Undergraduate / en Camp Compass /camp-compass-0 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Camp Compass</span> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/134" hreflang="en">Campus Events</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/66" hreflang="en">Student Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/86" hreflang="en">Undergraduate</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>eoboyle</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-04-20T15:34:18-04:00" title="Monday, April 20, 2026 - 15:34" class="datetime">Mon, 04/20/2026 - 15:34</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-date-range field--type-date-recur field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="date-recur-date"><time datetime="2026-07-06T00:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-07-06T00:00:00-0400</time> _<time datetime="2026-07-08T23:59:59Z" class="datetime">2026-07-08T23:59:59-0400</time> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="date-recur-date"><time datetime="2026-09-28T00:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-09-28T00:00:00-0400</time> _<time datetime="2026-09-30T23:59:59Z" class="datetime">2026-09-30T23:59:59-0400</time> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2026-04/09302025-B-Section-CampCompass-Students-ClassOf2030-87.webp?itok=C4iFwQZN 1x" type="image/webp" width="1090" height="727"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2026-04/09302025-B-Section-CampCompass-Students-ClassOf2030-87.jpg?itok=C4iFwQZN 1x" type="image/jpeg" width="1090" height="727"> <img loading="lazy" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2026-04/09302025-B-Section-CampCompass-Students-ClassOf2030-87.jpg?itok=C4iFwQZN 1x" width="1090" height="727" src="/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2026-04/09302025-B-Section-CampCompass-Students-ClassOf2030-87.jpg?itok=C4iFwQZN" alt="Student rope climbing during Camp Compass"> </picture> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><h4>Jump start your first-year experience&nbsp;</h4><p>Camp Compass is an optional 2.5 day off-campus leadership development opportunity available to new undergraduate students before beginning their first term at 好色先生. Join other new students and upper-class student leaders to learn leadership, problem-solving, and team-building skills, while orienting to campus life.</p><p><strong>COST:&nbsp;</strong>$250/person <em>(payment must be made at registration)</em></p><p><a class="Button" href="https://apply.kettering.edu/account/login?r=https%3a%2f%2fapply.kettering.edu%2fapply%2fform%3fid%3ded619949-58dd-4c28-8322-61b36ac16049&amp;cookie=1">A-Section Registration</a>&nbsp;<br><strong>(July 6-8, 2026)&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a class="Button" href="https://apply.kettering.edu/account/login?r=https%3a%2f%2fapply.kettering.edu%2fapply%2fform%3fid%3d948cbcf5-97dc-407f-95fc-2e917acb3947">B-Section Registration&nbsp;</a><br><strong>(September 28-30, 2026)</strong></p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-cta field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="/new-student-orientation">More Information</a></div> <div class="field field--name-field-event-description-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Camp Compass</div> <div class="field field--name-field-recurring-event field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">0</div> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:34:18 +0000 eoboyle 858 at See It, Trust It: How Dragster World Champion Evan Muchler is Racing Beyond Juniors /see-it-trust-it-how-dragster-world-champion-evan-muchler-racing-beyond-juniors <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">See It, Trust It: How Dragster World Champion Evan Muchler is Racing Beyond Juniors</span> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/68" hreflang="en">Engineering</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/86" hreflang="en">Undergraduate</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>lmadaus</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-11-13T10:01:01-05:00" title="Thursday, November 13, 2025 - 10:01" class="datetime">Thu, 11/13/2025 - 10:01</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-content-with-sidebar field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--wysiwyg paragraph--view-mode--default container space flush" id="collapse-item-4461"> <div class="space"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p dir="ltr">For 好色先生 sophomore Evan Muchler 鈥28, racing isn鈥檛 just a passion. It鈥檚 a family tradition. His grandfather ran a 鈥69 Opel GT, a car now being rebuilt with Evan鈥檚 help. His father had also raced in the Super Gas class when he was sixteen,&nbsp;later moving into the No Box/Modified class for most of his career. Even Mulcher鈥檚 older sister has taken turns behind the wheel.</p><p dir="ltr">That foundation shaped him into the 2024 WDRA Summit Junior Dragster World Champion.&nbsp;<br><br>The win didn鈥檛 come easy. The year before, Muchler finished second at the same event, an outcome that stuck with him. 鈥淎s soon as I lost in the final in 2023, I was already thinking about how close I was and how I had the most potential out of everyone to make it back next year,鈥 he said.</p><p dir="ltr">This year, Muchler shifted gears. Aging out of junior dragsters, he stepped into a different world: No Box racing in his dad鈥檚 1994 Chevrolet S10.</p><p dir="ltr">The move wasn鈥檛 simple: a different vehicle, a different class and a steep learning curve. Muchler contrasted juniors and No Box racing this way: "In juniors, it's simple enough for kids. Cars run nearly identical speeds, and most of the time, kids are still learning basic things about the sport. In No Box, almost everyone you race knows the same things you do, and is just as consistent as you. It's harder to get them to make mistakes or perform better than them consistently."</p><p dir="ltr">Muchler is often the youngest in the lanes, lining up against seasoned No Box and Sportsman world champions. 鈥淭he competition isn鈥檛 just tougher,鈥 he said. 鈥淪ome of these are drivers I grew up watching, and now I get to race them.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">This new challenge was as much a mental exercise as a physical one. The goal: achieve the lowest possible reaction time without 鈥済oing red,鈥 or leaving the line before the green light and earning an instant disqualification. He also had to run as close as possible to his dialed-in number, read his opponent鈥檚 closing speed, and decide in fractions of a second whether to push for the finish line or ease off to stay within his time.</p><p dir="ltr">As Muchler puts it, 鈥淪ee it. Trust it.鈥<br><br>鈥淚 don鈥檛 have to think about a lot of those things anymore. It鈥檚 second nature after 11 years of racing,鈥 he added. 鈥淔rom reaction time to knowing if I鈥檒l hit the number I said I would, the repetition pays off. That鈥檚 why the time trial in the morning is so important, to see what the track is like and what the weather might do.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">That blend of preparation, precision, and split-second decision-making is what brought Muchler to 好色先生. 鈥淭he reason why I鈥檓 studying mechanical engineering is because of drag racing,鈥 he said. 鈥淚f I plan on drag racing for a lot longer, then I need to know how things work with my race cars and how to fix them.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">The connection runs both ways. As a sophomore, Muchler is just beginning his coursework in engines and systems, but he already sees how those lessons will deepen his understanding of the machines he races. 鈥淚鈥檝e learned more about my car in the last year than in all the years before,鈥 he said. 鈥淎nd as I start more engineering courses at 好色先生, I鈥檓 excited to take that even further.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">Muchler has already made history, but he鈥檚 hungry for more. The goal is to win in No Box, then chase bigger stages, all while carrying on the Muchler family tradition: going fast.&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-11/Evan-Muchler%202.webp?itok=TL91KjG8 1x" type="image/webp" width="650" height="433"> <img loading="lazy" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-11/Evan-Muchler%202.webp?itok=TL91KjG8 1x" width="650" height="433" src="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-11/Evan-Muchler%202.webp?itok=TL91KjG8" alt="好色先生 Student Evan Muchler Accepts 2024 WDRA Summit Junior Dragster World Championship "> </picture> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-program-major field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/60" hreflang="en">Engineering (BSE)</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/63" hreflang="en">Mechanical Engineering</a></div> </div> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:01:01 +0000 lmadaus 804 at 好色先生 Cleared to Launch Nation鈥檚 First Accelerated Semiconductor Degree /kettering-university-cleared-launch-nations-first-accelerated-semiconductor-degree <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">好色先生 Cleared to Launch Nation鈥檚 First Accelerated Semiconductor Degree</span> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/234" hreflang="en">Admissions</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/68" hreflang="en">Engineering</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/133" hreflang="en">Faculty &amp; Staff</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/86" hreflang="en">Undergraduate</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>lmadaus</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-07-28T09:19:34-04:00" title="Monday, July 28, 2025 - 09:19" class="datetime">Mon, 07/28/2025 - 09:19</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-content-with-sidebar field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--wysiwyg paragraph--view-mode--default container space flush" id="collapse-item-3653"> <div class="space"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p dir="ltr">好色先生 has received formal approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to offer its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Materials and Devices, officially advancing one of the first high-intensity undergraduate programs of its kind in the nation.</p><p dir="ltr">The HLC鈥檚 Institutional Actions Council approved the program, affirming 好色先生鈥檚 request to deliver the degree in an accelerated format, allowing students to complete the full degree in as few as three years. The program is designed to address urgent national workforce needs by advancing students on a more focused path through a rigorous, Co-op-integrated curriculum.<br><br>鈥淲e are directly responding to national and industry needs,鈥 said Dr. James Zhang, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. 鈥満蒙壬 has a long history of adapting education to align with industry demands, and this degree exemplifies that commitment. By combining an accelerated curriculum with deep Co-op engagement, we are preparing students for high-impact careers in a field that is critical to national security and technological innovation.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">The HLC approval follows growing state and national attention around semiconductor education and workforce development needs. During a May visit to 好色先生鈥檚 GM Mobility Research Center, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer underscored the importance of building a skilled talent pipeline to support advanced manufacturing, specifically a semiconductor 鈥淔ab.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淩ight now, there鈥檚 an ongoing race to mine the minerals, make the components, and assemble the products the world will need for decades to come,鈥 Whitmer said. 鈥淢ichigan is well-positioned to lead this race, but we need to use every resource we have in order to win.鈥&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">The program approval is also a reflection of 好色先生鈥檚 institutional strength and commitment to academic excellence. In 2024, the Higher Learning Commission reaffirmed 好色先生鈥檚 ten-year institutional accreditation with a perfect scorecard.<br><br>鈥満蒙壬檚 educational model was built for industry, and the design of our new bachelor鈥檚 degree in semiconductors is a natural extension of that legacy,鈥 said 好色先生 President Dr. Robert K. McMahan. 鈥淭his is the first accelerated STEM degree of its kind and a high-intensity path designed to prepare students to lead in the semiconductor revolution. It provides students an opportunity to master the science and engineering of semiconductors faster while also preserving the deep industry engagement that defines a 好色先生 education.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">The program is structured to align with ABET accreditation standards and is rooted in 好色先生鈥檚 long-standing model of integrating rigorous academics with real-world Co-op learning. Students will be able to apply to this program beginning August 8, 2025. As the semiconductor industry continues to grow and evolve, 好色先生鈥檚 newest degree ensures students are not only ready to enter the field 鈥 they鈥檙e ready to lead it.<br><br>For more program information, visit the&nbsp;<a href="/bs-semiconductor-materials-and-devices-accelerated">Semiconductor Materials and Devices program page</a> or&nbsp;<a href="/who-we-are/news-events/kettering-news/kettering-university-announces-new-accelerated-bachelors-degree-semiconductor-materials-and-devices">the program announcement page</a>.&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-07/好色先生%20Learning%20Commons%20October%20Exterior%20-%20Night.webp?itok=tKVfV1ze 1x" type="image/webp" width="650" height="433"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-07/好色先生%20Learning%20Commons%20October%20Exterior%20-%20Night.jpg?itok=tKVfV1ze 1x" type="image/jpeg" width="650" height="433"> <img loading="lazy" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-07/好色先生%20Learning%20Commons%20October%20Exterior%20-%20Night.jpg?itok=tKVfV1ze 1x" width="650" height="433" src="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-07/好色先生%20Learning%20Commons%20October%20Exterior%20-%20Night.jpg?itok=tKVfV1ze" alt="好色先生 Cleared to Launch Nation鈥檚 First Accelerated Semiconductor Degree"> </picture> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-program-college field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/40" hreflang="en">College of Engineering and Computer Science</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-program-major field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/46" hreflang="en">Chemical Engineering</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/60" hreflang="en">Engineering (BSE)</a></div> </div> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:19:34 +0000 lmadaus 755 at Built to Break the Mold: KUdos Wins Innovate Award at VEX Worlds /who-we-are/news-events/kettering-news/built-break-mold-kudos-wins-innovate-award-vex-worlds <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Built to Break the Mold: KUdos Wins Innovate Award at VEX Worlds</span> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/119" hreflang="en">Competition Teams</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/124" hreflang="en">Combat Robotics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/90" hreflang="en">Robotics</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/93" hreflang="en">Robotics Community Center</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/92" hreflang="en">VEX</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/86" hreflang="en">Undergraduate</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>rnorris</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-05-29T10:30:50-04:00" title="Thursday, May 29, 2025 - 10:30" class="datetime">Thu, 05/29/2025 - 10:30</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-content-with-sidebar field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--wysiwyg paragraph--view-mode--default container space flush" id="collapse-item-3587"> <div class="space"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p dir="ltr">Combining ingenuity, bold strategy, and cross-league collaboration, 好色先生鈥檚 robotics team stands out on the global stage.</p><p dir="ltr">At 好色先生, students don鈥檛 wait to build the future 鈥 they engineer it now. That mindset powered KUdos, 好色先生鈥檚 VEX U robotics team, to win the Innovate Award at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas.</p><p dir="ltr">The award recognizes teams whose engineering approach challenges convention and advances the game. KUdos delivered on both.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淲e came up with a strategy that had never been done before in VEX history,鈥 said Andrew Bolthouse 鈥27, an engineering major with a specialization in mechatronics systems from Hudsonville, Michigan. 鈥淥ur robots, Rafiki and Simba, connect at the start of the match and stay joined the entire time. That decision shaped everything.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">Instead of focusing on scoring rings, the team prioritized maximum elevation. The KUdos climbing system allowed Rafiki and Simba to scale anywhere on the field, even on top of other game elements, as long as they touched the ladder. That move gave KUdos a competitive edge that other teams couldn鈥檛 match.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淲e really just focused on ways to win without caring what our opponents did and without scoring a ton of rings,鈥 said Connor O鈥橩eefe 鈥25, the Strategy Lead for the team.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淲e knew the points for a top-tier climb were so high that if we could pull it off consistently, we鈥檇 force other teams to adjust to us,鈥 Bolthouse said. 鈥淎nd they did.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">What made the KUdos win even more impressive was the diversity of experience behind the build. The team includes alumni from VEX, FIRST Robotics, and Square One, combining distinct competition mindsets into a single, high-performing unit.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淚t鈥檚 rare to see a team bring together students from three different robotics leagues and have them mesh so well,鈥 said Kim Shumaker, Director of the Robotics Center &amp; Robotics Outreach at 好色先生. 鈥淭hat kind of collaboration is what sets KUdos apart. They鈥檙e not just building for competition 鈥 they鈥檙e building on each other鈥檚 strengths.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">Many KUdos team members come from out of state, drawn to 好色先生 by its robotics culture and its 50/50 rigorous academic and paid professional Co-op program.&nbsp;Connor O'Keefe 鈥25, a computer science major, hails from Vancouver, WA. He spends his Co-op terms in Troy, MI, working at MAHLE. Nathan Nguyen 鈥26, a mechanical engineering major from Cypress, CA, made the decision to complete his Co-op assignment closer to home at RadiaBeam in Santa Monica, CA. Katee Callicutt 鈥27, a mechanical engineering major, found Co-op work in her hometown of Greenville, SC, at Magna Seating on its BMW account.&nbsp;Bolthouse credits his Co-op with helping him understand the value of documentation and version control.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淲hat I鈥檝e learned on the job, I鈥檝e brought back to the team,鈥 Bolthouse said. 鈥淓very time we made a change to the robot, I took photos, tracked updates, and kept our process transparent. That discipline made us stronger.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">Throughout the season, the team met virtually while split between school and work terms and collaborated on CAD and documentation using tools like Onshape and Google Docs. The team鈥檚 engineering notebook 鈥 another competition component 鈥 was the product of real teamwork.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淲e like to say: two sections, one team,鈥 said&nbsp;Callicutt.&nbsp;鈥淲e can pass off what we鈥檙e doing with the robot and know confidently that our teammates on the other section are going to do what they need to do.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淢y proudest moment was when Bob Mimlitch, the co-founder of VEX Robotics, stopped by our booth,鈥 Bolthouse added. 鈥淗e took photos of our robot, asked questions, and told us how impressed he was with our approach. That made it all worth it.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">As KUdos looks ahead to future seasons, the vision is clear: keep pushing, keep climbing 鈥 and maybe one day, take the world title.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淲e鈥檙e proud of what we built,鈥 Bolthouse said. 鈥淏ut we鈥檙e not done.鈥</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-05/20250511_153330.webp?itok=NkDVRoSU 1x" type="image/webp" width="650" height="366"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-05/20250511_153330.jpg?itok=NkDVRoSU 1x" type="image/jpeg" width="650" height="366"> <img loading="lazy" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-05/20250511_153330.jpg?itok=NkDVRoSU 1x" width="650" height="366" src="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-05/20250511_153330.jpg?itok=NkDVRoSU" alt="KUdos Wins Innovate Award at 2025 VEXU Worlds"> </picture> </div> Thu, 29 May 2025 14:30:50 +0000 rnorris 569 at Dr. McMahan Explores the Benefits of 好色先生 50/50 Co-op Model with The TechEd Podcast /who-we-are/news-events/kettering-news/dr-mcmahan-explores-benefits-kettering-5050-co-op-model-teched-podcast <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Dr. McMahan Explores the Benefits of 好色先生 50/50 Co-op Model with The TechEd Podcast</span> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/96" hreflang="en">Co-op</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/133" hreflang="en">Faculty &amp; Staff</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/86" hreflang="en">Undergraduate</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>rnorris</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-04-16T10:00:11-04:00" title="Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 10:00" class="datetime">Wed, 04/16/2025 - 10:00</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-content-with-sidebar field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--wysiwyg paragraph--view-mode--default container space flush" id="collapse-item-3479"> <div class="space"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p dir="ltr">In this episode of&nbsp;<em>The TechEd Podcast</em>, 好色先生 President Dr. Robert K. McMahan challenges the status quo and offers a workforce-driven vision for higher education. With a background in science policy, venture capital, and university leadership, Dr. McMahan explains why most institutions are falling behind 鈥 and how 好色先生鈥檚 50/50 Co-op model keeps students ahead.</p><p dir="ltr">From earning $75,000 or more before graduation to developing skills in AI, sustainability, and mobility, Dr. McMahan shares how 好色先生 builds graduates who are ready to lead, starting now.</p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://techedpodcast.com/mcmahan/"><strong>Listen to the full episode.</strong></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-04/Robert-McMahan-on-The-TechEd-Podcast.webp?itok=c8jXEBUK 1x" type="image/webp" width="300" height="300"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-04/Robert-McMahan-on-The-TechEd-Podcast.png?itok=c8jXEBUK 1x" type="image/png" width="300" height="300"> <img loading="lazy" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-04/Robert-McMahan-on-The-TechEd-Podcast.png?itok=c8jXEBUK 1x" width="300" height="300" src="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-04/Robert-McMahan-on-The-TechEd-Podcast.png?itok=c8jXEBUK" alt="The TechEd Podcat"> </picture> </div> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:00:11 +0000 rnorris 550 at 好色先生 Senior Gains Competitive Edge with Cutting-Edge Robotic Cell /who-we-are/news-events/kettering-news/kettering-senior-gains-competitive-edge-cutting-edge-robotic-cell <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">好色先生 Senior Gains Competitive Edge with Cutting-Edge Robotic Cell</span> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/3" hreflang="en">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/136" hreflang="en">Campus</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/138" hreflang="en">Academic Building</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/145" hreflang="en">Campus Labs</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/96" hreflang="en">Co-op</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/80" hreflang="en">Electrical Engineering</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/86" hreflang="en">Undergraduate</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>rnorris</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-04-11T10:39:42-04:00" title="Friday, April 11, 2025 - 10:39" class="datetime">Fri, 04/11/2025 - 10:39</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-content-with-sidebar field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--wysiwyg paragraph--view-mode--default container space flush" id="collapse-item-3476"> <div class="space"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p dir="ltr">For 好色先生 senior Scotty Grunwald 鈥26, an electrical engineering major from Riverview, Michigan, engineering has always been about more than theory 鈥 it鈥檚 about building real solutions. When he encountered the University鈥檚 newest robotic cell, he gained another opportunity to work hands-on with 好色先生鈥檚 state-of-the-art robotic system, built in collaboration with Patti Engineering, Mitsubishi Electric, and Keyence Corporation.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淭his was my first real attempt at a full automation system,鈥 Grunwald said. 鈥淚t was a lot harder than it looks on paper, but that鈥檚 what made it so valuable.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">The robotic cell, installed in 好色先生鈥檚 engineering lab, gives students direct experience in programming and debugging industrial automation. Featuring an industrial robot and a collaborative robot, the cell performs pick-and-place operations, complete with a 3D vision system and industrial robot for unstructured material arrival, as well as the&nbsp;collaborative robot and a stationary camera for inspection. A flexible code base allows students to modify programming and test their solutions while safety features remain locked in place. The result is a hands-on learning tool that mirrors state-of-the-art challenges met with the precision of real-world manufacturing automation.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淥ur students want to work on things that are meaningful,鈥 said 好色先生 lecturer Andrew Watchorn. 鈥淭his system puts cutting-edge automation technology in front of them, allowing them to see the impact of their problem-solving in real-time. That hands-on experience builds deep expertise 鈥 the kind that sets 好色先生 graduates apart in industry.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">The vision for the robotic cell began with Sam Hoff 鈥90, CEO of Patti Engineering. As a 好色先生 alumnus, Hoff knows firsthand the power of hands-on education and saw an opportunity to give students an advantage in automation and robotics. He approached Mitsubishi Electric with the idea, and together with Keyence, BorgWarner, and 好色先生 faculty, they brought the concept to life.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淲e are proud to support 好色先生鈥檚 engineering students by providing this state-of-the-art robotic cell,鈥 Hoff said. 鈥淭his tool will offer invaluable practical experience and help equip students with the skills necessary for success in the rapidly evolving field of robotics and automation.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">For Grunwald, the experience was transformative. Although his early interests leaned toward circuit design and programming, working with the robotic cell changed how he thought about automation.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淭his project definitely gave me an edge in the job market,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 can say, 鈥業鈥檝e worked with Mitsubishi PLCs before. I鈥檝e programmed Mitsubishi robots.鈥 Even working with HMIs [human-machine interfaces] 鈥 it all adds to my portfolio and sets me apart.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">Few students outside of 好色先生 gain that competitive edge. Grunwald frequently compares notes with friends from other universities, many of whom lack access to industrial-grade automation systems.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淣one of them really have experience with anything purely automation-based,鈥 he said. 鈥淭hey might have a small robot in a lab, but nothing like this 鈥 nothing that could go straight into an industrial environment.鈥</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-04/02062025-MitsubishiElectric-IME-VideoShoot-AB-DG-31.webp?itok=Cgu7SL07 1x" type="image/webp" width="650" height="434"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-04/02062025-MitsubishiElectric-IME-VideoShoot-AB-DG-31.jpg?itok=Cgu7SL07 1x" type="image/jpeg" width="650" height="434"> <img loading="lazy" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-04/02062025-MitsubishiElectric-IME-VideoShoot-AB-DG-31.jpg?itok=Cgu7SL07 1x" width="650" height="434" src="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-04/02062025-MitsubishiElectric-IME-VideoShoot-AB-DG-31.jpg?itok=Cgu7SL07" alt="Patti Engineering Robotic Cell"> </picture> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-program-college field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/40" hreflang="en">College of Engineering and Computer Science</a></div> </div> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:39:42 +0000 rnorris 548 at 好色先生 Announces New Accelerated Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Semiconductor Materials and Devices /who-we-are/news-events/kettering-news/kettering-university-announces-new-accelerated-bachelors-degree-semiconductor-materials-and-devices <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">好色先生 Announces New Accelerated Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Semiconductor Materials and Devices</span> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/136" hreflang="en">Campus</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/86" hreflang="en">Undergraduate</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>rnorris</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-03-12T09:18:45-04:00" title="Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - 09:18" class="datetime">Wed, 03/12/2025 - 09:18</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-content-with-sidebar field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--wysiwyg paragraph--view-mode--default container space flush" id="collapse-item-3386"> <div class="space"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p><em><strong>Meeting the Urgent Demand for Semiconductor Talent with a High-Intensity, Industry-Focused Program</strong></em></p><p dir="ltr">好色先生 is launching an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Semiconductor Materials and Devices, an industry-driven program designed for students ready to lead in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry. Built for those who thrive in demanding, hands-on environments, this program maintains 好色先生鈥檚 high academic standards while delivering an efficient, immersive path to industry leadership.</p><p><em><strong>A Future-Focused Degree</strong></em></p><p dir="ltr">The semiconductor industry is at a turning point. Every modern technology 鈥 from smartphones to medical devices, electric vehicles to national defense systems 鈥 relies on semiconductors. Yet, the U.S. faces a critical shortage of engineers and scientists with the expertise to power the industry鈥檚 next chapter.</p><p dir="ltr">With global semiconductor supply chains under strain and the CHIPS and Science Act injecting billions into reshoring semiconductor manufacturing, the demand for highly skilled semiconductor professionals is skyrocketing. Industry leaders predict tens of thousands of new, high-paying jobs will emerge in the coming years, yet there aren鈥檛 enough trained experts to fill them.</p><p dir="ltr">That鈥檚 where 好色先生 comes in.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥満蒙壬檚 educational model was built for industry, and the design of our new bachelor鈥檚 degree in semiconductors is a natural extension of that legacy,鈥 said 好色先生 President Dr. Robert K. McMahan. 鈥淭his is the first accelerated STEM degree of its kind and a high-intensity path designed to prepare students to lead in the semiconductor revolution. It provides students an opportunity to master the science and engineering of semiconductors faster while also preserving the deep industry engagement that defines a 好色先生 education.鈥</p><p><em><strong>A Workforce Solution for a Critical Industry</strong></em></p><p dir="ltr">Semiconductors are often called the 鈥渂rains鈥 of modern technology. They are at the heart of advancements in AI, automotive automation, telecommunications, aerospace, and renewable energy. Without a robust semiconductor workforce, innovation stalls.</p><p dir="ltr">好色先生鈥檚 new program directly addresses this challenge, preparing students to:</p><p dir="ltr">鈼 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Engineer the future of microelectronics</strong> 鈥 Mastering materials synthesis, quantum physics, photonics, and semiconductor fabrication.</p><p dir="ltr">鈼 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Drive U.S. semiconductor manufacturing forward</strong> 鈥 Learning from industry-aligned faculty with expertise in materials science, optoelectronics, and solid-state physics.</p><p dir="ltr">鈼 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Enter the workforce faster</strong> 鈥 Completing an intensive 115-credit curriculum in less than four years with built-in Co-op industry experience at leading semiconductor and advanced manufacturing companies.</p><p><em><strong>Key Program Features: Built for Impact</strong></em></p><p dir="ltr">鈼 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Fast track without shortcuts</strong> 鈥 A full-scale curriculum covering semiconductor materials, devices, and fabrication delivered in a high-intensity, industry-focused format.</p><p dir="ltr">鈼 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Industry-integrated learning</strong> 鈥 Four required Co-op work terms provide hands-on, paid experience with semiconductor, materials, and advanced manufacturing companies.</p><p dir="ltr">鈼 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Cutting-edge technology</strong> 鈥 Students will gain hands-on experience with environmental scanning electron microscopes (ESEM), X-ray diffractometers (XRD), photonics labs, Synopsys semiconductor software, and electronic design automation (EDA) tools鈥攖he same technologies driving innovation worldwide.</p><p dir="ltr">鈼 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Interdisciplinary foundation&nbsp;</strong>鈥 A rigorous blend of physics, chemistry, and engineering prepares students for leadership in one of the world鈥檚 most critical industries.</p><p dir="ltr">鈼 &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Accreditation-driven design&nbsp;</strong>鈥 The program is structured to meet ABET accreditation standards and aligns with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) criteria.</p><p><em><strong>A Program Rooted in 好色先生鈥檚 Legacy of Industry Leadership</strong></em></p><p dir="ltr">For over a century, 好色先生 has shaped the future of engineering, technology, and manufacturing 鈥 producing top talent for automotive, mobility, and advanced technology industries. As the U.S. semiconductor industry undergoes rapid expansion, 好色先生 is once again stepping up to engineer the workforce of the future.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淭his program is a direct response to national and industry needs,鈥 said Dr. James Zhang, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. 鈥満蒙壬 has a long history of adapting education to align with industry demands, and this degree exemplifies that commitment. By combining an accelerated curriculum with deep Co-op engagement, we are preparing students for high-impact careers in a field that is critical to national security and technological innovation.鈥</p><p><em><strong>Engineering the Leaders of the Semiconductor Revolution</strong></em></p><p dir="ltr">Semiconductor technology is advancing faster than ever. From the development of next-generation chips that power AI to new materials driving quantum computing and photonics, the future depends on experts who can bridge science and industry.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淭his program is designed for those ready to push boundaries and take on industry challenges,鈥 said Dr. Daniel Ludwigsen, Head of the Department of Natural Sciences. 鈥淪emiconductor technology requires expertise across physics, chemistry, and engineering. Our faculty have deep expertise in materials science, optoelectronics, and quantum physics, and this program leverages that strength to ensure students graduate ready to solve real-world semiconductor challenges from day one.鈥</p><p><em><strong>Are You Ready to Build the Future?</strong></em></p><p dir="ltr">This is not a program for students looking for shortcuts. It鈥檚 built for those ready to step up, take on industry-defining challenges, and lead in the next generation of semiconductor technology.</p><p dir="ltr">*<em>An application for this new program has been submitted to the accreditor and is pending HLC approval.</em></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-03/Semiconductor.webp?itok=_-V6zjQQ 1x" type="image/webp" width="650" height="406"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-03/Semiconductor.jpg?itok=_-V6zjQQ 1x" type="image/jpeg" width="650" height="406"> <img loading="lazy" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-03/Semiconductor.jpg?itok=_-V6zjQQ 1x" width="650" height="406" src="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-03/Semiconductor.jpg?itok=_-V6zjQQ" alt="Generic Semiconductor"> </picture> </div> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:18:45 +0000 rnorris 531 at Commencement /who-we-are/news-events/events/commencement <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Commencement</span> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/134" hreflang="en">Campus Events</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/149" hreflang="en">Commencement</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/87" hreflang="en">Graduate</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/86" hreflang="en">Undergraduate</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>eoboyle</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-02-26T11:19:29-05:00" title="Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - 11:19" class="datetime">Wed, 02/26/2025 - 11:19</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-date-range field--type-date-recur field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="date-recur-date"><time datetime="2025-06-21T09:30:00Z" class="datetime">2025-06-21T09:30:00-0400</time> _<time datetime="2025-06-21T12:30:00Z" class="datetime">2025-06-21T12:30:00-0400</time> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-location field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Atwood Stadium</div> <div class="field field--name-field-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2025-02/06172023-Commencement-AtwoodStadium-CGT-183-2.webp?itok=9xDLYL30 1x" type="image/webp" width="1090" height="727"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2025-02/06172023-Commencement-AtwoodStadium-CGT-183-2.jpg?itok=9xDLYL30 1x" type="image/jpeg" width="1090" height="727"> <img loading="lazy" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2025-02/06172023-Commencement-AtwoodStadium-CGT-183-2.jpg?itok=9xDLYL30 1x" width="1090" height="727" src="/sites/default/files/styles/wide/public/2025-02/06172023-Commencement-AtwoodStadium-CGT-183-2.jpg?itok=9xDLYL30" alt="students at commencement "> </picture> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p dir="ltr">9:30 a.m. - 2025 Commencement Ceremony&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr"><em>Atwood Stadium, 好色先生</em></p><p dir="ltr">For those unable to attend, the ceremony will be live-streamed.</p><p dir="ltr">*In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony may be delayed until later in the day on Saturday, June 21, or it may be moved to Sunday, June 22, at 9:30 a.m. The weather call will be made at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, and updates will be provided via email to participating graduates and on the University's Social Media Accounts.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-cta field--type-link field--label-hidden field__item"><a href="/academics-research/commencement">For More Information and Tickets</a></div> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:19:29 +0000 eoboyle 520 at 好色先生 Student Makes History as 2024 WDRA Summit Junior Dragster World Champion /who-we-are/news-events/kettering-news/kettering-student-makes-history-2024-wdra-summit-junior-dragster-world-champion <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">好色先生 Student Makes History as 2024 WDRA Summit Junior Dragster World Champion</span> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/68" hreflang="en">Engineering</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/83" hreflang="en">Mechanical Engineering</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/66" hreflang="en">Student Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/86" hreflang="en">Undergraduate</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>rnorris</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-01-13T09:40:59-05:00" title="Monday, January 13, 2025 - 09:40" class="datetime">Mon, 01/13/2025 - 09:40</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-content-with-sidebar field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--wysiwyg paragraph--view-mode--default container space flush" id="collapse-item-3098"> <div class="space"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p dir="ltr">Evan Muchler 鈥28, a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering, made history this fall as the 2024 WDRA Summit Junior Dragster World Champion. His victory capped off a season of focus and determination, making him the competition鈥檚 first-ever back-to-back finalist. For Evan, this accomplishment was the culmination of years spent perfecting his skills and racing alongside his family.</p><p dir="ltr">鈥淲inning a world championship to prove something to someone else would take away the significance of it,鈥 Evan said. 鈥淪o going into the first race of 2024, I had the mentality to win it for myself and my dad.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">Evan鈥檚 drag-racing journey began when he was a child. 鈥淚 was initially drawn into drag racing because it was the coolest thing that could have happened to me,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 was able to drive my own car when I was 8!鈥</p><p dir="ltr">With his dad by his side, Evan honed his skills over the years. 鈥淢y dad has been there every step of the way,鈥 he said. 鈥淲e鈥檝e put in countless hours of practice in the garage and at the racetrack for different strategies and techniques.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">Falling short in the 2023 WDRA finals tested Evan鈥檚 determination and fueled his desire to come back stronger this year. 鈥淎s soon as I lost in the final in 2023, I was already thinking about how close I was and how I had the most potential out of everyone to make it back next year,鈥 he said.</p><p dir="ltr">In the offseason, he refined his focus, learning to stay grounded and present in high-pressure moments. 鈥淢y mindset going into the final round was to not think about the huge trophy that says 鈥榃orld Champion鈥 on it or the winner circle picture or post-race interview but instead think about the moment,鈥 he explained. 鈥淎ll that mattered was the next round, and why should this one be any different than the thousands of other rounds I鈥檝e won?鈥 That focus helped Evan deliver a near-perfect performance in the finals, securing the championship title.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Evan鈥檚 success on the track is closely tied to his academic journey. At 好色先生, he is pursuing a mechanical engineering degree to deepen his understanding of the machines he races. 鈥淭he reason why I鈥檓 studying mechanical engineering is because of drag racing,鈥 he said. 鈥淚f I plan on drag racing for a lot longer, then I need to know how things work with my race cars and how to fix them.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">Balancing academics and racing is no easy task, but Evan remains committed to both. 鈥淚 will try to fit racing into my schedule wherever I can,鈥 he said. 鈥淏ut I won鈥檛 be missing any schooling because just like the term student-athlete, the 鈥榮tudent鈥 part comes first.鈥</p><p dir="ltr">With a championship behind him and an exciting future ahead, Evan Muchler exemplifies the focus, perseverance, and innovation that define success in both racing and engineering.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-01/Evan%20Mulcher%20Junior%20World%20Champion.webp?itok=MYgxIOU9 1x" type="image/webp" width="650" height="433"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-01/Evan%20Mulcher%20Junior%20World%20Champion.jpg?itok=MYgxIOU9 1x" type="image/jpeg" width="650" height="433"> <img loading="lazy" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-01/Evan%20Mulcher%20Junior%20World%20Champion.jpg?itok=MYgxIOU9 1x" width="650" height="433" src="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2025-01/Evan%20Mulcher%20Junior%20World%20Champion.jpg?itok=MYgxIOU9" alt="Evan Muchler 鈥28"> </picture> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-program-major field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/63" hreflang="en">Mechanical Engineering</a></div> </div> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:40:59 +0000 rnorris 487 at 好色先生 Students Drive Change: 230 Trees in 2 Hours /who-we-are/news-events/kettering-news/kettering-university-students-drive-change-230-trees-2-hours <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">好色先生 Students Drive Change: 230 Trees in 2 Hours</span> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/134" hreflang="en">Campus Events</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/66" hreflang="en">Student Life</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/86" hreflang="en">Undergraduate</a></div> </div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>rnorris</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-12-10T14:54:16-05:00" title="Tuesday, December 10, 2024 - 14:54" class="datetime">Tue, 12/10/2024 - 14:54</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-field-content-with-sidebar field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--wysiwyg paragraph--view-mode--default container space flush" id="collapse-item-2977"> <div class="space"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-description field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Not everyone has what it takes to tackle a challenge with this much impact. 好色先生 students do.</p><p>When Maggie Simons saw an opportunity to make Flint greener, she didn鈥檛 wait for someone else to step up. A hands-on leader and relentless problem solver, Simons inspired a team of 好色先生 volunteers to plant 230 trees in just two hours, partnering with the Flint River Watershed Coalition (FRWC) to enhance the environment around Potter Elementary School on the city鈥檚 northeast side.</p><p>This effort was more than a day of digging 鈥 it was part of a broader initiative to restore Flint鈥檚 natural ecosystems and improve water quality. These trees will help stabilize soil, filter rainwater, and prevent standing water where bacteria thrive. It鈥檚 a long-term solution made possible by student volunteers ready to lead.</p><p>Simons worked closely with FRWC to set the date, recruit volunteers, and coordinate logistics. Drawing support from Greek Life and international students, she brought together a team that reflected 好色先生鈥檚 culture: collaborative, driven, and ready to work hard.</p><p>鈥淚 didn鈥檛 think we鈥檇 finish this fast,鈥 volunteers marveled after completing the project in record time. The experience united students from across campus, demonstrating what Bulldogs are built to do: take on challenges, make a measurable impact, and look to what鈥檚 next.</p><p>Simons is already planning another initiative with her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, for spring 2025. Inspired by this event鈥檚 success, she aims to mobilize even more students to continue environmental restoration in Flint.</p><p>For more information about FRWC and how to get involved, visit<a href="http://flintriver.org/"> flintriver.org</a>.&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2024-12/FRWC%20Tree%20Planting.webp?itok=RGxYLQlG 1x" type="image/webp" width="650" height="433"> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2024-12/FRWC%20Tree%20Planting.jpg?itok=RGxYLQlG 1x" type="image/jpeg" width="650" height="433"> <img loading="lazy" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2024-12/FRWC%20Tree%20Planting.jpg?itok=RGxYLQlG 1x" width="650" height="433" src="/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/2024-12/FRWC%20Tree%20Planting.jpg?itok=RGxYLQlG" alt="FRWC Tree Planting"> </picture> </div> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:54:16 +0000 rnorris 458 at