Alumni

The Fall 2009 training sessions are now available. Please register below space is limited.

Introduction to the CAC: Oct 5th 12:30-2:30 

The Fall 2009 training sessions are now available. Please register below space is limited.

Introduction to the CAC: Oct 7th 12:30-2:30

In Michigan's emerging knowledge-based economy, we'll need innovative engineers-a diverse group of the best and brightest creative thinkers and problem solvers from across the state.

But the pipeline-especially for women and underrepresented minorities-is not in place. What can we do to ensure that our next generation of engineers is well-educated, diverse and prepared to lead Michigan into the future?

Be a part of the leadership that will solve this crisis.

Join industry, U-M and other educational innovators as we explore the issue, examine our progress and plan for the future at this landmark event.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

University of Michigan North Campus
Keynote Address: Chuck Vest
President, National Academy of Engineering,
Former MIT President, U-M Provost and U-M College of Engineering Dean

The University of Michigan College of Engineering would like to cordially invite you to the Diversity Summit. The Diversity Summit will bring together the broad engineering community including faculty, staff, students, peer institutions, government, and industry partners to discuss how Michigan universities can create engineers who are better prepared to face the global challenges of the 21st century. The keynote speaker will be Charles Vest, former President of MIT. The Diversity Summit events include afternoon workshops to allow networking and discussion of key diversity topics with other industry partners. There will also be a reception for industry representatives the evening before the Diversity Summit.

The Tauber Leadership Speaker Series presents:

World Class Manufacturing: New Business Modules and Reducing the Cost of Manufacturing by Bruce Hettle, Executive Director of Global Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering Ford Motor Company.

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Bruce W. Hettle is executive director, Global Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering, a position he has held since November 2008. He is responsible for advanced and manufacturing engineering for Ford's assembly operations around the world.

Mr. Hettle joined Ford in 1986 as a process engineer working on vehicle launches. Throughout his career, he has served in manufacturing positions with increasing levels of responsibility, including plant manager at Wayne Stamping and Assembly (2002 - 2004) and Edison Assembly Plant (2000).

Mr. Hettle holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Oakland University and a master of science degree in engineering management from Wayne State University.

The Goff Smith Prize is the highest external honor bestowed by the University of Michigan College of Engineering. Its intent is to recognize universal high achievement in science and engineering that justly serves as an inspiration to the College community.

Bill Joy will present the 2009 Goff Smith lecture on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 4 p.m. in the Penny and Roe Stamps Auditorium, adjacent to the Charles R. Walgreen, Jr. Drama Center. A reception will follow the lecture in Tishman Hall, located in the Computer Science and Engineering Building on North Campus.

About the Speaker

Bill Joy co-founded Sun Microsystems, and designed and wrote Berkeley UNIX—the backbone of the Internet. Bill's many contributions were recognized in a Fortune cover story which called him the "Edison of the Internet."

About Goff Smith

Goff Smith served his College and University with distinction for over 70 years. As president of the Class of '38E, he was instrumental in creating the 1938E Award, bestowed annually to an outstanding junior faculty member.