Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Industry Seminar:
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 17, 5-6 PM
Location: 3110 Etcheverry

Jonathan Slack and Howdy Goudey from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Building Technologies division will be speaking. Snacks will be provided.

Building Technologies:
http://btech.lbl.gov/

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory:
http://www.lbl.gov/

About the Speakers:
Howdy Goudey and Jonathan Slack are Scientific Engineering Associates with the Environmental Energy Technologies Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Howdy currently runs EETD's IR Thermography laboratory, developing and analyzing novel window systems for next-generation energy efficient buildings. He also develops custom instrumentation to support the research goals of the Building Technologies Group within EETD. Outside of work, Howdy's engineering projects include kinetic sculpture racing and appropriate/sustainable designs for the developing world. Howdy graduated from the UC Berkeley in 1997 with a B.S. in Engineering Physics.

Jonathan’s research combines materials science, product design, and instrument development to pursue new technologies to enable enhanced energy performance of buildings. Current research areas include electrochromic window technologies, development of new plasma deposition systems for energy efficient window coatings, and cool roofs. Extra-curricular areas include educational outreach and sustainable design. Jonathan worked in genetic engineering before joining LBNL, and holds a B.A. degree in Biology from UC Santa Cruz.

Exponent Engineering and Scientific Consulting - Dr. Olivier Putzeys

Industry Seminar:

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 27, 5-6 PM
Location: 3110 Etcheverry

Dr. Olivier Putzeys a Senior Engineer from Exponent will be speaking at
the ME Industry Seminar this week. Anyone can attend this open seminar.
Snacks will be provided.

Company Description:
Exponent is a leading engineering and scientific consulting firm. Our
multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, physicians, and
regulatory consultants brings together more than 90 different disciplines
to solve complicated problems facing corporations, insurers, government
entities, associations and individuals. Our more than 900 staff members
work in 24 offices across the United States and abroad. Exponent has
approximately 600 consultants, including more than 350 that have earned a
doctorate in their chosen field of specialization. Some of our practices
include Mechanics and Materials, Thermal Sciences, Biomechanics, Vehicle
Engineering, and Technology Development. (http://www.exponent.com/)

Speaker Description:
Dr. Olivier Putzeys is a Senior Engineer in Exponent’s Thermal Sciences
practice. He specializes in combustion, fire science and protection, heat
transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics, and has a strong background
in mechanical engineering. Dr. Putzeys’ responsibilities include the
investigation of fires and explosions in residential, commercial, and
industrial settings, as well as the investigation of thermal failures of
consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment. He has
investigated the failures of household appliances, gas-fired equipment,
automotive equipment, district heating systems, electrical equipment,
consumer electronics, lighting systems, pumps and fire sprinklers. He has
extensive experience with materials flammability testing, fire and
explosion hazard assessments, skin burn hazard assessments, and
theoretical analyses involving heat transfer and fluid mechanics. He has
published and presented numerous research papers on smoldering and the
transition to flaming. Dr. Putzeys has a strong background in experimental
design and employs a wide variety in techniques in his work, including
thermocouple and infrared thermography, high-speed imaging, Schlieren
optical imaging, ultrasonic probing and imaging, gas chromatography,
combustion flue gas analysis, and tracer gas techniques.
(http://www.exponent.com/olivier_putzeys/)

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne - Joe Eng – Manager, System Interconnects

Industry Seminar: Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 13, 5-6 PM
Location: 3110 Etcheverry

Joe Eng – Manager, System Interconnects of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, will be speaking on current projects, the company's background, and industry trends. Refreshments will be provided!

About Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne (from http://www.pw.utc.com/): "With over 50 years of experience in liquid-propulsion systems and space technology, no other company has as great an understanding of those challenges as Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne. [PWR] fueled space-exploration missions to nearly every planet in the solar system, brought astronauts to distant places and home again, and we continue to be the nation’s number one rocket engine provider."

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Infosession: Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 13, 6-7 PM
Location: 3110 Etcheverry

A recruiter from Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne will be speaking about recruitment opportunities. Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne designs and produces liquid propellant rocket engines such as the space shuttle main engine and J2X. Located in Southern California, Rocketdyne is a major supplier for NASA.

Free food will be provided. Hosted by PTS.

Mechanical Engineering Industry Seminar - Process Metrix

ME 198 - CCN: 55972 (1 unit P/NP)
Where: 3110 Etcheverry
When: Wednesday 9/29 5-6 PM

Course Website:
http://www.me.berkeley.edu/me198industry/

Company Description:
Process Metrix is a technology-focused business located in the heart of California's high-tech manufacturing base. The company principles represent a talented group of Masters and Ph. D. level engineers who have been working together since 1987, developing innovative laser instrumentation for process control.

Their product line includes instruments that measure particle size and concentration (PPC, Siris™), camera systems for demanding viewing environments (ProVision) and laser scanners for refractory thickness monitoring (LCS). (http://processmetrix.com/about/about.html)

Speaker Description:
Dr. Don Holve is a Partner and Director of Research and Development at PMC. He was the president and founder of INSITEC (1986 - 1999). He obtained an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College, University of London, 1969, and a Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Univ. of Calif, Berkeley, 1974. He has published more than 40 papers in the fields of combustion and optical diagnostics, has authored invited review papers on single particle counters, and has been an invited lecturer at academic and industrial particle sizing short courses. (http://processmetrix.com/about/about.html#?tab=principals.html&tabIdx=2)

Mechanical Engineering Industry Seminar

ME 198 - CCN: 55972 (1 unit P/NP)
Where: 3109 Etcheverry
When: Wednesdays 5-6 PM

Seminar Description:
The Mechanical Engineering Industry Seminar is collaboration between the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology. Professionals from mechanical engineering-related companies present on their latest projects, company background, and industry trends. Speakers represent a variety of fields, including automotive, biomechanics, venture capital, and design.

Course Website:
http://www.me.berkeley.edu/me198industry/

9/8/10: NASA Ames Research Center - Larry A. Young
Mr. Young has worked at NASA Ames Research Center for the past twenty-eight years in the areas of rotorcraft and advanced concept research into rotary- and fixed-wing aerial platforms and exploration systems. Mr. Young has principally focused his aeronautics research on fundamental aerodynamics and advanced vehicle design (with particular emphasis on tiltrotor technology investigations) within the Aeromechanics Branch and the Flight Vehicle Research and Technology Division. Additionally, Mr. Young has led a number of advanced technology efforts at NASA Ames, including the study of uninhabited aerial vehicles, vertical lift planetary aerial vehicles, Mars rotorcraft, smart rotorcraft field assistants for terrestrial field science in extreme environments, micro-rotorcraft concepts, and a variety of “intelligent” and/or robotic systems. He is currently leading a team investigating technological and operational challenges of operating large civil tiltrotor aircraft, in the commercial passenger transport role, in the next generation airspace system. Mr. Young has been privileged to mentor several university students over his career at NASA Ames and has assisted in the sponsorship of a number of student design competitions.

If you have any questions free to email (Stephanie.Scott@berkeley.edu ) or (Bensonkhai@berkeley.edu). Alternatively check the course website for additional information and updates.

ME Townhall

Pi Tau Sigma is hosting the Mechanical Engineering Townhall Meeting on Monday April 26th, 3:00pm in 3109 Etcheverry to address students concerns in the department.

Our officers have compiled a presentation based on student surveys to address common concerns. Please come to show your support and make your voice heard.

The Mechanical Engineering Industry Seminar!

Industry Seminar Website (http://me.berkeley.edu/ME198_56058/)

The Mechanical Engineering Industry Seminar is a collaboration between the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology. Professionals from mechanical engineering-related companies present on their latest projects, company background, and industry trends. Speakers represent a variety of fields, including automotive, biomechanics, venture capital, and design.

Congratulations New Members!

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