The Rochester Engineer October 2023

Corporate Members of the Rochester Engineering Society

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 Harris 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

MICHAEL DUFFY

Bosch Security Systems, LLC / michael.duffy@us.bosch.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

The Rochester Engineer

Published since 1922 by ROCHESTER ENGINEERING SOCIETY, INC.

Founded March 18, 1897

Volume 102, Number 4, OCTOBER 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

Dear Fellow Engineers,

Fall is here! Reminder, the RES social gathering on Thursday October 5th will be at a Rohrbachs Brewing on Railroad Street. Another reminder, if you are an RES member, you can search the RES member database, see page 6 for details.

Big news…have you heard about The Total Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024? This area is expecting 500,00 visitors!!! Things I hadn’t even thought of…check out the cover article starting on p20

RES News - President's Message

To propel this unique local organization into the future, the BOD has been working on ways people can support RES. The website has been recently updated to include more information on how to support RES financially with direct donations of stocks, mutual funds or investments (p8) or by gifting a taxfree contribution via a Qualified Charitable Distribution (p7). Of course, the best way to support RES is to get involved…on any level! Check out the committee list on the website. This is YOUR community’s society. We want to make sure your voice is heard!

Thursday October 26th join RES for a tour of KM Davies apple storage facility with a gathering to follow at Embark Craft Ciderworks (p9).

This month’s member profiles; BOD member since 2018, Kenton Hines (p18) and recently joined member, Integration and Test Systems Engineer at L3 Harris, Emily Hebert (p19). If you have a suggestion for a Member Profile or YOU would like to share your profile, please email us!

Now a departure from my usual message….

Over the years that I have been involved with this organization (in various roles), I have come to realize how unique RES is in our Rochester community. There isn’t a national “Rochester Engineering Society”, we don’t get any support from a national organization…it is 100% local and only here because of the visionaries that started the organization over 125 years ago and this community’s support. 125 years! Whoa! It has persevered and evolved through the past century thanks to the dedication of all members…Executive Directors, Administrative Director, Officers, BOD members, Individual, Affiliate and Corporate members, the list goes on. When I talk with anyone about RES, I am always struck with the realization of what a treasure RES is in our community (and how long-winded I can be)! With the continued support of the incredible BOD, Officers, Committee chairs and all of YOU the Members and the Rochester community, we can take RES into the next century. Daily I am humbled to be part of this organization and hope to keep it vibrant.

News from professional firms on page 26. The Student feature discusses Bioprinted Organs (p28).

Continuing Education Opportunities and Engineers Calendar start on page 37 Affiliate’s news starting on p40 including IEEE Image and Signal Processing workshops, IES lighting fundamentals, Quarry tour organized by ASCE, save the dates for 2024 and many more!

Please mail us with any questions, comments, or suggestions. Thank you!

Michelle Sommerman, PE

Colliers Engineering & Design RES President

June 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024

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’.

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!

Click on ‘Advanced Search’

Are you interested in Supporng The Rochester Engineering Society (RES) and reducing your tax liability?

Are you rered and receiving Required Minimum Distribuons (RMD) from your rerement accounts?

If you answered yes to the above… then Qualified Charitable Distribuons (QCD) might be a great way to reduce your tax liability and support the RES mission!

What is a Qualified Charitable Distribuon (QCD)?

A QCD allows you to make tax-free donaons directly from your tax-deferred rerement accounts to a charitable organizaon 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.

Did you know…

YOU can donate stocks, mutual funds or other investments DIRECTLY to RES?

WHY?

As a 501(c)(3) charitable organizaon, gis to RES are considered charitable donaons and you can use this strategy to increase the value of your donaon while removing appreciated investments from your porolio.

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 giing goals while making the most of your resources and having minimal impact on your “everyday” spending and cash flow.

HOW?

Contact

www.roceng.org.

RES TOUR - K.M. Davies

1PDH Pending

Tour of K.M. Davies

Thursday, October 26, 2023 (Note Date Change)

2:00 till 4:00 pm Limited to 60 persons

Can an Apple be put to sleep…?

Come to K.M. Davies and find out why and how!!

6509 Lake Avenue Williamson, NY 14589

www.kmdavies.com

Come visit the multi-building campus utilized for storing apples…

The site contains 100k lbs. of ammonia for Refrigeration

Storage of 3 Million bushels of apples

9 Million sq. ft. of refrigerated space

A new building addition in 2020

Also some buildings still exist from the teens (1910’s-20)

Cost: TBD

JOIN US AT EMBARK CRAFT CIDERWORKS (just up the road) after the tour!

6895 Lake Avenue. www.embarkcraftciderworks.com

Registration: Check the RES Website Calendar for updates on registering. We will also send an email when details have been finalized and registration is available.

RES EVENT CALENDAR - SAVE THE DATES

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

Here are the plans (subject to change):

EVENT DATE

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Thursday, December 7, 2023

EVENT NAME

Social Gathering! Rohrbach's, 97 Railroad Street, Rochester, NY 14609. Time: 5:00 PM. Please register so we know many are attending!

Continuing Education - Save the Date! Join us for a very exciting Tour of KM Davies - 2:00 to 4:00pm 1 PDH Pending - see page 9 for additional details or go to the RES website calendar.

Social Gathering! Rohrbach's, 97 Railroad Street, Rochester, NY 14609. Time: 5:00 PM. Please register so we know many are attending!

Continuing Education - Save the Date! Join us for a very exciting RES Webinar Series Theme: TBA

Social Gathering! Rohrbach's, 97 Railroad Street, Rochester, NY 14609. Time: 5:00 PM. Please register so we know many are attending!

*Dates and topics are subject to change*

Continuing Education Courses are the 3rd Thursday of every month from 1:00 to 5:00 pm res - event calendar

RES is excited to announce our 2023-2024 program year is a mix of Continuing Education and Social Gatherings!

Technical Corner - Electrical Engineering Focus

The article this month will be Electrical focused as it relates to temperature ratings of electrical equipment.

This article will address section 110.14 (C) of the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC). In short, the correct temperature rating in the section 310.15 needs to be utilized to determine the allowable ampacity of the conductor which is based on:

1. The actual temperature rating of the conductor (60,75,90 degree)

2. The equipment ratings at both ends on which you are terminating the conductor.

The general consensus is that “older” equipment carried the 60 degree ratings and the newer equipment these days carries a dual rating of 60/75 degree. A 90 degree rating is not very common. In many applications, cable types THHN, THWN-2 are sufficient for the atmosphere of the installation and rated for 90 degrees but sized based on the ampacities of the 60 or 75 degree columns.

Section 110.14 is attempting to direct the selection of cabling rated for the 60 degree or 75 degree column by using the circuit size (100Amps above or below) and/or wire size required for the circuit. It also provides some wiggle room in 110.14 (C) (1)(3) and (4) to allow using the 75 degree column to size the conductor when you know when the equipment or motor is listed and identified for such use.

But what about section 240.4 (D)…? This section basically forces you to utilize the 60 degree column for certain size conductors. So, in my opinion, this section still applies for the smaller conductors listed even if 110.14 allows you to utilize the 75 degree column.

Similar to section 240, Romex cable you would see in your homes sized at #14, #12 and #10 AWG (15, 20 and 30 amps respectively) are labeled with a 90 degree rating on the outer jacket, however, the allowable ampacity needs to correlate to the 60 degree column for allowable ampacity. Since the cable is really rated for 90 degrees, the 90 degree column may be used for ampacity adjustment or correction factors.

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, Brett.Eliasz@collierseng.com. As always, any comments are appreciated…! Thank you for reading.

Brett Eliasz, P.E., LEED AP BD+C , RES Director

STEP 1

ENGINEERING Scholarships

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 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

Olivia Ernst, Biomedical Engineering Rochester Institute of Technology

2023 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Scholarship Jesse Burdick-Pless, Computer Science Rochester Institute of Technology

2023 Susan L. Costa Memorial Scholarship

Call for Nominations

2023 Engineer of the Year

Past Engineers of the Year 15 years...(first awarded 1963)

Mark Bocko, PhD

John W. Nieto

Richard Buckley

Susan Houde-Walter, PhD

Donald P. Nims, PE

Martin E. Gordon, PE

Diane M. Trentini

Robert L. Clark, Jr., PhD

Lalit Mestha, PhD

Maureen S. Valentine, PE

Sergio Esteban, PE

Brian J. Thompson, PhD

Gary W. Passero, PE

Kevin J. Parker, PhD

Satish G. Kandlikar, PhD

Young Engineer of the Year and Engineers of Distinction

Joshua Rodems, PE 2022 Young Engineer of the Year

Past Young Engineers of the Year -15 years...

Joshua Rodems, PE

Andrew D. White, PhD

Daniel Rusnack, PE

Nick Vamivakas, PhD

Brett Eliasz, PE

Emily M. Smith, PE

Matthew T. Sidley

Danielle Benoit, PhD

John Papponetti, PE

Courtney E. Reich, PE

Clement Chung, PE

Sherwin Damdar

Michael J. Walker, EIT

Nathan Gnanasambandam, PhD

Venkatesh G. Rao, PhD

The RES Board of Directors introduced a streamlined nomination form. A simple initial form allows an individual or organization to nominate a candidate. The RES committee will then contact the nominator if the candidate progresses to the next phase. At that point, a final form will be used to gather essential details from the nominator and candidate which will be used to determine our award recipients.

The RES will select and recognize the 2023 Engineer of the Year, 2023 Young Engineer of the Year (and Finalists), and 2023 Engineers of Distinction Awards in a variety of public venues and media. The Award recipients will be celebrated at an event to be announced in 2024. Visit

Mark Bocko, PhD 2022 Engineer of the Year

RES NEWS - ROCHESTER HISTORY

A Sampling from the Archives of the Rochester Engineering Society.

1897 - 1976

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.

March 16, 1977 (Board Meeting, University Club) RES President, Jack Corson, announced the resignation of Edwin F. Stevens from the position of Executive Director, effective February 28, 1977. He also reported that a local advertisement had been placed and a committee had been formed to screen applicants. Meanwhile, it was announced that retired RES Executive Director, Norman Howden, would be temporarily filling the position, on a part-time basis. Junior Past President, Jack Schickler, Chair of the RES Nominating Committee, presented the following slate of officers: President – John Robertson, First Vice President – Richard Blazey, Second Vice President – Richard Rice, Treasurer – Daniel Turner, and Directors – James Row (term expiring ’78), Douglas Marshall (term expiring ’79), Peter Oppelt & Earl Svendsen (term expiring ’80). The Board approved five Regular Membership applications and three Junior Membership applications. Attendance at the March RES Luncheon was 74, and the April luncheon would feature Dr. James Anderson’s presentation, “Are Engineers Really to Blame?” President Corson announced that the June RES Annual Meeting, an “80th Anniversary Celebration”, was being planned as a tribute to Kate Gleason, by RES Members, Richard Rice, Lee Loomis and Peter Oppelt. RES Director, Elwood Dobbs reported that the Transportation Committee would be undertaking a study of the airport expansion project, but they had decided to table plans for studies of the Regional Transit System and for the redesign of the NYS DOT Eastern Cross-Over (aka “Can of Worms”). RES Director, Richard Blazey reported that the RES Civic Affairs Committee is reviewing the Downtown Redevelopment Project, and that the “Playground for ALL Children” project had been referred to the

RES Technology Transfer Program for action.

“The Rochester Engineer” (March 1977)

The cover article for this issue was “Technology Transfer for the City of Rochester and the County of Monroe”, by Richard A. Kenyon and Andrew C. Hirsch. From the program’s abstract, “Technology Transfer for the City of Rochester and the County of Monroe will occur through two program elements. The first is a “Brokerage Function” to handle smaller projects, and the second is through the establishment of major “Citizen Task Forces” to work on pressing, major community problems.” Funded from a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the program planned to offer support to addressing challenges in consolidation of the Monroe County Pure Waters System, regional transportation issues (development of a Main Street transit mall, designing a mass transit system, improving the function of the local bus system, the repurposing of the abandoned subway bed), and City/County sales tax forecasting. To begin this program, two standing task forces would be assembled; the first to perform a City/County needs assessment, and the second to perform a local resource(s) assessment. The key leaders in these efforts would be, by design, the Principal Investigator (Andrew Hirsch) and the Project Manager (Richard Kenyon), each of them a regular, participating member of these two groups. An initial “signature project” for this program was hoped to be a feasibility study of the consolidation of all Monroe County Pure Waters agencies and functions. An article, “What the Women’s Career Center is all About”, by Linda Weinstein, described the purpose and function of the recently founded (1975) “Rochester Women’s Career Center”, supported by funding from Rochester industries, women’s organizations, and private foundations. Editor’s note: Ms. Weinstein would soon become Executive Director of the Rochester Area Foundation, which she would help to grow from an initial $92,000 in assets to over $32 million, during her 17-year tenure.

April 20, 1977 (Board Meeting, Chamber of Commerce) The Board approved four applications

for Regular Membership. RES Member, David Schneeberger, representing NYSATE, reported that they would be nominating RES Member, George Hammond for appointment to the NY State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. RES Member, Jack Schickler recommended President Jack Corson write a letter of endorsement for this nomination to the NYS Board of Regents. It was announced that the NYSDOT annual Educational Conference would be held in Rochester in 1979, and that RES support would be requested. RES Member, Richard Blazey reported that the program for the final RES Luncheon of the season, “A Day in the Life of a Park”, would be presented by RES Member, Richard Rice. RES Past President, Richard Kenyon reported that a proposal for three years’ funding for the Technology Transfer Program, in the amount of $40,000 per year, had been submitted to the NSF. Dr. Kenyon also reported that, in response to a request from the County Legislature’s Public Works Committee, the first project of this program, once approved by the County Legislature, would be a feasibility study of the consolidation of all pure waters agencies and functions.

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.

In person RES Tutoring at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy

At a regularly scheduled, Tuesday afternoon tutoring session, this past Spring, RES/Bergmann Tutor, Kristin Jacobs, spent about two hours working with several of our “Cooper Scholars” from Mrs. Sanzotta’s First Grade.

Upon arrival, Kristin received a basket of lesson-support materials from the teacher and was then guided, by her students, to the School Library. They selected a quiet corner in which to spend about 30 minutes working on math problems.

Over the course of the next 90 - 120 minutes, Kristin worked with five additional students, on math and reading lessons. A 2013 Civil Engineering Graduate of the University of Michigan, Kristin is a member of the four-person RES/Bergmann Tutoring Team.

RES/Bergmann Tutor, Kristin Jacobs, guides a group of students through a math lesson.

The 2023-24 School Year, at Dr. Walter Cooper Academy is opening soon and will include in-person tutoring by the RES Tutoring Team... Along with the Bergmann Team and our veteran, independent tutors, we have several new tutors, from RIT and the U of R. The need is great… We have a large number of students in need of the one-on-one support that comes from in-person attention to their individual learning needs.

Won’t you please consider joining our 2023-24 RES Tutoring Team…Else please consider joining our RES Tutors for the 2023-24 School Year?

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).

CAREERS IN ENGINEERING

DO YOU KNOW A HIGHSCHOOL STUDENT THAT MIGHT WANT A CAREER IN ENGINEERING?

If you do, the Rochester Engineering Society in conjunction with the Exploring Division of the Seneca Waterways Council of the Boy Scouts is hosting an Exploring Post which is geared to exposing young people to as many different careers and experiences in engineering as possible during the winter months

Engaging, hands on experiences include:

Engineering Careers

• Chemical, Structural, Aeronautical, Software, Electrical, Optical, Nuclear and others

Site Visits

• Local engineering firms

• Rochester Institute of Technology

• University of Rochester

Sign up is: Wednesday October 25th at 6:00 PM at BSA HQ

2320 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester NY 14623.

For more information

Rich Repka Casey West Kodak Alaris Exploring District Executive rrepka10@gmail.com Casey.West@scouting.org

WHO YOUNG MEN/WOMEN

AGE 14-20

*PREFERENCE GIVEN TO 10-12 GRADERS*

WHEN Wednesday Nights

January to March 6:30pm – 8:30 pm

WHERE

Across the greater Monroe County area

MORE DETAILS

Email: Richard Repka rrepka10@gmail.com

Casey West Casey.West@scouting.org

Cost to participate: $100

www.swcexploring.org

Kenton G. Hines

RES member since 2018

RES History

Joined May 2018

Experience

Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch

Material Focused Product Design

New Product Development

Product Line Management

Centrifugal Pump Design

Financial Management and Quantitative Analysis

Education

BSE, Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan

MBA, Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Professional Highlight

2023 Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" List

Organizations & Groups

TERRA Science Fairs 2020

RES Board of Directors 2018-Present

Interests & Hobbies

3D Printing and Design

Woodworking & Metalcraft

Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Camping

Motorcycle and Car Racing (and Wrenching)

DIY Projects of Every Variety

Emily Hebert

RES History

Joined May 2023

Experience

Integration and Test Systems Engineer, L3Harris

• 5+ years in the electronics packaging industry

• Mechanical design of tactical communications equipment

• Integration and test engineer for validation and verification of products

Education

BS, Mechanical Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology

BA, Economic Theory and Policy, Rochester Institute of Technology

STEM MBA, Simon School of Business, University of Rochester

Organizations & Groups:

FIRST Robotics Team 2340 Mentor

Professional Highlight

Working on the development of new products that will ensure the safety of US and allied warfighters.

Interests & Hobbies:

Traveling as often as possible

Watching soccer as much as possible

Iceland

Hiking

Photography

Juggling

Reading

A Total Solar Eclipse is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience Worth Traveling For

On Monday, April 8, 2024, the Rochester area will be in the path of totality of the Great North American Solar Eclipse. At 3:20pm, those within a 100-mile band between the middle of Lake Ontario to south of Rochester will plunge into darkness as the Moon fully covers the Sun for 3 minutes and 38 seconds. As the state’s easternmost, largest city in the path with many events and celebrations being planned, Rochester is expecting at least 500,000 visitors to travel from the East Coast to witness the eclipse.

The last major eclipse in the U.S. happened on August 21, 2017; in that case, the path of totality stretched from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast. However, the next total eclipse to touch the continental U.S. will not happen until 2045. Both the stories of personal interest and travel nightmares from 2017 are influencing what will happen in 2024. While more people are going to travel to the path, more preparations in attempt to ease traffic congestion are underway.

Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, casting a narrow shadow on the Earth's surface. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon completely blocks the Sun, creating a rare display of darkness during the daytime hours. The air temperature drops, animals behave as if the 360-degree sunset is a sign of nightfall.

Many find the effort and expense of traveling

Communities in Rochester and the surrounding areas are planning creative events to boost science education and tourism.

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COVER ARTICLE - GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL

to observe the fleeting event, lasting only a few minutes at any given location, to be worthwhile. It offers a once-ina-lifetime experience that can be profoundly moving and unforgettable.

Domestic and international travelers are booking trips to North American destinations within the path of totality. Passionate eclipse chasers will seek a spot closest to the center of the path gaining a few more seconds of darkness than the outer limits. Out-of-town guests are claiming spare bedrooms, couches and places to park RVs, campers, or pitch tents.

According to data analyst and map generator Michael Zeiler of Greatamericaneclipse.com, the Moon’s shadow first touches Mexico. Then it travels northeast through Mexico and enters the United States at Texas, cuts a diagonal all the way across the country to Maine, and then visits the maritime provinces of Canada. Zeiler noted the major cities inside the path are Mazatlan, Torreon, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Montreal.

Locally, the path will pass over 27 counties in New York state including the cities of Jamestown, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Rochester, Canandaigua, Watertown, and the northern Adirondack region including Plattsburgh and Lake Placid.

Depending on one’s location within the path of totality, in the greater Rochester area, the thrill will commence at about 2:07 p.m. when the Moon appears to make first contact with the Sun. At about 3:20 p.m. the Moon will fully cover the disc of the Sun for roughly 3 minutes and 38 seconds. The Moon’s last contact will happen at 4:33 p.m. Skywatchers in areas outside the path of totality will see a partial eclipse (88 –99% coverage) and will surely notice an increase in traffic, especially after it ends.

Crowds and Traffic

April 8 falls on a Monday after a popular break week. Using data from August 2017, the last time a total solar eclipse was visible from the United States as a model, local communities in the Genesee/Finger Lakes Region should expect huge crowds traveling from the east and south in the one to four days prior to the eclipse.

Continued on page 22

Photo credit: Michael Zeiler, GreatAmericanEclipse.com

Photo credit: I Love NY Tourism Office

COVER ARTICLE - GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL, Continued Back

Reports from 2017 show most people traveled by motor vehicle, whether personal passenger cars, tow-behind trailers or motorhomes, and tour buses. Not to underestimate the significant number of people who traveled by air, via commercial or private planes, or by rail but automobiles will have the greatest impact. Most visitors departed within two hours post-totality. Heavy traffic congestion will happen on all roads, not just major highways, and interstates. The exodus will be more significant than the arrivals.

It’s tough to know how exactly many visitors might be planning to drive to New York State, or even to the Rochester area, to watch the eclipse but by looking at population data, some conservative assumptions and significant considerations, minimum estimates can be formulated.

• According to the U.S. 2020 Census, 3.7 million people reside inside the path across New York State.

• The population inside the path in the greater Rochester area is 1.1 million.

• Assuming 2% of the population would be willing to drive at least 200 miles to travel to locations within the path in New York State, roadways would see volumes of 515,000 people.

• Consider that major cities on the eastern seaboard, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., are outside the path, but within 400 miles. One could easily argue that it is a reasonable driving distance, especially for a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.

• Consider more than 2% of the population within 200 miles decides to make the trip.

• Consider the range of a reasonable travel distance is greater than 200, perhaps 300 or 400 miles.

• Consider the international travelers are not included in the population.

• Rochester is the largest, eastern-most metropolitan area in the eclipse’s path with science museum and planetarium.

• Rochester Eclipse Task Force is a leader in planning for and promoting the area as a premier destination.

• Planners can reference cities of similar size and traffic volumes who were in the path in 2017 and experienced the surge of visitors, such as Columbia, South Carolina.

Preparing for the Single-Biggest Mass Travel Event in the USA.

School Closures

Traffic volumes are lowest when school is out of session. Combined with the timing of the eclipse happening during school dismissal it makes sense for schools to consider closing for the day. Arguably, more importantly from an education standpoint, modifying the school calendar eliminates the risk that students would be stuck in traffic on a school bus, missing this epic event. Most schools, including higher education, in the greater Rochester region decided to pivot from in-person learning that day with a few exceptions of half days.

RMSC Community Eclipse Ambassador Program

The RMSC created a program to prepare and excite the community for the incredible shared experience of the Total Solar Eclipse. Not only does this boost science education, but it also helps disperse viewing venues. Ambassadors are being trained in eclipse education, basic astronomy, and eclipse viewing safety for their organizations. Ambassadors across the nine-county region will be outfitted with equipment including a telescope with a solar viewing filter, educational materials, solar viewing glasses, and materials for activities.

Two local teenagers practice checking the position of the Sun in the southwest sky with solar filters one year ahead of Eclipse Day.

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Mapping

COVER ARTICLE - GENESEE TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL

Unlike other planned special events with a single venue, the eclipse stage will be visible from hundreds of square miles of land. It's unlikely one map will produce a comprehensive list of viewing locations, but from a transportationplanning perspective, any hints, or clues where the 1.1 million residents, plus the hundreds of thousands of visitors might be flocking towards will be helpful. The types of viewing occasions will vary from private experiences to full festivals and special events to block parties to backyard gatherings. The RMSC has created a digital, master event calendar to help publicize viewing events, but also to feed crowd gathering patterns to emergency preparedness planners. Visit the event calendar at https://rochestereclipse2024.org/events/

Arrive Early and Stay Late and Take Tuesday Too Campaigns

It is expected that visitors will trickle into the region over the weekend so there is less concern about a surge of arrivals. The greater concern is the mass exodus in the hours following the eclipse on Monday evening. Not everybody will have the luxury to extend their stay, but if travelers would consider staying put overnight and taking Tuesday, too, traffic may be staggered enough to make a difference. The Rochester Eclipse Task Force produced a fun 30-second public service announcement to promote the message

Transportation Research

GTC first learned about the significant travel impacts associated with eclipse chasing and that Rochester and much of our region would be in the path of totality in January 2018 while attending the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

The National Operations Center of Excellence has hosted webinars featuring stories from several public agency officials from state DOTs, National Park Service, law enforcement, meteorologists, and others in such states as Illinois, Kentucky, and Wyoming. A common sentiment from each speaker was one of regret, they wished they had started planning earlier. The influx of visitors was unbelievable.

In Fall 2018 – A captivating cover story was published in the September/October 2018 issue of TR News, headlined “Total Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017.” It was the subhead in italics that generated pause, “Special Event with Coast-toCoast Traffic Congestion.”

Find links to these references and other resources on GTC’s Community Engagement Hub.

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Upchurch,

a transportation engineering consultant in Utah and Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University, Tempe, shared mind-blowing traffic statistics with charts depicting hourly traffic volumes recorded immediately following the 2017 eclipse, travel-related anecdotes, and lessons learned.

“In the hours immediately following totality, almost every Intestate route passing through the path of totality showed red on Google Traffic maps."

“At 5 million participants, it was likely the largest special event in U.S. history. For comparison, 5 million people leaving the path of totality at once is like 71 sellout football games ending at the same time.”

The article concluded with some wisdom and advice for transportation planners looking ahead to 2024:

“In 2024, stronger efforts to urge viewers to stay put and stay late can help deter the extreme post-eclipse peaking that occurred in 2017."

Raising Stakeholder Awareness Early and Often

As a transportation planning agency, GTC recognized the importance of sharing this information with key stakeholders; those who own, operate, and maintain transportation systems and coordinate emergency preparedness and public safety.

In April 2019, GTC partnered with RMSC and Visit Rochester to host a two-day workshop with a renowned eclipse expert, Janet Ivey of JanetsPlanet, from Nashville, TN. She shared how this topic will have widespread interest and emphasized the limitless opportunities to consider, along with the logistical planning that would be needed to ensure a safe viewing experience for visitors and those that call our region home.

The invitation list included transportation representatives from state, county, city, town and village highway departments, law enforcement, transit providers, public and private airports, and others.

Since then, as part of the Rochester Eclipse Task Force, the Transportation Sector has been coordinating with local experts in the Science Education/Outreach and Tourism Sectors. It is a luxury to be part of brainstorming sessions and planning meetings across community sectors and will be carried into the future.

The Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) formalized its role to ensure transportation and other public safety agencies are well-informed, prepared, and ready to execute thorough plans to safely operate and maintain the transportation system in the days leading up to, during, and following the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Even though transportation planners immediately embraced the challenge and the opportunity to collaborate with other community sectors in tourism, science education and others, many colleagues struggled to grasp the connection in their minds.

Local officials respond to snowstorms and other natural incidents with grace. Public safety teams make planning for, and handling planned special events such as athletic contests, music festivals and airshows that attract big crowds look effortless. Somebody, or some entity, is in charge.

Transportation Related Resources

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But this is a hybrid of the two. It is a planned occurrence, yet it is a natural phenomenon with much uncertainty. No one person or agency oversees the solar system. It has a broad, general location, not a single venue. Planners can only guess where people would travel from and when they might arrive, where they will stay and for how long.

Without fail our message was greeted with slanted heads and squinted foreheads from skeptics trying to make sense. The thought bubble floating above their heads read, “What does transportation planning and emergency preparedness have to do with a total solar eclipse?”

Theoretically, nothing. Sunlight will be blocked casting a dark shadow for a few minutes in the middle of a spring Monday afternoon. It’s true the Sun goes down every night, creating darkness, even when it is cloudy, or raining, or snowing.

Or, technically, everything. Hundreds of thousands of people from around the world are planning how to get themselves inside the path of totality whether by car, plane, rail, boat, tour bus, RV, bicycle, foot, or some combination thereof. Nobody would have to think twice or prepare at all if the experience of totality wasn’t one of profound wonder and awe and one worth traveling for, and home again.

Learn more at www.rochestereclipse2024.org, www.publicinput.com/GTCEclipse and follow on social media: @ROCSolarEclipse. q

Overview of GTC

The Genesee Transportation Council , or GTC, is the Metropolitan Planning Organization or MPO for the nine-county Genesee-Finger Lakes Region serving Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties. GTC is responsible for federally funded transportation policy, planning, and investment decision making as it concerns the movement of people and goods on the surface transportation system. Federal transportation legislation guides the planning process at the MPO.

MPOs are responsible for three major work products including the Long Range Transportation Plan or LRTP, the Unified Planning Work Program or UPWP, and the Transportation Improvement Program or TIP. The LRTP sets the strategic direction for all GTC’s actions and programs and is updated at least every five years. The policies in the LRTP are further refined in the UPWP through individual concept-level projects and programs. The UPWP serves as GTC’s annual operating plan and budget. The TIP is the capital program that funds the specific transportation improvements in the region that will receive federal funding over the next four-to-five years.

GTC is governed by a policy board, made up of elected representatives from local, state, and federal governments along with transportation agencies such as New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA), the Genesee-Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council (G/FLRPC), and other agencies. As a policy making agency, GTC does not own or operate transportation facilities. Learn more about GTC and the MPO-planning process.

News From Professional Firms

Hunt Engineers News At Play Above the Rim

As plans for the NYS High Falls Park and connectivity to the City’s Visitor Center take shape, residential development and community building continues at a rapid pace above the High Falls Gorge

For more than twenty years, Todd Clicquennoi, President of Metro Falls Development, LLC has witnessed and participated in each phase of the High Falls District’s evolution. As a young developer learning beside Ben Kendig, he initially managed 208 Mill Street and 4 Commercial Street as Kendig, JADD LLD, and Norry Associates transformed then vacant and deteriorating, circa 1800’s manufacturing buildings into upstate New York’s first loft-style, mixed-use neighborhood.

“Economic development officials continue to describe High Falls as having the best repurposed historic-residential neighborhood north of the George Washington Bridge,” reports Clicquennoi in mid2023, “and that was also true when we were an entertainment district and then a commercial office park”.

Having watched the excited rise and fall of the district’s entertainment effort in the early 2000s, in 2017 Clicquennoi formally purchased two of the original buildings in Kendig’s portfolio. He knew the future was in building a community of office workers and residents. Then, in a move that looks prescient in light of the dramatic decline of bricks-and-mortar retail and the COVID-propelled shift to remote working, Metro Falls turned full throttle into creating residential units out of their former commercial office spaces.

What Clicquennoi describes as “a mix of listening to our residents and business partners, as well as planning and great timing” resulted in the creation of two luxury lofts in the former Center at High Falls, as well as the total transformation of 208 Mill Street (historic Parazin Building), into strictly residential space.

“The district offers our residents walkable access to downtown’s activity and office spaces from what we describe as a quiet and private ‘urbane’ little neighborhood,” says the Metro Falls’ leader.

According to Clicquennoi, the new 208 Mill Street units boast “sophisticated finishes, dedicated parking, fitness centers, and more storage than you would find in Manhattan”. A recent 1,300-square-foot loft at 208 Mill rented within a week of its listing, and a second, equally sized unit is near completion.

Asked what he thought the effect of the planned New York State High Falls Park and the filling of the northern section of the Inner Loop would have on the District, Clicquennoi exclaimed that “of all the High Falls initiatives, these two have me the most excited I’ve been for years!”. q

About Metro Falls:

Metro Falls Development, LLC, specializes in giving new life to historical buildings and neighborhoods that reinvigorate living and working spaces through adaptive reuse. Our team is also highly experienced in the management of other local, regional and out-of-state properties, both residential and commercial.

Based in Rochester’s historic High Falls neighborhood, the Metro Falls team is led by Todd Clicquennoi, a Rochester native and accomplished developer with decades of real estate, investment and construction experience. The properties in their portfolio appeal to those who appreciate upscale interiors and amenities in buildings with ties to local history—properties that preserve their visual integrity and stand the test of time through exceptional workmanship.

Colliers Engineering News

Colliers Engineering & Design Completes the Rebrand of Bergmann

Colliers Engineering & Design (CED), a leading multi-discipline engineering, architecture, consulting, and design firm, announced that the company has completed the rebranding of Bergmann, a national architecture, engineering and planning firm, headquartered in Rochester, NY, which they acquired in November 2021.

“We are excited to unite Bergmann under the Colliers Engineering & Design brand,” said Kevin L. Haney, PE, President and CEO of Colliers Engineering & Design. “By combining Bergmann’s best-in-class service offerings under our nationally recognized brand and service platform, we are able to leverage our resources and enhance client experience and will exceed client expectations in the years to come.”

“We are thrilled to officially be working under the Colliers Engineering & Design brand,” said Andrew Raus, AICP Division Director, Buildings. “This new structure establishes us as a dynamic E/A firm that can serve our clients across a broader geography and with a complete suite of design services.”

According to Richard Chelotti, PE, Division Director, Infrastructure, “We are excited about the new opportunities this partnership brings for our people and our clients, and look forward to accelerating success, together.”

As part of CED, Bergmann’s senior leadership team has become significant shareholders of the combined entity and continues to oversee operations under CED’s unique partnership model. q

About Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering & Design is a leading multi-discipline engineering and architecture, consulting and design firm serving public and private clients nationwide. Headquartered in Holmdel, NJ with offices throughout the United States, we specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including Civil/Site, Architecture, Transportation, Governmental, Survey/Geospatial, Infrastructure, Geotechnical/Environmental, Telecommunications, Utilities/Energy and Project Management. Our talented professionals utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients. Learn more at colliersengineering.com or join us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Revolutionizing Healthcare: How Bioprinted Organs Will Usher in the Era of Personalized Medicine

by Maria Camila Ceballos Santa, PhD Student, RIT

Revolutionizing Healthcare: How Bioprinted Organs Will Usher in the Era of Personalized Medicine

Imagine a future where organ transplants are no longer hindered by long waiting lists or where damaged tissues can be replaced without the risk of rejection. This future is closer than you might think, thanks to groundbreaking advancements in 3D bioprinting. In this article, we will explore how 3D bioprinted organs hold the key to unlocking personalized medicine, a concept that promises to transform healthcare as we know it.

Personalized medicine is an innovative healthcare approach that tailors treatments and interventions to an individual's unique genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environmental factors. The goal is to optimize healthcare, offering the right treatment to the right patient at the right time. Now, how does 3D bioprinting fit into this picture? 3D bioprinting is a cutting-edge technology that allows scientists to create living tissues and organs by layering living cells and biomaterials precisely. The process of developing and transplanting a 3D bioprinted organ is a complex and delicate procedure, involving several crucial steps (Xu, et al., 2020) (Murphy & Atala, 2014):

- Cell isolation and expansion: a small tissue sample, usually taken through a minimally invasive biopsy, provides the patient's stem or adult cells that are cultured and expanded in a controlled environment to generate enough cells for the bioprinting process.

- Biomaterial selection and preparation: natural or synthetic biomaterials provide support and structure for the cells within the 3D bioprinted organ. These biomaterials must be biocompatible, biodegradable, and capable of promoting cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. The bioinks are prepared by mixing the patient's cells with the chosen biomaterials, creating a printable cell-laden hydrogel.

- 3D model generation: patient-specific organs begin with a 3D model generated based on medical imaging data like CT or MRI scans. This model serves as a blueprint for the bioprinting process, ensuring that the final organ matches the patient's unique anatomy.

- 3D bioprinting: layer-by-layer deposition of cell-laden bioinks occurs according to the 3D model. A specialized 3D bioprinter, equipped with multiple print heads, deposits the bioinks in a precise, predetermined pattern, enabling the creation of complex tissue structures.

- Maturation and vascularization: once the organ is printed, it matures in a bioreactor that mimics the body's natural environment. The cells continue to proliferate, differentiate, and selfassemble into functional tissue. Likewise, vascularization –the formation of blood vessels within the bioprinted organ–, is essential for delivering nutrients and oxygen to the cells and removing waste products, ensuring the long-term viability of the tissue.

- Transplantation: after the bioprinted organ has matured and developed a functional vascular network, it will be ready for transplantation. Surgeons will implant the organ into the patient's body, connecting it to the existing blood vessels and other necessary structures.

Figure 1. The fundamental process of 3D bioprinting skin as an illustration of the above-mentioned 3D bioprinting crucial steps [1].

As technology advances, bioprinted organs may become a solution for organ transplants and tissue replacement. These tissues and organs are a perfect match for the patient, significantly reducing the risk of rejection and eliminating the need for immunosuppressive drugs, improving healthcare outcomes and saving lives. The implications of this breakthrough are enormous. Consider the current state of organ transplantation. Thousands of people around the world are waiting for life-saving organ transplants, with many losing the fight before a suitable organ becomes available (HRSA, 2023) (GODT, 2022). 3D bioprinting could eradicate this problem by creating custom-made organs on demand, a truly incredible thought! Beyond transplantation, researchers are also exploring bioprinted tissues for drug development and testing, substituting animal models and cell cultures. This accurately predicts therapeutic efficacy and adverse effects, reducing the need for animal testing and enabling personalized drug treatments.

Here are some real-life examples:

- Bioprinted skin: researchers have developed 3D bioprinted skin mimicking some structures and functions of the native tissue, aiding burn victims, treating chronic wounds, testing cosmetics/drugs, and studying skin diseases (Dai, et al., 2022) (Jin, et al., 2021) (Zhou, et al., 2020) (Long, et al., 2018) (Cubo, et al., 2016).

- Bioprinted blood vessels: researchers successfully bioprinted blood vessels and capillary networks using various techniques and merging the advantages of 3D bioprinting with electrospinning to enhance the adhesion of cells to the graft (Jin, et al., 2022) (Gold, et al., 2021) (Zhou, et al., 2020) (Cui, et al., 2019) (Xu, et al., 2018), (Datta, et al., 2017).

- Bioprinted liver tissue: progress has been made in bioprinting liver tissue for detoxification and metabolism functions, which can be used for drug testing and liver disease research (Cuvellier, et al., 2022) (Yang, et al., 2021) (Kizawa, et al., 2017).

- Bioprinted heart tissue: researchers have made significant strides in bioprinting functional heart tissue that can perfuse in vitro (Khanna, et al., 2022) (Birla & Williams, 2019) (Lee, et al., 2019) (Das, et al., 2019) (Noor, et al., 2019) (Wang, et al., 2018). Continued on page 30

Figure 2. (A) Diagrams to show the host cells could migrate and adhere on the scaffold when the bioprinting skin implanted into the skin defect area [7]. (B) Printed tubular structures and a time-lapsed image of arterial tree when a black dye was perfused through the system [15]. (C) The human heart CAD model and a printed small-scaled, cellularized, human heart [23].

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Despite the progress that has been made in recent years, different challenges must be overcome before 3D bioprinted organs enter clinical practice. Some experts even believe that it may take a couple of decades due to variables like (Yaneva, et al., 2023) (Datta, et al., 2023) (Jovic, et al., 2020) (Kirillova, et al., 2020):

- Technological advancements: to be transplantable, researchers must perfect bioprinting processes, develop more suitable biomaterials, ensure vascularization, and attain full structural complexity and organ functions.

- Regulatory approvals: bioprinted organs need to undergo rigorous testing and receive approval from regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the European Medicines Agency (EMA). This process involves lengthy preclinical and clinical trials to ensure safety and efficacy.

- Ethical considerations: as with any new medical technology, there are ethical concerns that need to be addressed before bioprinted organs can be widely adopted. The main ones are probably related to the black market for organs and the controversial debate surrounding the utilization of animal tissues for organ development.

- Infrastructure and workforce: broad adoption of bioprinted organs requires significant investments in infrastructure, equipment, and personnel training. Consequently, there will be a growing demand for professionals with expertise in this field, including not only biomedical engineers and researchers but also surgeons who specialize in performing the procedures associated with implanting bioprinted organs, as well as medical staff trained in post-operative patient care.

- Cost considerations: although the initial investment in bioprinting technology may be significant, the long-term benefits may offset these expenses. Reduced reliance on donor organs, lower immunosuppressive drug use, and increased treatment success can minimize transplantation and treatment costs while increasing accessibility.

In conclusion, the future of personalized medicine lies in the successful integration of 3D bioprinting into healthcare practices. By pushing the boundaries of what is possible with this technology, we can transform the way we approach organ transplantation, drug development, and personalized treatments. As researchers continue to refine the technology and overcome the barriers, we will witness a new era of medicine that prioritizes patient-specific care, changing the healthcare system and improving the quality of life for countless individuals across the globe.

Are you ready to embrace the future? q

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Campus News

RIT's Chemical Engineering undergraduate degree program celebrates

10 years of success

Alumni gathering and recognition takes place Oct. 13 during RIT's Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend

RIT’s Chemical Engineering Program is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its first graduating class. Launching the program for the 2009-2010 academic year, the Kate Gleason College of Engineering had more than 250 interested applicants. That interest continues. The program has since graduated more than 40 undergraduates per year on average who are making an impact in fields from biomedical materials and therapies to renewable energy and semiconductor manufacturing.

Members of the department and college will celebrate the anniversary with alumni on Friday, Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m. during RIT’s Brick City Homecoming and Family Weekend. Throughout the day, there will be tours of the campus, the engineering college and of the various chemical engineering lab and research spaces.

In the past several years, Kate Gleason College has expanded its doctoral offerings, including one for chemical and biomedical engineering. This summer, the college was approved by the New York State Department of Education for a master’s degree in chemical engineering, adding these advanced degrees as part of its portfolio of successes.

“We are pleased to celebrate the accomplishments of our undergraduate alumni at this event. They are making truly meaningful contributions in critical industries as well as those who are advancing knowledge at top engineering graduate schools,” said Brian Landi ’01,

’02, ’06 (chemistry, microsystems engineering), department head of chemical engineering. Appointed to this department leadership position this past summer, Landi brings extensive experience in the development of carbon nanotubes for use in lithium ion batteries, and leads the Carbon Conductors and Advanced Battery Group, part of RIT’s NanoPower Research Laboratory.

There are many non-traditional, high-growth areas such as nanotechnologies and biomedical programs where RIT’s chemical engineering graduates are finding careers. Applications such as the development and manufacture of chemicals such as fuels, synthetic fibers and pharmaceuticals have expanded to sustainability and healthcare solutions as well as semiconductor processing and environmental applications. Some examples:

• Over the summer, Bachelor of Science/Master of Science student Tomasz Mazur worked alongside process engineers in the wet etch department of Intel in Hillsboro, Ore. as part of his undergraduate co-op experience. He learned more about the semiconductor industry and the contributions chemical engineers can make in the area of process controls.

• Prior to graduation, Shannon (McCormick) Swift ‘13 had several co-op experiences with AnheuserBusch, and afterward was hired by the company to work as a group manager in its brewing department, specifically its quality assurance and operations functions. She has been with the company for 10 years, moving through leadership roles as manager of business processes, brewing operations and senior brew master.

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One of the first graduates of the RIT Chemical Engineering program, Shannon McCormick Swift is a process manager with Anheuser-Busch. Photo by A. Sue Weisler/RIT Photography

Lu Engineers is a full service transportation, civil and environmental engineering firm, headquartered in Rochester, NY with additional offices in Buffalo, Syracuse, Binghamton, Albany & NYC.

The selected candidate will predominantly work on projects for NYSDOT, City of Rochester and Monroe County.

Position Openings...Pages 33-36

We are seeking a Design Engineer/Project Engineer to join our team to assist the Transportation Group in our Rochester Office. Lu Engineers provides all employees an excellent benefits package. This position will be provided a very competitive compensation package including a hiring bonus.

Requirements:

• B. S. Civil Engineering Degree

• 4 – 12 years of Transportation Engineering experience designing highways, streets, culverts and bridge capital improvement projects for municipalities or government transportation agencies

• NYS P.E. preferable

Desired Technical Skills Include:

• Design of highway, street, bridge and culvert projects (all aspects of preliminary and final design to produce bid ready documents)

• Preliminary Design Approval

• Document preparation including technical studies not limited to (Drainage Reports, Traffic Studies, PETSR, etc.)

• Detailed Design of Construction Plans

• Construction Cost Estimating

Desired Software Experience Includes:

• CAD Software (Microstation, AutoCAD, InRoads)

• Roadway Modeling, Traffic Analysis & Modeling (HCS, Vissim, Synchro, Simtraffic, etc)

• Drainage Design (HEC-HMS,\ HEC-RAS, etc.)

• Microsoft Office

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter and resume (include Design Engineer in the subject line) to: Jonathan Ottman jottman@luengineers.com Lu Engineers is an equal opportunity employer.

While the department celebrates the success of recent alumni, the group is also looking to its future growth particularly with a new master’s degree in chemical engineering. The program was recently approved by the New York State Department of Education and will begin the process of recruiting and enrolling students.

“We’re excited about the future growth of our programs and the opportunities for current students to influence engineering over the next decade,” Landi said. “The recently approved master’s degree and our doctoral programs are increasing the opportunities for independent research at all levels while simultaneously enhancing faculty and department reputation in emerging fields that affect our global society.”

More about the chemical engineering 10th anniversary program at RIT’s annual Brick City Homecoming & Family Weekend can be found at https://www.rit.edu/brickcity/events/chemicalengineering-10th-anniversary-reception. Alumni

of the program can participate in this event and other campus activities throughout Brick City Weekend by registering online https://www.rit.edu/brickcity/ q

Sidewalk Design

RIT’s Chemical Engineering program is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of its first graduating class with a campus recognition this fall. Photo by Elizabeth Lamark/RIT Photography

Professional

Fisher

to Grow Planning Team

Chris Kuschel, AICP, joined Fisher’s growing Planning team as a Project Manager in Rochester.

Chris was previously a Land Use Manager and Principal Planner at the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in Boston, Massachusetts, where he managed progressive planning studies that addressed smart growth, suburban retrofit, and form-based codes.

Chris has been a teaching fellow at Harvard University and a speaker at national planning events. q

Chris Kuschel, AICP

Join our Growing Team!

Immediate Openings Available in Rochester and Buffalo

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Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. announced the recent addition of key staff in our Western New York branch.

Caitlyn Hemmes, PE, Chief Highway Engineer brings to our local team extensive experience in the management and design of roadway and pedestrian facilities, typically taking projects from feasibility studies, through design, and into construction. A licensed professional engineer, her portfolio of work ranges from local roads and rural highways to urban arterials, highways, and multi-level interchanges. She specializes in roadway resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation; safety and ADA improvements; and maintenance and protection of traffic. Caitlyn will be based in our City of Rochester office, from which she will serve clients across the region.

Thomas Hurley, Director of Construction Services offers more than 30 years of experience in civil engineering, construction oversight, and project management, most of which was in the public sector. Recently retired from the New York Thruway Authority (NYSTA), he served as Assistant Division Director for the Buffalo Division from 2008-2019 where he managed programs for bridge inspection, permitting, environmental compliance, and construction management. Prior to that he spent 20 years with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) in the Regional Construction Group joining the department as a junior engineer, and later as Construction Engineer and Engineer-in-Charge for largescale roadway and bridge reconstruction projects. Tom will be responsible for the management and growth of construction services across the region. q

Continuing Education Opportunities

Go to the RES Website for Updated Details On All Meetings

Tuesday, October 3

New York State Association of Transportation

Engineers

NYSATE 14th Mini-Conference

Earn up to 6 PDHs

Place: RIT Inn & Conference Center

Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Registration at: https://www.nysate.net/event-5394874 Website is www.nysate.net or for more information contact co-chairs: Seth Kaeuper, SKaeuper@cscos. com or Howard Ressel at Ressel@froniernet.net

Sponsorship opportunities available – contact Barry Dumbauld at dumbauld@hunt-eas.com.

Monday, October 16

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) p 46

Topic and 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

Thursday, October 26 (Note date change)

Rochester Engineering Society (RES) p 9

Continuing Education - Tour of K.M. Davies

PDHs Pending

Time: 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Place: K.M. Davies, 6509 Lake Avenue, Williamson, NY 14589. Join us at Embark Craft Ciderworks (just up the road) after the tour, 6895 Lake Avenue.

Cost: TBD

When finalized, the registration will be on the RES Website calendar at www.roceng.org.

Thursday, November 9

Association for Bridge

Construction and Design (ABCD) p 41

35th Annual Fall Bridge Conference - PDHs

Available

Place: DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester, 1111 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623

Registration will begin in October. Visit the website at www.abcdwny.com. There will be an in-person or virtual option to attend.

For questions contact Emily M. Smith, PE (Fisher Associates, PE, LS, LA, DPC), esmith@fisherassoc.com or 585-334-1310.

Engineers’ Calendar

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.

Tuesday, October 3

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) p 42 EXCOM Meeting

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/360680

Thursday, October 5

Rochester Engineering Society (RES) p 10

Monthly Social Gathering

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.

Calendar continued on page 38

To post continuing education opportunities on this page please contact the Rochester Engineering Society, 585-254-2350, or email: therochesterengineer@gmail.com

- www.roceng.org continuing education calendar | engineers' calendar

ENGINEERS' CALENDAR, Continued

Saturday, October 7

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) p 43

A Life Saver and Life Restorer – Oxygen Concentrator

Speaker: Dr. Aparna Dixit, Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT)-Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Place: Virtual Time: Noon

Registration an details for this event is at: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/369419

Tuesday, October 10

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) p 43

1st Annual IEEE Upstate NY Workshop on Secure and Sustainable Communications Networks to bring Academic researchers and IT industry professionals together (Jointly by Aerospace and Electronic Systems (AES) and Communications (COM) Society Chapters)

Place: B. Thomas Golisano Auditorium, RIT

Time: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

For information on submissions, sponsorships, registration, and other contact information: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/368255

Tuesday, October 17

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) p 45 Plant Tour of Dolomite Quarry – Walworth (Blast Viewing if daily plant schedule allows)

Time: 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. Food Truck Lunch

Look for an email invite or email ascerochester@gmail.com

Wednesday, October 18

American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) p 50 Pipe Lining Systems

Speaker: John Billone, Nu-Flow

Sponsor: Nu-Flow

Place: Three Heads Brewery, 186 Atlantic Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

Time: 12:00 Noon

Reservations: Luke Lawatsch: llawatsch@labellapc.com, 585-454-6110. Additional details will be available on the website at www.aspe.org/rochester

Thursday, October 19

International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) p 40 The Latest Guide to Writing Requirements

Updates

Speaker: Lou Weatcraft, Sr. Consultant, and Managing Member of Wheatland Consulting, LLC and past chair and current co-chair of the Requirements Working Group (RWG)

Place: By Zoom or In-person at L3Harris Technologies, 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, Oct. 5th The zoom link will be sent out a few days before the meeting.

Tuesday, October 24, Thursday, October 26, & Monday, October 30

Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) p 49 IES Rochester Presents Fundamentals of Lighting over 3 evenings.

Instructors: Michael Trippe, LC, MIES – Specification Sales, Point Source Group, Inc. & Dan Ozminkowski, Assistant Manager of Standards Development, IES Place: Point Source Group, 3495 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623

Time: 5:30 to 8:30 pm

Cost: $349 ($299 before 10/10) covers all 3 nights, including class materials and meals.

Registration and class details on the website at http://www.iesrochester.org

Wednesday, October 25

Rochester Engineering Society (RES) p 17

RES Explorer Post – Sign up to learn about careers in Engineering (ages 14 - 20)

Place: BSA Headquarters, 2320 Brighton-Henrietta TL Road, Rochester NY 14623

Time: 6:00 pm

For more information contact Rich Repka, rrepka10@gmail.com or Casey West from BSA, Casey.West@scouting.org

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Thursday, November 2

Rochester Engineering Society (RES) p 10

Monthly Social Gathering

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.

Friday, November 3

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) p 44 2023 Western NY Image and Signal Processing Workshop

Place: RIT CIMS Conference Center

Time: 8:00 am to 5:30 pm 2023WNYISPW information link: https://ewh.ieee.org/ r1/rochester/sp/WNYISPW2023.html. For paper, poster, or abstract-only submissions: NYISPW@gmail.com.

Registration: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364310

Professional Firms Employee News

Tuesday, November 7

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) p 42 EXCOM Meeting

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/360681

The RES website has a calendar of events for this month's meetings and meetings that are received or updated after print deadline. Please refer to the website for updated information. If you wish to be listed in the calendar please send details to res@frontiernet.net.

SWBR News

SWBR Welcomes Three New Team Members

SWBR welcomes Project Manager

Bryan Acomb, AIA, Civil Engineering Designer

Matthew Garber, and Project Designer Anna Stewart to its Rochester office.

Acomb earned his bachelor of architecture from NewSchool of Architecture + Design.

Garber graduated from Clarkson University with a bachelor of science in civil engineering and concentration in architecture.

Stewart received her bachelor of arts in architecture from Miami University and her master of architecture from Carnegie Mellon University. q

Bryan Acomb, AIA

Matthew Garber

Anna Stewart

Finger Lakes Chapter of INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

October Chapter Meeting

 The Latest Guide to Writing Requirements Updates

o Presented by Lou Weatcraft, Senior Consultant and Managing Member of Weatland Consulting, LLC, and past chair, and current co-chair of the Requirements Working Group (RWG)

In June of this year (2023), the Requirement Working Group released version 4 of the INCOSE Guide to Writing Requirements. The latest version of the Guide to Writing Requirements (GtWR) is now in the INCOSE Store as well as an update to the 7-page GtWR Summary Sheet. The practice of systems engineering is evolving and so must the definition and management of needs and requirements. This new update represents this evolution in how we view needs and requirements across the lifecycle. During this presentation, Lou will provide an overview of the updated GtWR and the changes that we made along with a brief overview of the other RWG products including the Needs and Requirements Manual (NRM), Guide to Needs and Requirements (GtNR), Guide to Verification and Validation (GtVV), and newly released version 4 of the Guide to Writing Requirements (GtWR) and how they relate to each other, the INCOSE SE HB v5, and the SEBOK.

This meeting will be on Thursday, Oct 19, 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, Oct. 5th or closely thereafter. There is no cost to attend the meeting.

© 2023 INCOSE Finger Lakes Chapter

35th Annual Fall Bridge Confer ence

T hur sday, November 9, 2023

In-Per son or Vir tual Option

DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester

1111 Jef fer son Road Rochester, NY 14623

Conference Sponsorship, Advertisement and Exhibitor Booth Registration begins in October. Visit and sign up at the ABCD WNY website, www.abcdwny.com

EARN UP TO 6 PDH CREDITS!

For questions contact:

Association for Bridge Construction and Design Western New York Chapter www.abcdwny.com

Section Officers

Message from the Chair

Dear Colleagues,

On September 4th, IEEE held a section picnic at Genesee Valley Park. IEEE members and their families enjoyed a beautiful summer day and a Dinosaur BBQ lunch.

Mark

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

Committees Awards

Jean Kendrick Communications

Christine Frayda

Howard Bussey

Newsletter

Mark Schrader

PACE

Bruce Rubin

Liaisons RES

Greg Gdowski RCSS

William Brewer

On October 10th, the joint Aerospace and Electronic Systems (AES) and Communications (COM) Society Chapter will host a Workshop on Secure and Sustainable Communications Networks to bring Academic researchers and IT industry professionals together (vTools # 368255).

Finally, the 2023 edition of the Western NY Image and Signal Processing Workshop (WNYISPW) will take place on November 3rd (vTools # 364310). Paper submissions for the WNYISPW are due Oct. 13, and early registration ends Oct. 27.

The next two Rochester Section ExCom meetings will be on Tuesday, October 3rd (vTools # 360680) and November 7th (vTools # 360681) from noon to 1 pm. Please pre-register on vTools for in-person or virtual attendance. Stay healthy, and best regards,

IEEE Rochester Section Picnic Picture

A Life Saver and Life Restorer - Oxygen Concentrator

Dr. Aparna Dixit

Associate Professor - Department of Physics

Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT)-Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract - This work elucidates the developmental trajectory of oxygen concentrators within the COVID-19 pandemic, a period marked by a surge in demand for oxygen cylinders. We were presented with a chance to create a minimum viable product (MVP) for an oxygen concentrator by Dr. Sreeram Dhurjaty from Rochester and several engineers from PSIT. The adventure commenced by delving into the fundamental concepts of physics and chemistry. Initially, a machine with a wooden case was built utilizing readily accessible components, operating at a flow rate of 5 liters per minute (lpm)

Following the determination of the precise volume of sodium zeolite granules, a machine was fabricated with an initial output purity of 75%. Various important changes were then subsequently made including improved sieve beds and heat radiator system to disperse thermal energy, and changes in the chemistry of the primary concentrator. The testing of an improved (preproduction) stainless-steel unit spanned a duration of six months and was conducted at various institutions, including Lala Lajpat Rai hospital, a government hospital, and Cardiology institute. During this period, we evaluated our oxygen concentrator with a flow rate of 10 lpm and a purity level of 90%. The cost of our final 5 lpm machine is approximately 25,000 Indian rupees (about $300).

Please register at: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/369419. There is no charge. This virtual event will be held on October 7, 2023, at 12:00 pm EDT

SSCN - 1st Annual IEEE Upstate NY Workshop On Secure & Sustainable Communications Networks (10/10/23 In-Person)

Date-Time-Place: October 10th, 2023, 8:30am-5pm EDT in the B. Thomas Golisano Auditorium at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

The SSCN workshop brings together researchers in the upstate NY area working on different aspects of secure and sustainable communications and networking. The goal is to provide a forum where we can learn about the research and development being done in these fields in companies and universities in and around the Rochester area.

There will be various elements to this Workshop including presentations, posters, product demonstrations. In addition, both oral extended abstracts and poster presentations will be part of the agenda.

Please see this page for more information on submissions, sponsorships, registration, and contact information for other enquires: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/368255.

SSCN Organizing Committee:

• General Chair: Dr. Nirmal Shenoy (Rochester Institute of Technology)

• Technical Program Chair: Daryl Johnson (Rochester Institute of Technology)

• Publicity Chair: Bill Stackpole (Rochester Institute of Technology)

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2023 IEEE Western New York Image and Signal Processing Workshop (WNYISPW) Call For Papers & Registration Information

Date-Time-Place: November 3, 2023, RIT CIMS Conference Center (8:00 am-5:30 pm EDT)

2023 WNYISPW Information Link: https://ewh.ieee.org/r1/rochester/sp/WNYISPW2023.html

For paper, poster, or abstract-only submissions: NYISPW@gmail.com.

The 2023 Western New York Image and Signal Processing Workshop is a premier venue for promoting image and signal processing research in our area and for facilitating interaction between academic researchers, industry professionals, and students. Sponsored by local chapters of IEEE and IS&T, the workshop comprises both oral and poster presentations.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Image Processing:

- Applications of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, LLMs and Generative AI

- Computer Vision

- Image Compression and Segmentation

- Image and Color Science

- Object Recognition and Detection

- Medical Imaging

- Human-Computer Interaction

- Video Processing and Analysis

• Signal Processing:

- Radar and Wireless Communications

- Synthetic Aperture Radar

- Remote Sensing

- Electronic Intelligence

- Waveform Detection and Parameter Estimation

- Speech and Audio Enhancement and Recognition

- Applications of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, LLMs and Generative AI

Important Dates:

6-October-2023 Abstract (for paper or abstract-only) submission closes.

13-October-2023 Paper submission closes

20-October-2023 Notification of Acceptance

For more important dates, information, and registration go to: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/364310

American Society of Civil Engineers

www.asce.org

MEET THE BOARD

President: Tyler Burke, P.E. City of Rochester

Senior Engineer

From: Rochester, NY

Treasurer: Matt Putnam

City of Rochester

Construction Project Manager

From: Chaumont, NY

Director: Matt Czora, P.E.

Arcadis

Senior Water Engineer

From: Rochester, NY

Past-President: Andy Wojewodzic City of Rochester

Manager of Construction

From: Port Henry, NY

Career Guidance Chair – Walter Kaniecki, P.E. (LaBella)

Younger Member Chair – Sam Giovino (MCDOT)

Scholarship & Golf Tournament Chair – Josh Rodems, P.E. (Colliers)

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Vice President: Mike Yaeger, P.E.

Erdman Anthony

Structural Engineer

From: Lockport, NY

Secretary: Lisa Reyes

City of Rochester

Project Manager

From: Rochester, NY

Director: Rick Papaj, P.E.

Ravi Engineering

Transportation Group Manager

From: Buffalo, NY

*if daily plant schedule allows

Rochester Chapter

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Rochester ASHRAE website: www.rochesterashrae.org

Dear ASHRAE Family,

In August, our Past President, Matt Kremers, and I attend the ASHRAE Region I Chapter Regional Conference (CRC). I am proud to announce that under Matt’s guidance last year, our chapter was honored with multiple Regional Awards. Many thanks to the individuals below who went above and beyond in their work as committee chairs:

• Matt Kremers - President

o Most Improved Chapter Performance

o Chapter Service Award

o Presidential Award of Excellence

• George Herman – Membership Committee Chair

o Blue Ribbon Award

o Boomerang Award

o Limelight Award

o Membership Award

• Joe Cappotelli – YEA Committee Chair

o Outstanding Performance

• Robert Hudson – Student Activities Committee Chair

o Most Improved Chapter

• Scott Edwards – Newsletter Committee Chair

o Chapter Service Award

• Mike Nohle – Refrigeration Committee Chair

o Chapter Service Award

This past month, ASHRAE hosted our Annual Fall Social in conjunction with Rochester Plant Engineers. Thank you to everyone who attended for making this year’s event a massive success. The 117 attendees made this our largest social in years. Bret Fryover of ASHRAE and Matt Agnello of RPE did the bulk of the planning, and I would like to thank them for their efforts.

Moving forward we will be settling into our regular monthly programs. All meetings will be held in the City View Conference Room on the 9th floor of the Strathallan Hotel at 12:00 PM. Our upcoming meeting dates are:

• Monday, October 16th – Topic and PDH Approval Pending

• Monday, November 13th – Topic and PDH Approval Pending

• Monday, December 12th – Topic and PDH Approval Pending

• Monday, January 8th – Topic and PDH Approval Pending

• Monday, February 5th – Topic and PDH Approval Pending

• Week of March 18th – Distinguished Lecturer Julia Keen (Exact date TBD)

We will also be hosting our Annual Valentines’ Dinner Dance, Refrigeration Tour, and Golf Tournaments again this year. Stay tuned for details! I look forward to seeing you all there.

Sincerely,

Jim Parks

ASHRAE Rochester Chapter President 2023-2024

Terra Rochester Finger Lakes Science & Engineering Fair

Save the Date:

March 23, 2024

Open to any student

Grades 6-12 with a sponsoring adult Registration opens

October 1, 2023

Harold Clark, Director Rochester Finger Lakes Fair

trfsef@terraed.org

Rochester, NY Section

P.O. Box 23795

Rochester, NY 14692

www.iesrochester.org

IES Rochester Section Presents FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHTING

Presented over three evenings, this is an abbreviated version of the IES Fundamentals of Lighting 2023 which is an introductory course comprised of ten modules.

Topics to be covered include

Tuesday October 24: Modules 1-3 Intro to Light & Lighting, Electric Light Sources & Daylighting

Thursday October 26: Modules 4-6 Luminaires, Controls & Photometry

Monday October 30: Modules 7-10 Overview of Codes and Interior/Exterior Lighting practices

This course is ideal for those who have only a basic awareness of lighting and professionals who want a thorough overview of the field.

Instructors

Michael Trippe, LC, MIES - Specification Sales, Point Source Group, inc

Dan Ozminkowski - Asst. Mgr. of Standards Development, IES

October 24, 26 & 30 - 5:30-8:30PM

Location: Point Source Group, inc

3495 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623

$349 ($299 before 10/10) covers all 3 nights including class materials and meals

Please register on our website

www.iesrochester.org

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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!

We’re happy to announce we are starting a new meeting attendance incentive program again. This year we are providing new 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 72 Members with consisting of 47 Full, 14 Associate and 11 Affiliate members In that group of 72 members we have 17 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: Pipe lining systems

Speaker: John Billone - Nu-Flow

Sponsor: Nu-Flow

Location: Three Heads Brewery – 186 Atlantic Ave, Rochester 14607

Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 12:00PM

RSVP: Luke Lawatsch: llawatsch@labellapc.com (585) 454-6110

EE’s inspire the future!

ARE

The Rochester Engineering Society Explorer post is looking for 1-2 engineers to host a 2-hour meeting, on a Wednesday night of your choice, in January, February or March. The event should include a brief review of:

1) Your education

2) Your experiences as an engineer (positive or negative)

3) A general description of what an Electrical Engineer does

4) Why you selected Electrical Engineering

5) A demo of some sort or a tour of your facility

The event can be held at your facility or at the Boy Scout headquarters in Henrietta. I will help you with your plans and presentations. Our Explorer post consists of approximately 20 Senior High school students with an interest in engineering (16-18 years old).

For more information contact:

Rich

Repka rrepka10@yahoo.com

Rochester Engineering Society

YOU AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER THAT CAN AFFORD TO SPEND 2 HOURS, ONE DAY A YEAR, TO INSPIRE HIGH SCOOL STUDENTS TO PURSUE A CAREER IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING?

Affiliated Societies of the Rochester Engineering Society

American Consulting Engineering, Companies of New York

President, Pat Nicoletta, PE

American Public Works Association

Monroe County/Genesee Valley Branch

Chairman, Peter Vars, PE,

American Society of Civil Engineers, Rochester Section

President, Andrew Wojewodzic

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Rochester Chapter

President, Matt Kremers

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Rochester Section

Chairman, Berto Perez

American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Rochester NY Chapter President, David Myers

Electrical Association

Executive Director, Karen Lynch

Monroe Professional Engineers Society

President, William Grove

Genesee Valley Land Surveyors Association President, Jared R. Ransom, LS

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America Inc., Rochester Section President, Jennifer Abraham

New York State Association of Transportation Engineers, Section 4 President, Christopher Reed

Rochester, NY Section P.O. Box 23795 Rochester, NY 14692 www.iesrochester.org

IES ROCHESTER MEETINGS ARE BACK !!!

SEPTEMBER 29,2021 - 7:00 PM FREE Event

Rochester Plant Engineers President, Brian Laurer

COME TOUR THE WINNER OF OUR IES ROCHESTER 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

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Rochester Section Chairman, Eric Brown

Basics of Modern Theatre Lighting System Design

- Power Distribution & Control

- DMX & Networking

- LED Theatrical Luminaires

Location & Details TBD - Save The Date !

Please Visit Our Website For More Details www.iesrochester.org

Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, Rochester Chapter President, Tim Gallman

Society of Plastics Engineers, Rochester Section President, Brett Blaisdell

Association for Bridge Construction and Design President, Ashley Freeman PE

International Council on Systems Engineering, Finger Lakes Chapter President, Teresa Fronk

affiliated societies of the rochester engineering society

Terra Rochester Finger Lakes Science & Engineering Fair

Director, Harold R. Clark, PhD