2003 Michigan Engineering Alumni Weekend
| From October 16 through October 18, alumni from the College of Engineering gathered to reminisce, examine the present and look ahead to a bright future. Among their many activities throughout the weekend, alums listened to former deans, discussed wireless communication with industry experts and rubbed elbows with students who were eager to network with those who already had learned the ropes. |
Six DeansOne of the weekend's highlights was the Sesquicentennial Deans' Forum, in which five former College of Engineering deans joined current dean Steve Director to discuss the past, present and future of what has been, is and will continue to be one of the finest engineering colleges in the world. |
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Gordon J. Van Wylen, 1965-1972 |
David V. Ragone, 1972-1980 |
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James J. Duderstadt, 1981-1986 |
Charles M. Vest, 1986-1989 |
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Peter M. Banks, 1990-1994 |
Stephen W. Director, 1996-present |
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Wireless Communication: Forum on the Future
Those who were curious about trends in consumer and commercial technology spent a stimulating hour in an eye-opening session with panelists who discussed sensor networks, voice and video communication, the Internet and emerging areas of wireless communication.
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| Scott Kliger (BSE CompE '90), founder and president, Kliger & Associates, high-tech consultants | Tony Fadell (BSE CcmpE '91), Senior Director, iPod, iSight & Special Projects Group at Apple Computer |
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| Mark J. Abel (BSE EE '79), Director, Solutions Architecture and Innovation in Intel's Desktop Platforms Group |
Student/Alumni Networking DinnerAlumni connected with current Engineering students and shared their knowledge at an informal buffet dinner. Student groups and teams were on hand to show their projects. |
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The CoE Tailgate!Michigan Engineering Alumni and guests gathered on the U-M Golf Course for a pre-game tailgate brunch. Good food, good friends, good times -- a great time was had by all.. |
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Alumni Society Awards DinnerThis year's Alumni Society had the privilege of selecting 15 individuals who represent the scope of talent for which the College of Engineering is known. Of those 15, there were three who received special distinction. In each case, the recipient appears with Thomas A. Douglas (BSE IE '69), Chair, Engineering Alumni Society Board of Governors (left), and Stephen W. Director, the Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering (center). |
2003 Alumni Society Medal 
Eric M. Aupperle (BSE EE '57, BSE EM '57, MSE '58, InstrmE '64), Research Scientist Emeritus, University of Michigan |
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2003 Alumni Society Recent Engineering Graduate Award 
Jennifer A. Macks (BSE CE '94), Project Manager, Barton Malow Company |
2003 Alumni Society Distinguished Service Award 
H. Carl Walker (BSE CE '57, MSE '59), Founder and Consultant, Carl Walker, Inc. |
2003 Alumni Society Merit Awards
Industrial and Operations Engineering
W. Peter Cherry (MS '70, PhD '72) Director, Integrated Simulation and Test, Future Combat Systems, Science Applications International Corporation
Mechanical Engineering
John W. Collins III (BSE ME '69) Chairman's Counsel, Alcoa Inc.
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Paris Genalis (BS NAM '63, MS '65, PhD '70) Deputy Director, Naval Warfare, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences
Joel S. Levine (MS '73, PhD '77) Senior Research Scientist, NASA Langley Research Center
Chemical Engineering
Arthur S. Nicholas (BSE ChE '53) Owner and President, Antech Group
Biomedical Engineering
Burks Oakley II (MS '73, PhD '75) Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Illinois
Aerospace Engineering
Robert J. Patton (BSE AA '46, MSE '47) Founder and President, R.J. Patton & Associates
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Gui Ponce de Leon (MSE '69, PhD '72) Managing Principal, PMA Consultants LLC
Materials Science and Engineering
Walden C. Rhines (BS MTL '68) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mentor Graphics
Computer Science
Michael Stonebraker (MSE '66, PhD '71) Adjunct Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Electrical Engineering
Robert J. Trew (MSE '69, PhD '75) Alton and Mildred Lancaster Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Head, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Carolina State University
Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences
Paul J. Turinsky (MSE '67, PhD '70) Professor and Head, Department of Nuclear Engineering, North Carolina State University
2002 Senior Class GiftThe Senior class of 2002 presented its gift to the College -- a bench site near the Lurie Tower. It's a first on the North Campus Diag, and one more show of appreciation from Michigan Engineers who understand what the College has given to them. |
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