. Petty, BSME’65, died Jan. 23. of Business and Information Technology, Mr. Petty was a great friend and tireless died July 24. Professor Marx joined Law- advocate of Lawrence Tech. rence Tech in 2005 after 28 years at General M Mr. Petty was a prominent Detroit engi- Motors, where he held leadership positions neer and spent most of his career working in economics, public policy, and corporate with defense contractors in the Detroit strategic planning. He was also GM’s representative on the area, including Williams International and General Dynamics, Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association, Business Roundtable, where he was the lead engineer on the innovative turbine en- and at NAFTA and climate change proceedings. Prior to GM, gine that powers the U.S. Army’s main battle tank. He was also he worked in energy consulting and for the Federal Trade the first African American president of the Engineering Society Commission. of Detroit, where he was active for some 30 years and on whose Dr. Marx taught MBA courses including economics, strategic board he served. planning, and global leadership, where he advised students Mr. Petty served on the Lawrence Tech Board of Trustees 1994- that “leadership is not rocket science, it’s much harder.” He also 2017 and was a generous contributor to his alma mater. He was taught in LTU’s Doctor of Business Administration program, also a longtime member of the City of Southfield Zoning Board which he directed from 2006-09, and chaired or was a commit- of Appeals. tee member for 23 doctoral dissertations. He was also the direc- Last year, LTU’s inaugural John G. Petty Community Champion tor of LTU’s Center for Global Leadership and Understanding. Award was awarded and named in recognition of his life and Dr. Marx was the founding director of a groundbreaking col- achievements. The award honors individuals who are positively laboration between LTU and the military that began in 2007. impacting the lives of the African American community, on The Senior Service College Fellowship program (SSCF) was campus and in the surrounding area. It was created by an LTU developed as a result of a critical need for civilian leaders in student committee as part of the University’s Black History acquisition for the Army. To date, 85 civilian leaders have gradu- Month observations. ated from the program. Mr. Petty attended the inaugural award ceremony, and in a He published a book on the role of business in society, speech, praised his LTU education. “There is a lot to be said for authored over 75 articles on economic, public policy, and lead- LTU,” Mr. Petty said. “We beat a lot of bigger universities that ership issues, and made over 100 presentations at professional people think are great.” business, government, and academic conferences and meet- His advice to current students—read, widely and often, and ings. He served as assistant editor and as a reviewer for several never give up. “Once you decide what it is you want to do, don’t professional economic and business journals. let anyone or anything deter you from your vision,” he said. His research interests included the implications of the global “Where there is vision, there is hope.” economy for business and society, sustainability, and the role of Mr. Petty’s survivors include his wife, Evelyn Marie, a son and leadership in formulating and implementing strategy. Dr. Marx daughter, and several grandsons and great grandchildren. †BJA had also taught at the University of Detroit Mercy, Wayne State University, Temple University, and the University of Penn- sylvania. Dr. Marx was a member of numerous economic, business, academic, and honorary associations, including Pi Gamma Mu National Social Sciences Honor Society, and Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society. He earned a BSBA (Summa Cum Laude) from Rider University, and a PhD in Economics from the Wharton School at the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania. Dr. Marx’s survivors include his wife Arlene, and several children. The family of Dr. Marx has established a scholarship fund in his honor. If interested in making a tribute gift, contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 W. Ten Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48075-1058; or www.ltu.edu/giving/online-gift.asp. †BJA

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Mr. George S. Anderson, BSME’62, Diesel Freak, LLC * BSIM’66 Diversified Restaurant Holdings n this section of Lawrence Tech, we recognize the donors Ms. Julia Anderson Mr. William P. Dyer III + Mr. Robert Angarone Ephesus LED Sports Lighting who make such a huge difference for our University and its Mr. Patrick N. Ankney, BSAr’78 and ESI North America, Inc. students. Particularly in these challenging times, the support we Mrs. Christine Z. Ankney, BSAr’78 Esteco North America receive from alumni, faculty, staff, families, and friends is more Mr.+ and Mrs. Bruce J. Annett, Jr. ◊ ETS Engineering, Inc. important than ever. The LTU community is deeply grateful for Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Fadool, BSEE’89 each gift–we recognize that there are many demands on each Apollo EDM Company Ferrous Processing & Trading Co Aramark ◊ Mr. Kevin T. Finn+, MBA’06 and giver’s resources. Donations to LTU support the University’s Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Ms. Janice Suchan ◊ mission of developing innovative and agile leaders–people who Ascension Michigan ◊ Fraenkische USA are critical thinkers and lifelong learners, people who will use Dr. Armand Ash Frank Rewold and Sons, Inc. ◊ I AstroTurf, LLC Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family their talents to improve the human condition. Autodesk Matching Gifts Program - USA Foundation ◊ Autoliv North America, Inc. ◊ Mr. and Mrs. John Galuardi, BSAr’95 Aztec Manufacturing Corporation Gil-Mar Manufacturing Co. BAE Systems Mr. Gino DiClemente, DIT-BSEE’62 and Virinder K. Moudgil, president and CEO Ms. Elizabeth A. Baker, BSEE’92 ◊ Mrs. Luciana DiClemente ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Barber Mr. John Girolamo Mr. Henry Baskin Mr. Mark E. Ritz and Ms. L. Lee Gorman, Ms. Dawn M. Beatty, MBA’99 ◊ BSME’97 ◊ Annual Honor Roll of Donors Mr. John Bebes CPA Mr. and *Mrs. Peter D. Gossel, AEEtT’63 ◊ Mr. Gregory Bell and Dr. Donna L. Bell, Dr. Nabil F. Grace+ and Mrs. Nadrine F. BSEE’89 Grace, MBA’05 ◊ The Honor Roll of Donors reflects all gifts made in the 2019 Beyond Juicery + Eatery Greektown Casino calendar year. All efforts have been made to ensure accuracy. Bianco Travel & Tours, Inc. ◊ Mr. and Mrs. William L. Gregg, BSMCS’90, Please report omissions or errors to the Office of Development Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Bill, BSME’75 ◊ MBA’94 ◊ and Alumni Relations by email, [email protected], or Bilsing Automation North America Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Grezlik, phone 248.204.2300. Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Birk, BSMa’76 ◊ BSME’78 ◊ Ms. Elizabeth Blondy Matt Groen Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Boley, BSIM’64 Mr. Siyuan Gui Founders Club Moscone Family Foundation ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Bond, BSCE’86 Haworth, Inc. ($10,000 or more) MSC Software Corporation ◊ Brose North America Mr. and *Mrs. Theodore R. Hayman, Mr. and *Mrs. H.P. Padgham ◊ Mr. and *Mrs. Thomas M. Cairns, BSChE’49, BSIE’53 ◊ Altair International, Inc. ◊ Penton Media/Informa PLC ◊ BSEE’65 ◊ Health Alliance Plan ◊ Anonymous ◊ PNC Bank ◊ Canine To Five Mr. Robert Height and Ms. Linda L. Ballard International ◊ Mr. Paul R. Riethmeier, BSEE’71 ◊ Challenge Manufacturing Height +◊ Mr. Lauren L. Bowler and Mrs. Janice Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Shrake ◊ Mr. Timothy R. Chavis +◊ Henkel Corporation (Jill) Adams ◊ Solomon Plumbing Company ◊ Dr.+ and Mrs. Chan-Jin Chung ◊ Hirotec America Mr. Dale Carney and Mrs. Babette C. State Champs! ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Ciampa, BSME’64 ◊ *Dr. Harold Hotelling and Mrs. Barbara A. Carney, BSBA’86 ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. von Rusten, City of Southfield ◊ Hotelling ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell J. Clauw, BSME’86 ◊ BSME’63 ◊ *Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Clifford, BSIM’71 ◊ Mr. Wendelin T. Hughes, BSEE’58 Cinnaire Investment Corporation ◊ Mr. Daniel W. Winey, BSAr’74, BAr’75, Mr. Gordon and Ms. Susan Collet, Mr. Vincent Hylton *Dr. Jerry L. Crist and Mrs. Joyce A. Crist ◊ MAr’15 and Mrs. Iris R. Winey ◊ BSME’80 ◊ IEEE ◊ Denso International America, Inc. ◊ Mr. and Mrs. David B. Wohleen ◊ Comerica Bank ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Addison E. Igleheart, The Alden and Vada Dow Family Yazaki North America, Inc. ◊ Community Foundation for Southeast BSAr’70 ◊ Foundation ◊ Michigan ◊ Ingersoll-Rand Co. ◊ DTE Energy Company ◊ Presidents Club – Annual Mr.+ and Mrs. Kenneth J. Cook, BSEE’64 ◊ International Business Machines Corp. ◊ Durr Systems, Inc. ◊ ($1,000 - $9,999) CRS Service, Inc. ITC ◊ Eaton ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Darga, BSCE’85 ◊ JD Candler Roofing Company Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Ebert ◊ 3Con Corporation Dell Employee Giving Program ◊ Mr. David B. Auner and Dr. Elin A. Prof. Emeritus Ruth G. Favro ◊ 4RCustoms Wire LLC Delta Airlines, Inc. Jensen +◊ Ford Motor Company ◊ AAUW Birmingham Branch ◊ Mr. Michael J. Deming RA, BSAr’94, Dr. and Mrs. Dale C. Jerome, BSAr’83 Ford Motor Company Fund ◊ AAUW Wyandotte Downriver Branch ◊ BAr’97, MAr’97 Ms. Barbara A. Johannessen Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ◊ ADAC Automotive Mr. & Mrs. Blaine Denning, Jr. ◊ Ms. Jeanne Johnston ◊ FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology Inc. ◊ Advics North America DENSO International America, Inc. ◊ JPRA Architects ◊ Henry Ford Health System ◊ Affiliated Diagnostic of Oakland LLC Mr. Robert A. Dent, BSME’54 ◊ Dr. Nicole A. Kennedy, BSEE’95 The Holley Foundation ◊ Airtech International Detroit Ceramic Tile Contractors Assoc. ◊ Keysight Technologies, Inc. Mr. and *Mrs. Henry B. Horldt, BSIE’55 ◊ Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. ◊ Detroit Colour Council Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Knighton, Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Lang, BSME’78 ◊ All India Movement for Seva Detroit Marriott Southfield BSME’55 ◊ Magna International of America, Inc. ◊ AM General LLC ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Gene D. Dickirson, BSME’73 ◊ Mr. Robert A. Kujawa and Ms. Lisa R. John E. Matthews Scholarship Fund ◊ Kujawa +◊ Michigan First Credit Union ◊ Deceased * LTU Employee + Lifetime Giving Society Member ◊

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KUKA Systems NA Mr. Donald W. Schollenberger, BSME’65 Ms. Susan Kurth and Mrs. Jeanette H. Schollenberger Mr. David and Mrs. Robin G. Leclerc +, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford M. Scholz, AIA, LTU’s Horldt Family Writing GCertPM’19 ◊ BSAr’76 Leelayan, Inc. Mr. William B. Schwerin, BSCS’95, Center helps engineering, LG Chem Michigan Inc MSCS’09 Link Engineering Co. ◊ SCI Floor Covering, Inc. ◊ tech inventors Mr. and Mrs. Wei Liu Dr. Hamid Servati M & N Plastics ◊ Mr. and *Mrs. Charles K. Sestok, III, Mr. Zakir Mahmood BSME’66 Mr. Todd B. Majeski, BSME’87 Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. Mr. Christopher T. Mall, BSME’94 ◊ Sierra Vista Marten Models & Molds Mr. Costantino C. Simone Mr. Phil Martinez Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Smolky, BSIM’68 Mr. Scott Marzolino + Soar Technology, Inc Mr. Timothy McGrath Mr. Rich Starr McVee’s Bar and Grille *Mr. and *Mrs. George F. Stirrat, BSME’52 ◊ Mechatronics, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Stout, BSEE’92 ◊ Melco Inc. Synergeering Group, LLC ◊ Ms. Christine M. Meola Mr. and Mrs. Ely Tama, BSIM’69 ◊ Mr. John A. W. Michelini, BSEE’98 The Baskin Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John N. Miller AIA, BSAr’77, The Collaborative BAr’78 The Lava Lounge Too, LLC Mr. William S. Miller, MEMS’01 The Marshall Mathers Foundation Dr. Bahman Mirshab +◊ TMI EP, LLC Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Tomey Group LLC Inc. Toyota Boshoku America Henry Horldt, BSIE’55, PE, is a longtime benefactor Mobis North America LLC ◊ Toyota Motor Engineering & Mfg. North of Lawrence Tech. His latest gift: funding the estab- Morgan Stanley America, Inc. ◊ Dr. Philip D. Mosciski, BSAr’84, BAr’85, Toyota Technical Center lishment of the Horldt Family Writing Center, which MAr’09 and Mrs. Diane A. Mosciski, Truck-Lite Co LLC opened on LTU’s Southfield campus in January. BSEE’85 ◊ TWB Company LLC “Many a good idea has been lost or forgotten Dr. Virinder K. Moudgil+ and Dr. Parviz G. Dr. Nuno Vaz and Dr. Maria J. Vaz +◊ because the inventor has been unable to write a Moudgil ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Brian G. Wagner, BSPh’88 ◊ descriptive article of the work,” Horldt said. “The MWA Commercial Roofing Solutions Mr. Gary E. Walker, BSEE’68 ◊ National Time & Signal Corporation Weldaloy Products Co. exceptional professors at Lawrence Tech understand NDIA-MI ◊ Mr.+ and Mrs. Grant T. Wenzinger, the critical importance of written communication, News/Talk 760 WJR ◊ MBA’15 ◊ and because of this, responded by recommending Nissan North America, Inc. ◊ Mr. Eric Wexler a new writing center for students. When I heard of NSK Americas *Mr. Timothy L. Wright, BSME’85 and this recommendation, I immediately wanted to help Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. O’Connor Mrs. Anne S. Wright, MEMS’99 ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Oliver, BSEE’81 ◊ ZOATEX Inc. ◊ make their vision a reality. This writing center will Outback Steakhouse Corporate Mr. and Mrs. Dennis C. Zollweg, BSIM’66 ◊ give professors the opportunity to personally assist Mr. Tim Pettovello Zoup! Southfield students with improving their writing skills, which Phi Kappa Upsilon Fraternity Mr. C. Lee Zwally, BSEE’41 ◊ in turn will build their confidence and support their Plante Moran, LLP ◊ Mr. Edward A. Zyjewski, AEET’81 career success.” Mr. and Mrs. Lewis T. Polk, Jr., BSME’65 Mr. Jason E. Porter, BSCS’04 Dean’s Club Horldt also made a significant gift toward the Mr. John Preuss ($500 - $999) establishment of the Siemens Electro-Matic Industrial Pros-Tech Engineering Laboratory at LTU, which opened in RapidHarness A&P Technology November 2019 and features a pilot assembly line Mr. and Mrs. George R. Rea, Jr., BSME’59 Mr. James Adkins and industrial robots. Realtime Technologies Inc. ◊ American Institute of Steel Construction Richard K. Thompson Foundation AmeriNet After working for several engineering firms and as RIIS, LLC ◊ Applied Science, Inc. an adjunct professor at LTU, Horldt founded Leader Mr. and Mrs. James W. Rinke Mr. and Mrs. David G. Ashland, BSEE’61 ◊ Machine Products in 1972. By the time he sold the Ruby + Associates, P.C. A-Z Financial Services company in 1992, it had 75 employees and took up Mr. David I. Ruby, PE ◊ Ms. Patricia Baird 33,000 square feet in an industrial park in Westland. Mr. Skyler Russ, BSME’19 ◊ Bank’s Vacuum Corporation S & Z Investment LLC Mr. Peter L. Barclae, BSEE’85 †MR, JV Ms. Bridget M. Sanders, BSME’99 Mr. George P. Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. Sarns ◊

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Mr.+ and Mrs. Glen A. Bauer Mr. Russell C. Parker and Mrs. Rebecca A. Mr. Jamal I. Bazzi Killips-Parke, AEET’95, BSET’00 Best Western Premier Southfield Detroit Ms. Kimberly A. Klein, BSME’07, Ms. L. Christine Blackwell+, BSHu’78 ◊ UCertESk’07 Prof. Emerita Bloomfield Hills School District Mr. Avram Kluger+ Ruth G. Favro Mr. Christopher J. Breest Mr. James R. Kolanek, BSCh’73 ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Brown, BSBA’77 ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Kosnik, BSBA’79 ◊ Mr.+ and Mrs. Mark J. Brucki, CIMBA’07 ◊ Ms. Mary Lanphear Professor Ruth Favro Ms. Wendi Busch + LDL8 Consulting, LLC taught almost every Ms. Armetrice L. Cabine, BSEE’87 Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Leib, BSEE’77 ◊ mathematics and Mr. and Mrs. William Cadman Ms. Doreen Li computer science Mrs. Maureen Clinesmith Mr. and Mrs. Stanley S. Litwa, BSAr’75, course offered over her Mr. Gary R. Cocozzoli +◊ BAr’76 30-plus years at LTU. Ms. Myrna L. Coleman, MBA’97 Mr. Terry R. Lobsinger, BSME’90 Through her teaching, Ms. Debora L. Craig, BSCS’99 Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Lyons ◊ mentoring and coach- Mr. Jason B. Crist, BSCh’97 and MacLean-Fogg Company ing, she saw first-hand Mrs. Christa K. Crist, BSAr’98, BSCvE’00 Mr. Dwayne G. Mattison, BSME’92 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Medici, BSAr’79 the economic hardship BSCh’78, BSMa’79 ◊ BAr’80 students faced when trying to attend and pay for Dr. and Mrs. Walter K. Dean Midwest Steel. Inc. college. For this reason, Prof. Favro has established Mr. Timothy A. Delaere, AEET’93 Miller Electric LLC the Prof. Ruth G. Favro Endowed Scholarship for Mr. James W. Derocha, BSEE’03 and Ms. Mary M. Moran Mathematics and Computer Science. Professor Favro Mrs. Deana M. Derocha, BSMCS’01 Mr. Dewight D. Moyer, BSME’17 is grateful she is able to help relieve the financial Detroit Flex Defense ◊ Dr. and Mrs. William A. Moylan, Jr., tuition burden students experience so they can focus Mr. Logan Dewan BSCE’74 ◊ on learning, achieving their goal of graduating, and DHM Appraisals Mr. Edward M. Mozelewski, BSME’90 flourishing in their careers. Diab Americas Prof.+ and Mrs. Thomas D. Mullin To learn how you can use an investment to help Mr. and Mrs. Orazio A. DiRezze, BSCmE’05 Mutual of America DRA 965 Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Nadolski, BSEE’85 students succeed contact the Office of Advancement DUL Foundation Fund NetWorks Design, Inc. ◊ at 248.204.2300 or email [email protected]. †JV Element Materials Technology Mrs. Natalie A. Nicholas, BSTe’98, MSIS’04 Engsim Corporation Mr. Charles R. Northrup, BSCvE’69 Mr. David H. Feldman, BSEE’85 Mr. and Mrs. David J. Otto, BSCh’88 Mr. Rick A. Filibeck, BSAr’83 Mr. and Mrs. James T. Pappas, BSAr’77, Sehi Computer Products, Inc. Mr. and Ms. Toney J. Wade, BSBA’87 Mrs. Jane C. Franko+ and Mr. Greg Franko BAr’80 Mr. Harpartap Singh, BSEE’92 Wells Advantage Group Mr. and Mrs. Larry Funnell Dr. Gwendolyn H. Parker, MBA’12 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Slotkowski, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher D. Wiegandt, Giffels Webster Mr. Kenneth M. Pascany, BSEE’86 ◊ AEEtT’63 BSME’87 Mr. Gerald P. Gloer, BSEE’90 Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Paull, BSIM’71 ◊ *Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. Spaseff, BSME’56 ◊ Mr. Carlin A. Wilson, MBA’13 Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Gorman, Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Peck, BSEE’89 Spicer Group Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence S. Wright, BSArE’64 Mr. Kyle A. Peterson, BSME’14 Mrs. Cynthia Spotts + BSIM’91, MBA’01 Mr. Kerry E. Grand, BSEE’94 Mr. and Mrs. Mark S. Pikula, Sr., BSEE’82 Stabilus Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Wyborski, BSEE’83 Mr. Quintus L. Greene Jr., BSAr’69 Plante Moran, LLP Mr. Roger W. Stadler, BSCvE’98 and Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Zulinski, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Haberstroh, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute PCI Mrs. Gretchen C. Stadler, BSME’99 BSIM’74 ◊ BSIM’76 ◊ Central Region Mr. James B. Stanley, BSMa’76 and Dr. Julie Zwiesler-Vollick+ Dr.+ and Mrs. Stanley F. Harris ◊ Protech Composites Inc. Mrs. Catherine M. Stanley, BSHu’78 Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Hartigan, Dr.+ and Mrs. Srikant Raghavan ◊ Mr. Paul A. Stavros and Dr. Jacqueline M. Blue Devils Club BSArE’67 Rahmani Eye Institute Stavros +◊ ($250 - $499) Henniges Automotive Prof. Marilyn V. Rands +◊ Steinkopf Nursery Henshaw, Inc. RCO Engineering, Inc. Prof. James C. Stevens+ Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Adams, Jr. ◊ Heritage Optical Center Mr. Robert R. Reiner, BSEE’66 ◊ The BeneFIT Box Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Anderson, Mr. John W. Honkala, BSME’68, BSEE’73 ◊ Rochester Hills Contract Glazing The Dobrusin Law Firm BSEE’68 Mr. Justin M. Hoss, MSIS’02 Mr. and Ms. James B. Ross, BSIM’62 Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Thompson, AT&T ◊ Mr. Huang Mr. Aaron P. Rubel, BSET’03 BSAr’85, BAr’89, MAr’09 Atlantic Precision Products inFORM Studio Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Sabo, BSCE’75 ◊ Dr. Valentina Tobos+ Mr. Charles N. Aziabor, MCvE’09 Ms. Nancy G. Itnyre, BSBA’95 Mr. Raul and Mrs. Barbara Samardzich ◊ Mr. Scott A. Trudeau+ Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Baird Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Jackson, PhD, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Saph, BSBA’61 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Urbas, BSME’71 Mr. and Mrs. James D. Baker, BSME’71 BSIM’69 Mr. and Mrs. J. Steve Schaberg, BSEE’72 Mr. Kevin M. Ure, BSCS’14 Dr. Richard U. Baldwin, MD, BSCh’74 Janssen Refrigeration Schuler Inc. Mr. Kenneth R. Van Tine, BSAr’85, BAr’86 Mr. Haranathreddy Bapatu, BSME’16 Mr. Satish Jasti Mr. and Mrs. William J. Schultz, Jr., and Mrs. Gina R. Van Tine, BSAr’89, Mr. and Mrs. Donald O. Beaudoin, Mr. Gary P. Jelin AIA, BSAr’75, BAr’76 BSCE’81 BAr’94 ◊ AEEtT’66, BSIM’77 Mr. Wei Jiang, MSIS’03 Mr. Mark P. Schumaker, BSIM’84 and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Vukonich, PE, Mr. Robert T. Berryman, MCEM’07 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kado, BSEE’75 ◊ Mrs. Pamela A. Schumaker, BSIM’74 ◊ BSCE’75 Mr. Nathan P. Lucas, BSEE’04, MSECE’09 Keith’s MI Auto & Golf Car Sales Inc. Ms. Julie A. Vulaj+ Mr. John Kiani Deceased * LTU Employee + Lifetime Giving Society Member ◊

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and Mrs. Katherine H. Bienkowski-Lucas, Mr. David Gabriel, BSEE’93 and Mr. John R. Johnston, BSBA’84 Mr. Stanley J. Mathews, BSME’51 BSEE’03, MBA’06 Ms. Laura Gabriel Mr. Kenneth L. Jones, II., BSAr’94, BAr’95 Mr. William E. Mathisen, AMT’69 Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Bisson, BSME’74 Mr. Mario J. Gagnon, BSME’16 Mr. Jonathan G. Kade Mr. and Mrs. Aaron M. Mazon Mr.+ and Mrs. Walter G. Bizon, BSAr’75, Dr. and Mrs. Michael Gazda, BSCh’89 Ms. Paula J. Kelly, BSME’86 Mr. James G. McLeish, BSEE’78 and BAr’77 Mr. and Mrs. Bert J. Gelmine, BSIM’70 Prof. James M. Kerns + Ms. Patricia A. McLeish, MSAE’07 Mr. Kirby S. Bogard, BSME’10, Mr. Randall J. Gillary P.C. Mr. Michael A. Kidd, BSME’97 Mr. Shawn A. Meredith, MSME’08 UCertESk’10 Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Gillie, BSBA’81 ◊ Mr. Nick E. Kotsopoulos, BSBA’95 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Mezza, BSCh’77 Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Bonnett, BSME’76 ◊ Mr. Peter R. Glodowski, BSME’84 Mr. Raymond L. Krom, BSEE’85 and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Monast, BSIE’50 Bremer Manufacturing Co. Mr. Vanig Godoshian, AEEtT’71 ◊ *Mrs. Peggy D. Krom, BSBA’89 MSK Landscaping, LLC *Mr. David K. Brichford, BSAr’80 and Mr. and Mrs. F. Martin Golia, BSEE’49 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kryzanowski, Mr. James Mulchay Ms. Karen P. Brichford Mr. Nicholas J. Grabowski BSME’94 Mr. Mohamad A. Musselmani, BSEE’93 Mr. Arthur E. Buck, BSIM’64 Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin D. Gralla, BSME’70 Ms. Sally J. Kurchak, BSBA’83 NBS Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Burger, BSME’85 Mr. Robert Grech Mr. Kevin M. Kuron, BSME’90 *Mr. and Mrs. Albert T. O’Connor, BSEE’53, CADFEM Americas, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jeromy W. Griffith, BSBA’96 Mr. Raymond M. La Rue BSME’58 ◊ Ms. Dorin Campbell + Ms. Judith A. Grimes CPM, ABCT’79 Dr. Leland A. Lahr +◊ Mr. Michael O’Connor Ms. Donna M. Canale, BSAr’87 Mr. John J. Gryszkiewicz, Jr., BSAr’73 Mr. Timothy B. Landini AIA, BSAr’99 Mr. Richard D. Onica, BSBA’90 and Mr. Louis J. Cardinale, BSIM’83 Mr. Paul C. Guenther, BSEE’89 Mr. Frank W. Laura, BSBA’96 Mrs. Theresa J. Onica, BSBA’90 Mr. James C. Carlu, Jr., BSEE’02 Mr. Louis J. Guerreso and Ms. Toni Iafrate, Mr. and Mrs. James Lawton Mr. Kevin G. Oyafuso, BSEE’84 Mr. and Mrs. David G. Castillo, BSME’81 BSAr’79 Mr. Eric A. Lewis, BSEE’76 and Paragon Technologies Mr. Victor P. Chelovich and Mr. and Mrs. Arlis Hall, BSET’00 Ms. Mary J. Stewart ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Patritto, AMT’62, Mrs. Katherine A. Chelovich, MSOPM’12 Mr. and Mrs. Eric M. Hall, BSEE’90 Ms. Kimberly A. Lewis BIM’70 Mr. and Mrs. John Cherney Mr. and Mrs. Cortney R. Halmi, BSMa’71 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Loch, Jr., BSAr’81 Mrs. Suzanne G. Patritto Mr. and Ms. Stanley E. Cole, BSAr’91 Mr. David C. Hardaway, BSEE’02 Mr. Jason M. Long, BSCvE’96 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Pawlowski, AIA, Comfort Suites Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Heck, BSIM’74 ◊ Mr. James L. Luckey, BSAr’79, BAr’82 BSAr’70 Mr. Chris T. Connelly, BSEE’81 Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Heinicke, BSEE’80 M.J. Foley Co. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. Penny, Mr. Donald Cook Ms. Natalie Hige MAC Technologies, LLC BSAr’97 MAr’04 Mr. Ronald Courneya Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Hitz, BSCE’82 Ms. Mary K. Madigan-Zielinski, BSME’96 People’s Urgent Care Clinic PC Prof.+ and Mrs. Gerald Cuper, BSIM’74 Mr. Xiaodong Huang Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Maisner, BSME’67 Ms. Elizabeth Pfannes Mr. Wayne E. Curtis, BSIM’73 Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. Mr. Steven M. Maloney, BSBmE’11 Mr. and Mrs. Adorno F. Piccinini, BSCE’85 Ms. Aimee M. Dahl, BSME’89 IDC Industries, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Margosian, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Piziali, BSIM’70 ◊ Dana Corporation Mr. Christopher O. Jasman, BSME’02 BSMCS’85 Mr. and Mrs. William G. Polom, BSCE’76 ◊ De La Salle Collegiate High School Mrs. Sarah R. Jasman, BSCM’06 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Z. Martin Mr. Ray Potts, BSME’57 Mr. William E. Dean, AEEtT’60 Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Jessup Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Martin, BSME’76 Proteus Industries, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Dennis,BSAr’79 Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Johns, DIT-BSBA’74 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Masalskis, Mr. and Mrs. Edward K. Quisenberry, Mr. Vito Donofrio Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson, BSEE’61 BSEE’80 BSEE’79, MSIS’05 Ms. Carolyn B. Dwyer, BSAr’87 Mr. Barry M. Ellis, ADP’77. BSHu’80 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. Emmons Mrs. Nadia Fadel-Bazzi Mr. Mark A. Farlow+, BSAr’81, BAr’82, MAr’09 and Mrs. Tracey Toepp-Farlow ◊ Mr. Delano M. Farmer, BSME’99 Farmington Insurance Agency, LLC Mr. Michael R. Favier, BSBA’88 Mrs. Noreen G. Ferguson+, AUS’04 BSBM’13 Ms. Melissa Ferrier Mr. Christian K. Forrest+ Ms. Daphne Fugate

The Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity installed these 1,100 pinwheels on the LTU quadrangle in September to mark Suicide Prevention Month. The number is no accident – about 1,100 college and university stu- dents in the United States die by their own hand each year, making suicide the second leading cause of death among college students. The installation featured signs with contacts for LTU students facing mental health issues.

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Randahl Agency Mr. Gary M. Satkiewicz, BSME’88 and Rev. and Mrs. Marcell R. Todd, Jr., BSAr’91 Century Club Mr. Albert W. Ratush, BSME’50 Mrs. Anita M. Satkiewicz, BSME’05 Mr. Douglas A. Trojanowski, BSMCS’89 ($100 - $249) Mr. Carson P. Reinke, BSCS’02 *Mr. James O. Sawyer III, BSME’72 Tru Family Dental Renaissance Charitable Foundation Dr. and Mrs. James O. Sawyer, IV, BSME’85 Mr. and Mrs. Chris Tymrak, BSME’82 Mr. Ghassan N. Abdelnour, BSAr’89, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Rice Mr. and Mrs. David G. Scarchilli, BSEE’82 Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Van Antwerp, BAr’91, MAr’09 Mr. and Mrs. David B. Richards, AIA, Mr. Kenneth C. Schultz, BSEE’84 BSBA’64 Dr. Sabah R. Abro + BSAr’77 Mr. Stephen J. Sciacchitano, BSME’11 Mr. and Mrs. Greg W. Waleke, BSIM’72 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery A. Ackerman, Mr. and Mrs. David E. Richards, BSCh’75 ◊ Seaway Mechanical Contractors Inc. Mr. Andrew Walker BSME’85 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas M. Riddell, BSEE’89 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Seltz, BSEE’66 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Wasek, BSCvE’52 Mr. Kurt E. Adams, BSME’05 MSME’10 Robert Clancy Contracting, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Keith M. Shivnen, BSBA’89 Mr. and *Mrs. Donald E. Weber, BSArE’55 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Adams, BSBA’83 Mr. Randall M. Rodriguez, BSEE’92 Mr. Steven S. Shosey, BSIT’07 Mr. Ryan W. Webster, BSET’08 and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Agosta, BSIM’69 Mr. Jay Rohrback and Ms. Jane T. Mr. Harry A. Siegel CPA, BSBA’77 Mrs. Kristi M. Webster + Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Alcala, PE, BSEE’66 Rohrback + Mr. and Mrs. Robert Silverman Mr. James Wehler Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Alesi, BSArE’63 Mr. and Mrs. Cameron D. Ross, BSCvE’62 Ms. Linda A. Sims+, DIT-BA’70 Mr. Dennis J. Wend, BBA’81 Mrs. Jaclyn A. Alexander + Mr. Matt Roush+ Mayor Kenson Siver *Mr. and Mrs. Robbie A. Williams, BSCvE’50 Mr. and Mrs. Steve Allegoet Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. Rozanski, Mr. Raymond W. Skrocki, BSME’72 Mr. Raymond M. Williams PE, BSME’84 Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Allmacher, BSIM’73 BSCvE’99 Mr. Bruce G. Smith, BSEE’78 Mr. Paul R. Wills AIA, BSAr’96, Mar’98 Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Amberg, BSEE’99 Sagano Japanese Bistro & Steakhouse Mr. Ranga Srinivas Mr. and *Mrs. David R. Wilson, BSME’57 ◊ Mr. Douglas Amos Saint Gobain / Norton Mr. Paul A. Stavros and Dr. Jacqueline M. Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Wilson, PE, Ms. Jennifer L. Amstutz, BSEE’92 Mr. Mohammed B. Samhouri, BSEE’12 Stavros + BSEE’51 Ms. Lisa M. Anderson, GCertNML’11 Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Sampson, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. G. Gregory Stephen, BSEE’61 Mr. and Mrs. David H. Wulff, BSAr’71 Ms. Toni Anderson AMT’65 Mr. Robert D. Stewart, BSAr’13, MAr’16 Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Zak, BSME’87 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Andres, AIA, Mr. Michael G. Samyn, BSME’92 Mr. Daniel Tamez Mr. Raymond J. Ziegler + BSAr’94, BAr’96 Mr. Ross Sanders + The Westin Southfield Detroit Mr. Joel Andrews

Jubilee Society 50th Anniversary Reunion the reunion, the Jubilee Endowed Scholarship, and celebration updates rescheduled for spring, 2021 please visit ltu.edu/jubilee or contact The Jubilee Society recognizes alumni of tradition to impact current and future LTU’s Office of Development and Alumni Lawrence Tech and the Detroit Institute students by supporting the Jubilee Relations at 248.204.2300. of Technology who graduated 50 or more Endowed Scholarship. The Jubilee years ago. Each year, LTU hosts a reunion Endowed Scholarship was established brunch to induct the newest class and last year, thanks to the leadership of bring alumni to campus to reunite with the Class of 1969 and the commitment their former classmates. of many Jubilarians. This helps provide Due to COVID-19, the Jubilee Brunch much needed financial assistance to is rescheduled to Friday, May 7, 2021. enable LTU students to continue to At that event, the classes of 1970 and receive the experiential Theory and 1971 will be recognized. Although the Practice education that has set LTU Raymond Khan, Daniel Lehnert, brunch may be delayed, the recognition apart for nearly 90 years. BSEE’70 BSME’71 of our Jubilarians can begin now. You We look forward to your spring cel- Class of 1970 Class of 1971 can help by volunteering on the Reunion ebration! For more information on Reunion Committee Chair Reunion Committee Chair Committee, enhancing engagement with the University and reconnecting with for- Little Caesars Arena goes blue! mer classmates. All members of the Jubilee Society, including the newest classes of 1970 and 1971, are invited to share your most trea- sured memories and update classmates on your life after graduation. These spe- cial memories and updates will be shared at the campus celebration and on the Jubilee Reunion website. A personalized update form will be mailed to you or you Eric Meyer, associate professor, can visit the website, www.ltu.edu/jubi- engages attendees with STEM activi- lee, to submit your update. 264 LTU alumni and friends raised over $1,300 at the ties at the Detroit Red Wings STEM Also being continued is the newest Red Wings LTU Night on February 23. Fest on February 23.

Deceased * LTU Employee + Lifetime Giving Society Member ◊

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Mr. Jaroslaw Andriaschko Mr. Glenn B. Beard, BSEE’87 Mr. Salvatore J. Bonanno, BSME’69 and Mr. John D. Camardese, BSCh’10 Mr. Christopher P. Andrus, BSEE’01, Mrs. Tricia A. Beck AIA, BSAr’96, MAr’97 Ms. Linda Lively Ms. Tracy L. Camisa, BSBA’94 BSCS’08 Ms. Amber R. Becker, MBA’07 Mr. Fred C. Brandenburg Ms. Marjorie C. Campagna Prof. LaVetta N. Appleby + Mr. and Ms. Kevin P. Becker, BSET’95 Mr. and Mrs. Rocklin G. Brandstadt, Mr. and Mrs. David L. Campbell, BSIM’74 Mr. and Mrs. Nikolaos S. Aravas, BSEE’83 Mr. Stephen Behmlander + BSIM’69 Mr. and Mrs. Anthony R. Cangelosi, Mr. Rohan Arora, MSAE’18 Mr. and Mrs. Everard F. Belfon, BSME’76 Ms. Michele Brantley + BSCh’79 Ms. Karen Arthur-Langley Mr. and Mrs. Laurence L. Bernhardt, Breeches and Bloomers Mr. David A. Carbery, BSEE’89 ASME LTU Student Chapter BSME’79 Mrs. Peng Brooks, BSET’04 Dr. and Mrs. Donald Carpenter, PE Mr. Adam C. Aza, BSIT’05 and Mr. Adam D. Berry+, BSAr’06, MSTPC’16 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Broski, Jr., BSIM’90 Mr. and Mrs. John M. Cartales, BSEE’90 Mrs. Sarah J. Azar, BFAI’07 Mr. Michael S. Berry, MEMS’05, MSME’14 Mr. and Mrs. Terry L. Brown, CISA, Mr. and Mrs. David E. Caruso, BSME’89, Ms. Nawal A. Azar + Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bertani, BSME’63 BSBA’78 MEMS’93 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Badrak, BSAr’95 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry P. Beseau, BSME’95 Mr. and Mrs. Terence S. Brozek, BSIM’70 Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Casali, BSME’83 Ms. Mary F. Bainbridge, MBA’17 Dr. Jeffrey A. Betman + Mr. David Bryngelson + Mr. William D. Case, BSBA’90 Ms. Karen D. Baird + Ms. Carol Bevard, BSEE’91 Mr. Joseph A. Bucciero, BSME’84 Mrs. Aubriex R. Cason+, MBA’11, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Baird Dr. Bhubanjyoti Bhattacharya + Mr. Mark A. Buchalter, BSAr’88 GCertNML’11 Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie A. Baker, BSME’95 Mr. Marcus A. Bilinski, BSME’01 Ms. Shelley Bult Mr. James F. Cassar, BSIM’63 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Bakhaus, BSEE’66 Mr. William H. Blackmer, BSBA’84 Mr. and Mrs. Rolland L. Bumler, ARACT’56 Ms. Amber Castle Dr. Nishantha Bandara + Mr. and Mrs. Marshall A. Blank, BSCvE’49 Ms. Wafa N. Bunney, BSMa’81 CDM Smith Ms. Linda A. Barnes Mr. Eric M. Boddy Mr. and Mrs.+ Larry Butkovich, BSBA’86, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Chace, BSIM’73 Mr. John W. Bash, MBA’05 Mr. Steven Bogdalek + MBA’19 Ms. Andrea T. Champagne + Mr. James E. Bauer, BSCS’12 Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Boger, BSEE’74 Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Butlin, Jr., BSME’89 Mr. and Mrs. Scott G. Chapple, BSEE’88 Mr. Brian J. Bazydlo, BSBA’91 Mr. James M. Boggs, BSIM’86, MBA’91 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Cairns, Jr., BSCE’79 Mr. and Mrs. William M. Chatfield, II., Mr. Mohamad Bazzy and Mrs. Susan K. Boggs, MBA’93 Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Cairo, BSIM’67 BSEE’85 Mr. and Mrs. Clark A. Beach, BSAr’83 Ms. Angela Bois Ms. Deborah Callahan Mr. and Mrs. Wayne T. Cherney

Reception in Naples Honoring an engineering On March 12, over 30 LTU alumni and standout friends gathered at the Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club for the Naples Area Reception. On March 13, the University honored Thanks to hosts Mario, BSME’67, and Gino DiClemente, BSEE’62 (DIT), at a spe- Elaine Moscone, alumni and friends cial College of Engineering Hall of Fame enjoyed a beautiful Florida evening, presentation in Holmes Beach, Florida. reconnecting and making new acquain- tances. Thank you to our host Mario Moscone, BSME’67, shown with his trusty slide rule!

Gino DiClemente, BSEE’62 (DIT), with his wife, Luciana, and son and daughter-in-law, John and Jeannie.

Top Left: Steve Latta; Margaret Grezlik; David Matthews, BSIM'75; Ken Grezlik, BSME’78. Top Right: Mark Schumaker, BSIM'84; Pamela Schumaker, BSIM'74; Jean Waleke. Bottom: Jill Adams and Lauren Bowler, LTU Trustee

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Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Chinoski, BSEE’88 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Chownyk, BSEE’88 Mr. Melvin C. Christiansen, ARACT’64 Mr. Fred A. Ciampa Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Cieslinski, BSCh’76 Mr. Ari Ciolek, BSEE’97 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Clem, BSBA’88 Mr. Samuel E. Clor, BSAr’79 Mr. Gregory J. Coatsworth Ms. Judith Cobb Dr. Matthew L. Cole + Mrs. Krysta I. Coleman, BSBM’12 Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Coleman, BSEE’82 Mr. and Mrs. William G. Collier Competition Performance Products Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Corneliussen, BSAr’81, BAr’82 Mr. Brian J. Craigo Mr. and Mrs. Daniel H. Craw, BSIM’60 Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Crawford, BSME’82, MEM’09 Ms. Mildred Morton Cross, BSME’82 Ms. Tristan Cruz Mr. Albert F. Cyster Mr. Glenn W. Czupinski, BSME’83 Mr. Daniel P. Dailey, BSCh’83 and Mrs. Sandra J. Dailey, BSEE’88 Mr. Jeff Colon and Ms. Lynn M. Daley, BSBA’85 Ms. Elizabeth A. Fabien, MBA’98 Mr. Roy W. Goudy, MSAE’03 MSME’04 2020 FSAE students perform vehicle Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Daniel, BSME’69 Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Farina, BSIM’69 Mr. Kenneth E. Gould, BSEE’62 testing at the Ford Wind Tunnel Mr. Steven V. Darst, BSIM’61 Mr. Robert E. Farrar, BSME’58 Mr. Charles C. Grace, BSMCS’88 in the Ford Motor Co. Allen Park Mr. Nicholas A. Davio, BFAI’10 and Mrs. Pamela Fatur + Ms. Anita Granger, BSAr’82’ , BSCE’89 facility. Mrs. Kalie M. Davio, BSAr’10, MBAI’13 Mr. and Mrs. Victor A. Favot, BSBA’84 Mr. John Grant + Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davis, Jr., GCertPM’08 Ms. Marilyn Ferda Ms. Meg Grathwohl Ms. Angela D. Henderson, CIMBA’05 MSOM’08 Mr. and Mrs. Gene P. Ferrera, BSAr’78 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grech Ms. Nicole K. Heppner, BSME’01 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DeMars, BSBA’81 Mr. Daniel A. Fifer, BSIM’68 Ms. Cheryl L. Gregory PE, BSCE’88 Mr. Charles Herczeg Mr. Jason R. Degen, BSME’03 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Fischer, Jr., Mr. Robert K. Gribble, BSME’97 State Representative Shane L. Hernandez, Mr. Patrick M. Delaney, BSIM’72 BSIM’65 Guerreso Associates, Inc. BSAr’05, MAr’09 Mr. Lenard J. DiLaura+, LEED AP Mr. and *Mrs. Albert R. Flamme, BSEE’63 Mr. and Mrs. Adam Gut Mr. Andrew F. Herrick + Ms. Vicki F. DiLaura + Mr. Jonathon M. Flores, BSME’13 Mr. and Mrs. Eric R. Haartz, BSIM’85 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas G. Heuer, ACET’83 Ms. Frances R. DiPietro, BSBA’83 Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Forrest Dr. and Mrs. Nabil A. Hachem, BSEE’83 Ms Tira Hightower, MAEGD’17 Mr. Nenad Dobricic Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Franz, BSAr’78 Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Hager, BSEE’78 Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Hill, BSET’12 Mr. James E. Donahue, MSECE’11 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Frawley, BSME’82 Mr. and Mrs. John R. Halberda, BSIM’69 Mr. Charles M. Hill, BSBA’94 and Mr. and Mrs. David F. Drewek, BSME’62 Mr. and Mrs. David L. Frayer, BSME’61 Ms. Donna M. Hale, AMET’89, BSET’96, Mrs. Cynthy G. Hill ◊ Mr. Timothy A. Drotar, BSME’91 Mr. Hans P. Friedrichs, BSEE’89 CIMBA’06 Mr. Tony L. Hill, BSME’12 Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Duda, DIT-BAMa’71 Ms. Susan M. Fritts, BSBA’85 Ms. Sharon L. Hall, BSBA’93 Mr. Brett S. Hinds, BSME’90 and Mr. Greg Dunn Mrs. Dorette K. Frontera + Mr. and Mrs. Russell C. Harbaugh, Jr., Mrs. Gayle L. Hinds, BSME’91 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Duran Mr. and Mrs. Conrad E. Gack, BSIM’65 BSEE’76 Ms. Michelle L. Hines + Mrs. Breanne Duvendeck Mr. Michael A. Gallu, BSBA’87 and Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hardin, BSAr’68 HNTB Corporation Mr. Jeff Duvendeck Mrs. Harriet L. Gallu, BSBA’85 BSBA’85 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Harris, AIET’85, Mr. Jason Hoffmeyer Mr. David B. Dziadula, BSEE’97 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Gamache, BSBA’87 Mr. Robert L. Hofmann, BSAr’74 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Eagle, BSIM’67 BSME’73 Mr. and Mrs. Brian C. Harrison, BSBA’82, Mr. Dave B. Holmes, BSIM’71 *Mr. and Mrs. Coda M. Edwards, BSME’58, Mr. Russell Game BSMCS’84, MBA’95 Mr. Douglas A. Holmes, BSME’93 BSEE’60 ◊ Mr. Marion J. Garrison, Jr., BSEE’99 and Mr. Irwin E. Harrison, BSIM’68 Mrs. Sherry L. Holt-Campbell, MBAI’12 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Edwards, BSAr’79, Mrs. Lynn C. Garrison, BSEE’99 Mr. Alan K. Hasan, BSMCS’94 Mr. Norman G. Homer, BSIM’58 BAr’80 Mr. Jason R. Gawencki, BSME’02, Ms. Kristy Hatala Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Hooberman, BSME’63 Dr. Nicholas J. Elliott, DBA’15 MSME’05 Ms. Marie D. Hausch House of Falafel Ms. Heather Emmons Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M. George, ACmT’73 Ms. Jun He, MSCS’02 Ms. Venetta House Mr. and Mrs. Diego Enciso, BSBA’88 Mr. J. Michael George, BSIM’69 Mr. and Mrs. Lester N. Heidmous, BSIM’60 Mr. and Mrs. Russell G. Hudson, BSAr’88 Sean and Peggy English + Ms. Yalda Ghorashy Mr. and Mrs. John K. Heitchue, BBA’62 Mrs. Harmony L. Hunsanger, MBA’09 Mr. David Esparza, AIA, BSAr’84 Mr. Donald J. Gillette + Ms. Holly K. Helterhoff, MSTC’05 Mr. Kurt M. Hunsanger, MBA’09 Mr. Joseph Evangelista, BSIM’61 Mr. Laura Glefke Mrs. Denise A. Hemelberg Ms. Katherine L. Hunter, BSBA’82 Ms. Sharon M. Evans, BSME’93 Mr. John C. Glumb FACI, BSBA’86 Ms. Jenifer A. Hemelberg Mr. Ibrahim O. Huthman, BSCvE’14 EW Smith Insurance Agency Mr. Ronald R. Gold, BSArE’60 Deceased * LTU Employee + Lifetime Giving Society Member ◊

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Mr. and Mrs. Valerio Imarisio, BSEE’86 Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Johnson, BSAr’85, Miss Melody L. Kellogg, BSAr’05, MBA’08 Mr. and *Mrs. Robert F. Luppino, BSIM’67 ISW Corporation Inc. BAr’89 Mr. Thomas Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Martin E. Lyczynski, BSTe’98 Ms. Catherine Iwick Mr. Michael Johnson Mr. James E. Kemp, AEEtT’56 Ms. Linda Lynch Ms. Sandra C. Jackson Mr. Roosevelt C. Johnson, BSIM’73 Mr. Allen A. Kessler, BSBA’76 and Ms. Sharon M. MacDonell + Mr. Carl A. Jacobi, Jr., BSEE’59 Mr. James J. Jolly + Mrs. Phyllis Kessler, BSIA’76 Mr. Roger A. Maciejka, BSIM’69 Mr. Bharat Mourya Reddy Jakka, MSME’17 Mrs. Katherine M. Jolly, MBA’13 Mr. Ebrahim Khushdil Mr. Philip Macy, MCEM’12 Ms. Marie T. Jamison + Mrs. Pamela Jones-Sexton ◊ Mr. Joseph J. Kielasa, BSEE’16 Mr. Arthur J. Makarewicz, BSBA’76 Mr. and Mrs. William F. Janke, BSME’84 Mrs. Tawanesha T. Jones-Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Kieliszewski, Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Malak, BSME’89 Dr.+ Badih A. Jawad and BSAr’92, BAr’94, MAr’09 BSIM’70 Ms. Andra L. Malburg Mrs. Megdieh K. Jawad Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Jonik, BSME’89 Dr. Joongsub Kim + Mr. and Mrs. Mark H. Mamassian, BSBA’85 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Jennings, Jr., Mr. Arthur Kadlitz Mr.+ and Mrs. Paul F. Kinder Mr. Mattieu+ and Mrs. Rebecca M. BSBA’67 Ms. Kathy Kadlitz Mr. and Mrs. J. Donald Kirvan, BSIM’72 Maracle + Mr. and Mrs. Glenn T. Jensen, BSCh’83 Capt. and Mrs. Dennis J. Kaiser, BSBA’79 Mr. and Mrs. John T. Kivi, BSIM’72 Mr. Marcell D. Marcolina, BSBA’94 Mr. Christopher B. Jerzylo, BSIM’82 Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kaminski, BSCvE’65 Mr. Scott and Mrs. Marcy Klevorn Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Marcum, BSME’52 JM International Mr. Keith W. Kapanowski, BSME’98 Mr. and Mrs. Barry W. Knister *Dr. Thomas G. Marx + Mr. Jean-Marie Joassin, BSAr’02 Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Kargilis Mr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Knockeart, BSEE’63 Mr. and Mrs. Frank I. Mason, AMT’75, Mr. Jean-Philipp Joassin, BSCS’00 Mr. Gary A. Kavanagh, BSME’84 Mr. Jordan J. Koenig, BSEE’06 BSIM’79 Mr. and Mrs. David A. Johnson, BSME’84 Mrs. Patricia A. Kaye, BSEE’88 Mr. Leeladhar Kommalapati, MAE’17 Mr. John M. Matthews Mr. David R. Johnson, MBA’06 Ms. Lenore A. Kellner-Smith, BSBA’94, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kortz Mr. Eugene Mattison, AIST’75 Mr. Lyndon B. Johnson, MSIO’99 MSIS’99 Mr. Hemanth Kota, MSME’17 Mr. and Mrs. William A. Mayes, BSEE’70 Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Koury, BSMa’73 Mrs. Jane McBride+ Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Kovarik, BSME’95 Mr. James G. McClendon, BSIM’73 Financial results for fiscal year Dr. Keith J. Kowalkowski + Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. McCoskey, Mr. Richard Kozlowicz, BSCvE’66 BSME’51 ◊ ending June 30, 2019 Mr. and *Mrs. Walter J. Kraimer, BSIM’62 Ms. Kelly McDevitt Ms. Donna L. Kress + Mr. Barry J. McDonald, MBA’10 Revenue: $79,320,825 Mr. Kurt S. Kreszyn, AEET’84 BSIM’93 Mr. Tim McGillivary + Mr. Anthony J. Kubiak Mr. Michael T. McKee, BSPh’88 Mr. Peter J. Kuchta, BSME’77 ◊ Mr. Andrew D. McLeod, BSAr’97 Spending from Endowment 1.6% Tuition & Fees 91.1% Ms. Linda Kucinski + Mr. and Mrs. James J. McMahon, BSEE’62 Mr. Douglas W. Kueffner, BSAr’74 Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. McNamara, Mr. Scott W. Kujawa+, BSBA’16 BSCE’79 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Kurkowski, Prof. Janice K. Means PE + BSIM’63 Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Megerian Mr. Gregory Kwapis Mr. Raphael Meier, BSET’16 Mrs. Rosemarie H. Kwapis Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Melms, BSME’76 Mr. Ronald G. Lahti, BSET’06 and Ms. Kristine M. Menzing, BSME’03 Ms. Jennifer M. Lahti, BSME’02 Ms. Valerie Merriwether + Mr. Christopher D. Lauinger, BSAr’97 Prof. Michael J. Merscher LTU Alumni Association ◊ Dr. Eric G. Meyer + Auxiliary 7.1% Ms. Diana Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. George Meyers Other 0.2% Ms. Shirley Lawton Ms. Leslie L. Michalik + Mr. and Mrs. Alvin S. Levett, BSIM’71 Ms. Catherine Michel Mr. Glenn H. Liebowitz, BSBM’13 Michigan Housing Council Mr. and Mrs. James E. Like, BSCE’86 Mr. and Mrs. Chester P. Mienaltowski, Mr. Paul Chu Lin BSME’71 Expenses: $ 79,289,598 Dr. Liping Liu + Mike’s Auto Sales Mr. and Mrs. Douglas R. Livermore, Mrs. Carly M. Miller + BSME’73 Mr. Ira C. Miller Jr., BSEE’73 Academic Support 40.5% Plant Operations 10.8% Mr. Chris Livingston Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Miller, BSIM’64 Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Lobbestael, Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Mitchell, ADP’84, BSME’75 BSAd’00 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Lodge, BSAr’91, Dr. Robert N. Morales, BSIM’71 The addition of a third student dor- MAr’02 Ms. Heidi L. Morano + mitory required major upgrades to Mr. Gerald A. Long, BSIM’81 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Morawski, drainage and water managementCapital Mr. James R. Longenecker, BSME’94 BSME’66 service on campus. Here, the1.3% project Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lovelace, BSME’68 Mr. Cleotha Morgan, BSEE’04 is underway in January near Ten Mile Mr. Gary Lowe + Mr. Jeffery M. Morrissette + Road. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell P. Loweke, BSME’69 Mrs. Diane I. Morse, BSCE’83 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce N. Lowery, BSIM’60 Mr. Vaughn Mouradian, BSME’85 Scholarships 21.7% Debt Svc/Bond Resv 5.2% Mr. John F. Luca, BSIM’88 Ms. Jill Moyer Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Lundgren, BSEE’66 Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Muccioli, BSIM’77 Institutional Support 19.6% Auxiliary 0.9% Mr. Benjamin J. Luppino, MSIO’00 Mr. Muhannad U. Mudallal, BSIM’85

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Mr. and Mrs. Ronald K. Mudge, BSEE’71 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pongratz, BSIM’75 Mr. and Mrs. John V. Sheoris, FAIA Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Thomas, ASIT’69, Mr. Daniel G. Mulder + Mr. Eric Poplawski Ms. Collete Sherfey + BSIM’73 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Mulder, BSME’03 Mr. and Mrs. Mike M. Powell Mr. Jeffrey C. Sherry Mr. Gregory L. Thompson, BSME’96 MSMSE’11 Mr. and Mrs. Tim Powell Mr. Harsh Anand Shetye, MSAE’18 Mr. and Mrs. Brian E. Thornton, BSME’87 Mrs. Joyce G. Murdock, BSBA’80 PPG Industries Foundation ◊ Mr. Michael W. Shifflett, BSEE’02 Mr. Jason P. Thurman, BSME’98 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Musselman, Mr. and Mrs. Keith T. Pratt, BSIM’82 ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Roger F. Shtogrin, BSIM’61 ◊ Dr. Shannon C. Timmons + BSEE’86 Mr. Andrew Prokopow, BSME’61 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Shunk, Jr., BSEE’03 Mr. and Mrs. Leslie D. Tincknell Mr. Jonathan D. Nabozny, BSCS’14 Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Pukita, BSME’74 Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Sibel Mr. and Mrs. Byron A. Todman, BSCE’85 Mr. Scott E. Nachazel, MBA’08 Mr. Anthony P. Racka, MBA’00 Ms. Fauzia Siddiq + BSBA’85 Mr. Douglas Nagy Mr. Daniel J. Radomski + Mr. Michael B. Simmons, BSAr’07 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Toft, Jr., BSIM’84 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry G. Najarian, BSIM’74 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Attinoto, BSME’82 Mrs. Starlett Sinclair + Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Tonti, BSAr’77, National Christian Foundation West Ms. Janice C. Ramsey, BSBA’90 Mr. Jeffrey D. Sloss and Ms. Deborah T. BAr’78 Michigan Mr. Lynn A. Range, BSAeE’52 Sloss, MBA’12, GCertNML’12 Ms. Janice C. Torosian, BSBA’82 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Naujokas, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Rasko, BSME’77 Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Slowik, BSME’81 Mrs. Rachel K. Torres BSME’72 Ms. Karen A. Ray-Farley, MSIS’12 Ms. Margaret M. Smigielski, MSE’00 Mr. and Mrs. George P. Travis, AIA, BSAr’81 Mrs. Linda F. Nehasil, BSEE’87 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Reed, BSME’75 *Mr. David Smith, BSAr’84, BAr’85 and Mr. Michael P. Travis, BSME’71 Mr. Jeff Nelson Mr. David E. Reichard, BSEE’54 Mrs. Grace A. Smith, BSAr’85, BSIA’85 Mr. and Mrs. William J. Trubilowicz, Dr. Patrick W. Nelson + Mr. and Mrs. David A. Reinhold, BSBA’84 Mr. Jesse N. Smith, Jr., BSEE’68 BSME’73 Mr. and Mrs. M. Lee Nevland, BSEE’58 Mr. Michael J. Reiser, AIST’67 Mr. Matthew G. Smith, BSAr’06 Mr. and Mrs. Cameron K. Tulee, BSMCS’94 Mr. and Mrs. Jamil A. Niazi, BSME’90 Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Reitzel, BSArE’55 Ms. Diane Sobania+ Mr. Carl A. Tunich, BSCE’75 Mr. Max E. Nicol, BSIE’49 Ms. Sheri Renas Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Turczyn, BSME’72 Mr. and Mrs. Kirk M. Nicola, BSME’82 Mr. and Mrs. James F. Renaud, BSAr’95 Ms. Marsha K. Spehar, BSEE’95 Mr. and Mrs. John W. Ugo, BSEE’56 Mr. Jay R. Nicols + Mr. and Mrs. James G. Reverski, BSME’74, Mr. Rupesh Srivastava Mr. Kenneth J. Ugolini, BSME’84 Mr. Ed J. Noga, BSME’75 and BSBA’87 Mr. and *Mrs. David P. Stadelman, United Way California Capital Region Mrs. Patricia A. Noga, BSAr’75 ◊ Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Rezanka, BSIM’72 BSME’75 Mr. Zigmund F. Urbanski, AEEtT’79, Mr. Charles E. Nolan Jr., BSCE’84 Mr. Andrew Richards + Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Stanco, BSEE’59 BSCS’06 Mr. Tim R. Norman, BSEE’02, MBA’09 Dr.+ and Mrs. Chris H. Riedel Mr. Gary P. Staniszewski, BSME’75 and Mr. Gary W. Van Buren, AEEtT’72 Dr. and Mrs. Jon N. Nowak, BSIM’60 Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Risko, AEEtT’62 Mrs. Barbara C. Staniszewski, BSMa’77 Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. VanDeKerchove, NTH Consultants, Ltd. Ms. Karlene Robich Mr. and Mrs. Philip E. Stankewicz, BSAr’73, BAr’76 Mr. and Mrs. Gary T. Obudzinski, BSCE’76 Mr. and Mrs. John P. Rockne, AEET’94 BSBA’77 Mr. and Mrs. Curtis W. Vandemark Mr. and Mrs. Dennis R. O’Connell, BSIM’70 BSTe’98 BSCvE’05 Mr. Nathan Staple Ms. Julie L. VanderMeer, BSCvE’08 Mr. Albert R. Olson, BSME’57 Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Rondy, BSCvE’64 Ms. Lindsey S. Stefaniak, BSEE’09 Mr. and Mrs. James J. Vehoski, BSME’64, Prof. and Mrs. Edward M. Orlowski, Mr. and Mrs. Bernd M. Ronnisch, BSCE’85 Mr. Joel J. Stein BSIM’69 BSAr’87 Prof. Steven M. Rost + Mr. and Mrs. James F. Stephen, BSAr’73, Mr. David L. Veit, BSME’85 Mr. Thomas J. Ozog, BSEE’91 Roth Shirt Company BAr’77 Mr. Justin R. Via, MSME’09 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis G. Page, BSArE’65 Mr. Edward Roth Mr. Craig Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Scott J. Visger, BSCE’82 Dr. Peter S. Palka Jr., BSEE’80 Mr. Ernest E. Rowe Mr. and Mrs. Kirk T. Steudle, PE, BSCE’87 Mr. and Mrs. John A. Vitale, BSAr’76, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Partrich Mr. Daniel Rubel Mr. Michael R. Stewart, BSBM’07 BAr’81 Mr. and Mrs. David C. Paterson, BSArE’62 Mr. Daniel G. Rusecki, BSIM’70 Mr. Eric N. Stigleman, BSME’83 Mr. Steven F. Wagester, BSEE’96 Mr. Frederic C. Paulsen, BSME’73 Mr. Richard G. Russell, GCertNML’07 Mr. David L. Stirsman, BSME’74 Mr. Michael J. Walsh, BSPh’80 Mr. Sean M. Pederson, BSCvE’13 Mr. Brendan E. Ryan, BSCvE’11 Stucky Vitale Architects, Inc. Mr. Richard M. Warchuck, BSME’05, Ms. Debbie Pellerito Mr. and Mrs. James P. Ryan, BSArE’66 ◊ Dr. Richard Sun MSME’08 Mr Carlos E. Penaranda, BSCvE’17 Mr. Roman Rzasa, BSBA’80 Mrs. Bonnie R. Swanson Mr. Eric A. Ward + Mr. Ralph R. Pence, BSEE’71 and Mr. Anil K. Sachdev Mr. Bradley W. Swanson, BSAd’01 Dr. Donald R. Warner, Jr., DMIT’08 Mrs. Carole Pence ◊ Mr. and Mrs. James Sachs, BSEE’90 Ms. Margaret A. Szarafinski Mr. Kevin L. Wayne and Mrs. Shannon Mr. and Mrs. William A. Penner, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Saez, BSME’89 Mr. Walter L. Szatkowski Dare Wayne, BSIM’98 MSIO’03 Mr. and Mrs. James E. Peterson, Jr., Mr. Bilal Sakbani, BSEE’16 Ms. Samantha N. Szeszulski, BSAr’13 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Webb, BSEE’78 ◊ BSIM’74 San Clemente Junior Woman’s Club Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Szpakowski, Mr. David W. Weber, BSME’91 Mr. Matthew J. Petraglia, MSMI’13 Mr. and Mrs. Troy Schafer, BSMCS’95 BSEE’68 Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Weiss, BSEE’77 Mr. Austin Petty Ms. Suzanne Schimanski-Gross + Mr. Randy G. Szymaniak, BSET’06, Mr. Duane E. Welch, BSIM’85, BSME’94 Ms. Catherine J. Phillips + Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Schlichting, AMET’06 Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. Wemple, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin M. Phillips, AIET’81 BSME’62 Mrs. Amy K. Talerico, BSET’07 BSME’94 Mr. Joshua Pickens + Dr. Scott D. Schneider + Mr. Brian E. Tallant, BSME’81 Mr. Bradley Whalen Prof. Margaret M. Pierce + Mr. Timothy E. Schnelbach, BSMCS’91 Ms. Renee Tambeau+ Mr. James L. Wheeler, BSIM’59 Mr. Justin Michael E. Pilarski, BSBmE’16 Mr. Emil J. Schnellbacher, DBA’17 Ms. Shirley A. Tatum Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. White, BSAr’75 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Piotrowski, BSMCS’87 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Schnute, AEEtT’63 Mr. and Mrs. Danny R. Taylor, BSEE’84 Mrs. Cassondra E. Whitlow, MSME’13 Mr. and Mrs. Craig Pittman Mr. Dean J. Schultz Mr. Michael L. Teran, BSEE’06 Mr. Ronald G. Whittemore, BSEE’13 Mr. Thomas A. Platz, BSAr’83 and Mr. Keith Schweizer, MGLM’13 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Thomas, BSChE’50, Mr. and Mrs. David A. Wickman, BSEE’75 Mrs. Karen L. Widmar Platz, BSAr’83 Ms. Lauren N. Seebold BSEE’66 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Platz, BSAr’83 Prof. Philip D. Plowright + Selective Industries, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Thomas, BSChE’50, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Wieland Mr. Mark E. Plunkett, BSEE’82 Ms. Sue Sells BSEE’66 Mr. David K. Williams, BSEE’90 Ms. Susan Poli-Smith + Mr. Gary K. Sewell, BSEE’73 Mr. Jack M. Williams, BSEE’95 Mr. Timothy M. Polulak, BSEE’92 Mr. and Mrs. John C. Shaheen, BSAr’83

Deceased * LTU Employee + Lifetime Giving Society Member ◊

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Mr. Robert C. Williams, MBA’07 1932 Society Benefactors Society Mr. Kevin T. Finn+, MBA’06 and Mr. and Mrs. David G. Wilson, BSME’85 ($100,000 to $249,999) ($25,000 to $49,999) Ms. Janice Suchan Mr. and Mrs. Guy C. Wilson, II, BSME’71 Dr. Nabil F. Grace+ and Mrs. Nadrine F. Mr. Jonathan M. Wilson, BSEE’05 Mr. Lauren L. Bowler and Mrs. Janice Mr. and Mrs. Larry A. Birk, BSMa’76 Grace, MBA’05 Mr. Mark J. Wilson, BSAr’83 and (Jill) Adams Ms. L. Christine Blackwell+, BSHu’78 Mr. and Mrs. William L. Gregg, BSMCS’90, Mrs. Jane McBride Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Ciampa, BSME’64 Cinnaire Investment Corporation MBA’94 Ms. Marilyn Wiseman + Eaton Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Darga, BSCE’85 Mr. Robert Height and Ms. Linda L. Mr. Werner Woellecke Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Ebert Mr. Robert A. Dent, BSME’54 Height + Mr. Bradley M. Woods + Prof. Emeritus Ruth G. Favro Durr Systems, Inc. IEEE Mr. and Mrs. David H. Wright, BSEE’82 Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Mr. and Mrs. Keith Wright Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John R. Wylie, AMT’63 FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Yaniec, BSIM’81 Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Gillie, BSBA’81 Peter Gossel, BSEE’63 Uses IRA Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Yankitis, BSIM’75 Mr. and *Mrs. Henry B. Horldt, BSIE’55 Dr.+ and Ms. Kingman E. Yee Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kado, BSEE’75 Rollover to Make Gift Youngsoft, Inc. Lawrence Technological University Alumni Mrs. Gretchen A. Young-Weiner + Association Peter Gossel, 82 years young, wanted to make a Mr. Nicholas J. Zager, BSCvE’01 Mr. and *Mrs. H.P. Padgham larger annual gift to LTU in December 2019. How Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Zajac, BSBA’79 Synergeering Group, LLC did he do this while also ensuring he could live on a Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Zalewski, BSEE’78 The Holley Foundation fixed income in 2020? He utilized his IRA (Individual Prof. Bashkim Zendeli + Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. von Rusten, Retirement Account)! Mr. Yao Zhang, MSECE’14, GCertTelE’14 BSME’63 Mr. and Mrs. William D. Ziegler, BSEE’69 Mr. Daniel W. Winey, BSAr’74, BAr’75, Peter attended Lawrence Tech as a full-time stu- Mr. David G. Zilli + MAr’15 and Mrs. Iris R. Winey dent and graduated in 1963 with an electrical engi- ZipSprout neering degree. In his 50+ year career, he held fulfill- Trustee Society ing positions with Michigan Bell, Bell Laboratories Lifetime Giving Society ($50,000 to $99,999) and AT&T. Also during these years he invested in Members each company’s 401(k) retirement plans as well as Lawrence Tech is grateful for the commit- Albert Kahn Associates, Inc. making deposits with Morgan Stanley. A smart deci- ment and generosity of lifetime giving Mr.+ and Mrs. Bruce J. Annett, Jr. sion, which over the years, resulted in a very nice society members who continue to make Ms. Elizabeth A. Baker, BSEE’92 nest egg for Peter’s actual retirement. annual contributions. These benefactors’ Ballard International What most IRA investors don’t realize is that retire- cumulative contributions, and 2019 com- Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Bill, BSME’75 mitment, have earned them recognition at Mr. Gordon and Ms. Susan Collet, BSME’80 ment funds cannot be kept in their account indefi- the following levels: Comerica Bank nitely. A minimum withdrawal is required annually Mr.+ and Mrs. Kenneth J. Cook, BSEE’64 beginning at age 70 ½, and unfortunately it is Ed Donley Society *Dr. Jerry L. Crist and Mrs. Joyce A. Crist taxable. However, your qualified charitable distri- ($1,000,000 to $4,999,999) Mr. Mark E. Ritz and Ms. L. Lee Gorman, butions can satisfy all or part of your required mini- BSME’97 mum distribution from your IRA and the donor pays Aramark Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Grezlik, BSME’78 not income tax on the gift. (The transfer generates DTE Energy Foundation Mr. and *Mrs. Theodore R. Hayman, neither taxable income nor a tax deduction so you Ford Motor Company BSChE’49, BSIE’53 can benefit if you do not itemize your deductions.) Ford Motor Company Fund IBM In 2019, Peter decided he could live comfortably JPRA Architects Russell Lawrence Society Magna International of America, Inc. without the required withdrawal to subsidize his ($500,000 to $999,999) Mr. Christopher T. Mall, BSME’94 income, but also knew that he would be required MSC Software Corporation to withdraw it or pay a penalty. Solution to this Ascension Michigan News/Talk 760 WJR dilemma? Peter gave his annual IRA distribution to Community Foundation for Southeast *Mr. and Mrs. Albert T. O’Connor, BSEE’53, LTU as a charitable donation! Technically known as Michigan BSME’58 an IRA Rollover, Peter asked his IRA holder to write DENSO International America, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Ketan R. Patel, BSME’85 the required distribution check directly to LTU. A Denso North America Foundation Mr. Ralph R. Pence, BSEE’71 and win-win-win, it provided much needed support for DTE Energy Company Mrs. Carole Pence the University to use in the area of greatest need as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles PNC Bank determined by the president, fulfilled Peter’s desire Mr. Paul R. Riethmeier, BSEE’71 E. George Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. James P. Ryan, BSArE’66 to continue making generous annual contribution Society *Mr. and *Mrs. George F. Stirrat, BSME’52 to his alma mater, AND it enabled Peter to show a ($250,000 to $499,999) Dr. Nuno Vaz and Dr. Maria J. Vaz + reduced income on his taxes. Mr. and *Mrs. David R. Wilson, BSME’57 If you are interested in following in Peter’s foot- Anonymous *Mr. Timothy L. Wright, BSME’85 and steps by using your IRA required annual distribu- Mr. Gino DiClemente, DIT-BSEE’62 and Mrs. Anne S. Wright, MEMS’99 tion to support LTU, contact the Office of University Mrs. Luciana DiClemente Advancement at 248.204.2300. †JV ITC Michigan First Credit Union

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Mr. and Mrs. Addison E. Igleheart, Legacy Society BSAr’70 The Legacy Society recognizes individuals Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Knighton, A new way to connect with LTU who have remembered Lawrence Tech in BSME’55 their estate plans or with a planned gift Mr. Robert A. Kujawa and Ms. Lisa R. commitment. Legacy Society membership Kujawa + As an easier way for LTU alumni, donors, and friends is open to everyone who formally noti- Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Lang, BSME’78 to access the specific help and information they fies the University of their Planned Gift Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Lyons want, the former Office of Advancement has been Intention. Mobis North America LLC renamed Development and Alumni Relations. The For more information, visit ltu.planning- Dr. Virinder K. Moudgil+ and Dr. Parviz G. Office of Marketing and Public Affairs was previously mylegacy.org or call 248.204.2300. Moudgil split off several years ago. Dr. and Mrs. William A. Moylan, Jr., The new names signal the importance of how Ms. Elizabeth A. Baker, BSEE’92 BSCE’74 LTU works and engages it constituencies, provides Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Bill, BSME’75 NDIA-MI services, and encourages vital support and generos- Ms. L. Christine Blackwell+, BSHu’78 Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Oliver, BSEE’81 ity. Email addresses for the three areas are: develop- Ms. Catherine G. Burke Mr. and Mrs. James A. Piziali, BSIM’70 Mr. David E. Clemenson, BSME’54 Mr. and Mrs. Keith T. Pratt, BSIM’82 [email protected], [email protected], and mktngpub@ *Mr. Mario J. Dedona, BSME’48 Realtime Technologies Inc. ltu.edu. Phone 248.204.2300 for Development and Dr. and Mrs. Louis A. De Gennaro RIIS, LLC Alumni Relations, and 248-204-2200 for Marketing Mr. Robert A. Dent, BSME’54 State Champs! and Public Affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Fitzpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Stout, BSEE’92 BSME’73 Mr. and Mrs. Ely Tama, BSIM’69 *Mr. and *Mrs. Paul M. Friesch, PE, Toyota Motor Engineering & Mfg. North BSCvE’50 America, Inc. *Mr. and Mrs. Coda M. Edwards, BSME’58, Moscone Family Foundation Mr. David Gabriel, BSEE’93 and Mr. and Mrs. David B. Wohleen BSEE’60 NetWorks Design, Inc. Ms. Laura Gabriel Yazaki North America, Inc. Mr. Mark A. Farlow+, BSAr’81, BAr’82, Nissan North America, Inc. Mr. Mark E. Ritz and Ms. L. Lee Gorman, ZOATEX Inc. MAr’09 and Mrs. Tracey Toepp-Farlow Mr. Ed J. Noga, BSME’75 and BSME’97 Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Zulinski, BSIM’74 Frank Rewold and Sons, Inc. Mrs. Patricia A. Noga, BSAr’75 Mr. Alan L. Haase, BSEE’82 Mr. C. Lee Zwally, BSEE’41 Mr. Vanig Godoshian, AEEtT’71 Mr. Kenneth M. Pascany, BSEE’86 *Mr. Walter T. Hartung, BSME’48 Mr. and *Mrs. Peter D. Gossel, AEEtT’63 Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Paull, BSIM’71 Mr. Charles M. Hill, BSBA’94 and Presidents Club Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Haberstroh, Penton Media/Informa PLC Mrs. Cynthy G. Hill ($10,000 to $24,999) BSIM’76 Plante Moran, LLP *Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hossack, BSME’48 Dr. and Mrs. Stanley F. Harris Mr. and Mrs. William G. Polom, BSCE’76 *Mr. and *Mrs. Adolph Lovoff, BEE’34 AAUW Birmingham Branch Health Alliance Plan PPG Industries Foundation *Mr. H. Douglas Lowrey, BME’41 and AAUW Wyandotte Downriver Branch Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Heck, BSIM’74 Dr.+ and Mrs. Srikant Raghavan *Mrs. Janet M. Barkovich-Lowrey Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Adams, Jr. Henry Ford Health System Prof. Marilyn V. Rands+ *Mr. Willis B. Manchester, Jr., BSME’58 Altair International, Inc. Mr. Charles M. Hill, BSBA’94 and Mr. Robert R. Reiner, BSEE’66 Ms. Karen R. Mitchell, CEM The Alden and Vada Dow Family Mrs. Cynthy G. Hill Mr. and Mrs. David E. Richards, BSCh’75 Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Morris Foundation Mr. John W. Honkala, BSME’68, BSEE’73 Ruby + Associates, P.C. *Mr. Orval A. Opperthauser BSIE’48, AM General LLC *Dr. Harold Hotelling and Mrs. Barbara A. Mr. David I. Ruby, PE BSEE’50, HD’06 and Mrs. Ann T. Mr. and Mrs. David G. Ashland, BSEE’61 Hotelling Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Sabo, BSCE’75 Opperthauser AT&T Ingersoll-Rand Co. Mr. Raul and Mrs. Barbara Samardzich Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ostosh, BSME’58 Autoliv North America, Inc. Mr. David B. Auner and Dr. Elin A. Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. Sarns Mr. Paul R. Riethmeier, BSEE’71 Ms. Dawn M. Beatty, MBA’99 Jensen + Mr. Mark P. Schumaker, BSIM’84 and *Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Savin Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Bonnett, BSME’76 John E. Matthews Scholarship Fund Mrs. Pamela A. Schumaker, BSIM’74 *Mr. and *Mrs. George F. Stirrat, BSME’52 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Bosetti, Sr., Ms. Jeanne Johnston SCI Floor Covering, Inc. Mr. Michael A. Stuart, BSCh’90 BSEE’55 The *Michael D. Jones, BSME’86, MEM’11, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Shrake *Mr. and Mrs. A. Alfred Taubman, HD’85 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Brown, BSBA’77 MBA’12 Family Mr. and Mrs. Roger F. Shtogrin, BSIM’61 *Dr. Harvey A. Wagner, HD’69 Mr.+ and Mrs. Mark J. Brucki, CIMBA’07 Mr. James R. Kolanek, BSCh’73 Solomon Plumbing Co *Mr. and Mrs. Duane E. Young, DIT-BSBA’64 Mr. and *Mrs. Thomas M. Cairns, BSEE’65 Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Kosnik, BSBA’79 *Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. Spaseff, BSME’56 • • • Mr. Dale Carney and Mrs. Babette C. Mr. Peter J. Kuchta, BSME’77 Mr. Paul A. Stavros and Dr. Jacqueline M. Carney, BSBA’86 Dr. Leland A. Lahr + Stavros + Mr. Timothy R. Chavis + Mr. David and Mrs. Robin G. Leclerc+, Mr. Kenneth R. Van Tine, BSAr’85, BAr’86 Dr.+ and Mrs. Chan-Jin Chung GCertPM’19 and Mrs. Gina R. Van Tine, BSAr’89, City of Southfield Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Leib, BSEE’77 BAr’94 Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell J. Clauw, BSME’86 Mr. Eric A. Lewis and Ms. Mary J. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Brian G. Wagner, BSPh’88 *Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Clifford, BSIM’71 BSEE’76 Mr. Gary E. Walker, BSEE’68 Mr. Gary R. Cocozzoli + Link Engineering Co. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Webb, BSEE’78 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Cunningham, M & N Plastics Mr.+ and Mrs. Grant T. Wenzinger, BSCh’78, BSMa’79 Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. McCoskey, BSME’51 MBA’15 Dell Employee Giving Program Dr. Bahman Mirshab + Mr. and Mrs. Dennis C. Zollweg, BSIM’66 Detroit Ceramic Tile Contractors Assoc. Dr. Philip D. Mosciski, BSAr’84, BAr’85, Detroit Flex Defense MAr’09 and Mrs. Diane A. Mosciski, Mr. and Mrs. Gene D. Dickirson, BSME’73 BSEE’85 Deceased * LTU Employee + Lifetime Giving Society Member ◊

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THE BACK PAGE LTU scores high in Princeton Review, US News rankings awrence Technological University was named one of “The Best tion of the net cost of attendance for a student including financial 386 Colleges” in the United States by the educational analysis aid and the quality of the educational programs the university offers. L and test preparation firm Princeton And U.S. News also placed LTU on its list of “Top Performers in Review. LTU also moved up on the list of best Social Mobility,” a measure of the graduation rate Midwest regional universities published of economically disadvantaged students, as mea- by U.S. News & World Report in its “Best sured by the number of students who graduate Colleges 2021 Guidebook.” while receiving federal Pell Grants, which go mostly LTU also appears again on Princeton to students with household incomes below $50,000 Review’s list of “Best Midwestern” colleges a year. and universities. Only 158 colleges and U.S. News said its rankings are based on “thor- universities in 12 Midwestern states made oughly vetted academic data from our surveys and the list. reliable third-party sources,” including student reten- "We salute Lawrence Technological tion rates, graduation rates, graduate indebtedness, University for its outstanding academics assessments of academic quality by peer institutions, and we are truly pleased to recommend the student-faculty ratio, class sizes, test scores and it to prospective applicants searching grades of incoming students, the level of alumni giv- for their personal ’best-fit’ college,” said ing, and the strength of the faculty. Robert Franek, The Princeton Review’s “The strong performance of our overall academic editor-in-chief and lead author of “The program in these prestigious national surveys Best 386 Colleges.” reflects our ongoing commitment to enhance Only 14 percent of America’s 2,800 the value of a Lawrence Tech degree,” said LTU four-year colleges and universities earn a President Virinder Moudgil. “It is gratifying that spot on the Princeton Review’s list of 386 top LTU’s efforts are being recognized.” institutions. The company chooses the colleges The Princeton Review ranking included quotes based on data it collects annually from admin- from students, who described those attending istrators at hundreds of colleges, as well as an LTU as “the nerds of the nerds and then some 85-question survey of 143,000 college students, student-athletes,” but that deep down, “nearly who rate their schools on the quality of profes- everyone is a techie.” Undergrads also say their sors, school services, campus culture, and other classmates are “hard working, dedicated and facets of college life. determined,” as well as “extremely friendly.” As for the U.S. News ranking, LTU was tied for Undergrads also pride themselves on the fact 37th among 157 listed Midwest regional universi- that the university attracts “people from all ties, up from 43rd a year earlier. over the world.” Ultimately, no matter where U.S. News also placed Lawrence Tech No. 26 they grew up, “students at LTU get to know on its regional list of “Top Colleges for Veterans,” each other fast and form a family. We help which the magazine defined as schools that par- each other in courses and lift each other up.” And while pro- ticipate fully in federal initiatives helping veterans and active duty fessors hold undergrads to a “high standard,” an “extremely helpful service members pay for their degrees. LTU also ranked No. 61 on and caring staff” is “always willing to go out of their way to help you.” the list of “Best Value Schools,” which lists universities on a combina- †MR