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DIMENSIONS MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING MAGAZINE

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Classes resume Great Books Dinner and Discussion: The Sparrow

by Mary Doria Russell1 Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Career Fair2 Opening Gallery Talk and Grohmann Museum exhibition begins: Foundry Work: A View of the Industry3 Annual Alumni and Friends Skating Party1 Raider Day4 Adult Open House4 Alumni and Friends Reception and Tour at Schneider Electric in Loves Park, Ill.1 Regional Science Bowl for high school students4 Future City Regional Competition4 Alumni Hockey Game1 Board of Regents’ meeting5 Shadow Visit Day4 Adult Information Session at Waukesha/MRA4 Adult Information Session at Neenah/Plexus4

February National Girls and Women in Sports Day – Raiders Women’s Basketball vs. Maranatha 6 Men’s Varsity and Alumni Basketball Game1 9 Shadow Visit Day4 13 Architectural Engineering Senior Design Show6 12-14 Parents/Family Weekend7 14-20 National Engineers Week 14 Alumni Valentine’s Brunch1 17 Great Books Dinner and Discussion: The White Tiger

by Aravind Adiga1 27 Winter Quarter ends/Commencement 28 Quarter break begins

TEAMS Competition for high school students4 6-7 Train Time7 7 Annual Rockabilly Chili Contest to benefit WMSE8 8 Spring Quarter classes begin 15-20 St. Patrick’s Week7 19 Raider Day4 23 Shadow Visit Day4 24 Great Books Dinner and Discussion: From Here to Eternity by James Jones1

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Spring Break begins Classes resume Opening Gallery Talk and Grohmann Museum exhibition begins: Working Wisconsin: Selections from the Museum of Wisconsin Art 3 Open House4 Great Books Dinner and Discussion: The Great American Novel by Philip Roth1 Health and Wellness Fair7 Board of Regents’ meeting5 Fifth Thursday Alumni Event1

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Contact Cathy Varebrook, (414) 277-4523 Contact Career Placement, (414) 277-7120 3 Contact Grohmann Museum, (414) 277-2300 4 Contact Enrollment Management, (414) 277-6763 or (800) 332-6763 5 Contact Jo Miglio, (414) 277-7101 6 Contact Maureen Rochester, (414) 277-7301 7 Contact Richard Gagliano, (414) 277-7228 8 Contact WMSE, (414) 277-7247 1 2

Calendar of athletic events can be found at www.msoe.edu/athletics Calendar of Fluid Power Professional Education Seminars can be found at www.msoe.edu/wp/seminars/ Business Excellence Consortium (BEC) calendar available at www.bec.msoe.edu/schedule or call (800) 321-6763

On the Cover

Students gathered casually on campus and shared personal stories of their study-abroad experiences in Germany.

Left to right: Hunter Rodziczak, Kyle Huebner, Kristin Kolpin, Reid Crawford, Katie Volz. The surrounding cover photos depict MSOE’s study-abroad opportunities in Germany, Czech Republic, India and China. Read more on pages 14 – 17.

DIMENSIONS Milwaukee School of Engineering Magazine Senior Editor: Sandra Everts Editor: JoEllen Burdue Managing Editor: Pamela Torke Design Coordinator: Leigh Ann Hass Graphic Designers: Andrea Davies, Peg Houghton Contributing Writers: JoEllen Burdue, Brian Gibboney, Loreen Pace, Pamela Torke, Hermann Viets, Ph.D. Photography: American Mural Project, Nicole Duncan, Johnson Outdoors Inc., Paul W. Roberts

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Contents Volume 23, No. 3

Fall/Winter 2009-10

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President’s Message

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Spotlight on Leadership Craig L. Leipold, MSOE Regent, Owner and CEO of Minnesota Wild

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Highlights

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Faculty Feature Dr. Jeffrey Blessing, Associate Professor, Management Information Systems Program Director, Rader School of Business

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Focus on Grohmann Museum Foundry Work: A View of the Industry

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Commencement

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Quick Takes

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International Perspectives

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Students Learn the Power of Guanxi

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Raiders’ Wrap-Up

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Alumni Roll Call

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Back Cover: Regents’ Golf Outing Celebrates 20th Anniversary

President’s Message “If all students worked as hard as MSOE students, our economy would certainly be healthy and vibrant.”

Writing these lines on Thanksgiving morning, I am filled with thanks for all the wonderful people and activities that define our lives. Yes, we are challenged by the state of the economy but we will emerge from this difficult period.

As I look to the future, an old story comes to mind.

A devout man was in dire circumstances and needed help.

Night after night he prayed to God to help him win the lottery, without any success. Then one night the clouds parted and a deep voice said, “For goodness’ sake, buy a ticket!”

The story is analogous to our current national situation.

Prayer and thanks are certainly appropriate on Thanksgiving and every other day. However, while rebuilding our economy to make us competitive internationally may benefit from prayer, it certainly requires action. Education at all levels is at the heart of every successful modern economy. A well-educated population cannot be achieved without major effort on the part of all, but in particular on the part of all students.

If all students worked as hard as MSOE students, our economy would certainly be healthy and vibrant. I am

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thankful for them every day. Not only because our students are at the core of this fine institution, but because, as graduates, they will lead and drive our economy and the rest of us will benefit.

As we enter a new year, let us all continue to support education and work hard to do our part to rebuild the economy. After all, there will be no reward without great effort. Our competitors are willing to invest that effort.

This great country of ours has not yet answered the question, are we willing to do our part? Will we buy a ticket?

Sincerely,

Hermann Viets, Ph.D. President

The most important job

is the one you have

right now

Craig L. Leipold is a successful businessman who loves sports and business, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that he owns a professional hockey team. The MSOE Regent is the owner and CEO of Minnesota Wild, a National Hockey League team based in St. Paul, Minn. What is surprising is that he never played hockey himself. “I played football, basketball, baseball and never played hockey, but here I ended up owning a hockey team,” said Leipold. “I love sports and I love business. This is a way to combine both.”

A native of Neenah, Wis., Leipold received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Hendrix College in Conway, Ark. He is married to Helen Johnson-Leipold, chairman and CEO of Johnson Outdoors and chairman of Johnson Financial, and has five sons ages 13 to 32. The advice Leipold gives them is the same advice he offers to MSOE students and others. “The job that you have right now is the most important job you will ever have. Don’t worry about where you’re going to go in the future or what direction you’re going, just worry about what you’re doing now and do it the best you can.”

Immediately after graduating from college, Leipold started work as a salesman for the Kimberly Clark Corp. in Arkansas and had Wal-Mart, which was a small company at the time,

Craig Leipold and Helen Johnson-Leipold

and into an engineering occupation. Companies are looking for engineers, so if you have an engineering degree right now you are in absolutely fantastic shape.”

Leipold also emphasized the importance of internships.

“Treat it like it’s your job because you are being interviewed every single day for that future job.”

When he has a moment to relax, Leipold enjoys spending time in northern Wisconsin with his family. “I love golfing.

Of the three boys still at home, one is a big golfer and the

Spotlight on Leadership

Craig L. Leipold, MSOE Regent; Owner and CEO of Minnesota Wild

“The most important decision they’ve [students] ever made is the right decision to go to MSOE and into an engineering occupation.” as his customer. As Wal-Mart grew, so did Leipold’s success.

He was moved up to Neenah, Wis. to continue working at Kimberly Clark’s headquarters. The best advice Leipold received was while he had his first job. “Somebody told me to be the first person at work in the morning and the last one to leave at night. You have to be willing to sacrifice, do what it takes, and do what other people won’t do. That’s how you’ll get noticed.”

In reference to the current economic climate and MSOE’s students Leipold said, “The most important decision they’ve [students] ever made is the right decision to go to MSOE

other two are big tennis players. Helen is also a tennis player, so we’re busy doing stuff with them. To me the best weekend we can have is when nothing’s planned.”

Craig Leipold’s tips for success: • Realize the most important job you will ever have in your life is the job you have right now.

• Show people that you’re willing to work hard.

• Do what you love to do.

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Highlights

News V.P. of Academics announces retirement After more than 40 years of service to MSOE, Vice President of Academics Dr. Roger Frankowski has announced his retirement, effective July 31, 2010.

Frankowski started as an instructor in 1968, and served for 21 years as the chairman of the General Studies Department Dr. Roger Frankowski at 2009 before becoming vice president Fall Commencement. of academics. He has an undergraduate degree in history and political science, a master’s in history, and both a master’s and doctorate in educational administration and supervision—all from Marquette University. His work with students was recognized with two awards: the Oscar Werwath Distinguished Teacher Award in 1981 and the Outstanding Mentor Award in 1991. Look for a more detailed biography in the next issue of Dimensions.

MSOE welcomes new Regents Michael E. Hora, retired vice president of A.T. Kearney, spent most of his career with the international management consulting firm in Chicago and New York. He also worked in basic metals consumer products manufacturing, and extensively in maintenance and engineering management.

He is a graduate of the University of Illinois Michael E. Hora College of Engineering and Loyola University Graduate School of Business. Hora previously served as an MSOE Corporation Member. He is a member of several non-profit and for-profit boards of directors. His work with numerous organizations has included development, trustee management, board governance, organization, long-range planning, strategic planning and executive committees.

Alex A. Molinaroli, president of power solutions at Johnson Controls Inc., leads a team of 14,000 power solutions employees in more than 30 locations across the globe.

He has been with Johnson Controls since 1983 and currently provides leadership of the power solutions global business, including lead acid battery operations, Alex A. Molinaroli advanced energy storage application technologies, fuel-efficiency initiatives, and research and development efforts for innovative power storage products including hybrid battery systems. In 2004 he was elected a corporate officer and has served in his current role since 2007. Molinaroli received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Carolina-Columbia and his M.B.A. from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. He also serves on the National Center for the Arts and Technology board of directors.

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Alfred J.Tector, M.D.

Regent Emeritus Alfred J. Tector, M.D., CEO, Midwest Heart Surgery Institute and Medical Director of Transplant Programs, St. Luke’s Medical Center, has rejoined the Board of Regents. Regents Terry W. Anderson, Clyde J. Denton ’55, Dr. Larry A. Schotz ’73, Dr. Loraine E. Schuffler and Brian J. Stark ’71 are now Regents Emeriti.

New Corporation Member at MSOE Earnest (Skip) Metz is MSOE’s newest Corporation Member. Metz is the chief engineer of powertrain and NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) at Harley-Davidson Inc.

Historic partnership yields energy research center MSOE, UW-Milwaukee (UWM) and Marquette University, in partnership with several regional companies and foundations, have formed the Southeastern Wisconsin Energy Technology Research Center (SWETRC). SWETRC brings together regional resources to establish a national center that will develop high-potential research in the energy field, attracting large-scale funding and leading state-of-theart technology that can foster economic growth. This marks the first time the three colleges of engineering have collaborated on a major initiative. Seven research projects are underway with $700,000 of support from federal funding and several regional industries and foundations. Dr. Carol Diggelman, MSOE professor and Center for Sustainability director, is leading one such project, “Developing a Business Case for Sustainable Asset Renewal of Existing Buildings,” in partnership with Marquette University, UWM and Johnson Controls.

Left to right: Thomas Bray, dean of applied research, MSOE; Dr. Hermann Viets, president, MSOE; Alan Perlstein, vice president and general manager of DRS Power and Control Tech; Dr. Stanley Jaskolski, dean of engineering, Marquette; Dr. Michael Lovell, dean, UWM College of Engineering and Applied Science; Fr. Robert A. Wild, president, Marquette; Dr. Carlos E. Santiago, chancellor, UWM

Sun Hydraulics Corp. is first NFPA Foundation Legacy Builder Sun Hydraulics Corp. is the first member company of the National Fluid Power Association to become an NFPA Education and Technology Foundation Legacy Builder.

MSOE Regent Allen Carlson ’79 is president of the company. MSOE’s Fluid Power InstituteTM is a member of the NFPA and works closely with the organization to advance the fluid power and hydraulics industry as well as sponsor events for high school students.

Congratulations to team members (back row:) Ryan Mack, Kevin DePass, Josh Wilsmann, Keenan Quick and (front row:) Ryan Havron, Jessica Tabbert, Lauren Wolf.

Highlights

Awards go to Physics and Chemistry faculty Dr. Gul Afshan was named the American Society for Engineering Education’s 2009 North Midwest Section Outstanding Educator Award recipient. Afshan is an associate professor and program director for the new Bachelor of Science in BioMolecular Engineering degree.

Dr. James Mallmann, physics professor, Dr. Gul Afshan received the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Association of Physics Teachers. He also won first place in the Apparatus Competition sponsored by the American Association of Physics Teachers.

His Remote Breathing Status Monitor is used to produce a graphical video display that shows how the inhaled and exhaled air temperature changes as a person breathes.

Eight straight wins for MSOE For the eighth consecutive year, MSOE’s Design-Build Team took first place at the Associated Schools of Construction Region III Student Competition. For the competition, the team had 18 hours to completely design and estimate the costs of a $20 million ambulatory care facility, and also develop and deliver a verbal presentation to the McCarthy Building Co., the second largest hospital builder in the U.S. They competed against more than 17 large Midwestern universities. Associate Professor Robert Lemke ’98 coached the team.

Dr. James Mallmann

Faculty awards presented The Falk Engineering Educator Award was presented to Dr. Yvonne Yaz, professor in the Mathematics Department.

The award is given annually to a full-time faculty member with less than seven years experience. It is a testament to exemplary dedication and performance.

David Gerow ’81, adjunct associate professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department, received the Johnson Controls Award, presented to outstanding part-time faculty.

The award was inspired by Robert C. Moore, a long-time faculty member in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department.

Biomedical engineering professors receive honors Dr. John Gassert received the Theo C. Pilkington Outstanding Educator Award from the Biomedical Engineering Division of the American Society for Engineering Education.

Dr. Larry Fennigkoh ’74, ’86 has been inducted into Dr. John Gassert Dr. Larry Fennigkoh ’74, ’86 the College of Fellows of The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. Gassert and Fennigkoh are both professors in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department.

Find more highlights and news in the Newsroom at www.msoe.edu/newsroom David Gerow ’81 and Dr. Yvonne Yaz

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New lacrosse team Men’s varsity lacrosse will be the university’s 22nd sport, and play begins in Spring 2010. Robin Buckley is the team’s head coach. MSOE is a charter member of the Midwest Lacrosse Conference (MLC), and Dan Harris, MSOE athletic director, is commissioner of the conference.

Alumni directory in the works MSOE has partnered with a company called PCI to create and publish a new alumni directory. Alumni are asked to provide their name, address, phone number, class year and program. The information will be compiled into a printed alumni directory for the use of the MSOE Alumni Association and MSOE alumni only. Visit www.msoe.edu/alumni for more information.

Green project wins green award Marty Sell, lecturer, Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Department, and his company, MSA Integrated Project Delivery, received the Wisconsin Green Building Alliance’s top award for sustainability. The SE2 Award of Excellence recognizes the company’s work at the Spirit of Africa Project at the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, Wis.

Supporting art in the community Members of the Adaptive Community Approach Program (ACAP) in Waukesha, Wis. are able to showcase their artistic talents in a new way thanks to the Rapid Prototyping Center. Vince Anewenter, rapid prototyping project coordinator, designed and created an apparatus that attaches to a wheelchair so the person using the wheelchair can paint. The device holds three different paint colors, and senior biomedical engineering major Jordon Weston designed mini-wheels for the painter.

Paint runs through flexible tubing and is spread on the mini-wheels. The artist moves around on a large canvas spread on the floor to create the painting. The result is a series of tire tracks painted onto the canvas.

Pictured: Jordon Weston made an adjustment to the wheelchair painter.

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Dimensions goes digital Dimensions magazine is now available online. Page through a digital replica of the magazine and find Web-exclusive content at www.msoe.edu/dimensions.

Follow MSOE on Facebook and Twitter Looking for a fast and easy way to stay in touch with MSOE? Check out MSOE on Facebook (www.facebook.com/milwaukeeschoolofengineering) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/msoe). Both are updated regularly and feature events and news happening on campus.

MSOE is one of the best U.S.News & World Report ranked MSOE ninth on the Best Undergraduate Colleges in the Midwest list among colleges that focus on undergraduate education and tenth in the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs category among engineering schools whose highest degree is a bachelor’s or master’s, moving up one place on the list compared to the previous year.

MSOE is one of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest according to The Princeton Review. The New York City-based education services company selected MSOE as one of 158 institutions it profiles in its “Best in the Midwest” section on its Web site feature 2010 Best Colleges: Region by Region. MSOE also was ranked by Forbes.com as one of America’s Best Colleges on its second annual list.

Undergraduate research projects Nine undergraduate students from around the country spent their summer researching projects to advance state-ofthe-art applications in the biomedical, aerospace, architectural, manufacturing, composite, biomolecular and electro-optical industries. It was all part of Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), an innovative summer program at MSOE. Read more about the students’ projects and find application information for the 2010 program online at www.msoe.edu/reu.

Highlights

Heather Christensen, architectural engineering major, researched using rapid prototyping in structural engineering during the REU program at MSOE.

Out of this world conference In August, MSOE hosted the 19th annual Wisconsin Space Conference, sponsored by the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (WSGC). The conference showcased the space science and engineering happening throughout Wisconsin that is funded by the WSGC, and brought nationally recognized space scientist Dr. Ellis Miner to speak to roughly 100 students, professors and the general public. Miner gave an overview of the Cassini Mission to Saturn, which probed Saturn’s rings and Titan, Saturn’s largest moon. The conference also featured student and faculty presentations on NASA Center experiences and research, research in astronomy, physics, engineering, material sciences, chemistry, biological sciences, and the WSGC Collegiate Sounding Rocket Competition.

Wisconsin Space Conference keynote speaker Dr. Ellis D. Miner (center), met with conference organizers. Left to right: Dr. William Farrow, assistant professor; Loretta Krenitsky, Women In Technology program coordinator; Dr. Miner, NASA; Dr. R. Aileen Yingst, UW-Green Bay; and Thomas Bray, dean of applied research.

American Mural Project The Rapid Prototyping Center dabbled in the arts this summer by providing 3D scanning for the American Mural Project.

When finished, the art project will be 120 feet long and five stories high. It will be made of a wide variety of materials, including honeycomb aluminum panels, fiberglass, ceramic tiles, fabric, marble and blown glass. The 3D scanning done by the RPC was used to produce 50 10-foot “chain links” that artists and groups around the country are painting and embellishing to become a permanent part of the mural.

Pictured: Families in Red Rocks, Colo., were among the first to embellish a link created in part by the RPC for the American Mural Project.

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Faculty awarded release time Dr. Vincent Prantil, mechanical engineering associate professor, and Dr. Jeffrey LaMack, electrical engineering and computer science assistant professor, have been awarded release time for their research proposals during the 20092010 academic year. Their proposals were chosen from several submitted by full-time faculty and recommended by the Committee on Protracted Leaves. Prantil is researching Numerical Methods Teaching Assessment, Numerical Modeling in Granular Flow, and Finite Element Teaching Modules. LaMack is part of a research collaboration at the BloodCenter of Wisconsin’s Blood Research Institute.

On the Move New program directors have been named: Dr. Gul Afshan, biomolecular engineering Dr. Mark Sebern, software engineering Dr. C. Samuel Tritt, biomedical engineering Blake Wentz, construction management

Dr. Gul Afshan

Dr. Mark Sebern Dr. C. Samuel Tritt

Blake Wentz

Jessica Ott was promoted to assistant athletic director.

Crystal Leinweber and Matt Martin were promoted to senior admission counselors.

The following individuals were part-time faculty and are now full-time assistant professors: Dr. Olga Imas ’99, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Mary Jo Noble ’83, School of Nursing.

Several of MSOE’s newest faculty members gathered during In-Service.

Back row (left to right:) Michael Carriere, Mary Jo Noble ’83, Bharathwaj (Bart) Muthuswamy, Dr. Kathy Faggiani, Dr. Cory Prust ’01. Front row: Dr. Matthew Trussoni ’03 (left), Dr. Alicia Domack

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New faculty Architectural Engineering and Building Construction Dr. Matthew Trussoni ’03, Assistant Professor Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Brad Becker, Adjunct Assistant Professor Rick Hoadley, Adjunct Assistant Professor Kirsten Kallies ’08, Assistant Professor Bharathwaj Muthuswamy, Assistant Professor Dr. Cory Prust ’01, Assistant Professor General Studies Tammy Bockhorst, Lecturer Dr. Michael Carriere, Assistant Professor Dr. Alicia Domack, Assistant Professor Matthew Ruud, Lecturer Mathematics Dr. Laura Ellwein, Lecturer Mechanical Engineering Dr. Petar Milkovic, Adjunct Assistant Professor School of Nursing Diane Dettinger, Adjunct Assistant Professor Karen Hartje, Adjunct Nursing Clinical Instructor Physics and Chemistry Grzegorz Janiak, Lecturer Rader School of Business Dr. Kathy Faggiani, Professor Theresa Rosik-Geurts ’08, Lecturer Sheila Shaffie, Lecturer Irene Strohbeen, Adjunct Assistant Professor Vairavan Vairavan, Adjunct Assistant Professor Eric Weinberger ’08, Lecturer New staff Athletics Chuck Stollenwerk, Rowing Coach Computer and Communications Services Matthew Lutz, Systems Administrator Development and Alumni Affairs Margo Kelley, Development Officer Enrollment Management Melissa Covert, Assistant Director of Admission–West Coast Recruitment Angie Wojcik, Admission Counselor Facilities Gabriel Cortes, Custodian Daniel Evans, Custodian Kern Center Mindy Shiben, Assistant Director of Recreational Services Mathematics Amy Labiszak, Administrative Assistant Mechanical Engineering Anne Deisinger, Project Coordinator Public Safety Billy Fyfe, Shuttle Driver Paul Mand, Shuttle Driver Find more highlights and news in the Newsroom at www.msoe.edu/newsroom

Business tools for career building

Dr. Jeff Blessing discovered his knack for teaching when he was in college. “As an engineering student, I was educated in the old-school format with large lecture halls and a professor lecturing at the front of the room. To survive, students would form study groups. I found that when I understood the material and could explain it to my peers, they would learn it quite easily and say, ‘Oh, gee, why didn’t they just say that in the first place?’ ” Blessing earned his bachelor’s degree and Ph.D. in computer science and engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His master’s degree is in the same field, from the University of California San Diego. He worked for NCR Corp., Johnson Controls and Rockwell Automation before coming to MSOE.

“Working with the students is the best part of teaching. MSOE students are serious about learning and give us the opportunity to give them our best.”

He started teaching in 1986 in MSOE’s Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department. In 2002, he became the program director for the management information systems program. “I was interested in teaching emerging Web technologies and there was more opportunity to do that in the Rader School of Business.”

“Working with the students is the best part of teaching,” according to Blessing. “MSOE students are serious about learning and give us the opportunity to give them our best.

We all have a love for our discipline and get to spend time with the things we’re really passionate about with an audience that’s receptive. That’s satisfying work.”

Blessing has been involved with grant work through MSOE’s Uihlein/Spitzer Center for Entrepreneurship for

One on One

Faculty Feature

Dr. Jeff Blessing (right), management information systems program director, has an open-door policy and encourages students to stop in to visit or ask questions.

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

I like to do things that are more physically oriented.

I’ve been a runner since college and enjoy the outdoors.

My wife Debra and I have been married for 20 years and enjoy traveling together and going for long walks with our dogs. I recently started playing the guitar.

What can students do to get on your good side?

Ask a lot of questions. The more students ask questions, the more engaging the class becomes.

three years. “The vision is to make students more entrepreneurially aware. We’re using grants to build and sustain a program that can influence all our students. I find that the entrepreneurial mindset is just that—it’s an achievement-based attitude and a set of skills. If we can instill that in our students they’re going to continue to be top performers whether they work for a company or strike out on their own.”

When asked what he thinks is important for students to learn while in college, Blessing said, “There is a growing breadth of knowledge in business of which they need to be aware, and the recent drop in the economy has made it necessary for them to develop survival skills. The percentage of our students who will be self-employed during their careers is increasing. There are fewer large companies to work for and more small-to-medium businesses, so the environment is more entrepreneurial in nature. If students can develop basic business knowledge while they are at MSOE it will serve them well throughout their careers.”

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Foundry Work: A View of the Industry Jan. 15 – April 5, 2010 Catch a rare glimpse inside some of the world’s largest metal foundries with vivid, captivating photography by Michael Schultz.

To create Foundry Work: A View of the Industry Schultz traveled around the country and even abroad to capture first-hand photographs of the metal-casting process, including molding, melting, casting and finishing. “I had photographed in a number of foundries and found them visually exciting places to work …

I also wanted to capture the architectural spaces and spectacular hot-metal motifs that large foundry work can offer,” wrote Schultz. The photographs capture a seemingly alien world, complete with larger-than-life machinery, white-hot flowing metal, flying sparks and men and women wearing special fire-retardant suits and head gear.

The exhibition features 22 large-format color photographs that depict rarely seen industrial settings captured beautifully and naturally. Don’t miss the opening Gallery Talk with a presentation by Schultz on Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Grohmann Museum. Visit www.msoe.edu/museum for more information.

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Foundry Work Photographs © Michael Schultz

Fall Commencement

MSOE Board of Regents Chairman Dr. John Mellowes (left) joined honorary degree recipient and MSOE Regent Dr. Carl Marschke (center) and MSOE President Hermann Viets at Commencement.

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Emily Knowlen was the class respondent and recipient of the Alumni Association Award for Student Achievement. Knowlen was also one of three nominated for “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” and is a member of Tau Beta Pi.

n a beautiful fall day, more than 80 MSOE students proudly crossed the stage at Commencement to receive their degrees. Class respondent Emily Knowlen echoed the feelings of her fellow graduates when she said, “This has been the most rewarding and challenging experience of my life.” Knowlen graduated with high honors and received bachelor’s degrees in architectural engineering and construction management.

Computer engineering major Durrell Purdy proudly accepts his diploma from Dr. Viets.

Honorary degree recipient Carl R. Marschke P.E. told MSOE’s newest alumni, “MSOE graduates are pragmatic, practical, hard working, technically competent individuals who make excellent employees. You have gained many competencies here. Do not be afraid to use them to your best advantage. Your hard work will be very well recognized by industry.”

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Quick Takes

Campus was abuzz with activity during move-in weekend in September.

Students, families and friends helped new freshmen and sophomores get settled into the dorms.

Students, friends and members of the community gathered in the Todd Wehr Auditorium to hear a presentation by Milwaukee-area African art collector Mark Wentzel.

Wentzel, who attended a university in Sierra Leone, has collected traditional artifacts from 14 different African countries, many of which were on display at MSOE.

One of MSOE’s Project Lead The Way (PLTW) teacher training courses was held at Discovery World this summer. The training was videotaped and posted to PLTW National’s Web site, where it can be accessed by teachers across the country.

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Quick Takes

A team of mechanical engineering students in Professor Michael Swedish’s energy systems class created a computer model to analyze production costs and profits for an indoor tilapia farm at Sweet Water Organics. A second team of students designed ways for a new apartment building on the property to incorporate environmentallyfriendly materials and systems.

More than 100 employers attended MSOE’s 2009 Career Fair. Tyrone Miller ’06 (left) spoke with Tran Pham ’09 at the fair, which was also open to MSOE alumni seeking employment.

Don Bramlett (left), IEEE Region 4 director, spoke with Robert Parro (center), Region 4 chair and Sylvia Wrate ’08 at the IEEE 125th Anniversary dinner, which was hosted by MSOE in September.

Graduates of the 2008-09 Upward Bound program celebrated their commencement with a group photo.

MSOE’s federally-funded Upward Bound program has helped low-income students successfully complete high school and continue on to higher education for more than 20 years.

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International Perspectives MSOE’s innovative study-abroad programs are attracting more students than ever—from both on and off campus In 1999, Germany native Hendrik Braasch came to study electrical engineering at MSOE as part of a new exchange program between MSOE and the Lübeck University of Applied Sciences (FHL) in Lübeck, Germany. “Looking back,” Braasch explained, “the decision to go to MSOE was a major turning point in my life. I left everything behind and was forced to make it somewhere else. Studying at MSOE enabled me to put my skills to work.” Many MSOE students experience the same excitement and challenges when they leave campus to participate in one of MSOE’s three study-abroad programs.

MSOE’s exchange program with FHL has been in existence for nearly 15 years, with more than 200 electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and Rader School of

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Business students who have participated. A program with the Manipal Institute of Technology in Manipal, India started shortly before the Lübeck program, giving Indian students the chance to participate in a 2 + 2 program at MSOE, while also giving MSOE students the opportunity to study in Manipal. In the late 1990s an exchange program with Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic was developed. The impetus behind the development of the study-abroad programs was MSOE’s president, Dr. Hermann Viets. “The graduate who has traveled internationally, speaks a foreign language or has an understanding of the culture and traditions of other nations will have a marked advantage in the workplace,” stated Viets. All three programs had been established by the late 1990s.

Patrick Coffey (front, left), vice president for student life/dean of students, visited Lübeck recently. He joined MSOE and German students on a tour of the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, the largest car plant in Europe.

“The FHL program in Lübeck is very unusual in that students who complete it receive two degrees—one from MSOE and one from Lübeck,” explained Dr. Joerg Mossbrucker, director of the electrical engineering studyabroad program. “The degree from MSOE is fully accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), which is not easy to accomplish given the fact that Lübeck students only spend one year on campus.” In fact, the electrical engineering exchange program is so exceptional that it received the Innovative Program Award from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association in 2009.

Part of what makes the Lübeck program so attractive to students is how easy and seamless it is. All classes are taught in English, although German-language and culture courses are required, and participation does not delay graduation.

Almost all courses are pre-approved, meaning students don’t have to haggle for credits upon their return. Best of all, the

that the professors are so responsive and friendly.”

Nikhil Prasad (pictured above), who hails from New Delhi, India, is currently studying electrical engineering at MSOE through the 2 + 2 program with Manipal. According

MSOE students are encouraged to seek growth both academically and individually, and studying abroad is a major component of that growth. cost is about the same as spending the year on campus, not counting incidental travel expenses.

The year-long Lübeck program is open to electrical and mechanical engineering majors and students in the Rader School of Business. While some may hesitate to be gone for an entire year, the experience is truly worthwhile. “One semester abroad doesn’t do it,” explained Professor Larry Schmedeman ’82, international business program director.

“They really need to be there for a whole year to get the full experience, to travel throughout Europe and to really feel comfortable.”

Students also have the opportunity to study abroad in Prague at Czech Tech. It is one of the oldest universities in Europe and is ranked among top universities in the world.

The semester-long program is currently open to architectural engineering students during Spring Quarter of their junior year. All courses are taught in English with the exception of a Czech language class, and participation generally does not delay graduation.

Nicole Bloedorn, AE/CM senior, relishes her experience at Czech Tech. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. The best part of the experience was the people. The friendships I made while in Prague are ones I’ll never lose or forget.”

MSOE’s established programs with Lübeck, Manipal and Czech Tech enable students from those universities to come here and study. Lübeck student Fabian Griebel is studying international business at MSOE’s Rader School of Business.

He said, “The exchange program with MSOE is perfectly suited for me. I’m able to improve my English and I have the chance to work in an American company.” He also noted the difference between his American and German counterparts.

“I like the professionalism here. Everybody works with their notebook, Outlook mail and calendar to organize due dates for papers. That’s pretty much like in business. I also like

to Prasad, “MSOE’s practical approach towards learning played a major role in my decision to come here. I didn’t want to wait until graduation or senior year to start applying engineering concepts. MSOE provides that opportunity through lab experience, class projects and an intensive AE/CM major Nicole Bloedorn studied abroad senior design project course.” in Prague, Czech Republic during her junior MSOE has long been year. While abroad, she visited Venice, Italy aware of the need for and was photographed here in Piazza San international experience in Marco. the workforce. But even more than enhancing a student’s resume, studying abroad expands perspectives, changes attitudes and increases global awareness.

MSOE students are encouraged to seek growth both academically and individually, and studying abroad is a major component of that growth. Hendrik Braasch perhaps stated it best when he said, “Everyone is able to accomplish great tasks—they just have to seek great challenges.”

Students interested in studying abroad should visit www.msoe.edu/sa.

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Students Learn the Power In Chinese, the word guanxi literally means “relationships.”

It is a critical component of the business world in China, which is built on a fragile network of relationships between business, society and government. Before a company can successfully conduct business in China it must first forge relationships with these groups.

This was just one of many important lessons that nine graduate students learned while participating in a new program called “Doing Business in China.” The students traveled with Dr. Carolyn “Kelly” Ottman to China in

“The work that was completed in Spring Quarter was key to the success of the trip. The first part of the class allowed us to learn more about the partners that we visited in China. It gave us the U.S. perspective of doing business in China, followed up by the trip, which allowed us to learn the Chinese perspective,” said Jully Sieglaff. She is pursuing a master’s degree in marketing and export management at MSOE and is an assistant manager in sales administration at Briggs and Stratton in Milwaukee.

The program featured several key business partnerships

“The trip far exceeded my expectations and was the most significant learning experience of the entire MSEM program.”

June 2009 as part of MSOE’s Rader School of Business graduate management programs.

Students began their adventure on campus during Spring Quarter as they studied strategy, human resources, ethics and other management issues related to China. Leaders of local, national and international companies shared their knowledge and expertise related to China. Additionally, students toured GE and Brady Corp. in Milwaukee, which facilitated comparison and contrast of the same corporations in China.

The 11-week course prepared students for the first-hand experience they gained during 11 days of travel in Shanghai, Suzhou and Beijing. They networked with Chinese business professionals, U.S. expatriates, Chinese and U.S. government officials and local leaders during corporate tours and meetings in China.

including Brady Corp., General Electric, Kohler Co., Manpower, Motorola, Michael Best and Friedrich, Microsoft, Oshkosh Corp., Sun Hydraulics and Williams Controls.

Ottman used MSOE’s existing guanxi with these multinational companies to secure small, one-on-one meetings with the MSOE students and top Chinese business executives to discuss everything from the challenges of intellectual property theft to differentiated market strategies.

“The trip to China was an enormous success. I cannot tell you how much I learned about the Chinese culture and doing business in China,” said Tim Yellick ’09, an electrical systems engineer at Harley-Davidson Motor Co. who earned a master’s degree in engineering management in November.

“Each company we visited spent considerable time and resources on their presentations and treated us professionally.

Through MSOE’s existing relationship with Oshkosh Corp., students were able to visit and tour the company’s corporate headquarters in China. Left to right: Debra Verbeten, Kyle Grahn, Dr. Kelly Ottman, Jon Seboe, Kaonou Latham, Tim Yellick, Jully Sieglaff, Sara Kadow, Thomas Fohr, Rosanna Dyer, Jason Anibas.

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of Guanxi The trip far exceeded my expectations and was the most significant learning experience of the entire MSEM program.”

“My experience visiting and studying China could help me get nominated for an expatriate assignment,” said Jason Anibas ’09, a senior project engineer for Pierce Manufacturing Inc. Anibas earned his master’s degree in engineering management in November. “Experiencing firsthand the business potential and challenges China has to offer is both amazing and frightening for an employee of a U.S. manufacturing company. China will continue to develop and grow in the foreseeable future. Americans need to call upon their entrepreneurial spirit and creativity to leverage undiscovered domestic and world markets.”

Through discussions with business partners and cultural tours, the students learned how culture, history, politics and religion are woven together to influence leadership, organizational behavior, human resource management and ethics in China.“The students learned that China is moving from being the ‘factory of the world’ to becoming an innovation leader. They also came to understand that operations in China are needed to reach an increasingly large customer base – the Chinese middle class,” said Ottman.

“Learning the various business and cultural concepts is excellent; however, seeing firsthand how people and business operate on a daily basis truly brings everything together,” said Sieglaff. “Westerners need patience when doing business in China. They need to establish guanxi with people and it will take them far.”

Dr. Kelly Ottman, who planned and organized the trip, enjoyed an excursion to the Great Wall of China.

MSOE will be offering the “Doing Business in China” program again in Spring Quarter 2010. For more information, please visit www.msoe.edu/business/china.

As part of the trip, students were building their own guanxi with business leaders.

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Collingbourne broke the 1,000–dig mark

Raiders’ Wrap-up

Joe Westrich

When the Raiders faced Edgewood College on Oct. 29, MSOE sophomore Kathleen Collingbourne had 79 digs in two matches that night, bringing her twoyear total to 1,043. For the season, she had 577 digs and averaged 5.11 digs per game. Earlier in the season, Collingbourne had 49 digs, breaking the university’s single match record for digs.

Jimmy Banks Kathleen Collingbourne

Men’s soccer had best season ever The MSOE Raiders men’s soccer team collected ten postseason honors. Joe Westrich was named Defensive Player of the Year and Jimmy Banks, head coach for nine years, was named the NAC Coach of the Year. This will be Banks’ third Coach of the Year award.

Both MSOE co-captains, Westrich and Brandon Crozier, were first team All Conference selections. Crozier had four goals and five assists in 21 games played. Michael Vanek also joined Crozier and Westrich on the NAC first team. Vanek was the team leader in goals scored with seven, and had three assists.

Dan Kolokoski and Rock Ridolfi were second team All Conference selections. Kolokoski, a junior forward, had three goals and four assists on the season. Ridolfi, a senior defenseman, returned from an injury in 2008 to receive conference honors in 2009. He was also selected to the NAC’s All-Sportsmanship Team.

Alex Mejac, senior goaltender for the Raiders, was a NAC Honorable Mention selection. Mejac’s 13 wins in goal is the university record for most wins in a season.

MSOE’s Brad Meissner, Dominic Ridolfi and Jordan Werner made the NAC All Freshman Team.

The MSOE men’s soccer team finished the season taking second place in the Northern Athletics Conference (NAC). The team saw an amazing season come to a close in the NAC title game with a 1-0 defeat to nationally ranked Dominican University (Ill.).

Men’s golf placed fourth at NAC Championships On Oct. 12-13, the MSOE Raiders, 2008 NAC champions and NCAA championship participants, lost their title to the Aurora University men’s golf team at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wis. The Spartans won the title with a team score of 620, 44 over par. MSOE, winners of the previous two championships, finished fourth at 649 (321-328).

The Raiders were led by Dane Zachman, shooting a two-day total of 154, good enough for fourth place and All NAC honors.

Four Raiders placed in the top 20 at the championship. Zachman was followed by teammates Peter Eich, Elias Macias Simeon and Sam Meyers tied at 18th with a score of 167. The Raiders still have a chance to make the NCAA tournament at the conference tournament qualifier in the spring of 2010.

Women’s tennis placed ninth at NAC Championships MSOE placed ninth at the NAC Championships in Madison, Wis., with a 4-8 overall record, 4-7 in NAC play and 22 points in the conference standings. Edgewood College won the championship followed by Aurora University and Concordia University Wisconsin.

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Peter Eich

Women’s cross country placed in top 10 at NAC Championships

Amanda Heller

Mindy Donald

NAC women’s soccer awards announced

Zach Lutz

Seven post-season awards were given to the MSOE Raiders Women’s Soccer team. Mindy Donald, a junior midfielder, was a first team All Conference selection. Starting in all 21 games played, Donald had five goals, six assists and one game-winning goal on the season. This is Donald’s second NAC first team honor.

Jamie Janczak and Karina Weideman received NAC second team All Conference accolades. Janczak had eight goals and six assists, while Weideman started in 17 of 20 games, playing a key defensive role for MSOE. The Honorable Mention award went to goalkeeper Emma Lumpe, who was also an All Freshman team selection, with 1.26 goals against average and four shutouts. Joining Lumpe on the All Freshman team was Victoria Falcon. Falcon, a defender, scored one goal and had two assists while starting in all 20 games played.

Allison Plank received an Honorable Mention selection. The junior defender started in all 21 games and was an Honorable Mention selection in 2008. Heidi Brehmer was an All Sportsmanship team selection. In 2008, the junior midfielder was a second team selection.

The MSOE women’s soccer team finished the season second place in the Northern Athletics Conference with a 7-3-1 record and was 10-8-3 overall.

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The MSOE Raiders women’s cross country team placed tenth at the NAC Championships in Mequon, Wis. Amanda Heller placed 20th with a time of 25:57.

She was followed by Erin Haefs (47, 28:39); Emily Schmeling (60, 29:50); Linnea Elliott (74, 32:27); Hannah Holcomb (74, 34:19) and Lauren Backhaus (75, 34:23).

Heller was an All NAC second team member and a choice for the All Sportsmanship team.

Men’s cross country placed fourth at NAC Championships The MSOE Raiders men’s cross country team placed fourth at the NAC Championships in Mequon, Wis. Zach Lutz placed fifth with a time of 27:13.

He was followed by Jay Stasiak (26, 29:00); Matt Jungers (27, 29:00); Keenan Unangst (29, 29:10) and Cameron Rate (31, 29:17).

Lutz was an All NAC first team member and a choice for the All Sportsmanship team. Stasiak and Jungers received second team honors.

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New Assignments 1969

1995

2004

Eldon Schwarz EE, senior controls

Kristina (Messina) Botkin BE, quality

engineer/group leader, Ixmation COX Systems, Bloomington, Ill.

engineer, Hospira Inc., Lake Forest, Ill.

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Jeff Kravitz ME, plant manager,

Andritz Separation Inc., Bayville, N.J.

1997

1976

Tammy Vanden Heuvel MSEM,

Gary Krueger ABCET, partner, Schenkel & Schultz Architecture, Fort Myers, Fla.

1979 Gary Doering ME, project engineer,

Neenah Foundry, Appleton, Wis.

e-business marketing data analyst, Brady Corp., Milwaukee

2000 Peter Chamberlain AE, associate,

Hankins and Anderson Inc., Glen Allen, Va. Rick Viets B&CS, president, Exact

1983

Manufacturing, Woodville, Wis.

Mary Jo Noble NU, assistant professor,

2001

MSOE School of Nursing, Milwaukee

Jeannette Pfeiffer AE, senior project

2005 Eric Suminski MIS, manager, DSSI

Reporting Services - Direct Supply Inc., Milwaukee

2008 Nicholas Thiltgen AE/CM, project

manager, Business Energy Services, Vermont Energy Investment Corp., Burlington, Vt. Corey Vincent CM, commercial sales representative, Corrigan’s CBS Custom Built Structures Inc., DePere, Wis.

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1991

engineer, Thornton Tomasetti, Chicago

Nathan Bahr EE, electrical engineer,

Joe Van Tassel IE, purchasing manager,

2002

Train Control Systems, Blooming Glen, Pa.

Gerald Rodberg ME, systems

Mark Berger CM, level 1 assistant

integrator, NOVA Systems Inc., Milwaukee

engineer, Turner Construction Co., Chicago

Penda Corp., Portage, Wis.

1994 David Goulet ME, director of

engineering, Polaris Industries Inc. Off-Road Vehicles, Wyoming, Minn.

2003 J. Paul Bedi AE, engineer, Con-Fab

California Corp., Lathrop, Calf.

Efrem Blaha ME, mechanical engineer 1,

Paper Converting Machine Co., Green Bay, Wis. Michael Borkowski ME, mechanical engineer, Kar-Tech, Delafield, Wis. Audrey Boudjou BSM, systems analyst,

Alumni and friends gathered for the annual Oktoberfest event hosted by the Alumni Association after the Career Fair. Guests enjoyed traditional Oktoberfest beverages and catching up with old friends.

AT&T, Milwaukee Andrew Bublitz BE, Edison

engineering development program assistant, GE Healthcare, Waukesha, Wis. Timothy Carlson EE, electrical test

engineer, DRS Power and Controls Technology, Milwaukee Queena Chiu NU, nurse, Froedtert Memorial Hospital/West Allis Primary Care Physicians, Milwaukee Brittney Christensen IE, lean specialist, We Energies, West Allis, Wis. Bart Davidson NU, registered nurse ER department, Aurora Health Care Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee Heather DeLany AE/CM, structural

engineer, Magnusson Klemenic Associates, Seattle, Wash.

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Bill ’60 (right) and Lois Tisdell enjoyed the St. Paul Saints alumni event last summer. It’s a family affair when talking about the Tisdells. Both of Bill and Lois Tisdell’s children, Molly ’90 and John ’95, ’96 graduated from MSOE. Molly married fellow-graduate Christopher Miller ’89.

Matthew Tisdell ’03, a grandson of Bill and Lois, also is an MSOE alumnus and is married to MSOE graduate, Katie Ambrose ’03!

Patrick Dillman ME, design engineer, Oshkosh Truck, Oshkosh, Wis.

Jason Hicks EET, engineer, Industrial Technical Services, Mequon, Wis.

Joseph Koffman ME, 2nd lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps.

Ryan Erickson CE, software engineer,

Travis Hoffman MIS, IS support

Jeff Kowalchuk ME, project engineer,

LS Research, Cedarburg, Wis.

representative, Quad/Graphics, West Allis, Wis.

Signicast, Hartford, Wis. Greg Kramer ME, mechanical engineer,

Kristopher Holley ME, LDP engineer,

Minnetronix, St. Paul, Minn.

Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee

Zachary Kremer AE, mechanical designer, Henderson Engineers Inc., Lenexa, Kan.

Joshua Fenske AE, structural engineering designer, 20/10 Engineering, Elk Grove, Ill. Ryan Finigan AE, MSST, engineer,

Ryan Imbach AE, fire protection-

U.S. Navy Civil Engineering Corps., Chicago

plumbing design, Berners-Schober, Green Bay, Wis.

Dawn Fink MET, project engineer, Visa

Jeramey Jannene MIS, principal, Fresh

Lighting, Milwaukee

Coast Ventures LLC, Milwaukee

Power Construction Co., Schaumburg, Ill.

Allison Friedli AE, electrical engineer,

Bjorn Johnson AE, MSST,

Scott Lancelle MET, engineer,

McMahon Group, Neenah, Wis.

preconstruction engineer, Novum Structures LLC, Menomonee Falls, Wis.

We Energies, Milwaukee

Zach Goldsworthy AE, electrical

designer, Affiliated Engineers Inc., Phoenix Kenneth Gregory CE, software

engineer 1, Direct Supply Inc., Milwaukee

Jay Kaiser AE, energy engineer, Franklin Energy, Madison, Wis. Tomasz Kasprzycki ME, design

Kyle Heyrman ME, engineer, Veolia ES

engineer, Baxter Healthcare, Round Lake, Ill.

Special Services, Neenah, Wis.

Jeff Kazmierski EE, associate business

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Scott Moen ’02 and his daughter Kennedy managed to smile for the camera, despite the Saints losing to the Lincoln Salt Dogs by a score of 5-3.

Amy Salmela ’00 and Kera Vant ’00 also had fun at the event, which happened in July and featured a tailgating party with plenty of food for everyone.

Chad Kucik CM, project engineer,

William Mak AE, assistant project manager, JF Ahern Co., Menomonee Falls, Wis. Kyle Mallow SE, software engineer, Precision Consulting, Milwaukee Ryan McNally AE, design engineer,

The Matrix Group Engineering Consultants, Milwaukee

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Mike ’04 and Jessica ’03 Jahner spent quality time with their daughter Addison at Jazz in the Park, one of MSOE’s 5th Thursday alumni events.

MSOE Alumni gathered on campus to listen to the Alex Wilson Band, which played across the street in Cathedral Square Park. Guests enjoyed reserved seats, snacks and drinks.

Michael Mocchi AE, electrical/

Kyle Rate ME, engineer, Petersen Co.,

Benning Shoemaker SE,

mechanical engineer, RTM & Associates, Barrington, Ill.

Fredonia, Wis. Kyle Reitz BSM, sales agent, Farmers

software developer, Quad/Graphics, Sussex, Wis.

Nthabeleng Monese IE, manufacturing

Insurance, Brookfield, Wis.

quality engineer, Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee

John Rhodes AE/CM, estimator, Glenn

Jeff Thiel AE, project management assistant, Pieper Electric, Milwaukee

Rieder Inc., Milwaukee

Brian Tierney AE, MSEV, project

Scott Mueller CM, field engineer, Boldt

Heidi Roatch AE, facility planner,

FacilityNow, Milwaukee

engineer, Applied Technologies, Brookfield, Wis.

Laura (Anthony) Rudolph AE, MSEV,

James Van Essen ME, tooling design

MEP engineer, Mortenson Construction, Milwaukee

R. Jason Veliquette MET, product

Construction, Appleton, Wis. Morgan Nelson NU, registered nurse,

United Hospital System - St. Catherine’s Campus, Kenosha, Wis. Alex Nyffeler MIS, project engineer,

Dan Rumler EE, automation engineer,

Allan Integrated Control Systems Inc., East Troy, Wis.

TriCore AEA, Racine, Wis.

Tyler Pausma SE, software engineer,

representative, TMI Inc., Madison, Wis.

government systems, Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Chaston Scarborough EE, sales

engineer, Dekalb Forge, Dekalb, Ill. designer, Briggs & Stratton, Wauwatosa, Wis. Steve Waas ME, quality controller, Vulcan Materials Co., Franklin, Wis. Brian Wallace EE, electrical test

Jasher Perry CE, software development engineer, Metavante Corp., Milwaukee

Kiewit Power, Kansas City, Mo.

engineer, DRS Power and Controls Technology, Milwaukee

Brian Semrad SE, software engineer 1,

Parker Will MSEM, senior project

Matthew Potratz ME, application

Metavante Corp., Milwaukee

engineer, Quad Tech, Sussex, Wis.

Tony Sericati CE, software engineer 1,

Jacob Wiskamp ME, engineer 1, Watlow Inc., Richmond, Ill.

engineer, Dueco Inc., Waukesha, Wis.

Stephen Schmitz CM, field engineer,

Direct Supply Inc., Milwaukee

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Jennifer Woller BUS, inventory control

Neil Gansebom ’01 MET, married

Travis Thul ’06 EET, married Bonny

specialist, National Business Furniture, Milwaukee

Samantha Mueller on Sept. 13, 2008.

Johnson on Sept. 20, 2008.

Lue Yang MIS, leadership development

Nathaniel Bryan ’02 SE, married Rebekah Castro on April 18, 2009.

Josh Rudolph ’08 AE, married Laura Anthony ’09 AE on June 6, 2009.

program, information technology, Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee

Darin Hawbaker ’02 EE, married Michele Soukup on May 30, 2008.

Nathan Bahr ’09 EE, married Cara

Katie Zimmerman NU, registered

Natasha Wolfe ’02 CM, married Brian Stewart ’03 ME on Sept. 6, 2009.

Amanda Brushafer ’09 TC, married Matthew Potratz ’09 ME

Kelly Beck ’03 BE, married Joel

on Aug. 8, 2009.

Braunschweig on Aug. 1, 2009.

Kathryn (Lucy) Myers ’09 AE, married Frank Paretti ’09 AE on May 24, 2009.

nurse, Rogers Memorial Hospital, West Allis, Wis.

Hai Bui ’00 CE, married KD Nguyen on May 4, 2009.

Brandon Erts ’05 ME, married Deborah Toth on May 16, 2009.

Mottakin Salam ’09 ME, married Kazi

Stephanie Bojar ’06 NU, married

Rowshan Ara Zaman on July 22, 2009.

Aaron Nierode on May 19, 2009.

Brian Tierney ’09 AE, MSEV, married

Amy Besserud on July 11, 2009.

Reaching the core of success Jesse Daily ’01 started CORE Consulting LLC with his business partner Matthew Buerosse in April 2007. In a little more than two years, the business has grown to a staff of more than 30 employees

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Baker on June 6, 2009.

“We have seen a huge influx of companies looking for technical-minded people who can communicate with skill. Engineers are no longer just the ‘guys in the cube.’ ” and revenues approaching $2 million. The idea for the company formed while they were working for a previous employer. “We wanted to break off and grow our own idea Jesse Daily ’01 (right) and his business partner Matthew Buerosse started CORE of what we believed the company could Consulting in 2007. be,” said Daily. In 2009, Daily and Buerosse were recipients of BizTimes’ Bravo!

Daily sees a strong need for engineers with good Entrepreneur Award, which recognizes dynamic and communication skills and business knowledge. “We have innovative company leaders. seen a huge influx of companies looking for technicalCORE Consulting pairs local, certified engineers with minded people who can communicate with skill. companies looking to fill open positions. Daily, who Engineers are no longer just the ‘guys in the cube.’ ” graduated in 2001 with a degree in mechanical In addition, Daily advises current students to keep engineering technology and a minor in management, their eyes on the prize and not lose touch with their attributes some of his success to his MSOE education. career goals. “I wanted a foundation that I knew would “My experience at MSOE in the mechanical engineering produce results, and recognized the investment MSOE technology and business programs offered me the insight was going to be for my career. I truly believe that and steps it takes to be a successful business owner, and attending MSOE was the best thing I have ever done to do the right thing when working in a company of for myself,” Daily noted. our nature.”

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To Rosanne and Daniel Tetzlaff ’05 CE, a son, Elliot, born Sept. 3, 2008.

To Karin ’98 CE and James ’99 CE Grant, a son, Alexander, born Oct. 3, 2008, seen here with sister and brother Caitlyn and Joshua.

To Jessica ’03 AE/CM (Rouch) and Michael ’04 AE/CM Jahner, a daughter, Addison, born March 25, 2009.

To Jeff Swenson, MSOE Corporation Member, a grandson, Thomas, born Feb. 23, 2009.

To Jennifer and Jeremy Poling ’04 AE, a son, Aidan, born June 16, 2009.

To Michelle and Jason Gudex ’04 ME, a son, Winston, born May 23, 2009.

Birth Announcements To Erin and Kurt Osborne ’93 EE, a daughter, Meghan, born in June 2009.

To Abigail and Brian Lysne ’96 ME, a son, Carson, born April 24, 2009.

To Merideth and Steven Abramowski ’98 BE, a daughter, Megan, born Nov. 12, 2008.

To Dana and Ryan Kuhlman ’98 MET, a daughter, Jenna, born Dec. 29, 2008.

To Lee and MaryPat (Asher) Peterson ’00 CM, a daughter, Savannah, born Nov. 25, 2008.

To Kara and Seth Freeman ’02 BSM, a daughter, Ashlyn, born Jan. 28, 2009.

To Joel and Misty (Schunck) Barthel ’05 MIS, a son, Samuel, born in July 2008, adopted in June 2009

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To James and Melissa (Wagner) Schuman ’02 BE, a daughter, Nola, born Sept. 16, 2009 To Monica (Maresh) and Mark Browning ’05 EE, a daughter, Abbigale, born May 20, 2009.

To Jill and Christopher Vanderhoef ’01 EET, a son, Noah, born April 9, 2009.

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“I truly believe that each and every dollar towards education is a huge gift, and I will not put your donation to waste.”

– Kate Herrmann ’13 BE Jack Hotchkiss ’56 RRT was presented with an Honorary Membership in the MSOE Electrical Engineering Technology Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) in June recognizing his nearly 50 years of leadership and valued advice. Left to right: MSOE Professor Edward Chandler, Ph.D.; Hotchkiss; Juanita Hotchkiss; Dave Knuth ’68, IAC member.

Achievements Joseph Rencis ’80 ABCET, received the Outstanding Service Award from the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Midwest Section.

Brad Demien ’04 AE, received his

Mike Fegley ’81 ABCET, was named

master’s degree in perfusion from MSOE in August 2009.

the 2008 Engineer of the Year by the Association for Facilities Engineering Milwaukee Chapter.

Jeremy Morehouse ’00 ME, received his master’s degree in engineering management from MSOE in August 2009.

Rick Viets ’00 B&CS, received his master’s degree in business administration from University of St. Thomas in May 2009.

master’s degree in structural engineering from MSOE in August 2009.

Beth Anne Moe ’06 BE, received her

Robert Pramono ’06 NU, received his master’s degree in engineering management from MSOE in August 2009.

Nathan Charlton ’07 AE, received his

master’s degree in structural engineering from MSOE in August 2009.

Adam Friedman ’08 AE, received his

master’s degree in structural engineering from MSOE in August 2009.

Heather Turner Loth ’01 AE/CM, was named the 2009 Woman in Construction of the Year by Wisconsin Builder magazine.

Scott Thompson ’08 AE, received his

Benjamin Medved ’02 ME, received

master’s degree in environmental engineering from MSOE in August 2009.

his master’s degree in engineering from MSOE in August 2009.

Brad Becker ’03 SE, received his master’s degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in May 2009.

master’s degree in structural engineering from MSOE in August 2009.

Brian Tierney ’09 AE, received his

“. . . thank you so much for the scholarship, especially now in this economy. Things have been a little rough lately, but this has made staying in college an easy decision for me.”

– Greg Kiel ’12 CE “I had contemplated transferring to another school after the first quarter this year at MSOE in order to realistically afford school on my own.

However, the more time I spend at MSOE and talk to friends about their college experiences, the more I realize what a unique place MSOE is. I feel extremely honored that you have given me the opportunity to stay and complete my degree in a timely and cost-effective manner.”

– Ted Bjorklund ’12 CE

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MSOE students have a deep appreciation for the financial support they receive from our alumni. This is a sampling of the “thanks” that they shared with those who supported them with an annual fund gift this year.

“Through the gracious contributions made by MSOE donors, I am able to concentrate and focus on achieving many of my educational and professional goals. It is an honor and privilege to be the recipient of an MSOE scholarship.”

– Kevin Cutts ’10 AE “Thank you for the generous scholarship that will help me turn my dreams into a rewarding career.”

– Matthew Moseman ’13 ME

Call (414) 277-7151 to give over the phone, or visit www.msoe.edu/makeagift and give via our secure Web site.

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In Memory Howard A. Fisher ’29 RATT

John Brundine ’51 RATT

Ronald Thalacker ’61 ACT

Norman Eifler ’38 WELD

Logan “Pat” John Hines ’51 EEE

John Behringer ’62 INDT

Harold Jerschefske ’38 RHACT

Charles Kosloskey ’51 RS

Lyle Darnutzer ’62 EEC

William Perkins ’40 WELD

Anton “Tony” Piantek ’51 ECT

Richard Caswell ’67 CET

Rudolph Freund ’41 WELD

Ruth Hawkins Gatz ’53 NU

Robert J. (Bob) Winter ’83 IM

Arthur Ludwig ’47 RHACT

Norman Numrich ’55 RTT

Robert Mohr ’89 EET

James McCollum ’47 RHACT

Clifford Popp ’55 RTS

James (Jim) Blank ’94 EET

Jean Fellin ’48 NU

Charles Rogers ’55 RTS

Jarod Tress ’97 MET

LaVerne Henn Finney ’48 NU

Walter Szelistowski ’56 EEP

William Mason ’98 EET

Edward Wiesner ’48 EEE

Norman Byerley ’58 ECT

Brian Huss ’99 MSE

William Summers ’49 RS

Robert Green ’59 MET

Harold Hogan ’50 EEE

Harold Green ’60 INDT, ’73 BIM James (Jim) Blank ’94 passed

away on Aug. 21. Blank was director of the Computer and Communications Services Department. He began his employment with MSOE as a part-time student technician in 1986. In 1991, Blank accepted a full-time position as an engineering technician in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department.

He held other positions, including coordinator of computer services (1994 to 1996) and registrar (1996 to 1998). Blank also was an adjunct faculty member in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from MSOE in 1994.

William (Bill) Krajnak passed

away Sept. 24.

Krajnak started working at MSOE in 1985 as the audiovisual coordinator, and in 2008 became a help desk coordinator in the Computer and Communications Services Department. During his tenure with the university Krajnak also was an adjunct faculty member in the Rader School of Business. In 1993 he received the Johanna Seelhorst Werwath Distinguished Staff Award.

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Richard L. Schmidt, MSOE

Regent Emeritus, passed away Sept. 10. He was chairman and former president and CEO of C.G. Schmidt Inc. and worked on many notable construction projects in Wisconsin. C.G. Schmidt was an ardent supporter of MSOE’s construction management program for many years by virtue of donations to support the student competitions, providing mentors for senior projects, and sitting as a juror for major presentations.

Robert J. (Bob) Winter ’83 passed

away Nov. 7. Winter was an executive coach in MSOE’s Business Excellence Consortium and president of Winter and Associates. He (left) was awarded a Master Key of Success by President Viets in July 2009 during Summer in the City recognizing his work at the university. He received his Bachelor’s of Industrial Management degree from MSOE in 1983.

MSOE education serves throughout a lifetime

William (Bill) Guertin ’51 EE always knew he wanted to be an engineer, and his MSOE education was made possible by the GI Bill he received after serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Guertin was hired by the CIA during his senior year at MSOE and for the 23 years of his employment there, the only people who knew it were his wife and mother. Guertin credits his MSOE education with giving him the practical, hands-on education he needed to succeed in his

career. “Being an engineer is the most wonderful thing,” said Guertin. “You solve problems and get satisfaction from it, and you always look forward to going to work. Sometimes you even go in on Saturdays because you can’t get enough.”

Guertin retired from the CIA at age 50, but he wasn’t done working. He became a support contractor for the Kennedy Space Center and “within 13 years my MSOE education and CIA experience propelled me to chief of the design division, managing 130 engineers and support personnel,” noted Guertin. He retired from the Kennedy Space Center in 1991 with several excellence awards.

Guertin and his wife, Pari, travel extensively and in his free time he enjoys working on antique radios dating from 1920 to 1932. Guertin has this advice for students: “If someone thinks becoming an engineer is too much hard work, tell them it is just not so. The payoff is a lot of appreciation, personal satisfaction and an eager anticipation of the next challenge that comes along.”

Alumni Roll Call

MSOE alumni enjoyed watching the Great Circus Parade from reserved seats on Kilbourn Ave. as part of MSOE’s annual Summer in the City reunion weekend. Turn the page for more photos of Summer in the City activities.

The MSOE Alumni Association welcomes Sarah Alt ’99, as the new Alumni Association president. Alt, who graduated with a degree in technical communication, was a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship, the Thomas W. Davis Leadership Award and also played varsity volleyball and basketball while at MSOE. She served as the MSOE Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Chairperson from 2000 to 2009 and is a member of MSOE’s Technical Communication Advisory Committee. She currently works as a senior IT manager for JohnsonDiversey in Racine, Wis.

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SUMMER IN THE CITY

As part of Summer in the City, alumni and friends were treated to a tour of the Harley-Davidson Museum. Members of Harley-Davidson’s engineering department and archives staff gave in-depth presentations on Harley’s place in motorcycle history.

Dr. Viets spoke with graduates from the Milwaukee County School of Nursing (MCGHSN) and MSOE School of Nursing at the scholarship luncheon honoring the classes of 1959 (50 year anniversary) and 1984 (25 year anniversary).

Regent Kathy Ruehlow ’72 (left) spoke with Lynn Hughes Waedekin ’59 at the scholarship luncheon, which featured a silent auction benefitting the MSOE School of Nursing.

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The Great Circus Parade came to Milwaukee for the first time since 2003, and MSOE alumni had the chance to watch it from reserved bleacher seats. The parade featured 52 historic wagons from Circus World in Baraboo, Wis. plus many different animals and performers.

Left to right: Dr. Viets joined Regent John Duncan ’79, winner of the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award; Dr. Jack Slater, professor emeritus; and Tom Wanke ’78,’96, director of the Fluid Power Institute™ at the Raider Reception, held in the Grohmann Museum’s rooftop sculpture garden. The reception also honored special alumni and graduates of the classes of 1959 and 1984.

Find more photos from Summer in the City online at www.msoe.edu/alumni.

Newsmakers of the Year

MSOE was well-represented at the Wisconsin Builder magazine Newsmakers of the Year awards dinner. Back, left to right: Professor Doug Stahl, Ph.D., Michael Jahner ’04, Bill Fuchs ’86, Craig Wallen ’90, Dave Rudolf ’75, Mike Mikecz ’74, Dr. Matthew Fuchs ’63, Nick Teichert ’05. Front, left to right: Jessica Jahner ’03, Dan Scharf ’07, Craig Fuchs ’91, Heather Turner Loth ’01, Lecturer Anthony Luciano ’95.

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Wisconsin Builder magazine recognized several people and companies throughout the state for their contribution to the construction industry, including many with ties to MSOE. Dr. Douglas Stahl, a professor in MSOE’s Architectural Engineering and Building Construction (AE&BC) Department, was named Educator of the Year. Dr. Matthew Fuchs ’63, former chairman of AE&BC, received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Heather Turner Loth ’01, Alumni Association board member, was named Woman in Construction of the Year. Michael Jahner ’04 was the project manager for a demolition project at Marquette University that also was recognized. The Builder of the Year award went to The Boldt Co. where Corporation Member Thomas J. Boldt is CEO.

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On Par for 20 Years MSOE held its 20th annual Regents’ Scholarship Golf Outing Aug. 31 at the North Hills Country Club in Menomonee Falls, Wis. Founded by Former MSOE President Dr. Robert Spitzer, Regent Emeritus Dr. Jim Blankenbaker ’43, and Regent Emeritus Bob Nevins, the event is an opportunity for MSOE Regents, Corporation Members, friends and guests to enjoy a relaxing day of golf all while raising money for MSOE student scholarships.

More than $1.5 million has been raised at the Regents’ Golf Outing since its inception! “Without scholarship assistance, the education and opportunities that MSOE provides to its students would not be possible,” said scholarship recipient Sarah Waite ’09.

Left to right: Dr. Jack Blank, Regent, Dave Chycinski, Jim McHugh and Robert Ball posed for their commemorative foursome photo.

Left to right: Dr. Hermann Viets, president; Dr. John Mellowes, chairman of the Board of Regents; and David Doerr, Regent, chatted for a few minutes before the round started.