Editor’s Message

Greetings!

I’m excited and honored to introduce myself as the new Communications Director of the Case Alumni Association and editor of Case Alumnus magazine. I look forward to stimulating conversation as we share the stories, milestones and achievements of an esteemed alumni corps.

Founded in 1885, we are the oldest independent alumni association of engineering and applied science graduates in America. I know you’ve heard that before, but I love repeating it. We are a special association for a special class of professionals.

Our engineers and scientists excel in diverse and exciting fields locally, nationally and around the world. I often witnessed this phenomenon from a front row seat as the economic development reporter for The Plain Dealer. Time and again, I found Case talent behind the innovations, startups and advanced manufacturers driving the new economy in Northeast Ohio.

The innovation economy spans the globe, of course, promising new and unforeseen opportunities for our students and graduates. One of our goals is to tap the collective power of our alumni—more than 20,000 of you—to enhance professional development. We want to see our graduates flourish in their chosen fields. To do that, we need your help.

This quarterly magazine, supplemented by a monthly online newsletter, is a place to exchange news and ideas. But it’s also where you’ll find opportunities to share your insight and talents with fellow alumni and eager students. I hope you view Case Alumnus as a place to find out both what’s going on and where you can pitch in.

We’ll be sharing ideas in the months ahead—but we also want to hear yours. Feel free to reach out to me at any time: Robert.Smith@casealum.org, 216-368-0111.

It’s your alma mater and it’s your magazine. Stay with us—or come back!

Robert Smith Editor

The Case Alumnus is published quarterly for members and friends of the Case Alumni Association, which serves the interests of more than 20,000 alumni of the Case School of Applied Science, Case Institute of Technology and the Case School of Engineering.

Established in 1885 by the first five graduates of the Case School of Applied Science, the Case Alumni Association is the oldest independent alumni association of engineering and applied science graduates in the nation.

The Case Alumnus is a publication of the Case Alumni Association, Inc., a 501(c)3 public charity under the IRS code.

CASE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. Tomlinson Hall, Room 109 10900 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106-1712 216-231-4567 casealum@casealum.org casealum.org

OFFICERS Marvin Schwartz ’68, PhD ’73, President Ronald Cass ’84, 1st Vice President Sunniva Collins, MS ‘91, PhD ‘95, 2nd Vice President Joe Fakult ’90, Secretary Nick Barendt ’95, MS ’98, Treasurer Brian Casselberry ‘95, Assistant Treasurer

STAFF Stephen Zinram, Executive Director Thomas Conlon, Chief Financial Officer Erin Grace, Director of Development Robert Smith, Director of Communications Kelly Hendricks, Director of Alumni Relations Ryan Strine, Director of Annual Fund Janna Greer, Manager of Donor Relations and Grants Pamela Burtonshaw, Database Administrator Melissa Slager, Executive Assistant

CASE ALUMNUS Robert L. Smith, Editor Steve Toth, Toth Creative Group, Layout and Design The Watkins Printing Co., Printing

PHOTO CREDITS Wetzler’s Photography Hilary Bovay Photography Flaticon.com, Icons

To serve and advance the interests of the Case School of Engineering, the math and applied sciences of Case Western Reserve University and its alumni and students.

News Feature

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark has embarked upon nurturing a new community: female engineers.

Cover Story 8 Energy Innovation

As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, the Great Lakes Energy Institute is leading the region into advanced energy industries.

Features

Ten CWRU teams showcased their innovations at CES 2018. What they learned in Las Vegas won’t stay there.

A record number of children flock to the Engineering Challenges Carnival.

At 60, John Lewandowski finds new strength in running.

1 Dean’s Message 2 Editor’s Message 4 Around the Quad— news from campus 22 Class Notes 25 In Memoriam 28 Long We’ll Remember The College Car Reborn

On the cover:

At 10, the Great Lakes Energy Institute may be hitting its stride

Researchers at the Case School of Engineering are studying offshore wind farms, like this one in the North Sea, to design America’s first freshwater wind farm on Lake Erie. SPRING 2018 • vol. 30 • no. 1

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