Each month, we publish a roundup of every story published on the Kettering University news site. Catch anything you missed this month below.
Physics faculty developing technology to spread warmth in villages without electricity: Two recent National Science Foundation (NSF) grants received by Kettering University are propelling collaborative and industry research that is attempting to help reduce infant mortality rates in third-world countries. Read more.
Physics students helping with research aimed at finding new cancer treatments: A number of faculty at Kettering University are actively engaged in finding a cure for cancer without the troubling side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. The alternative treatment, led by Dr. Prem Vaishnava from the Department of Physics, involves injecting magnetic nanoparticles in the tumor tissues and exposing it to an oscillating magnetic field to generate heat thereby killing the cancer cells. Read more.
Clean snowmobile team takes second at international competition: A rivalry is brewing between Kettering University and its Midwestern counterparts competing in the annual Clean Snowmobile Challenge at the Keweenaw Research Center at Michigan Technological University. Kettering, the 2014 defending champions, were ousted from the top spot but fell back just one place in the standings, finishing in second place overall in the 2015 competition. In the last three years, Kettering has now finished second, first and second respectively in the competition. Read more.
Formula SAE team preparing for competition season: The Society of Automotive Engineers Formula (FSAE) season is more than halfway over as Kettering University’s team entered its crucial building phase at the turn of the new year. Read more.
Student Post: Free time = Formula SAE: This school term is the hardest one that I have had in my career at Kettering University. With my school term consisting of 20 credits including three Mechanical Engineering classes, a Chemistry class and an advanced humanities class, my free time is limited. What little free time I have is eaten up by building GMI2015. Although building a Formula SAE car takes up nearly all of my free time, I am very passionate about my education both in and out of the classroom. Read more.
Read Kettering Magazine online: The Spring 2015 issue of Kettering Magazine is now available to read as an interactive PDF. Links to the web versions of the feature stories in the issue are available here.
Campus Master Plan will address needs of next generation’s workforce: Kettering University has a nearly 100-year history of producing some of the world’s most prominent and successful leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and philanthropists. To position the University to continue to build upon this legacy in the 21st century and beyond, the University unveiled a bold new Campus Master Plan in 2014. The Plan is aimed at reimagining the campus to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of future Kettering students and faculty for generations to come. Read more.
Generosity -- and spontaneity -- have made graduate’s support of Kettering University memorable: Mike Riggs ‘76 is so grateful for his educational experiences at Kettering University that he wants to propagate those onto others by giving back generously to the campus and its programs. Generously and spontaneously. Read more.
Kettering listed 10th in CNN Money article on top ROI for private colleges: CNN Money looked at the top 10 private colleges in the country using PayScale.com's Return on Investment rankings, with Kettering coming in 10th among private universities. Read more.
After overcoming illness, student aims to help others in need: At age 14, while most young adults are embarking on one of the biggest developmental milestones of their lives and preparing for their freshman year of high school, current Kettering University student Caitlyn Ulinski instead found herself faced with a life-disrupting shift. Read more.
Bell-Kagle endowment creates unique research co-ops for students: A Kettering University endowment is not only providing scholarship support for students, it is also creating on-campus co-op opportunities that expose undergraduates to intensive and unique research experiences. Read more about the program and read profiles of the first two recipients, Elyse Hossink and Mia Jonascu.
Graduate has combined love of adventure with love of service: At a glance, Donna Kostiuk Ray ’79's life story tells itself like an impromptu journey filled with adventure, longing for a greater purpose and the pursuit of selfless service. Read more.
Support from Autoliv will fund a new d.space at Kettering: Kettering University will soon have a second d.space in the Academic Building, thanks to a donation from Autoliv ASP Inc. Autoliv has committed $75,000 to the project. Read more.
District competition about more than just robotics for Flint F.I.R.E.: Sheila Barnes has two goals for Team 322 Flint F.I.R.E. as they prepare for the district competition at Kettering University from March 5-7. Firstly, have fun. Secondly, use these competitions and life experiences to prepare students for college. Read more.
FIRST Center has created mentoring opportunities for veteran teams: Long established FIRST Robotics teams in Flint are being given the opportunity to give back through their new unique setup at the FIRST Robotics Community Center (FRCC) on Kettering University’s campus. Read more.
Recycling challenge underway: Kettering is in a friendly recycling competition with Flint’s other colleges. Read more.
Dean Kamen receives rockstar reception at Kettering: Luminary, celebrity and internationally-acclaimed inventor and engineer, Dean Kamen, spoke at Kettering University to unprecedented fanfare, applause and adoration at the Recycle Rush FIRST Robotics District Competition on March 7. Read more.
Now a world traveler and HBS student, graduate found himself at Kettering: From a shy, introverted high school student in the suburbs of Flint to a global traveler with international ambitions, Bryan Coburn ‘12 unleashed his professional and personal potential at Kettering University. Read more.
Physics department celebrates excellence at A-section awards: The Kettering University Physics Department held its 2015 A-section Department Awards Event on March 10. Awards were presented or announced in several categories, including academics, research, service and organization. Read more.
Kettering graduates a ‘good fit’ at Harvard Business: Current Kettering University juniors and seniors filled a classroom to hear Kelly Quinn speak about the Harvard Business School’s (HBS) unique “2+2” program for graduating students on March 11. Read more.
Kettering hosted the 59th annual Flint Regional Science Fair: Students in 4th-12th grades presented projects at the 59th Annual Flint Regional Science Fair March 20-23 at Kettering University. The FRSF serves students from Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee, St. Clair and Tuscola counties. For 2015 FRSF also welcomed students from Saginaw County, whose regional fair has been discontinued. Read more.
Quest for adventure has guided career of Kettering graduate: The pursuit of innovative engineering, adventure and skiing has led Ed Pearson ‘67 all over the country and the globe. Read more.