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December 2023 Patriot Design and Consulting Celebrating 20 Years of Project Success by Andy Straub, PE | 20
Also in this issue:
RES Events in December Dec. 7th - Monthly Social Gathering at
Rohrbach's, 97 Railroad St., 5:00 PM |
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Position Openings | 27
Campus News | 24
Dec. 14th - RES Virtual CE Courses Theme: Battery Storage
3 PDHs- 1:00 to 5:00 PM | 8
Member Profiles: Noah Kelly (RES BOD) | 16 Peter LaPietra | 17
RES Scholarship Application Information - Deadline Dec. 8 | 12
Professional Firms Employee News | 29 News from Professional Firms | 32
RES & Affiliates Calendar | 30 It’s STEAM Through the Ages at the Rochester Museum & Science Center - Dec 26-31! Volunteers needed for two activities: The DaVinci Bridge Challenge & Automata (Making toys with simple machines) | 18
Happy Holidays!
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Patriot Design and Consulting Celebrating 20 Years of Project Success | 20
Corporate Members of the RES RES Board of Directors RES President's Message RES Member Benefit QCD Details - Tax Donation to RES RES Virtual CE Courses - Thurs. Dec. 14h Theme: Battery Storage - 3 PDHs 9 RES Event Calendar - Save the Dates 10 RES Technical Corner 11 RES Donations 12 RES Scholarship Application Information - Deadline Dec. 8th 13 In-Person RES Tutoring Resumes at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy 14 RES History - May - July 1977 16 RES Board Member Profile - Noah Kelly 17 RES Member Profile - Peter LaPietra 18 RES Engineers Wanted at RMSC during Dec. School Break 19 Get IT Done - Awareness... 20 Patriot Design and Consulting - Celebrating 20 Years of Project Success (cover) 24 Campus News (pages 24 - 26) 27 Position Openings (pages 27-29) 29 Professional Firms Employee News 30 Calendar: Continuing Education Opportunities (PDHs) 30 Engineers' Calendar 32 News from Professional Firms 43 Directory of Professional Services (pages 43-44) 45 Affiliated Societies of the RES 46 Directory of Business Services index
news of the... • ABCD Association for Bridge Design and Construction...................................38
• ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers...............34
• ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers........................40
• ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers.......42
• EA Electrical Association..........................................41
• IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers..........................................36
• INCOSE International Council on Systems Engineering............................................................39
• IS&T Imaging Science and Technology.......................43
• RES Rochester Engineering Society.....................2-18
• TERRA TERRA Science & Engineering Fair..................33
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Board of Directors: OFFICERS:
President MICHELLE SOMMERMAN, PE Colliers Engineering / Michelle.Sommerman@collierseng.com
First Vice President DENNIS ROOTE, PE CDE Engineering & Environment, PLLC / dennis.roote@cde-pllc.com
Second Vice President MIKE KURDZIEL, PhD L3Harris Corporation / mike.kurdziel@L3harris.com
Treasurer TBD - Dennis Roote is interim treasurer.
Immed. Past President GREG GDOWSKI, PhD University of Rochsester / Greg_Gdowski@urmc.rochester.edu
DIRECTORS:
HOWARD RESSEL, PE Popli Design Group (retired NYSATE) / ressel@frontiernet.net
RICHARD E. RICE Erdman Anthony / rricesquash@gmail.com
BRETT ELIASZ, PE Colliers Engineering / Brett.Eliasz@collierseng.com
KENTON G. HINES Merrill Lynch / Kenton.Hines@ml.com
DAWN LaPIETRA .
L3Harris Corporation / dawnlapietra@gmail.com
STEVEN W. DAY, PhD Rochester Institute of Technology / swdeme@rit.edu
NOAH KELLY Leadership Excellence & Development Program (Engr.), Alstom noah.kelly@alstomgroup.com
LEANDRO AVEIRO Engineering Group Manager - Verification & Validation, Alstom leandro.aveiro@alstomgroup.com
YVETTE LaBOMBARD, PE Director Gas Engineering, RG&E yvette_labombard@rge.com
SHEILA RANSBOTTOM, PE Senior Transportation Engineer, Wendel anumrich@wendelcompanies.com
Administrative Director LYNNE M. IRWIN Rochester Engineering Society / e-mail: res@frontiernet.net or therochesterengineer@gmail.com
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The Rochester Engineer Published since 1922 by ROCHESTER ENGINEERING SOCIETY, INC.
Founded March 18, 1897 Volume 102, Number 6, DECEMBER 2023 (Electronic Copies Only) You can purchase individual printed copies directly from ISSUU. 2,500+ Monthly Circulation (11 issues electronically) ISSN 0035-7405
RES Mission Statement: The RES will become the lead organization for improving the image and influence of the engineering community in the greater Rochester area by: Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the region’s engineering and technical capabilities; Providing the best clerical support and public relations assistance to our affiliates; Continually communicating the engineering and technical accomplishments to both the engineering and technical community and the public; Providing regular forums and networking opportunities for the exchange of ideas and discussion of issues; and, Providing programs that identify career opportunities to the region’s youth and develop the skills of the practicing engineer. News items and articles are invited. Materials should be submitted to the administrative director at the society’s office, 657 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14607; Phone number (585) 254-2350, e-mail: therochesterengineer@gmail.com. The web site for the RES is: www.roceng.org. The deadline is the 10th day of the month prior to the issue. Unless otherwise stated, opinions expressed in this publication are those of contributors, not of the Rochester Engineering Society, Inc. Advertising information may be obtained by contacting the office of the Rochester Engineering Society or going to the website at www.roceng.org. Published every month but July. You can purchase individual copies directly from ISSUU. Go to www.roceng.org to join the Rochester Engineering Society. Click on the individual membership and you can submit your application on-line. res news - board of directors
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RES News - President's Message Dear Fellow Engineers, The last RES social gathering of 2023 is this week on Thursday December 7th at Rohrbachs Brewing on Railroad Street. Please come join us for some conversation and refreshments! This month’s member profiles; BOD member since 2022 and STEM Committee chair, Noah Kelly (p16) and member that recently joined this spring, Peter LaPietra (p17). If you have a suggestion for a Member Profile or YOU would like to share your profile, please email us! Did you know that if you are an RES member, you can search the RES member database to connect with an alumnus, work colleague, etc.? See page 6 for details. Let us know how it works for you! A reminder of something that always gives me pause when I say it - The Rochester Engineering Society was founded over 125 years ago in 1897! It is a local organization only here because of the people in this community that have supported it all these years. Not many things are more than 125 years old these days! Since then, RES has adapted itself many times to different economic contexts. It has reached a critical point. In order to continue to offer its service and improve on existing initiatives, we need the engineering community’s support. There are four easy to support the Society: 1. Make an online donation. 2. Mail a check payable to: The Rochester Engineering Society at 657 East Avenue, Rochester NY 14607. 3. Donate stocks, securities, and assets (p11). 4. Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) (p7). Please visit www.roceng.org/donation for details! Always, the best way to support something is to get involved! This is YOUR community’s society. We want to make sure your voice is heard and that RES is sustained into the future. Welcome to new RES members: 1. Howard Goldberg, Mott MacDonald, Electrical Engineer 2. Kenneth Palmeri, New York Air Brake, Industrial Engineer 3. Lucas Miller, CHA Solutions, Assistant Project Engineer III
that will enhance the lives of the military and their families on base at Fort Drum (p20). Thursday, December 14th join RES at a virtual continuing education session on Battery Storage which has three great presentations and three PDH’s (p8). We have begun tutoring at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy (RES’s last year due to RCSD’s reconfiguration plan, DWCA is one of them.) Please consider joining our team by contacting Lee Loomis. Engineers wanted to help at Engineers RMSC over the Wanted! holiday break and It’s STEAM Through the Ages Engineer’s week at the Rochester Museum & Science Center Dec 26-31! with some simple activities, see page 18 for details. This month’s Get It Done discusses Awareness as it relates to Security (p19). Campus news from The University of Rochester (p24-25) and RIT (p25-26). News from professional firms on page 29. Volunteers needed for two activities: The DaVinci Bridge Challenge & Automata (Making toys with simple machines) Have fun sharing your love of statics and mechanics with families!
Signup at Signup Genius: 2 shifts every day, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm available. Choose 1 or both!
~~~~~~~~ Volunteers also needed for Engineers Week Feb 19-21 (School Break), 11am-3pm for: Amazing Animal Engineers (how animal engineering techniques have inspired the engineering field)
For further information: Harold Clark, hrcnorthward@gmail.com
Continuing Education Opportunities and Engineers Calendar start on page 30. Affiliate’s news starting on p34 including; ASCE Holiday Happy Hour December 14th to benefit Veterans Outreach Center and the Pirate Toy Fund, IEEE news & congratulations to IEEE & RES member Kelly Robinson on his company’s national recognition, ABCD’s call for papers for April 2024 seminar, INCOSE Chapter meeting December 7th , ASHRAE meeting on December 11th on Control of Infectious Aerosols (ASHRAE Standard 241-2023), ASPE meeting on December 20th about Domestic Water Pumps. Please email us with any questions, comments, or suggestions.
Some highlights from the December Rochester Engineer:
Michelle Sommerman, PE
The cover article by Patriot Design and Consulting describes a state-of-theart Activity Center they designed with a team
Colliers Engineering & Design
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RES NEWS - Member Benefit Did you know…. If YOU are an RES member, you can search the member database on the website! In this way you can connect to other engineers in the area! How do you do this? Login to the website at www.roceng.org. Go to the ‘Membership’ menu, then ‘Membership Directory’.
Click on ‘Advanced Search’
There are many search fields. Example below on a search for Binghamton alumni:
If you would like members to connect with you, you’ll need to make sure your profile is up-to-date. When you're logged in, click on your name in the upper right and ‘View profile’. There you can edit your profile and your privacy settings. If you have questions on how to access your profile, please email us!
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RES NEWS - QCD
Are you interested in
Supporng The Rochester Engineering Society (RES) and
reducing your tax liability? Are you rered and receiving Required Minimum Distribuons (RMD) from your rerement accounts? If you answered yes to the above…
then Qualified Charitable Distribuons (QCD) might be a great way to reduce your tax liability and support the RES mission! What is a Qualified Charitable Distribuon (QCD)? A QCD allows you to make tax-free donaons directly from your tax-deferred rerement accounts to a charitable organizaon while reducing your RMD. Typically, you will receive an RMD and pay taxes on it. By using a QCD, you can make a dollar-for-dollar charitable gi without paying any taxes and reduce the amount of RMD remaining to be taxed.
To learn more about how using a QCD can help you and RES, please visit the website today! www.roceng.org.
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RES VIRTUAL PDH CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
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Save the Date! (3 PDHs)
Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 Time: 1:00 to 5:00 pm Cost: $30 for RES Members; $45 for Non-members Theme: Battery Storage Registration: RES website calendar, www.roceng.org. Registration closes at midnight, Wed. Dec. 13 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Battery Energy Storage Systems 1 PDH by Michael Hainzl, Generac Power Systems
Abstract - This class provides an energy storage technology overview, develops the concepts of power output compared to energy content, examines the utility tariff conditions and tax incentives that determine financial viability of a BESS. We look at several practical use cases and the factors influencing the return on investment of those examples. After this class, students will be able to make a high level assessment of project financial viability based on the utility tariff and tax incentives. Finally, there is a brief explanation of the various battery technologies and the performance tradeoffs between different battery chemistries Bio: Prior to joining Generac in 2015, Mike Hainzl spent 23 years in the wireless telecom industry holding positions in Radio Frequency and Facilities Engineering, Field Operations, and Business Continuity Management. This includes hands-on experience managing fixed and mobile generator fleets for national telecom providers, as well as coordinating emergency power restoration after major storm events like Hurricanes Katrina, Irene, and Sandy. Hainzl specializes in risk analysis and mitigation planning with a focus on operational readiness that begins with system design and continues with a robust preventative maintenance policy. Hainzl earned his BSEE, MS in Engineering Management, and MS in Emergency Management & Business Continuity from New Jersey Institute of Technology.
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Battery Energy Storage System Implementation
by Michael Hainzl, Generac Power Systems
1 PDH
Abstract - This class follows with a more detailed look at battery technology and helps the student understand how battery performance ratings are established. Balance of plant components such as HVAC, fire protection, and power inverters are discussed. Finally, several one-line diagram use cases are introduced to explain how a BESS can improve utilization of on-site distributed generation such as wind, PV, and traditional engine-generators. We examine how different electrical system topologies influence project cost, complexity, and the various sequence of operations that can be supported.
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Introduction to Power System Challenges and Protection in the Renewable Energy Future
by Kevin Kiehl and Pete Woodin, Stark Tech Equipment
1 PDH
Abstract - With the drive in NYS for Electrification and the Federal, State and Local legislation moving the power industry from Fossil Fuels to Clean Energy Sources many new challenges arise for the power engineering industry. We will introduce some of the protection challenges that are starting to be seen globally with the shift from traditional Synchronous Energy Generation Production to Inverter Based Resources (IBRs) as used in the PV, Wind and Battery Energy Storage Solutions of today. This presentation will cover some of the key issues/concerns being faced by the Utility Distribution Providers as identified in IEEE-2800 and NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory/DoE) along with some of the evolving solutions from the power equipment industry. Biographies - Kevin Diehl Director Business Development. – Power Equipment - Stark Equipment.. Kevin has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology. He has over 35 years’ of field experience in applying and selling electrical systems. Kevin previously worked for a major AC Drive manufacturer for 10 Years as field sales engineer. Additionally, he has experience in the design of systems for industrial applications. Pete Woodin Sr. Electrical Applications Engineer – Stark Teck - Equipment. Pete has a Bachler’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with over 35 years’ experience in critical electrical power systems in Industrial, Municipal and Data Centers. For the last 30+ years Pete has been with Stark Tech – Equipment (Formerly T.P. Woodside) where he has represented ABB, Emerson Network Power, Generac, Rockwell Automation, Siemens Energy, and Vertiv Corporation among many others. His unique in-the-field knowledge and working with key market segments and customers has kept him in demand with many high-profile projects. Pete has conducted extensive training in Electrical systems, UPS systems, Battery Storage and other electrical technologies providing AC and DC power solutions to the Data Center and many other mission critical applications. Zoom links will be emailed to you around the 12th and your link is unique to you only. Be sure to check your spam folders as we find many companies block emails coming from our website because it is from Canada which is international. You may want to use your personal email when signing up for these courses.
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RES EVENT CALENDAR - SAVE THE DATES
RES is excited to announce our 2023-2024 program year is a mix of Continuing Education and Social Gatherings! Updates will be posted on the website calendar as they become available. Social Gatherings are the 1st Thursday of every month at 5:00 pm Continuing Education Courses are the 3rd Thursday of every month from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Here are the plans (subject to change): EVENT DATE EVENT NAME Thursday, December 7, 2023
Social Gathering! Rohrbach's, 97 Railroad Street, Rochester,
NY 14609. Time: 5:00 PM. Please register so we know many
are attending! Thursday, December 14, 2023
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NOTE DATE CHANGE
Join us for a very exciting RES Webinar Series
Theme: Battery Storage Registration is open on the RES Website Calendar Thursday, January 4, 2024
Social Gathering! Rohrbach's, 97 Railroad Street, Rochester,
NY 14609. Time: 5:00 PM. Please register so we know many
are attending! Thursday, January 18, 2024
Continuing Education - Save the Date!
Join us for a very exciting RES Webinar Series
Theme: TBA
Registration will be on the RES Website Calendar
*Dates and topics are subject to change*
Future Education Courses Being Planned - RES is offering these courses to support the engineering community. Each Continuing Education Session will consist of two or three educational 1-hour webinars with one or two eligible for PDH's. Registration will be on our website soon: www.roceng.org. *Date, cost, and topics are subject to change*
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Technical Corner - Electrical Engineering Focus The article this month will be Electrical focused with some valuable information for Mechanical Engineers. The focus will be on the situation when there is an opportunity to introduce a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) to an existing motor that is currently being controlled with an across-the-line starter. In the following chart you will see the insulation temperature ratings that are often listed on the motor nameplates (A,B,F,H). The values of this chart are in celsius and are further refined by the Service Factor (SF) of the motor which also should be listed on the motor nameplates. Service Factor-is a multiplier applied to the motor horsepower (HP)-it indicates how much the motor can run on a continuous basis without damaging the motor windings.
Basically, heat weakens insulation and when the insulation is weakened enough it deteriorates. At this point the motor will likely fail. Lowering the temperature can prevent further weakening. A round-about rule is that for every 10 degrees above the temp rating the insulation will lose half it’s lifetime or vice versa for 10 degrees less than the temp rating the lifetime doubles. See Example below. Example: Running a Class F Motor at 155 degrees will last 20,000 hours Running a Class F Motor at 165 degrees will last 10,000 hours Running a Class F Motor at 145 degrees will last 40,000 hours But back to the original point of the article. It is recommended that the motor has a nameplate value of Class F or Better (Class H) to be able to accommodate the extra temperatures that can be created by swapping out an across-the-line starter for a VFD. The motor must be inverter rated as well which means CT/VT-constant torque/variable torque, which should also be listed on the motor nameplate. Another sign that an existing motor is adequate for drive operation is PWM (pulse-width-modulation) listed on the motor nameplate. Hopefully this article finds you well and can be used as a reference for your project needs. If anyone would like to contribute to the RES magazine and add an article or would like to request information on a specific topic (not limited to Electrical) just email me at Brett.Eliasz@collierseng.com. As always, any comments are appreciated…! Thank you for reading. Brett Eliasz, P.E., LEED AP BD+C , RES Director
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RES NEWS - DONATIONS
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Did you know… YOU can donate stocks, mutual funds or other investments DIRECTLY to RES? WHY? As a 501(c)(3) charitable organizaon, gis to RES are considered charitable donaons and you can use this strategy to increase the value of your donaon while removing appreciated investments from your porolio. By donating an investment directly, you can remove the full value of the investment from your portfolio without realizing any taxable gains. An example: Suppose you want to donate $5,000 to RES. If you sell investments of that value, you might generate $500 in taxable gains. Tax on those gains would be due when you file your taxes the following year. However, if you donate securities, you can gift the full $5,000 without generating any taxable gains. This strategy is a great way to achieve you charitable giing goals while making the most of your resources and having minimal impact on your “everyday” spending and cash flow.
RES is not a tax advisor. We encourage you to work with a tax professional to ensure this is an appropriate strategy for your goals.
HOW?
Contact your broker or financial advisor and for the necessary and informaon. Please visit the website today for details! www.roceng.org.
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RES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION
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ENGINEERING
Scholarships STEP 1
BEGIN by going to the RES Website Scholarship Page to Check the Eligibility Requirements!
STEP 2
REQUEST an interview appointment by going to scholarship application instructions and fill out the Eligibility Form.
STEP 3
GATHER the required data and
2023 Susan L. Costa Memorial Scholarship Olivia Ernst, Biomedical Engineering Rochester Institute of Technology
supporting materials (details on website) Official Transcript Resume Applicant's Letter Reference Letter #1 and #2 Interview Report
Deadline to submit all items is Friday, December 8, 2023 12 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER DECEMBER 2023
2023 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Scholarship Jesse Burdick-Pless, Computer Science Rochester Institute of Technology
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RES NEWS - TUTORING TEAM
In person RES Tutoring Resumes at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy The 2023-24 School Year opened successfully at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy, on Wednesday, September 6th with 327 eager students... Community School Site Coordinator, Sylvia Cooksey, has helped us implement a plan for the resumption of in-person tutoring by the RES Tutoring Team on October 31st. Last month, we wrote to the RCSD Superintendent and to each of the School Board Commissioners, protesting the inclusion of Dr. Walter Cooper Academy in the list of eleven schools to be closed in 2024, and stating the reasons for our concern. Still, on October 19th, the RCSD Board voted (5:2) to implement this plan, without modification. Regardless, we have begun assembling our 2023-24 RES Tutoring Team…We have eight tutors, working with 1st, 2nd and 4th Grade Students. If you’ve ever thought of joining the RES Tutoring Team, now is the time!
RES Tutor, Victor Gu, (U of R Pre-Med Student) Working with one of our 4th Graders
Questions/Applications??? Reach out to RES Past President Lee Loomis and the RES Tutoring Team at…Rochester Engineering Society (585) 254-2350, via website: www.roceng.org, or via email: leeloomis46@gmail.com, (585) 738-3079 (mobile & text). res news - tutoring team
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RES NEWS - ROCHESTER HISTORY A Sampling from the Archives of the Rochester Engineering Society. 1897 - 1977 by Lee M. Loomis Continuing with the historical sampling of the earlier writings on behalf of the Rochester Engineering Society, the years following "The Great War", into and through the “Great Depression”, continued to be a time of reaching out for the maturing Society, both locally and nationally. The meeting minutes describe a series of technical discussions and presentations intended to broaden the technical horizons of the membership (especially the CE's, ME's and EE's). The RES affiliated itself with a number of National technical societies, adopted local Affiliated Societies, frequently held joint meetings with them and continued taking action on a growing list of public matters. Certain issues of standardization, some crucial to public safety, became the responsibility of the RES and its affiliates. In the pervasive economic downturn of the “Great Depression”, the magazine offered classified advertising for unemployed engineers, technicians and draftsmen and took other steps to try to deal with the crisis. Still, it continued its effort to shape the function, focus and infrastructure of the City of Rochester, and beyond. World War, again affected the Society, taking away many of its leaders while providing opportunities for others to step forward to fill these vacancies. In an effort to provide even greater perspective on the happenings and concerns of the day, a synopsis, featuring selected items from "The Rochester Engineer" has become an integral part of this series. The Second World War, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War are now history. These experiences have changed the face of and will, no doubt, influence the future of the community. The Rochester municipal leadership and the industrial community have become immersed in the cold-war, growth economy. 14 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER DECEMBER 2023
“The Rochester Engineer” (May 1977) In this issue, RES Legislative Watchdog, Andrew C. Hirsch, provides an overview of the development of automobile emissions standards in the decade of the 1970’s. He describes the back-and-forth arguments between government regulators and the automobile manufacturers, as stricter standards, while cleaning the air, led to much poorer mileage and substantial increases in fuel consumption. He makes the case that the give-and-take of the legislative process especially on this issue, eventually lead to better long-term technological solutions, eg. catalytic converters and higher efficiency fuel systems. “A Day in the Life of a Park”, the topic of the May RES Luncheon Series, presented by RES Director, Richard E. Rice, provided a photographic overview of the recently completed Manhattan Square Park. “Energy House”, a single family, solar-powered residence was described in this issue as a cooperative project of RIT, RG&E and the Rochester Homebuilders Association. According to Dr. Richard A. Kenyon, Dean of RIT’s College of Engineering (and RES Past President), “What began as a feasibility study, two years ago, has surprised us with the degree of practicality it is expected to achieve.” With thirtynine solar (thermal) collectors, and occupied by an RIT Professor and his family, it was expected to provide more than half of its space and domestic hot requirements. Once again (consecutively for 6 years), the RES participated in the annual “Science Exploration Days” at St. John Fisher College. This two-day exhibition is visited by some 5,000 selected local students toward stimulating their interest in careers in engineering and the sciences. Primarily focused on students, they are transported in to hear presentations and visit the res news - history
exhibits during the two days, while the general public is only allowed to visit during the evening. June 3, 1977 (RES Annual Meeting, University Club) RES President M. John (Jack) Corson convened the meeting, at the University Club, and declared that there was a quorum of the membership present. A moment of silence was requested for the recently-deceased Alexander M. Beebee, Sr., 49th President of the RES. President Corson then introduced Joseph W. Campbell, the new RES Executive Director. RES Nominating Committee Chair, Jack Schickler presented the slate of officers and directors for the 1977-78 year including, John M. Robertson – President, Richard N. Blazey – 1st Vice President, Richard E. Rice 2nd Vice President, Daniel E. Turner – Treasurer, James D. Row, Douglas M. Marshall, Earl E. Svendsen, and Peter C. Oppelt – Directors. There was a unanimous vote for these candidates. The Board approved three application for Regular Membership and one application for Junior Membership. President Corson introduced Harold O. Stewart, RES member since 1909, and the 25th RES President (1921-22). Following an inspirational presentation, “The Top of the Mountain” by David Joerger of Bausch & Lomb, President Corson presented the gavel to John M. Robertson, who then thanked now Junior Past President Corson for his dedicated service to the Society. “The Rochester Engineer” (June 1977) On this occasion, the 80th Anniversary of the RES, this issue of the magazine provides insight into the RES’ history, beginning with an overview of the contributions of O. Lawrence Angevine who, for nearly forty years (1924 – 1963) served as its Executive Secretary. This is followed by a synopsis of the crucial events in the history of the Society, beginning with its formation, on March 18, 1897. This includes sections entitled: “The Beginning of the RES”, “A Pleasant Excursion”, “Aid for Quake Victims”, “Concern About Pure Foods”, “Rhapsody in Stone and Steel”, “The Society’s Benefactress”, “Sleeves Up for the War Effort”, “Publication Begun”, “The City Should res news - history
Do Some Planning”, “Civic Involvement for An Engineer”, “A Serious Civic Problem”, “Blue Cross Group Formed”, “…And Another War”, “There Were Traffic Problems”, “Half a Century Completed”, “Garbage Was Still a Problem”, “One View of Irondequoit Bay”, and “Operation Resource”. Editor’s note: A link to this file (16 pages) is available here for our readers’ enjoyment. July 6, 1977 (Board Meeting, University Club) The Board approved one Associate Member application. RES Director Lee Loomis read a letter from RES Member David Whitlock, Secretary of Solar Utilization of Northwest New York (SUNNY) requesting that they be allowed to become an Affiliate Member of the RES. Following discussion of the procedure for approving a new Afffiliate, the Board approved a motion to invite SUNNY, a 10 member local organization, lead by retired Monroe County Cooperative Extension Agricultural Engineer, Paul Turner, to become an Affiliate Member of the RES. Earl Svendsen of the RES Luncheon Committee discussed the schedule for the coming season, relative to magazine publication dates, luncheon dates and Board meeting dates. Following extensive discussion it was decided that, beginning in September, Board meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of the month and the RES luncheons on the third Wednesday. Subsequent articles in this series will describe the RES' continuing outreach to other technical societies as it considered its role in this and the larger community, along with more of the activities of the RES as it moved to be of greater service to its membership, especially those suffering from current economic crises, and adopted a greater role in shaping the future of the City and its environs. Noted also, will be the contributions made by RES members in the struggle to meet the challenges coming out of World War II and the Korean Conflict, as well as a hoped-for period of post-war growth and prosperity. These articles will also feature an impressive array of RES activities in support of post-war re-emergence of Rochester area industry, and the continuing prosperity of the second-half of the 20th Century. We welcome your questions and comments on this series. DECEMBER 2023 The ROCHESTER ENGINEER | 15
RES MEMBER PROFILE - RES BOD
Noah Kelly RES member board member RES History Joined in May 2023
Job Title North American Product Services Manager Alstom
Experience 2+ years in the railway signaling industry • Test and commissioning of signal houses • Verification and validation of integrated signaling products in field • Project manager for transit authority after-market support
Education BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame Engineering Corporate Practice Minor
Organizations & Groups Alstom Professional Engineering Society Co-President
Professional Highlight Working on the development of new service opportunities to support obsolete and safety critical systems.
Interests & Hobbies Lifting Notre Dame Football Entrepreneurship Indie Game Development 16 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER DECEMBER 2023
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Peter LaPietra RES History
Joined January 2023
Job Title Systems Engineer, L3Harris Corporation
Experience
20+ years in digital and product design Defense and recreation industries • Software and Embedded System design and development of tactical radio products. • Embedded design for imaging systems • Mechanical and Manufacturing Design for kayak paddle industry • Currently a Senior Manager in Systems Engineering at L3Harris
5+ years as High School STEM Instructor • Certified NYS Teacher Math, Physics and Technology
Education BS, MS Electrical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology Certificate in MST Education, St. John Fisher College
Organizations & Groups: Irondequoit Little League Board Member and Former President
Professional Highlight
I have been blessed to work on a numsber of successful products in several different roles in support of our defense over the years. It's very difficult to narrow it down to one. A personal source of pride was the design of the Storm Sea Kayak Paddle for Lendal North America. Going outside my comford zone as an Electrical Engineer to 3D model a foil paddle and to CNC machine the original molds was very challenging and rewarding.
Interests & Hobbies:
DIY Projects All things Star Wars
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Engineers Wanted! It’s STEAM Through the Ages at the Rochester Museum & Science Center Dec 26-31! Volunteers needed for two activities: The DaVinci Bridge Challenge & Automata (Making toys with simple machines) Have fun sharing your love of statics and mechanics with families! Signup at Signup Genius: 2 shifts every day, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm available. Choose 1 or both! ~~~~~~~~ Volunteers also needed for Engineers Week Feb 19-21 (School Break), 11am-3pm for: Amazing Animal Engineers (how animal engineering techniques have inspired the engineering field) For further information: Harold Clark, hrcnorthward@gmail.com 18 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER DECEMBER 2023
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In today's interconnected world, where cyber threats are on the rise, organizations must prioritize security measures to protect their reputation, valuable data and assets. A crucial measure is security awareness training, which educates employees about potential risks and equips them with the knowledge and skills to mitigate those risks. This article explores the significant benefits of security awareness training and highlights its role in fostering a strong security culture within organizations. Consciousness: Security awareness training cultivates a heightened sense of security consciousness among employees. By educating them about various cyber threats, such as phishing, social engineering, and malware attacks, employees become more vigilant and develop a proactive approach towards identifying and reporting potential security incidents. This increased awareness helps establish a collective responsibility, where every employee actively contributes to maintaining a secure work environment. Risk Mitigation and Prevention: Knowledge is power when it comes to combating cyber threats. Security awareness training equips employees with the necessary skills to identify and mitigate risks effectively. By understanding the warning signs of a potential attack, employees can employ preventive measures promptly, reducing the likelihood of successful breaches. With training modules that include best practices for password management, safe browsing, and email security, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of incidents caused by human error or negligence. Safeguarding Sensitive Data: Negligence is one of the leading causes of data breaches. Security awareness training instills a culture of data protection and privacy within organizations. Employees learn about the importance of handling sensitive information securely, the significance of data classification, and the potential consequences of data breaches. This knowledge empowers employees to handle and store sensitive data in a responsible manner, reducing the risk of accidental or intentional data leaks. By implementing security awareness training, organizations create a strong line of defense against data breaches and protect their most valuable assets. Improved Incident Response: Even with robust security measures in place, incidents may still occur. However, organizations that prioritize security awareness get IT done
training are better equipped to respond effectively to such incidents. Employees who have received training understand the importance of promptly reporting security incidents, allowing the organization's incident response team to take immediate action. This swift response minimizes the impact of the incident, facilitates containment, and accelerates the recovery process. By having a well-informed workforce, organizations can significantly reduce the time, effort, and financial implications associated with security incidents. Compliance and Regulatory Adherence: In today's regulatory landscape, organizations must meet stringent compliance requirements. Security awareness training assists organizations in adhering to industry standards and regulatory frameworks. By educating employees about relevant regulations, such as GDPR or HIPAA, organizations ensure that their workforce understands the importance of compliance and the potential consequences of non-compliance. This training helps organizations avoid costly penalties and reputational damage while fostering a culture of accountability and responsibility towards compliance. Wrapping it up… Security awareness training is not a mere checkbox exercise; it is a vital investment in safeguarding an organization's digital infrastructure. By fostering a security-conscious workforce, organizations enhance their resilience against cyber threats, reduce the risk of data breaches, and improve incident response capabilities. Through heightened security consciousness, risk mitigation, and a culture of data protection, organizations can effectively combat the evolving threat landscape. By implementing security awareness training programs, organizations demonstrate their commitment to maintaining a secure environment and empower their employees to be active stakeholders in the ongoing battle against cybercrime. How are you addressing this today? Paul Bornemann VP Consulting Entre Computer Services Feedback: pbornemann@entrecs.com www.entrecs.com DECEMBER 2023 The ROCHESTER ENGINEER | 19
COVER ARTICLE - PATRIOT DESIGN & CONSULTING
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Patriot Design and Consulting Celebrating 20 Years of Project Success by Andy Straub, PE
Patriot Design & Consulting is leading a project team for a gut renovation of Building P4330 at Fort Drum. The project team also consisted of Aubertine and Currier, Jade Stone Engineering and RAN Fire Protection. The goal of this project is to consolidate administrative offices and support spaces to create a fun recreational challenge for families which will include concessions, a party room, Virtual Reality simulators, a natural rock-climbing wall, ropes course, outdoor store, and a pet grooming facility.
Figure 1 - BIM Model - HVAC Systems
Patriot’s role in this project includes mechanical and plumbing engineering, architecture, civil-site, and BIM coordination. The architectural design incorporates new, full-height, curtainwall glazing along the eastern and southern exposures to bring natural light into the adventure space and create a visual connection to the outdoor courtyard. All the work was field surveyed to produce detailed BIM models. The design team also utilized Augmented Reality to immerse the client in design concepts.
Figure 2 - Fort Drum Photo Simulation of Renovated Exterior and Parking Lot
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The site design includes thematic outdoor spaces which includes a boulder climbing wall, client branded Cor-ten steel screening walls which double as vehicle barriers, an enhanced main entrance, and improved pedestrian safety. cover article - Patriot Design & Consulting
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Other outdoor amenities include an enhanced outdoor courtyard / patio and a dog walk. The outdoor space is connected to nearby hiking paths that traverse throughout Fort Drum and neighboring wildlife habitats.
At the heart of this project is a facility that will enhance the lives of the military and their families on base at Fort Drum. PDC and our partners are very proud to contribute to such a meaningful project.
Branden Farnsworth-Weinblatt, Director of Engineering at Patriot Design and Consulting:
More about Patriot Design & Consulting (PDC)
PDC is leading a project team to design a gut renovation of Building P4330 at Fort Drum. The mixed-use renovation will consolidate FMWR administrative offices and support spaces and creates a recreational challenge which includes concessions and party room, Virtual Reality simulators, natural rock-climbing wall, ropes course, outdoor store, and a pet grooming facility. The project helps consolidate the Morale Welfare and Recreation Department into a cohesive unit and provides much needed recreational opportunities for our troops and their families stationed at Fort Drum. The 24-hour dog grooming facility is also a great amenity for those service members reporting for duty on second or third watch. The new HVAC system includes a VAV air-handling system, condensing boilers, and an air-cooled chiller. A small, dedicated HVAC system is provided for the Pet Spa to ensure cross-contamination of air to the main space does not occur. All the systems are designed to handle the challenging outdoor winter conditions inherent in New York’s North Country. Upgraded electrical systems including power, lighting, and both secure and public communication systems are being provided throughout the facility. A new sprinkler, fire alarm, and mass notification system will protect the occupants of the building.
Rob Aiken of Aubertine and Currier: We were delighted to showcase our successful partnership with Patriot Design and Consulting in renovating Fort Drum's Building P4330 into a cutting-edge Activity Center. Our collaboration was evident from the project's inception, with a clientdriven design charrette and programming phase. The architectural contributions, featuring full-height curtainwall glazing and the innovative 4,500 SF± Adventure Park (Mountain Peak Place), created a space filled with natural light and thrilling recreational amenities. We overcame structural complexities by upgrading the facility to meet current building codes. The project's success was the result of extensive teamwork and creative collaboration, bringing this state-of-the-art Activity Center to life. cover article - Patriot Design & Consulting
PDC is a Service Disable Veteran Owned firm with 20+ employees in two offices; Rochester NY and Jamestown NY. We offer Professional Survey, Architectural, MEP and Civil discipline services. Our mission through our work, as we continue to grow, is to assist Veterans at home and on their career path as they transition to civilian life. In 2002, Tolman Engineering, Architecture & Surveying, PLLC was founded by Rex Tolman, P.E. in Jamestown, New York. Rex is a veteran of the United States Army and has served local communities with focused projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The first ten years of the firm’s existence focused primarily on Municipal & Civil Engineering. In 2012, our firm began to expand its service to include Full Service Civil Engineering, Architecture and Survey. By 2017, a merger between MacDonald Land Surveying & Engineering and Tolman Engineering, Architecture & Surveying, PLLC formed Patriot Design & Consulting. The firm experienced more departmental growth in 2021 with the hire of Fran Schwartz-Wallace, AIA, who serves as Principal Architect in the Rochester office, and in 2023 with Andy Straub, PE, who serves as Principal Electrical Engineer in the Rochester office. Patriot celebrated our 20th anniversary in 2022 along with the distinguished career of Rex Tolman, who retired. A new leadership team was announced with Dan MacDonald leading the firm as the new Managing Partner and Branden Farnsworth-Weinblatt beoming Partner in charge of Engineering. Dan is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
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In June of 2023, Patriot moved into its new headquarters located within Canal View Office Park in Brighton, New York. Along with spearheading the design of the office space, PDC staff also contributed to the construction of the new Class A office space. PDC provided the installation of the data and communications systems which allowed employees to show off their construction skills, as well as their design skills. PDC also worked to provide many interior design touches to help bring the office to life.
To celebrate moving into our new office in June, Patriot Design & Consulting excitedly hosted our Open House on October 18, which was well attended by many firms throughout the greater Rochester area. To open this event, a new executive order was signed by County Executive, Adam Bello. Also in attendance were members of the Legislature, Mark Johns, Susan Hughes-Smith, Howard Maffucci, as well as Ken Williams, Director of the Service-Disabled Veterans' Business Development Division of NYS OGS. 22 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER DECEMBER 2023
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County Executive Adem Bellow signing a new executive order at the Open House on October 18th. Also in attendance were members of the Legislature: Mark Johns, Susan Hughes-Smith, Howard Maffucci, as well as Ken Williams, Director of the Service-Disabled Veterans' Business Development Division of NYSOGS.
This Order sets a requirement for all new and upcoming projects to include a 6% participation goal for ServiceDisabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) in Monroe County. Dan MacDonald, Managing Partner of Patriot, was a key proponent, rallying support for this action for many years. As a Service-Disabled Veteran himself, he is dedicated to the mission of helping Veterans find opportunities throughout our community.
Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive: “Our new Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses policy creates a clear pathway to economic competitiveness and greater access to locally funded contracts and county procurement. These businesses employ our neighbors and friends, build generational wealth, and positively impact quality of life.” q
Andy Straub, PE (NY, PA, MD, ME) Principle Electrical Engineer Patriot Design & Consulting, Rochester, NY
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CAMPUS NEWS - University of Rochester
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Scientists propse super-bright light sources powered by quasiparticles The seemingly physics-defying properties of quasiparticles could be harnessed for applications ranging from non-destructive imaging to computer-chip manufacturing. An international team of scientists is rethinking the basic principles of radiation physics with the aim of creating super-bright light sources. In a new study published in Nature Photonics, researchers from the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) in Portugal, the University of Rochester, the University of California, Los Angeles, and the Applied Optics Laboratory in France proposed ways to use quasiparticles to create light sources as powerful as the most advanced ones in existence today, but much smaller. “The most fascinating aspect of quasiparticles is their ability to move in ways that would be disallowed by the laws of physics governing individual particles.” Quasiparticles are formed by many electrons moving in sync. They can travel at any speed— even faster than light—and withstand intense forces, like those near a black hole. “The most fascinating aspect of quasiparticles is their ability to move in ways that would be disallowed by the laws of physics governing individual particles,” says John Palastro, a senior scientist at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, an assistant
LIGHT BRIGHTER: A team of scientists ran advanced computer simulations on supercomputers to propose a way to use quasiparticles for super-bright light sources. (Image credit: Bernardo Malaca) professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and an associate professor at the Institute of Optics. Palastro and his colleagues studied the unique properties of quasiparticles in plasmas by running advanced computer simulations on supercomputers available through the European High-Performance Computing Joint Undertaking. They see promising applications for quasiparticle-based light sources including non-destructive imaging to scan for viruses, understanding biological processes like photosynthesis, manufacturing computer chips, and exploring the behavior of matter in planets and stars. “The flexibility is enormous,” says Bernardo Malaca, a doctoral student at IST and the study’s primary
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author. “Even though each electron is performing relatively simple movements, the total radiation from all the electrons can mimic that of a particle moving faster than light or an oscillating particle, even though there isn’t a single electron locally that’s faster than light or an oscillating electron.” Quasiparticle-based light sources could have a distinct advantage over existing forms, like free electron lasers, which are scarce and massive, making them impractical for most laboratories, hospitals, and businesses. With the theory proposed in the study, quasiparticles could produce incredibly bright light with just a tiny distance to travel, potentially sparking widespread scientific and technological advances in labs across the globe. q
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Photonic chips could give drones a lift when GPS in unavailable
CHIPPING IN, DRONING ON: With a grant from the National Science Foundation, Rochester researchers are developing photonic chips that use a quantum technique called weak value amplification to replace the mechanical gyroscopes used in drones. (University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster)
Rochester researchers aim to leverage the quantum technique of weak value amplification to replace the gyroscopes in drones. Researchers at University of Rochester are developing photonic chips that could replace the gyroscopes currently used in unmanned aerial vehicles or drones, enabling them to fly where GPS signals are jammed or unavailable. Using a quantum technique called weak value amplification, the scientists aim to provide the same sensitivity level of bulk optical gyroscopes on small, handheld photonic chips, potentially transforming navigation for drones. Jaime Cardenas, an associate professor at the Institute of Optics, received a new National Science Foundation grant to develop the chips through 2026. Cardenas campus news
says the optical fiber gyroscopes used in the most advanced drones today contain spools of fiber several kilometers long or have limited dynamic range. “Right now, the sensitivity and stability of a gyroscope must be fundamentally traded off between its size and weight,” he says. “As drones, UAVs, and satellites become smaller and more ubiquitous, the need for ultracompact navigation-grade gyroscopes will become critical. State-of-the-art miniaturized gyroscopes are compact and robust but suffer from a performance deficit that hinders their use in navigation.” According to Cardenas, weak value amplification provides advantages over traditional methods because it boosts the signal of an interferometric measurement
without the cost of amplifying several forms of technical noise. But previous demonstrations of weak value amplification have required complex lab setups with precise alignment; Cardenas strives to implement weak value amplification on a tiny photonic chip with a highquality factor ring resonator. Cardenas’ collaborators on the project include physicist Andrew Jordan, formerly a faculty member at Rochester and now at Chapman University. Cardenas says he will also work with the University’s David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity to broaden the participation of underrepresented groups through research experiences for high school students from the Rochester City School District that spark their desire for a career in STEM. q
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Campus News - RIT
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RIT Battery Prototyping Center awarded more than $2 million Center experiences growth in demands for services to support research and business start-ups The Battery Prototyping Center at Rochester Institute of Technology was awarded nearly $2.2 million through the Empire State Development Grants program to expand its facility. Upgrades and expansion of the center will nearly double its current space, add new equipment, and increase training capacity in the areas of lithium-ion battery research, manufacturing, and development. The Empire State Development Grants program supports capitalbased economic development projects intended to create new or retain current jobs in the state, specifically in the areas of bio-health, clean energy, and manufacturing.
Members of the New Energy New York (NENY) coalition toured RIT’s Battery Prototyping Center on Nov. 16 with Matthew Ganter, left, director of the center. NENY members included Cooper Pierce, NENY instructional designer; Faith Vavra, Government Relations, SUNY Binghamton; and Robert Murphy, director, Office of Employment and Training, Broome County. The NENY collation is building a U.S. battery manufacturing and workforce development hub in New York. Credit: Carlos Ortiz/RIT
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“The outlook for the battery industry is positive; that’s why there is so much investment in this area. Our industry could grow by more than 10 times its current rate,” said Matthew Ganter, director of the Battery Prototyping Center. “We’ve seen costs for current batteries drop more than 85 percent since 2010 while energy density has doubled. There’s still a lot of development to be done, especially in the areas of sustainable materials, reducing the impact of manufacturing processes, and recycling.” Established in 2014, RIT’s Battery Prototyping Center specializes in emerging energy storage technologies as well as manufacturing and assembly of lithium-ion pouch and cylindrical cells. It takes a lot of work to improve battery density; there are multiple components and chemical reactions inherent in the development of any battery type, including the lithium-ion cells produced in the center. The Battery Center is one of several areas receiving state and national investments over the past several years toward strategic economic development programming. Funding will be used for equipment and support for workshops and training programs. RIT’s center will continue its annual seminar programming—two-day overviews and demonstrations of services and processes. It will also launch a new 10-week online course with onsite lab options in spring aimed at technicians and engineers. 26 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER DECEMBER 2023
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RIT Battery Prototyping Center..., continued More space and expansion of services is also necessary as the Battery Prototyping Center became part of the New Energy New York (NENY) coalition in 2022. Based at SUNY Binghamton and led by Chemistry Nobelist M. Stanley Whittingham, NENY brings together expertise from industry and academic partners to establish a major battery innovation, manufacturing and workforce development hub in the state. The hub will coordinate several key areas: improving and scaling up battery technology and manufacturing capacity, supply chain development, workforce development, elevating climate and justice initiatives, and encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship. “Battery evolution has come from new chemistries and manufacturing techniques. Transportation will be the largest driver of growth in battery technologies in the next 10 to 20 years,” said Ganter. “There is still room to grow even as we get closer to mass adoption of electric vehicles. Training and workforce development of battery scientists, technicians, and engineers is essential to meet the industry demands in the U.S.” q position opening | campus news
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Continuing Education Opportunities
Go to the RES Website for Updated Details On All Meetings - www.roceng.org Thursday, December 14
Monday, December 11
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
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Control of Infectious Aerosols (ASHRAE Standard 241-2023) - 1 PDH approval pending. Place: City View Conference Room, 9th Floor, Strathallan Hotel, 550 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 Time: 12:00 Noon Additional details will be sent to the membership and on the website at www.rochesterashrae.org.
Theme: Battery Storage - 3 PDHs Pending Place: Zoom
Time: 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Cost: $20 for RES Members, $30 for Non-members Registration: Registration is available on the RES website calendar. Registration closes at midnight, Wed. Dec. 13th
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Annual ABCD Spring Seminar - PDHs Place: Batavia Downs
For additional information contact Jonathan Herman PE, GPI, 716-982-8658 (jherman@gpinet.com) or Tomas Andino PE, City of Rochester (Tomas.Andino@CityofRochester.Gov.
To post continuing education opportunities on this page please contact the Rochester Engineering Society, 585-254-2350, or email: therochesterengineer@gmail.com
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The engineering societies are encouraged to submit their meeting notices for publication in this section. The deadline for submitting copy is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. Please email to: Therochesterengineer@gmail.com. The meetings offering PDHs are highlighted in blue. Details about the meeting and affiliate (if in this issue) are on the corresponding page listed next to the affiliate name.
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Place: Hybrid, via WebEx and in-person (see vtools for venue and WebEx login) Time: 11:50 am to 1:00 pm Registration links for our events are at: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/360682
Volunteer Recognition and Awards Dinner – we will present the 2023 IEEE Region 1 Outstanding Teaching Award during the event.
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1680 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610. Time: 6:00 to 7:30 pm (eastern). Cost: No cost to attend, but you need to register. Registration: Attendees need to pre-register by sending an email to Susan.Urban@incose.net and state whether you are attending by zoom or in-person. Those attending in-person must register by noon, Wed. Dec. 6th. The zoom link will be sent out a few days before the meeting. continuing education calendar | engineers' calendar
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Place: Rohrbach’s, 97 Railroad Street, Rochester, NY 14609 Time: 5:00 pm Registration: Please register so we know how many people are attending! www.roceng.org and go to the calendar.
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CHA News CHA Acquires PdMS
Expertise in predictive maintenance and vibration analysis expands CHA’s advanced manufacturing capabilities CHA Consulting, Inc. (CHA), an innovative, full-service engineering, design, consulting, and program/construction management firm, announced it has acquired Predictive Maintenance Solutions (PdMS), a leading expert in predictive maintenance programs and vibration analysis serving power generation, utilities, manufacturing, data centers, and pharmaceuticals. The firm is headquartered just outside Philadelphia, PA. “PdMS brings an impressive 35-year track record of providing highly specialized reliability and predictive maintenance programs and technology,” said Jim Stephenson, CEO of CHA Holdings. “The PdMS team has a deep knowledge in minimizing risk and maximizing ROI for clients by maintaining their most important assets. With increasing investment and demand for domestic manufacturing, and continued pressure on utilities to build resiliency into grid operations, these are services our clients demand, which allows us to build on the work we are already doing for them.” PdMS President Bill Pryor said, “We are excited to be part of CHA and pursue the many opportunities to collaborate with their talented team across their larger geographic footprint. This is a great strategic fit to offer our services to more clients in multiple market sectors and grow our staff.” The addition of PdMS continues to increase CHA’s staff count, now over 1,750 in 50 offices from Canada to Florida to the Midwest. PdMS will be rebranded as PdMS, A CHA Company, effective immediately. q
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Pennsylvania Process & MEP Engineering Firm Has Been Fully Integrated and Rebranded CHA Consulting also announced Javan Engineering is now fully integrated and has rebranded as CHA. With expertise in project and program management; process & MEP engineering; asset management; and predictive maintenance and reliability, the full integration of Javan further strengthens CHA’s expanding advanced manufacturing, asset management, and industrial facilities teams and further supports CHA’s strategy for growth in the life sciences/pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals markets. Based in the greater Philadelphia area, Javan was acquired by CHA in April 2023. Javan has an extensive portfolio of project work addressing complex, specialized manufacturing challenges and added nearly 200 employees to CHA, including experienced engineers, project managers, specialized process engineering talent, and asset management technical professionals. “With the reshoring of domestic manufacturing and continued growth in pharma and life sciences facilities, the integration of our talented Javan colleagues has strengthened our advanced manufacturing and asset management teams and will continue to benefit our combined clients,” said Jim Stephenson, CEO of CHA. “This rebrand further strengthens our presence in advanced manufacturing, allowing us to offer exceptional services and diverse resources with a united team comprised of some of the most skilled and knowledgeable technical professionals.” “Since joining CHA in April, we’ve created a collaborative team by building on each other’s strengths and working together to provide expanded service offering to the clients of both firms,” said Tim Javan, former President of Javan Engineering. “Our clients and staff recognize there are great synergies on the horizon and have already appreciated the expertise and value the combined entity can bring to each project.” The acquisition of Javan Engineering brought CHA’s staff count to over 1,700 in 50 offices from Canada to Florida to the Midwest. q 32 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER DECEMBER 2023
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American Society of Civil Engineers http://sections.asce.org/rochester/home
*HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR*
Cost: $15 (students), $20 (members), $30 (non-members) includes: Appetizers, Pizza & Wings, door prizes, games & free giveaways. Please pre-pay online via PayPal or send check in advance Don’t forget to bring a new pair of winter gloves, hat or socks and receive a token for a free pint of beer, well drink, or glass of wine. Donations will go to the local Veterans Outreach Center to keep our hero Vets warm! S.T.E.M. Toys will also be accepted and donated to the Pirate Toy Fund. RSVP: via Event Website or by emailing ascerochester@gmail.com
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 4:30 – 8:00pm
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187 ST. PAUL STREET Downtown Rochester
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Welcome new board members! Director: Ryan Radford, PE Foundation Design, PC Vice President From: Rochester, NY Ryan is originally from the Rochester area, he attended Clarkson University, graduating in 2012 with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. He worked at CME Associates for three years before moving on to Foundation Design in 2015, where he has remained and became a partner in 2022. Ryan has been a member of ASCE for 7 years. In his free time, he likes to go on hikes with his dog Emma, play and watch football with friends and family, and likes to snowmobile in the winter. Director: Patrick Williams, PE, SE Passero Associates Associate/Structural Department Manager From: Roanoke, VA Patrick is an Associate and Structural Engineering Department Manager at Passero Associates with over 18 years of experience, licensed in 15 states, and oversees all aspects of structural engineering services nationwide. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, maintains his certification as a CalOES Post-Disaster Safety Assessor, has been an ASCE member since 2005, and is the Founder of the Roanoke, VA Chapter of the Structural Engineering Institute (an ASCE Institute). Outside of professional practice, Patrick enjoys spending time with his family, traveling to youth hockey and football games, playing men’s league hockey, making maple syrup in the Spring and beekeeping during the warmer months.
Upcoming ASCE Events: -
December Holiday Happy Hour – 12/14
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January Engineer of the Year Banquet – date TBD
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December 2023 Newsletter Section Officers Chair Eric Brown Vice Chair Kelly Robinson Treasurer Emmett Ientilucci Secretary Eric Zeise
Chapters & Groups AES & COMSOC Cristiano Tapparello CS & CIS Bo Yuan EDS & CSS Sean Rommel EMBS Cristian Linte GRSS Emmett Ientilucci LIFE Mark Schrader APS & MTTS Danielle Walters Photonics Bruce Smith Parsian K. Mohseni PES & IAS Kelly Robinson Jean Kendrick SPS Eric Zeise TEMS Paul Lee Young Professionals Eric Brown
Student Chapters Univ. of Rochester Ming-Lun Lee RIT Jamison Heard
Message from the Chair
Dear Colleagues, This is my last monthly message as IEEE Rochester Section Chair. A new Section chair will take office on January 1st. I want to thank our dedicated volunteers who worked over the past year to organize the many events hosted in the Rochester Section including the Systems and Technologies for Remote Sensing Applications Through Unmanned Aerial Systems (STRATUS) Conference, Upstate NY Workshop Secure and Sustainable Communications Networks, and the Western NY Image and Signal Processing Workshop (UNYISPW). We will wrap up 2023 with a volunteer recognition and awards dinner on Wednesday, December 6th, from 6-9 PM (Register at 382870) We will present the 2023 IEEE Region 1 Outstanding Teaching Award to Robert Pearson, RIT Professor of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering during the event. The next Rochester Section ExCom meetings will be on Tuesday, December 5th (Register at 360682) from noon to 1 p.m. Please pre-register on vTools for in-person or virtual attendance. Stay healthy, and best regards,
Committees Awards Jean Kendrick Communications Christine Frayda Howard Bussey Newsletter Mark Schrader PACE Bruce Rubin
Liaisons RES Greg Gdowski RCSS William Brewer
Remote Sensing Society (GRSS) Talk & 2024 SRATUS Announced Land And Ocean Remote Sensing Using Signals of Opportunity and Reflectometry, will be presented by Dr. Rashmi Shah of Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). This talk will be held on November 15, 3:30-4:30 at the RIT Center For Imaging Sciences, Building 76, Auditorium. The 2024 UAV STRATUS Conference will be held on May 20-22, 2024. The “Call for Abstracts” has been announced For further information please visit: https://stratus-conference.com/call-for-abstracts.
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2023 IEEE Western New York Image and Signal Processing Workshop Report The 2023 Western New York Image and Signal Processing Workshop (WNYISPW) was held on November 3 on the RIT campus at the Center for Imaging Science. There were more than 80 attendees, 60 of whom were IEEE members. This word class conference had numerous papers including invited papers, numerous posters, and keynote speakers. To see the subjects of all of the presentations, please review the detailed agenda on the registration site link below. Western New York Image and Signal Processing Workshop (WNYISPW)
Rochester Section Vice Chair’s Company Receives National Recognition The Rochester-based Electrostatic Answers was named by Managing Manufacturing magazine as the 2023 Top Manufacturing Consulting Services Provider. Electrostatic Answers, founded by Kelly Robinson, IEEE Fellow, is dedicated to eliminating injury and waste caused by static electricity. Managing Manufacturing is a national print and digital magazine that educates manufacturing company leaders on industry advancements. Robinson, who holds a PhD in electrical engineering, solves static problems in research, development, product commercialization, industrial manufacturing, and customer applications.
Kelly Robinson, PE, PhD, Founder Electrostatic Answers
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Friday, April 12, 2024
SAVE THE DATE! EARN PDH CREDITS!
The 2024 Spring Seminar will be held at Batavia Downs and offered virtually ABCD’s Spring Seminar will be held in-person and virtually on April 12, 2024. This has proven to be a very popular event, where attendance has grown to over 100 professionals, from inspectors to engineers to contractors. We are interested in all aspects of bridge construction and design, from lessons learned to the latest research, codes and design parameters, constructability and construction techniques. If you have an interesting topic that would benefit the Bridge Community, consider submitting a presentation for our Spring Seminar. For additional information contact: Jonathan Herman, P.E. Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) (716) 982-8658 jherman@gpinet.com
Tomas Andino, P.E. City of Rochester (585) 428-6535 Tomas.Andino@CityofRochester.Gov
Association for Bridge Construction and Design Western New York Chapter www.abcdwny.com
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Finger Lakes Chapter of INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
December 2023 Chapter Meeting .
Panel Discussion on INCOSE’s Systems Engineering Professional Certifications and the INCOSE Institute for Technical Leadership (TLI) We will have one of our ESEPs and two CSEPs discuss their experiences with obtaining the certifications, lessons-learned, etc. They will take questions from the audience. We will also have our current member of TLI cohort 8 discuss his experiences with the application process, getting employer buy-in, and the current program. He will also take questions from the audience.
This meeting will be on Thursday, Dec. 7, 6 – 7:30 pm (eastern). Attendees can attend via zoom or, if a US Person, in-person at L3Harris Technologies Rochester, NY (1680 University Avenue, Rochester NY, 14610).
Attendees need to pre-register. To register, send an email to susan.urban@incose.net and state whether you will attend via zoom or in-person. The zoom link will be sent out a few days before the meeting. For in-person attendees (L3Harris): Further instructions will be sent out before the meeting. Those attending in-person must register by noon, Weds. Dec 6. There is no cost to attend the meeting. . © 2022 INCOSE Finger Lakes Chapter
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers Rochester ASHRAE website: www.rochesterashrae.org
DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
Dear ASHRAE Family, At our November chapter meeting we had the pleasure of hearing from Scott Edwards (Johnson Controls, ASHRAE Rochester Past President) on the future of Building Management Systems in the context of building decarbonization. The evolution of these systems and the comprehensive integration of building data will be critical to meeting our state’s carbon emissions reduction goals. We had another great turnout of nearly 75 people! Thank you to all who attended for your continued support. In addition to a great presentation from Mr. Edwards, our immediate Past President, Matt Kremers, presented several individuals with awards that our chapter Date received at this year’s Chapter Regional Conference. I would like to thank Matt Tuesday, 9/12/2023 Kremers, Rob Hudson, and Scott Edwards for their hard work and commitment to our Monday, 10/16/2023 chapter. This month we will be joined by William Bahnfleth, PhD, PE, FASHRAE from Penn State University on December 11th for a Distinguished Lecture on Control of Infectious Aerosols (ASHRAE Standard 241-2023). This standard is the culmination of ASHRAE’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic and should help to prepare us all for future outbreaks of infectious diseases. We are expecting a large turnout and space may be limited so please be sure to register early! Sincerely, Jim Parks ASHRAE Rochester Chapter President 2023-2024
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ASHRAE 2023-2024 Meeting Schedule Event
Theme
Clambake and BBQ at Genessee Valley Park with Rochester Plant Engineers (RPE)
BBQ/Clambake Fall Social
Inverter Driven Chiller Heaters Presented by: Anthony Frizalone, Sr. Regional Sales Engineer, LGE US
Monday, 11/13/2023
TBD
Monday, 12/11/2023
Control of Infectious Aerosols (ASHRAE Standard 241-2023) Presented by: ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer William Bahnfleth, PhD, PE, FASHRAE
Monday, 1/8/2024
TBD
Monday, 2/5/2024
Strathallan City View Ballroom
(PDH Pending) History Review (PDH Pending)
Presented by: Matt Bhumbla, VP - Business Dev. Sustainable Systems, Price Industries
Friday, 2/9/2024
65th Annual ASHRAE Valentines Dinner Dance
Week of 2/19/24
Joe Harding Memorial Ski Day (week of recess)
Week of 3/18/2024
ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer Julia Keen
(9th Floor)
Strathallan City View Ballroom (9th Floor)
Strathallan City View Ballroom
(PDH Pending)
(9th Floor)
Strathallan City View Ballroom
(PDH Pending) A Fresh Approach to Conditioning Schools
Location Roundhouse Lodge, GVP Moore Rd Rochester NY
Membership Promotion (PDH Pending)
(9th Floor)
Strathallan City View Ballroom (9th Floor)
Strathallan City View Ballroom (9th Floor)
Hunt Hollow 9am-4pm Resource Promotion (PDH Pending)
Strathallan City View Ballroom (9th Floor)
Refrigeration
Monday, 4/15/2024
Facilities Tour
Week of 5/20/24
Annual ASHRAE Golf Outing and Picnic (Ravenwood Golf Course)
TBD (PDH Pending)
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President/: DAVE JERECKOS IBC Engineering, PC 3445 Winton Place Suite 219 Rochester, NY 14623 585-292-1590 Vice President Technical: LUKE LAWATSCH Labella Associates 300 State Street Suite 201 Rochester, NY 14614 585-454-6110 Vice President Legislative: TREVOR SAX IBC Engineering, PC 3445 Winton Place Suite 219 Rochester, NY 14623 585-292-1590 Vice President Membership: REBECCA KOLSTAD Kolstad Associates 40 Harrison Street Rochester, NY 14605 Treasurer / Education Chair: JENNIFER WENGENDER, P.E., CPD CPL 255 Woodcliff Drive, Suite 200 Fairport, NY 14450 585-454-7600 Administrative Secretary: ADAM KRAMER Bergmann 280 E. Broad Street Suite 200 Rochester, NY 14604 585-498-7802 Newsletter Editor: NADIA THOMPSON Turner Engineering 359 West Commercial St, Ste 2190 East Rochester NY 14445 (585) 381-3360 Affiliate Liaison: EMILY MILLER WMS Sales 9580 County Rd. Clarence Center, NY 14032 (716) 741-9575 Rochester Chapter Website:
www.aspe.org/rochester
President's Message Happy Fall everyone! I want to remind everyone who is a member of ASPE and the Rochester local Chapter about our ASPE Rochester Chapter Vests. They are going to be provided to ASPE members who attend at least 4 meetings this season. A size column has been added to the sign in sheet at the meetings so we can make sure to have everyone’s size correct. We have 75 Members with consisting of 49 Full, 14 Associate and 12 Affiliate members. In that group of 75 members we have 19 PE’s and 9 CPDs. Of the those that attend meetings, about half are Members. If you attend meetings but are not a member, we are always glad to see you but please consider joining the Rochester Chapter of ASPE. We will be continuing to meet each month in-person at the Three Heads Brewery (186 Atlantic Ave, Rochester, NY 14607)
Dave Jereckos, Chapter President (Chapters are not authorized to speak for the Society)
Meeting Notice – Save the Date Topic:
Domestic Hot Water Heat Pumps
Speaker:
TBD
Sponsor: RP Fedder Location: Three Heads Brewery – 186 Atlantic Ave, Rochester 14607 Date:
Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 12:00PM
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Luke Lawatsch: llawatsch@labellapc.com (585) 454-6110
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Affiliated Societies of the Rochester Engineering Society American Consulting Engineering, Companies of New York
Electrical Association
Executive Director, Karen Lynch
President, Pat Nicoletta, PE
American Public Works Association Monroe County/Genesee Valley Branch
Genesee Valley Land Surveyors Association
Chairman, Peter Vars, PE,
President, Jared R. Ransom, LS
Monroe Professional Engineers Society President, William Grove
New York State Association of Transportation Engineers, Section 4 President, Christopher Reed
Rochester, NY Section
American Society of Civil Engineers, Rochester Section President, Tyler C. Burke
P.O. Box 23795 Rochester, NY 14692 www.iesrochester.org
Illuminating SocietyMEETINGS of North IESEngineering ROCHESTER ARE BACK !!! America Inc., Rochester Section President, Jennifer Abraham
SEPTEMBER 29,2021 - 7:00 PM
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Rochester Chapter President, Matt Kremers
FREE Event Rochester Plant Engineers
COME TOUR THE WINNER OF OUR IES ROCHESTER President, Brian Laurer EXTERIOR LIGHTING AWARD - ROC CITY SKATE PARK MEMBERS FROM THE DESIGN TEAM FROM STANTEC AND FROM THE CITY OF ROCHESTER WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.IESROCHESTER.ORG
Imaging Science & Technology, Rochester Chapter President, Bruce Pillman
Sheet Metal & Air-Conditioning Contractor’s National Association Rochester, Inc. Executive Director, Don Fella
Wednesday October 13 - 12:00 Noon
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Rochester Section
Institute ofBasics Electrical and Electronics of Modern Theatre Lighting System Design Engineers, Rochester Section Chairman, Eric Brown- Power Distribution & Control
Chairman, Berto Perez
- DMX & Networking - LED Theatrical Luminaires
Society of Plastics Engineers, Rochester Section
Location & Details TBD - Save The Date ! Please Visit Our Website For More Details www.iesrochester.org
American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Rochester NY Chapter
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, Rochester Chapter
President, David Myers
President, Tim Gallman
Association for Bridge Construction and Design President, Ashley Freeman PE
International Council on Systems Engineering, Finger Lakes Chapter
affiliated societies of the rochester engineering society
President, Teresa Fronk
President, Brett Blaisdell
Terra Rochester Finger Lakes Science & Engineering Fair
Director, Harold R. Clark, PhD
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