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University of Missouri - Rolla
The name. The degree. The difference.
Missouri’s Premier Technological Research University
CAT & UMR: Partners in Excellence
Bob Mitchell, Dean, School of Engineering Jay Goff, Dean, Enrollment Management Wayne Huebner, Vice Provost, Research Arlan DeKock, Dean, School of Management &
Information Systems Mariesa Crow, Dean, School of Materials,
Energy, & Earth Resources Judy Cavender, Development Officer,
Corporations and Foundations
July 5, 2005
UMR Presenters
Bob Mitchell
Dean of the School of Engineering
presentation to:
July 5, 2005
UMRMissouri’s Premier Technological Research University
Rolla, Missouri
Facilities
Havener Center(completed 2005)
ResidentialCollege(completed 2005)
Facilities
Emerson HallElectrical andComputer Engineering(completed 1998)
Butler-Carlton HallCivil, ArchitecturalAnd EnvironmentalEngineering(completed 2003)
Facilities
Toomey HallMechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Construction begins 2005
Aerospace Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Biomaterials Engineering
Ceramic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Aerospace Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Biomaterials Engineering
Ceramic Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Geological Engineering
Interdisciplinary Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallugical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Systems Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geological Engineering
Interdisciplinary Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallugical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Systems Engineering
Engineering Disciplines Offered
Recognition
US News Top 50 engineering programs at PhD granting institutions
Forbes 25 Most Entrepreneurial College Campuses Intel Top 100 Unwired Campuses A top 10 university for doctoral degrees to women
(10th highest percentage of doctoral degrees awarded to women in 2003, American Society for Engineering Education, October 2004)
First university in the U.S. to become ISO 14001 certified
2005 Outstanding Engineering Teacher in the Nation, ASEE, Ralph Flori, Basic Engineering
Recognition2004 Engineering Workforce Commission
UMR ranked 22nd in the nation in the number of engineering degrees granted in 2004 with 1,011.
UMR ranked 21st in the number of master’s degrees awarded in engineering with 459.
UMR ranked 32nd in the nation in the number of undergraduate engineering degrees with 603.
UMR had 35 African American engineering graduates (more than Purdue, Illinois, Penn State, or Stanford)
Student Design CompetitionsIn 2003-2005, UMR has won six national student competition championships: American Solar Challenge from Chicago to LA, the Formula Sun Grand Prix, the AE Heavy Lift Aero Competition East; and the Human Powered Vehicle Contest East (three times).
Goal: Student Design Teams Will
Prove intellectually stimulating Teach self-motivation Forge a sense of team pride Reveal the principles and benefits of team-based leadership Instill in each participant the makings of a professional identity
Jay Goff
Dean of Enrollment Management
presentation to:
July 5, 2005
UMR Student Enrollment
UMR Students
UMR STUDENT BODY
OVERVIEW
Enrollment
» Student Profile
» A Focus on Diversity Student Success
» Retention & Graduation
» Starting Great Careers
EnrollmentEnrollmentSTRATEGIC PLAN GOAL: Grow to 6500-7000 Students
» TOTAL Enrollment 5400» Undergraduate Students 4100» Graduate Students 1300» Freshman class 900* * 2003, 2004, 2005 Largest New Student Classes in 15 years
Class Locations
•Campus: 91%
•Distance: 9%
UMR's Academic Major Distribution by Headcount
Engineering Majors, 73%
Arts & Science
Majors, 22%
Management & Business Majors, 5%
Engineering Majors
Arts & ScienceMajors
Management &Business Majors
Undergraduate Demographics Average Age: 21.6 years old
Gender: » 23% Female» 77% Male
First Generation College Students:» 2004-05: 39%
Residency:» Missouri Residents: 76%» Out-State Students: 24%
Ethnicity: » African-American: 4% » Asian-American: 3% » Caucasian: 83% » Hispanic: 2% » Native-American: 1% » Non-resident, International: 2%» Not Disclosed: 5%
Students’ Home States
All Students, Totals
United States 4,830 Other Countries 577 Total 5,407
ALASKA
CALIFORNIA
IDAHO
OREGON
WASHINGTON
MONTANA
WYOMING
UTAH
COLORADO
ARIZONA
NEW MEXICO
TEXAS
OKLAHOMA
KANSAS
NEBRASKA
SOUTH DAKOTA
NORTH DAKOTA MINNESOTA
WISCONSIN
IOWA
ILLINOIS
OHIOIN
KENTUCKY
WV
VIRGINIA
NO. CAROLINA
GEORGIA
FL
ALABAMA
MS
MISSOURI
ARKANSAS
LA
NEVADA
HAWAII
MICHIGAN
PENNSYLVANIA
NJ
NEW YORKCT
MA
VT
NH
MAINE
TENNESSEE
CAROLINASO.
MD
DE
RI
DC
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University of Missouri - RollaGeographic Origin of All Students - Fall 2004
Note: Geographic Origin is defined as student's legal residence at time of original admission to UMR.Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) frozen files, 4th week after enrollment.
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10 – 49 students
1 - 9 students
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•Average ACT: 27.2 (upper 10% in nation)•40% ranked in top 10% of high school class•83% interested in Engineering & Science•92% joining a student organization/leadership skills
•79% UMR: 1st choice college to attend•18% UMR: 2nd choice college to attend
•Average Family Adjusted Gross Income:2000-01: $61,716
2004-05: $67,355
•Average Financial Aid Package: $10,100•75% are receiving scholarships and financial aid•26% qualify for Pell Grants•73% plan to work while enrolled at UMR
Student ProfileStudent Profile
On-Campus EnrollmentBy Gender
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Total On-Campus Enrollment: Under-represented minorities(Undergraduate and Graduate)
162 165 186 202 179 158 145 139 148 157 159 183 197 205 185
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Current Student Success
Retention Rates, 2004 » General Student Body: 85%» Female Students: 90%» Minority Students: 91%» CAMPUS GOAL: 87%
Graduation Rates, 2004» General Student Body: 63%» Female Students: 69%» Minority Students: 71%» CAMPUS GOAL: 70%
Planned Academic Majors of Admissable, ACT Tested College Bound Missouri Students, 1989-2003
14%15%
17%
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22%24% 24% 23%
23% 23%22% 21%
21% 21%21%
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Natural Sciences Math Technology Engineering
High School Graduates Interested in Engineering Majors
High School Graduates Interested in Engineering Majors
40000
45000
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65000
70000
Number 63653 66475 67764 64571 64937 63329 63601 65329 65776 61648 54175 52112
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Female High School Graduates Interested in Engineering Majors
Female High School Graduates Interested in Engineering Majors
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Number 11710 12974 13483 13180 13389 12681 12803 12648 12480 11689 10073 9345
Percent 18.4% 19.5% 19.9% 20.4% 20.6% 20.0% 20.1% 19.4% 19.0% 19.0% 18.7% 18.0%
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Potential Minority Engineering Majors
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
14.0%
16.0%
African American 11.3% 11.6% 11.9% 12.4% 13.3% 13.3% 13.4% 13.8% 13.7% 13.5% 13.5% 14.1%
American Indian 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.4% 1.3% 1.4% 1.4% 1.3% 1.2% 1.1% 1.1% 1.2%
Hispanic 5.2% 5.9% 5.9% 6.1% 6.3% 6.1% 6.1% 5.9% 5.9% 5.9% 6.3% 6.9%
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Potential Minority Engineering Majors
2004 African-American Student Funnel for Engineering
MO IL High School Seniors: 8561 14,479 ACT Testers/College Bound: 3850
14,479 Any Engineering Interest, all scores: 167 599 Engin. Interest, +21 comp. score: 36 111
(21 = MO average score / 50%) Engin. Interest, +24 comp. score: 15 50
(24 = UM minimum for auto admission)
+9
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+11% to +20%
0% to +10%
Decreases
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Projected Change in High School Graduates2002-2012
+3
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-17
STAMATS, 2005
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, State Public Elementary and Secondary Enrollment Model, and State Public High School Graduates Model. May 2002.
Results from 2003-04University Wide Diversity Initiative
Student Diversity Programs
Women’s Leadership Institute
Center for Pre-College Programs
Taking One 30 year-old Program and Expanding it to Three
Strategic Plan Diversity in Enrollment Goals
GOALS: 2010 Enrollment Diversity Overall Enrollment of 6000 (5500 on campus, 500 off campus programs)
» New Student Goals
– 900 students first-time freshmen
– 425 transfer students
– 425 graduate students
– total of 1750 new students overall
2001 2002 2003 2006 2008 2010 Women 178 205 210 240 285 315
Minority 36 45 55 65 80 90
Post Graduation OutcomesPost Graduation Outcomes
Around 96% of UMR graduates secure a position in their field/area of choice within 3 months of graduation.
Over 400 organizations recruit UMR students each year Average starting salary of 2004 graduates exceeded
$47,000.00
Wayne Huebner
Vice Provost for Research
presentation to:
July 5, 2005
Research UMRBuilding bridges with CATERPILLAR Inc..
UMR’s Vision
A university whose faculty and staff are committed to the success of students
through excellence in teaching and enhanced learning programs
A university where faculty, staff and students conduct nationally-competitive research to meet societal needs
Annual Research Expenditures
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Federal State & Local Industry Institutional Funds All Others
A key component of our strategy to increase our national reputation is to form strategic research partnerships with industry. CATERPILLAR Inc. is viewed as a premier corporate partner, and hence in the fall of 2004 we pursued establishing the MSRA.
Clear definitions of IP, licensing and rights in Data and
Publication
Establishes a CATERPILLAR Visiting Scientist Program which provides access to office space, lab facilities, computer connections…
User friendly - projects can be initiated under this agreement by simply specifying the “Research Project Specifications” (PI/deliverables/budget/timeframe), and gathering appropriate signatures
Master Sponsored Research Agreement with CATERPILLAR INC.
signed April 7, 2005
InfrastructureEnvironmental
Energy IT
MaterialsNanotechnology
BiotechManufacturing
Power IntelligentElectronics Systems
Core Strengths
Structurally Integrated Coatings for Wear and Corrosion
Plasma sprayed coating after bend test showing crack
initiation.
UMR (D.C. Van Aken) to provide mechanical test properties of coating materials formulated and processed by Caterpillar, Inc.
Development of plasma-sprayed Fe-Mo-B coating; produces ≈50% Mo2B
Application for buckets and bulldozers to lower the overall weight (reduced steel section) by adding a more wear resistant coating.
A Department of Energy program being lead by Caterpillar, Inc. (PI: Dr. Jason L. Sebright)
Subcontracts to: Iowa State University University of Illinois University of Missouri-Rolla
“Ferrous Microstructure” Seminar
Caterpillar Technical Center short course on understanding and interpreting the microstructures of steel (October 3-4, 2005)
Attended by 30-40 Caterpillar materials engineers each year
Taught by David C. Van Aken, UMR Professor of Metallurgical Engineering
Course previously taught by Professor Emeritus Robert Bohl University of Illinois
Photograph shows the formation of acicular ferrite in a coarse grained steel forging.
Development of “Cellular” Polycrystalline Diamond/WC(Co) Composites for Drill Bits
Surface
Cross-section
Ultra-High TemperatureCeramic Composites
Project Objectives
Sharp UHTC Leading Edge
Reaction-based processing of thermal protection materials: borides, carbides…
Use temperatures above 2200°C.
Improved aerodynamic performance
Increased margin of safety for take-off and re-entry.
No communications blackout on re-entry.
Dr. Bill FahrenholtzDr. Greg Hilmas
Waverider Reentry Vehicle Configuration
UMR EMC Lab/CAT Collaborations
Microprocessor
Digital ASIC
PWM ASIC (not placed)
GND
Vcc
Layer 1
Layer 8 R710
(10Ω)
• New EMI coupling paths identified• Developed new design strategies at the
connector for CAT to reduce EMI from cable harnesses
• New signal routing guidelines for clocks and high-speed signals to reduce EMI
ADEM III* engine controller – working with CAT engineers (Thomas Baker, Electronic Power Converters) on EMI design and mitigation
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
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CM current on power cable original configuration a microcoax connected to the Microprocessor clock and Digital ASIC
10-15 dB EMI reduction with new layout
Clock routing with layer changes leading to EMI coupling path
* Advanced Diesel Engine Module (ADEM® III), an electronic system that improves performance and fuel efficiency while reducing smoke and emissions.
Intelligent Maintenance Systems (IMS)University of Cincinnati
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Watchdog Agent and Device-to-Business (D2B) are Trademarks of IMS Center
Near “0”Downtime
Near “0”Downtime
EnhancedSix-SigmaDesign
ProductCenter
ProductRedesign
Design for Reliability and Serviceability
Self-Maintenance
•Redundancy•Active•Passive
Health Monitoring
Communications
•Tether -Free(Bluetooth)
• Internet•TCP/IP
Sensors & Embedded Intelligence
Product orSystemIn Use
Service
SmartDesign Condition-based
Maintenance(CBM)
• Web-enabled Monitoring &Prognostics
• Decision Support Tools for Optimized Maintenance
• Business and Service Synchronization
• Asset Optimization
Degradation Watchdog Agent™
Web-enabled D2B™ Platform(XML-based)
Closed-LoopLife Cycle
Design
Closed-LoopLife Cycle
Design
Watchdog Agent and Device-to-Business (D2B) are Trademarks of IMS Center
Near “0”Downtime
Near “0”Downtime
EnhancedSix-SigmaDesign
ProductCenter
ProductRedesign
Design for Reliability and Serviceability
Self-Maintenance
•Redundancy•Active•Passive
Health Monitoring
Communications
•Tether -Free(Bluetooth)
• Internet•TCP/IP
Sensors & Embedded Intelligence
Product orSystemIn Use
Service
SmartDesign Condition-based
Maintenance(CBM)
• Web-enabled Monitoring &Prognostics
• Decision Support Tools for Optimized Maintenance
• Business and Service Synchronization
• Asset Optimization
Degradation Watchdog Agent™
Web-enabled D2B™ Platform(XML-based)
• Web-enabled Monitoring &Prognostics
• Decision Support Tools for Optimized Maintenance
• Business and Service Synchronization
• Asset Optimization
Degradation Watchdog Agent™
Web-enabled D2B™ Platform(XML-based)
Degradation Watchdog Agent™
Web-enabled D2B™ Platform(XML-based)
Degradation Watchdog Agent™
Web-enabled D2B™ Platform(XML-based)
Closed-LoopLife Cycle
Design
Closed-LoopLife Cycle
Design
UMR Core Competencies
The IMS Center (www.imscenter.net) is engaged in industry-relevant, intelligent maintenance research work.
Supported by 15 industrial members.
Membership Levels: 40K/year for Full Member; 11K/year for Associate Members (< 500 employees)
Prognostic on a Chip
Goal: Develop long-term partnerships with industry and government in the area of Monitoring, Diagnostics and Prognostics
Sensing and Monitoring Sensing Techniques Wireless Sensor Networking and Hardware (UMR
Mote) System on a Chip
Diagnostics and Prognostics
Data Fusion
Neural Networks
Fuzzy Logic
Intelligent Agents
Advanced Simulation
Virtual Reality Virtual Prototyping
Leverage of internal R&D resources by joining the Center. Waiver of all indirect costs associated with the membership. Near-zero maintenance technology can result in significant
cost savings Attend Center workshops at minimal/no cost. Right to use Center reports, data and information internally
for evaluation and further research. An option to a non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide
royalty-free license on any patentable invention conceived and reduced to practice, and the use of copyrighted software arising from Center Projects.
Memberships and Benefits
ReliabilityInformation
RemainingUseful Life
Confidence
Severity
Wireless
Wireless
Distributed Sensors
Wir
eles
s MultivariableAnalysiswith
Learning
TrendingConfidence
Degradation
UMR Mote
UMR Mote
Service History
ReliabilityInformation
RemainingUseful Life
Confidence
Severity
Wireless
Wireless
Distributed Sensors
Wir
eles
s MultivariableAnalysiswith
Learning
TrendingConfidence
Degradation
UMR Mote
UMR Mote ReliabilityInformation
RemainingUseful Life
Confidence
Severity
Wireless
Wireless
Distributed SensorsDistributed Sensors
Wir
eles
s MultivariableAnalysiswith
Learning
TrendingConfidence
Degradation
UMR Mote
UMR Mote
Service History
Mission and Goals of NSF I/UCRC Program
Mission: Develop long-term partnerships among industry, academe, and government. Seed partnered approaches to new or emerging research
Goals: Provide highly leveraged industry/university
cooperation by focusing on fundamental research recommended by Industrial Advisory Boards
Develop strong industrial support of and collaboration of research and education
Direct transfer of university developed ideas, research results, experience and technology to US industry
Provide next generation scientists and engineers with a broad industrial oriented perspective on engineering research and practice
UMR’s NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Center on Intelligent Maintenance Systems
Working with CAT engineers: Dave Schings and Jerry Wear, Systems and Controls, and Components
June 2004: Launch of the largest research contract ever at UMR: the $14.2M
Center for Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies
Advanced Simulation High Speed
Machining Abrasive Slurry Cutting
Rapid prototyping
Laser Materials Processing
Friction Stir Processing Non-Chrome
Coating
Non-Destructive Evaluation
Composites Manufacturing
Electronic Materials
Processing
Partners: WPAFB & Boeing30 faculty; 50 graduate students
Aluminum after 1 day in salt fog
Planes on Ship in salt air UMR cerium
coated aluminum after2 weeks in salt fog
Current chrome coated aluminum
after 2 week in salt fog
WPAFB
Dr. Jim StofferDr. Tom O’Keefe
Environmentally SoundAircraft Coatings
UMR has developed a system based on Cerium which
satisfies military requirements
Friction Stir Welding
Solid state process Environment friendly Improved mechanical and
corrosion-resistance properties
Join dissimilar and “non-weldable” alloysDr. Rajiv Mishra
Objectives:
Characterize commercial and military aircraft particle emissions Develop predictive tools for propulsion emission reduction
strategies
Issues Addressed:
Airport local air quality Global flight corridor pollution: Ozone ! Reducing the detectable particle signature
(protection from attack) Maintaining U.S. leadership in the field
of particle mitigation
Aerodyne Inc.
NASA Center of Excellence for Aerospace Particulate Reduction Research
Partners: UMR, MIT, Georgia Tech, U. Illinois
AEDC, Aerodyne, SWRI, HVL Assoc.
A university where faculty, staff and students conduct nationally-competitive research to meet societal needs…..
Arlan DeKock
Dean of the School of Management & Information Systems
presentation to:
July 5, 2005
Computing at UMR
ComputerScience
MaterialScience
ComputerEngineering
InformationScience
Computing at UMR
INFOSTRUCTURE
Facilitate the interoperability of
communication and information technology in
support of improved service delivery and
informed decision-making.
Integrated IT
Web TechnologyDatabaseNetworks and CommunicationsHuman-Computer InteractionBusiness Processes
Computer
Engineering
Research, design, develop, and test computer hardware and
supervise its manufacture and installation.
•Fault-tolerant computing •Computer networks•Embedded computer systems •Machine vision
•Artificial intelligence •Software engineering (with Computer Science) •Computer architecture
School of Engineering
Computer
Science
Design, develop, test, and evaluate the software and systems that enable computers to perform.
•Software engineering•Operating systems•Computer networks•Machine intelligence •Intelligent software systems
•Database systems•Artificial intelligence•Graphics•Programming languages•Programming methodologies
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Management and Information Systems
Information
Science &
TechnologyInterface technology into organization,
insure usability, administer systems, support computer systems and
networks.
•Network performance•Internet computing•Web data management•System administration
•Interface design•E-Commerce•Project management•Business process design
University Alliance
To give our graduates a better understanding of how technology enables companies to use information in conducting business.
To use software technology to help teach business concepts.
To provide students a more global integrated knowledge about business operations as a total entity.
To integrate business concepts and theories with business applications.
Business Processes
Rousing Start
Educate Professionals for Leadership Roles in Modern Business Organizations.Emphasize Entrepreneurial Management Through Technology.Focus on Information Systems and Their Application in a Fast-changing, Competitive Global Environment.
SM&IS Mission
BusinessAdministration
Economics & Finance
SM&ISDepartments
Information Science & Technology
GainingRecognition
25 Most Entrepreneurial Campuses
Rolla, Mo., www.umr.edu, (573) 341-4165 In one upper-level business class, students are required to write a business plan and apply for venture capital funding, then, if they can get it, launch the company. Any profit from the business goes to a charity of the student's choice. The school's new Residential College's Global Entrepreneurship Learning Community puts entrepreneurially minded students together in both classes and dorms.
Bob Mitchell
Dean of the School of Engineering
presentation to:
July 5, 2005
UMR Industry & Corporate Partnerships
Industry Partnerships
Many industries have designated UMR as a “key school” such as• Boeing (one of 24)• GM (one of 29)• Ford• Caterpillar• Anheuser-Busch• Honeywell• Ameren• Alcoa• Deere• National Instruments• Exxon-Mobil• Union Pacific
UMR & USC team proposal was selected from 15 competing proposals responding to Boeing’s RFP, to provide Systems Engineering graduate education to Boeing engineers and their suppliers, worldwide.
Currently over 300 students at 25 Boeing locations are participating. Main sites are Houston, Huntsville, Los Angeles, Mesa, Philadelphia, Puget Sound, St. Louis, Washington DC, and Wichita.
210 Boeing students,113 from UMR and 07 from USC, graduated from the program during the last four academic years.
The Boeing Systems Engineering ProgramUniversity of Missouri-Rolla
University of Southern California
Core Courses
Systems» Systems Architecture» Systems Engineering and Analysis» Systems Engineering - Information Based
Design Management
» Economic Decision Analysis» Systems Engineering Management» Organizational Behavior and Management
Specialization Tracks
Artificial/Computational Intelligence/Robotics Astronautics (USC only) Civil Engineering (UMR only) Computational Fluid & Solid Mechanics (USC Only) Computer Security Construction (USC only) Communication Systems Control Systems Dynamics and Control (USC only) Economic Decision Analysis (UMR only) Engineering Management
Specialization Tracks
Flight Systems Information Science and Technology (UMR Only) Information Systems & Computer Architecture Manufacturing Systems Multimedia Network Centric Systems Nuclear Engineering (UMR Only) Product Development Engineering (USC Only) Quality & Reliability Engineering (UMR only) Software Systems Systems Design and Optimization
New ECE Course Developed for GM
Integrated Vehicle Electronics» Fault tolerant systems» Reliability impacts of vehicle systems» Integration of vehicle functions» Expanded features and improved control
through interaction between subsystems» Busses» Power consumption» Hybrid controls» Protection of software
Caterpillar Mechatronics LaboratoryUMR: K. Krishnamurthy and Robert Landers
Caterpillar: Larry Mueller and Jigar Patel
The Caterpillar Mechatronics Laboratory is being developed to provide both undergraduate and graduate ME, AE, EE and CmpE students the opportunity to acquire skills in sensors and actuators, feedback control systems, design of electro-hydraulic systems, and integration of mechanical, electronic and hydraulic components.
The Caterpillar Mechatronics Laboratory will be the centerpiece for mechatronics related activities in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and will be used in several courses.
Caterpillar’s hardware and software gift is valued over $200K.
Caterpillar Mechatronics Laboratory
Lab includes 8 stations with each having a PC, MathWorks xPC TargetBox, Caterpillar electronic control module, and an electro-hydraulic test bench with subsystems used in Caterpillar industrial products.
Lab developmental effort being helped by graduate students, David Fenstermacher and
Jeff Lentz, 4 undergraduate students supported by an NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates grant, and MAE electronic technician, Mitch Cottrell.
• Jeff Lentz is currently at Caterpillar on a summer internship.
Electronic Joystick
xPC TargetBox
Assembled Test Bench
Caterpillar Mechatronics Laboratory
Current Status
– One test bench is operational and the remaining seven are in the final assembly stage.
– Some components have already been used to provide hands-on experience in ME 279, Automatic Control of Mechanical Systems.
Planned Activities– A new mechatronics course based on the Caterpillar Mechatronics
Laboratory is scheduled to be taught in Fall 2005.– The Caterpillar Mechatronics Laboratory will be integrated into
several other courses: Linear Systems, Mechanical and Aerospace Control Systems, Manufacturing Automation, Senior Design.
– Graduate student research using the test benches.
Caterpillar Personnel Interacting with UMR
Advisory Boards: » Engineering Deans’ Advisory Council – Steve Wunning» Management & Information Systems Dean’s Advisory
Council – John Heller» Metallurgical Engineering – Dennis Blunier» M.E. Industrial Advisory – Bill Logel» Manufacturing Engineering – Bill Logel» Career Opportunity Center – Jeff Morris
Corp. Dev. Council – Bill Logel, Donald Bolin Academy of Elec. and Comp. Engrg. – Randall Richards Mining Development Board – Dave Finn, Jim Humphrey Caterpillar Mechatronics Laboratory – Jigar Patel, Larry
Mueller Campus Coordinators – Jeff Morris, Larry Mueller
Additional CAT InteractionsResearch:Thomas Baker, Electronic Power Converters (working with Jim
Drewniak)Dave Schings and Jerry Wear, Systems, Controls, and
Components, (working with Ming Leu and Jag Sarangapani)
Larry Seitzman, Manager University Relations, Technology & Solutions Division, working with UMR administrators on developing CAT relationship
UMR Design Teams now CAT people:Doug Staley- Early solar car EEMatt Wolk- HPVWill Strasser- Solar Car MEBrian Call- Solar Car MEKeith A. Gettinger, a manufacturing engineering supervisor (Tractor
Assembly), former president of ASME at UMR
The Grainger Partnership
The UMR Power Engineering Program, one of the top five in the country, is nationally recognized as a program designed to produce graduates prepared to assume industry leadership.
In 2001 The Grainger Foundation established an annual awards program recognizing academic excellence for students in Power Engineering. Over the past four years 78 students have received $5,000 awards from this program.
Due the resounding success of The Grainger Outstanding Power Engineering Student Awards program the Foundation gave UMR $1.3 million to endow this program for the future.
$835,000
$30,000
$100,000
$100,000
$200,000
$55,000
$50,000
$300,000
Totals
Factory Automation Laboratory
Implementation of 6 Sigma
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Engineering Faculty Development
Metallurgical Eng Equipment
Financial Assistance
Student Design Center
MEP Transfer Program
Caterpillar and the CAT Foundation have generously supported UMR students and programs with gifts and grants of over $1 Million since 1992. $375,000 of that funding has been within the last 5 years. Our 2005 request for $835,000 over the next 5 years would more than double the CAT Foundation’s previous level of giving.
Thank you for consideration of our request to elevate the status of UMR to a Strategic Partner School with Caterpillar and the CAT Foundation.