Imagine More.

Make it Better.

Maybe get your hands dirty – or maybe not – but certainly get your brain moving towards overdrive.

Build it, take it apart. Create something out of nothing.

Let your curiosity help make the world a better place.

That’s what your SVSU engineering education is all about.

Exciting.Experiential.Entrepreneurial.

What does a snowboard, a control system that make roller coasters start and stop at the right time, the Ferris Wheel, wind turbines and research on alternative fuels, and morphing technology in movies like “Jurassic Park” have in common?

Give up?

They’re all invented, developed or created by engineers.

Surprised? A lot of people are because they just don’t know what engineers do. Actually, engineers are some of the most creative people you will ever meet because they solve problems, innovate, and make things happen. SVSU engineering students get an early jump on making things happen. They are involved in all kinds of real world projects, from concept to competition. Learning is hands-on and classes are taught by PhD faculty — no SVSU class is taught by graduate assistants. And, your engineering studies take

place in the newly expanded and remodeled Pioneer Hall, now 72,000 square feet of state-of-the-art space that is as competitive as labs and learning can be. Lecture + Theory + State-of-the-art-labs + practical experience at the undergraduate level = one question:

SVSU Engineering — How do I enroll?

SVSU’s Electrical and Mechanical Engineering programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET)

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New in Academic Year 2011-12:Alternative Energy minor and Master’s degree in engineering and materials

Two “learning outside the classroom” opportunities make the engineering educational experience at SVSU exceptional and enhanced. Students complete a year-long senior design project, created for a regional business. This comprehensive project includes problem definition, design, purchasing, manufacturing, and testing. Few other universities have this kind of realistic, real world senior design project. Each academic year, students can receive up to $10,000 for projects that are funded by the Student Research & Creativity Institute.

Mechanical engineering students have designed or developed a thermal cycling chamber for testing roofing materials, a feeding machine for disabled children, and a gearbox for a racing application, to name a few examples. Electrical engineering student projects range from fun to affecting the corporate bottom line: the “guitar tutor” was designed to instruct introductory guitar students to play by illuminating the correct fret and string. A computer was embedded within an acoustic guitar which then communicated with a personal computer which performed most of the computations needed for the Guitar Tutor. SC Johnson’s challenge to EE students involved its ZipLoc Bag Recovery system. The challenge was to find a way to take its misloaded bags and realign them on a conveyor and send them back to the packaging line. Repackaging rather than recycling would allow for a more efficient and environmentally friendly process.

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Senior Design Projects andStudent Research and Creativity Institute

A Closer LOOK at Senior Design Projects

From Senior Design Project to Patent: May 2010 mechanical engineering graduates Chris Hanna, John Stencel and Jon McKellip, had a “dream” senior design project that not only gave them a great experience, but which has led the client to pursue a prototype patent. Connecting the students to Dr. Chad D. Ringley of MidMichigan Surgical Specialists was Al Freed, the Clifford H. Spicer Endowed Chair in Engineering. The “proof of concept” design of a self-suturing trocar that speeds up the surgical closure process (and thus reduces the time under anesthesia) took the students from the classroom to the operating room, medical training labs and to weekly meetings with Dr. Ringley on designs and debriefings. This creation project “really let us think outside the box,” noted John Stencel. “It opened our eyes to all of the great directions engineering jobs can take,” added Chris Hanna.

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Engineering students are some of the many SVSU students who benefit from funding from the Student Research and Creativity Institute. Students can receive up to $10,000 for an array of scholarly and creative pursuits.

A Closer LOOK at Funded Projects

In winter 2011, Vishal Parimoo, an electrical engineering student, received $2,300 to develop a solar-powered water filtration, designed to be user-friendly and self-sufficient. When not in use, the system will charge backup batteries that can be utilized after sunset. In his proposal, Parimoo noted that water problems affect about half of the human population, and more than 2 billion lack basic water filtration.

Three mechanical engineering students (David Bosco, Jason Kopka and Ashley Schumacher) received $6,950 to design and build a wheelchair-accessible outdoor merry-go-round for Saginaw’s Millet Learning Center, a school for students with special needs.

Students may concentrate in either Electrical Systems Engineering or Computer Engineering. The EE (Electrical Engineering) curriculum is supported by the departments of chemistry, computer science, math, mechanical engineering and physics.

SVSU has a student chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics (IEEE), the world’s largest professional society.

Department of

Electrical & Computer Engineering www.svsu.edu/eleceng

Students selecting Electrical Systems Engineering are exposed in more depth to one or more of the following areas: digital controls, power systems, electronics and robotics. Those choosing Computer Engineering become more experienced in the areas of microprocessors, computer circuits, computer hardware and software, and data communications. All students receive a foundation in analog and digital

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circuits; electrical machines; electromagnetic fields; microprocessors; analog and digital control systems; digital signal processing; communications and mechanical engineering.

Instruction in the EE department is supported five labs open to students for projects and used for instruction. They include

• Control Systems• Robotics• Electrical Machines• Microprocessor and Embedded Systems• Electronic and Communication• Circuits• Computer Engineering

In 2009, electrical engineering students Mufadal Amiji, Mohamed Mkakile and Dean Norfleet received a grant of $5,120 from the Student Research & Creativity Institute to develop an automated monitoring system for aquaponics, a method of growing plants without soil.

A Closer LOOK . . .

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Associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, Russell Clark, joined SVSU in 1999. In his role as department chair, he was instrumental in the push to hire new electrical engineering faculty interested in alternative energy, specifically in the area of photovoltaics (solar cells). Dr. Clark also works with regional businesses like The Dow Chemical Company and Dow Corning on various alternative energy projects. And for seven years, professor Clark has annually advised a student group that participates each spring in a Fire Fighting Robot contest at Trinity College. In 2007, the team took first place, competing against teams from the U.S., Canada and several other foreign countries.

Creating Loki

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, electrical engineers should have favorable employment opportunities (2008-2018).

Computer systems design and related services is expected to be among the fastest growing industries in the economy.

A team of four electrical and computer engineering students was awarded $9,777 to devise and build a system to harness wind and solar energy and use it to power one or more campus vehicles such as golf carts.

TEAMWORK

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The Saginaw Valley – Michigan’s Energy Valley

SVSU’s new minor in alternative energy is an outstanding opportunity for science and engineering students to enhance their degree by hands-on learning in the ever-changing world of energy and technology. Whether your interest is in the area of sustainability, conservation, green jobs, renewable energy, energy efficiency or energy management, this minor will boost your 21st century degree, education and career opportunities.

Recent senior design projects give a sampling of student research projects and hands-on learning that takes place in the alternative energy field. • Solar Powered Portable Water Filtration Unit;• Engineering and Economic Vitality of Manufacturing

Biodegradable Sporting Clays from Lignocellulose Residues (traditional sporting clays are non-biodegradable and toxic. This project was to research and develop an environmentally-friendly solution to the problems);

• Solar Powered Sterling Engine (to power a generator to store energy);

• Duperon Wind Turbine (to document the accuracy of testing and redesign of the Duperon wind turbine, as a response to the company’s desire to branch out into green technology)

“This minor, learning in our state-of-the-arts facilities, and engaging in great research projects alongside our outstanding faculty is a great addition to the College.”

Deb Huntley, DeanCollege of Science, Engineering & Technology

At the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors, Global Insight predicted that potential new green jobs in the U.S. could be as high as 2.5 million by 2018, and by 2028, grow to 3.5 million.

Renewable energy jobs include:

• Wind power• Solar phovoltaics• Solar thermal• Biomass/biofuels• Hydropower and geothermal energy

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Engineering Technology Management

The goal of the Engineering Technology Management (ETM) program is an increased understanding of modern industrial practices, an increased level of skill and leadership and management practices and, strong communication skills appropriate for the industrial workplace.

Tony Ceccacci, a 1979 SVSU ETM graduate, has served as a lead flight director for the space shuttle Atlantis mission (STS-125/HST SM4) to repair and upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope. It was on this 2009 flight that Tony arranged for the SVSU pennant to fly with the crew.

Tony has enjoyed a prestigious career with NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. His first mission as a lead flight director was in 2006. Tony was responsible for planning the entire mission, including two space walks.

The proud SVSU alum says that there is not a day that goes by the he doesn’t use the skills from his EMT degree.

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Mechanical Engineering www.svsu.edu/acadprog/departments/mechanical-engineering

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “emerging technologies in biotechnology, materials science and nanotechnology will create new job opportunities for mechanical engineers.”

The Mechanical Engineering (ME) program is structured around themes of lifelong learning, engineering theory, product design, hands-on experience and professional practice. ME students are given classroom, lab and research opportunities to identify problems, investigate creative and functional solutions, effectively communicate results and work in a collaborative environment.

Students can also get involved in one of several student organizations, including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the American Foundry Society, and the Society for Women Engineers (SWE). SVSU’s SAE chapter designs and manufactures a race car for the annual SAE competition.

“Ever since I can remember, I read books about space,” mechanical engineering student Jacob Sharpe says. So when Jacob learned that he had been accepted into an internship at NASA’s Langley Research Center,

Blast-Off . . .

he was thrilled. During his semester-long internship, Jacob participated in an international project on how to improve “virtual wind flow.” Sharpe worked on developing different computer models to simulate turbulence.

Professor Alan Freed worked as a NASA researcher for more than 20 years and from the voice of experience said, “these internships are highly sought after because there are so few available.”

Jacob attributes his successful candidacy to lessons learned as part of SVSU’s Cardinal Formula Racing team.

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Kyle Flint (Litchfield, MI; Jonesville High School 2010) didn’t know a great deal about SVSU when he was looking at engineering programs. What he did know was that he wanted a program that was competitive, affordable, accredited and if possible, one that gave him lots of opportunities for interacting with faculty. At first, he looked at big schools and expensive ones with a “name.” Then someone told him that the name on the degree isn’t as important as the overall experience. After several visits to campus and multiple meetings with professor Brooks Byam, Kyle accepted the President’s scholarship and started at SVSU in the fall 2010.

A Closer LOOK at students . . .

Kyle was also drawn to SVSU because of its Cardinal Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Racing program. Racing sprint cars since he was seven, Kyle thought the hands-on experience of being involved with the SVSU race team would be a great fit for his love of engineering and racing. Though other schools have Formula SAE programs, of the ones Kyle visited, SVSU was the only one with dedicated space for a race shop and a race team that he feels is truly a “team.”

When Kyle isn’t racing or studying, you’ll find him playing intramural basketball and enjoying the camaraderie and academic rigor and expectations of the Honors Program.

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Friends, Foundry Society Members, Research Partners and Roommates ---

“I’ve always been interested in engineering. I can’t look at anything without taking it apart,” says 4th year engineering student Josh McCurley.

The president of the SVSU chapter of the American Foundry Society (AFS) sees great value for students who participate in the organization. Networking and educational seminars are two main reasons. Additionally under Josh’s leadership, the chapter started an annual casting competition, which invites schools that have working foundries to attend an on-site competition.

So much does he like foundry work that Josh thinks he will now pursue a career not in robotics, as he originally thought, but in work that is more hands-on; possibly automotive, tool industry or in alternative energy making windmill parts.

Along with fellow engineering student Matt Messing, Josh has worked since fall 2010 on a solar sensor project for Dr. Chris Schilling, designed to measure sun energy by gathering local data.

Since he always liked drawing and drafting, Matt Messing thought he might pursue architecture as a career. But he says that when he learned more about mechanical engineering and its broad field of opportunities, he knew he had found what he wanted his professional pursuit to be.

The Deckerville High School graduate has been involved in several out-of-the-classroom projects at SVSU. With the encouragement of roommate and fellow engineering student Josh McCurley, Matt joined the SVSU chapter of the American Foundry Society.

Matt has worked with Dr. Chris Schilling on biodegradable plastics, using agricultural products to make a plastic-like material to replace the tar-based matter used for sporting clay pigeons. The tar-based materials tend to be toxic and thereby less environmentally friendly. According to Matt, the value of the hands-on learning has been great and in part, has led him to think that his dream job will lead him somewhere in the arena of alternative energy.

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Don’t Just Learn From Faculty . . . Work With Them!

Meet Brooks Byam, PhD, professor of mechanical engineering and advisor for the Cardinal Formula Race Team. His teaching philosophy is to teach his students the difference between the will to win and the will to prepare to win. It must work. SVSU’s Formula SAE race team, which is entirely manned by our undergraduate students, designs and builds a race car every year. The car competes against 140 other teams from 11 countries. Since 2003, SVSU has placed 6th and 8th in the world, higher than any other Michigan university.

Dr. Chris Schilling conducts research in biofuels and alternative energy; his research always includes students in the process. Projects range from wind and solar energy potential to efficiently producing ethanol, biodeisel, and biomass fuels from agricultural products and waste. Students interested in environmental or “green” engineering will have great opportunities to work with Dr. Schilling on a variety of research projects.

Dr. Al Freed is the Clifford H. Spicer Endowed Chair in Engineering. His expertise is in bioengineering. He is working with students to set up a soft tissue data repository that will be available to researchers and medical technology companies interested in learning how soft tissue will respond to mechanical loading. The repository will aid research in such areas as knee replacements, new heart valves, and any new prosthetic device.

Dr. Freed’s lab is designed to be an interdisciplinary lab (chemistry, biology, health science, engineering). He says “if there is one thing my 20 years at NASA taught me is that you cannot be ‘just’ an engineer or a biologist. You have to bring a wide breadth of skills and be able to work with teams.”

From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Biomedical engineers are expected to have employment growth that is much faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. The aging of the population and the focus on health issues will drive demand for better medical devices and equipment designed by biomedical engineers. Along with the demand for more sophisticated medical equipment and procedures, an increased concern for cost- effectiveness will boost demand for biomedical engineers.

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Pioneer Hall

Pioneer Hall houses the mechanical and electrical engineering departments. In August 2007, a $16 million expansion and renovation was completed. Instruction is supported by seventeen modern laboratories (ME) that house the equipment and infrastructure to support teaching, research and student projects.

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Mechanical Engineering labs include:• Student project lab• The Scott L. and Nancy M. Carmona Family Performance Racing Lab• Machine Shop• Foundry• Solid Mechanics Lab• Biomaterials Lab• Materials Lab• Solid Prototyping Lab• Metallography Lab• Heat Transfer Lab• Independent Testing Lab• Thomas Kullgren Engineering Library• Tissue Engineering Lab• Fluid Mechanics Lab• Student Computer Aided Engineering Lab• Instructional Computer Aided Engineering Lab• Dynamic and Solid Modeling Research Lab• Electron Microscopy Lab

Electrical Engineering offers five labs:• Instrumentation and Measurements Lab • Basic Circuits Lab • Power Systems/Machines Lab • Control Systems/Robotics Lab • Microprocessors/Computer Design Lab • Electronic Communications Lab

How Can I Use My Degree?Potential Jobs . . . Where?IN GENERALProductionSales and MarketingManagementConsultingResearch and DevelopmentTeachingLaw

AEROSPACEPropulsionFluid MechanicsThermodynamicsStructuresCelestial MechanicsAcousticsGuidance and Control

BIOMEDICALBioengineeringDesignDevelopmentManufacturingMedical EngineeringInstrumentationMaterialsDiagnostic/Therapeutic DevicesArtificial OrgansMedical EquipmentChemical EngineeringRehabilitation EngineeringBio-environmental Engineering

Industry; Business; Federal, state and local government; Colleges and universities

Aircraft, guided missile and space vehicle industries; Communications equipment manufacturers; Commercial airlines; Federal government departments: Defense; National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA); Business and engineering firms

Manufacturers of medical and surgical devices; Hospitals and healthcare facilities; Federal government: Regulatory agencies; Veteran’s Administration; National Institutes of Health; National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA); Industry; Research facilities of educational and medical; institutions

14 Our housing has been voted Best in Michigan by Michigan Compact Association ( www.svsu.edu/housing)

Cardinal sports include varsity, club and intramural --- something for everyone!

More than 70 programs of study are offered in the five University colleges.

Potential Jobs . . . Where?ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICPower ElectronicsPower SystemsCommunicationsElectronicsControl SystemsDigital Signal ProcessingMicroelectronicsImage Processing & RoboticsComputer EngineeringPlasma EngineeringComputer Vision

INDUSTRIALOperations ResearchApplied Behavioral ScienceSystemsManufacturing Management

MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGMetallurgyCeramicsPlastics/PolymersCompositesResearchExtractiveProcessApplicationsManagementSalesServiceConsulting

MECHANICALMechanical Power GenerationInternal Combustion EnginesJet EnginesSteam Power PlantsRocketsEnergy Utilization and ConservationThermal/FluidsThermodynamicsEnvironmental ControlRefrigerationInstrumentation and ControlMachine SciencesMechanical DesignManufacturing and ProductionRoboticsOperation and Maintenance

Manufacturing firms and industry including:Aeronautical/Aerospace; Automotive; Business machines;Professional and scientific equipment; Consumer products;Chemical and petrochemical; Computers; Construction;Defense; Electric utilities; Electronics; Environmental;Food and beverage; Glass, ceramics and metals; Machine toolsMining and metallurgy; Nuclear; Oceanography; Pulp and paper; Textiles; Transportation; Water and wastewater; Public utilities; Federal government including: Armed forces; National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA); National Institutes of Health; Bureau of Standards; Department of Defense; Various commissions; Consulting firms; Free-lance consulting

Manufacturing industries; Accounting firms; Retail distribution organizations; Banks and finance organizations; Hospitals and healthcare organizations; Educational and public service agencies; Transportation industries; Construction industries; Public utilities; Electrical and electronics machinery industries; Consulting firms

Materials producing companies; Manufacturing companies including: automobiles, appliances, electronics, aerospace equipment, machinery, medicine; Service companies including: airlines, railroads and utilities; Consulting firms; Government agencies: Department of Defense; National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA); Research institutes; Publishers

Transportation: Automotive industry, aerospace industry, military laboratories; Utilities: Steam driven electric power stations; Equipment Design: Plant operation and maintenance and nuclear power stations; Electronics industry; Petro-Chemical: Drilling & production, plant operations: Manufacturing: Consumer products, chemical products, farmequipment, industrial equipment, paper and wood products, textile equipment; Consulting engineering firms

15110 clubs and organizations offer students an opportunity for involvement, ranging from academic and special interest to social and community.

Students can relax or study in a variety of spots on campus.

Writing, Math, Technology and Tutoring Centers offer free assistance to any student, in any discipline.

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SVSU offers the lowest tuition of Michigan’s state universities. In addition, there’s financial aid, work study programs, grants, loans and scholarships based on academics, financial need, programs of study, and leadership. Competitive Academic Scholarships for graduating high school seniors:

President’s ScholarshipCovers tuition and selective mandatory fees for four years!• ranked first or second in graduating class & minimum 24 ACT

composite OR 3.7 or higher cumulative high school GPA & minimum 28 ACT composite score.

Dean’s Scholarship$3,000 per year for four years.• 3.0 or higher cumulative high school GPA & minimum 24 ACT

composite score.

Cardinal Scholarship$2,000 per year for four years• 3.0 or higher cumulative high school GPA and a minimum 22 ACT

composite score• must maintain a 3.0 SVSU cumulative GPA

University Foundation ScholarshipOffers $1,500 to be used toward a study abroad experience or a service

learning project. • 3.5 or higher cumulative high school GPA and a minimum 24 ACT

composite score• must maintain a 3.0 SVSU cumulative GPA

University ScholarshipOffers $1,000 per year for four years• for graduating high school seniors with a 3.5 or higher cumulative

GPA• must maintain a 3.0 SVSU cumulative GPA• No application is necessary; automatically awarded based on high

school transcript (President, Dean, Cardinal Scholarship recipients not eligible)

Scholarships & Financial Aid

There are more than 20 engineering scholarships available. A few are for upper class students but most are available to all and vary in their requirements and award amounts. Details about scholarships and other financial aid packages are available at www.svsu.edu.financialaid.

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Electrical & Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology Management and Mechanical Engineering are located in the College of Science, Engineering & Technology. Programs in the College include:• Agriculture5

• Applied Mathematics• Biochemistry• Biology• Business Chemistry• Chemical Physics• Chemistry• Computer Forensics1

• Computer Information Systems• Computer Science• Electrical & Computer Engineering

1. Available only as a minor2. Pre-Admission status. Students must be accepted into program after completing prerequisites.3. Pre-Admission status. Select a major in consultation with advisor.4. Pre-approved Associate degree required or approval through ETM Coordinator.5. Only for students who intent to transfer to MSU as a College of Agriculture and Natural Resources major.

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• Engineering Technology Management4

• Mathematics• Mathematics – Applied• Mechanical Engineering• Optical Physics• Physics• Pre-Agriculture/MSU-bound5

• Pre-Dentistry3

• Pre-Medical3

• Pre-Veterinary3

Imagine More.To learn more about SVSU Engineering programs or the College of Science,

Engineering and Technology, go to: www.svsu.edu/set.

For a campus tour or information about enrolling at SVSU, contact the Admissions

Office at (800) 968-9500 or visit: www.svsu.edu/undergradadm.