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News for the Members of SAE International

TTU traverses tough terrain en route to Baja SAE title

Klegon nominated to serve as 2012 SAE President IEEE-SA, SAE to collaborate on smart grid, vehicle electrification standards
(Bob Phelan/Missouri S&T)

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Message from the President 2 Honoring excellence Governance Update 6 Annual Business Meeting features year-in-review, look ahead Member News 26 Members on the move Sections 27 Volt team electrifies 750 at Detroit Section dinner meeting Meetings 28 SAE engineers another successful World Congress 30 Meetings and symposia schedule

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SAE News 9 Klegon nominated to serve as 2012 SAE President 10 ENC announces 2012 Publications Officer and Director Nominees 31 Tech paper publishing through SAE brings global 11 IEEE-SA, SAE to exposure collaborate on smart grid, vehicle electrification 34 Volt named AEIs Best standards Engineered Vehicle of 2011 Sector VP Viewpoint 35 New book explores 13 Industry events reflect pregnant occupant safety signs of improving in vehicles economy Awards Collegiate Design Series 37 Calls for nominations 15 TTU traverses tough terrain en route to Baja Standards & Committees SAE title 39 Volunteers needed for electrical, materials, safety A World In Motion standards development 16 Inaugural Fuel Cell Olympics held at Professional Congress Development 40 Lubrizol teams up with SAE Foundation SAE to offer courses in 18 World Congress serves China as opportunity to thank 41 Professional development donors courses expand to Europe 42 Training/Education Career Corner Spotlight 20 Move up in your career with a resume that says Advertising can do! 43 Classified advertising 22 Companies flock to World Congress seeking engineers

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Honoring excellence

Richard E. Kleine, 2011 SAE International President, is shown in the 1952 Cummins Diesel Special, the first entry in the Indianapolis 500 to be powered by a turbocharged engine.
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of what is called the greatest spectacle in racing, the Indianapolis 500. The race at the famed Brickyard is considered by many to be the pinnacle in automotive racing, with the drivers, teams, and cars living on in racing legend. The race also showcases the pinnacle of another achievementvehicle engineering. The vehicles that zoom around the famed oval, reaching speeds of more than 200 mph (322 km/h), use some of the latest and most advanced technology available in the automotive world today. In fact, many of the engineering advancements developed for racing eventually are adapted for use in consumer production vehicles. In a recent conversation with Donald Davidson, Indianapolis 500 Historian, he highlighted the innovative engineering development of a variety of technologies that have occurred over the years. Starting with the first race in 1911 and the much referenced use of a rearview mirror by race winner Ray Harroun, to the development over the years of hydraulic brakes, tire design, spark plugs, suspension components, powertrains, car configurations, and aerodynamics, racing has

led the way in engineering technology. The innovation of safety components for car, driver, and track also are key areas that should be recognized where the engineering community has made significant contributions. Even at the century mark of the race, that innovation continues. This year also marks the 45th anniversary of an award that honors and celebrates that type of engineering excellencethe Louis Schwitzer Award. Schwitzer was an engineer who was influential in the development of hydraulics for use in bus transportation, pioneering improvement in automotive cooling fans, water pumps, oil pumps, and the turbocharger. He won the first automobile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, a 5-mi (8km) race Aug. 19, 1909. Presented by the SAE International Indiana Section and sponsored by BorgWarner, the Louis Schwitzer Award recognizes individuals with the courage and conviction to explore and develop new concepts in motorsports technology. The list of Schwitzer Award winners is impressive and reads like a whos who of racing and racing innovation: Dan Gurney, A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Anthony Purnell, Bill Simpson,
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Roger Allen, Paul Burgess, and Gian Paolo Dallara to name just a few. And the technology recognized is just as impressive. Recent award winners included the developers of the HANS device, the SAFER barrier, the Earpiece Sensor System, and the Accident Data Recorder 3. Winners of the Louis Schwitzer Award receive $10,000 in cash from BorgWarner, along with a $1000 scholarship from SAE International to the engineering school of the winners choice. Its important to note that SAE International doubles that scholarship amount if the winner is a past Formula SAE participant. Needless to say, there have been such winners in the past. Finally, the winners name is added to a permanent trophy on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. There is no doubt that the Louis Schwitzer Award, along with SAE International and the SAE Indiana Section, has earned a special place in the tradition and history of the Indianapolis 500. Such a tradition never could have been started, however, if it was not for the support of BorgWarner that has helped to maintain the award over the years. That same type of support also extends throughout all of SAE Internationals programs. Corporation support, both financially and in terms of manpower and expertise, is the engine that drives this organizations vision and mission. This especially is true with regard to the work done by the SAE Foundation. Programs like A World In Motion help to teach students about the importance of math, science, and technology skillsthe building blocks of engineering. I urge all corporations, and the decision makers who help to guide them, to be generous in their giving to such worthy programs. This article went to press before the announcement of the 2011 Louis Schwitzer Award winner. To see who won, visit www.indianasae.org.

Richard E. Kleine, EdD 2011 President SAE International

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Published by SAE International to enhance communications with and among members on nontechnical issues. Editorial Thomas J. Drozda, Director of Publications Matthew R. Monaghan, Editor Kevin Jost, Editorial Director Senior Editors: Jean L. Broge, Lindsay Brooke Associate Editor: Patrick Ponticel Assistant Editor: Ryan Gehm Officers Richard E. Kleine, EdD, 2011 President Andrew Brown Jr., PE, FESD, PhD, NAE, 2010 President Frank O. Klegon, 2012 President Nominee Charla K. Wise, Vice PresidentAerospace Mircea Gradu, PhD, Vice President Automotive Bharat Vedak, Vice PresidentCommercial Vehicle Carol A. Story, Treasurer Ronald G. Rath, Assistant Treasurer David L. Schutt, PhD, Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Directors Bernard J. Challen, MSC CEng Wendy Clark Susan Collet Hal M. Heule Laura Hitchcock Klaus Hoehn, PhD Sandra Krug, PhD Andris Lacis Sun Wing Lui, PhD Ronald D. Matthews, PhD Victor H. Mucino, DEng Mark Pope Gregory E. Saunders Robert Sump David Vasquez Mark P. Zachos SAE Publications Board Michael D. MadleyChair Mohamed El-Sayed Ronald D. Matthews, PhD Alan Nye June Ogawa Mark L. Pedrazzi

SAE Update (ISSN 0742-972X) is edited and published monthly under the auspices of the SAE Publications Board at the offices of SAE International, 400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale, PA 15096-0001, USA, phone: 724-772-8509, fax: 724-776-9765, e-mail: [email protected], website: www.sae.org/update. SAE International is not responsible for the accuracy of information contained in the advertising sections of this publication. Readers should independently evaluate the accuracy of the material and rely on that evaluation. Copyright 2011 SAE International

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Annual Business Meeting features year-in-review, look ahead

SAE International held its Annual Business Meeting on April 12 as part of the SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit, MI. The entire meeting is available for viewing via this link. The first order of business presented was the 2011 Officers and newly elected members of the Board of Directors, including: Richard E. Kleine, EdDPresident & Board Chair (2011), from Vice President Quality and Business Enterprise/MidRange Engine Business, Cummins Inc.; and Bharat S. VedakVice President, Commercial Vehicle (2011-13), from Vice President Technology Center in India (TCI) and Deliver Customer Value, Deere & Co. The 2011 Directors were then reviewed, including: Susan Collet from Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing of North America Inc.; Dr. Klaus Hoehn from Deere & Co.; Dr. Sandra Krug from Baker College; Dr. Sun Wing Lui from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and David Vasquez from Honeywell International. The complete listing of the Board of Directors and their biographies are available via this link.
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Dr. David L. Schutt, SAE International Chief Executive Officer, presented the 2010 Annual Report. SAE International is proud of its rich heritage, having its origins in the nascent phases of the aerospace, automobile, and commercial vehicle industries. SAE Internationals programs, products, and services add unquestionable value to the engineer, the companies for whom they work, the mobility industry as a whole, and the society at large. 2010 proved to be a critical year in SAE Internationals ongoing transformation into the new economy. Having re-architected much of the organization in 2009 and having formed a new compact with the nowtransformed mobility industry, 2010 saw the society achieve fiscal stability and return to profitability. Throughout the year, the societys operations focused on improving member value and leveraging core competencies of technical standards and lifelong learning, with an emphasis on innovation and emerging technologies. Key highlights include the introduction of a new customizable member6
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ship model, a redesigned SAE World Congress, and a whole suite of new information-based products. Vehicle electrification was a dominant theme throughout 2010. The 2011 Business Plan focuses on continued enhancements to membership, as well as strengthening our core and diversifying our revenue streams. The society will focus on the key market sectors of aerospace, automotive, and commercial vehicle industries. SAE International will deliver a contemporary value proposition through a highly relevant, 21st-century portfolio of programs, products, and services that is cost-effective, locally relevant, and locally valued. And we will actively engage in the emerging technologies relevant to the mobility enterprises regulatory and marketplace demands. Schutt concluded his report noting that 2010 clearly marked the beginning of the societys recovery and 2011 represents a confident step forward. Kleine, 2011 President, shared an overview of the goals he has defined for his year-long presidency. These were previously highlighted in the February 2011 issue of Update. An overview of the goals includes: Establishing SAE International as the go-to organization for the aerospace, automotive, and commercial
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vehicle sectors Building upon 2010 SAE President Dr. Andrew Browns work and supporting the Vision 2020A Roadmap for Sustainability and Growth (SAEs first 10-year strategic plan) Developing SAE as a global organization by leveraging SAEs rich repository of intellectual property Building upon our members, their companies, and others knowledge and experiences Establishing relationships and alliances globally.

Operating Board reports

The Education Board (EB) develops, monitors, and approves all SAE education programs related to pre-college education, university education, as well as continuing professional development. The newly created EB vision and mission statements were discussed and put to vote. The vision statement was unanimously passed, although additional work on the mission statement is still required. Each of the five standing EB committees also was charged with formulating twoline strategy statementsessentially mini vision and mission statements that articulate with the overarching EB vision and mission statements. Pre-college, university programs,
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Teetor, and continuing professional development two-line strategies were accepted; Teetor opted to re-work its. The EB chairs will also create a linkage map between the EB vision/mission statement and the two-line strategy statements of the five committees. Each of the five standing committees gave reports on their respective activities. It was also agreed that efforts continue to seek synergies among the committees. The Engineering Meetings Board (EMB) organizes congresses and conferences, at which pertinent information and/or technical papers are presented and discussed, including joint meetings with other societies and overseas meeting deemed worthy of SAE participation. The EMB reviewed SAEs recently approved 10-year strategic roadmap and discussed supporting group initiatives. Kleine, 2011 President, shared his focus areas with the EMB. The committee finalized the EMB membership process to ensure balanced representation across sectors as well as geographic regions of the world. The 2011 calendar of events was reviewed. The Foundation Board of Trustees oversees fundraising, monitors donor
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satisfaction regarding use of funds, and promotes the SAE Foundation and educational activities. The trustees reviewed the SAE Foundations 2010 annual report, which included healthy financial statements demonstrating sustainability and slight increases from 2009 in net assets and cash flow. The trustees focused on refining the development strategies of its corporate and individual fundraising committees, approved a five-year strategic plan for the SAE Foundation Banquet, and endorsed a plan to pursue carefully selected government funding opportunities. The SAE Foundation Board of Trustees will meet three additional times in 2011, including its two-day annual planning meeting in September. The Publications Board develops policies on income from SAEs array of published papers, reports, and electronic media and determines how these materials will be produced and distributed. During the meeting, a review of the Boards 2011 Strategic Plan occurred. During this review, the Board identified improvements and/or additions for inclusion in its 2012 Strategic Plan. At the Publications Boards fall meeting, the proposed 2012 Strategic Plan will be presented for discussion and amended as needed.
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Staff reported that research is under way to validate market needs related to several major new SAE product lines. Voice of the Customer and benchmarking research will be completed in early summer and related business plans will be presented. The Publications Boards Journals Subcommittee reported on its goal of proposing one or more new SAE Journals. The Subcommittees recommendations will be presented to the Publications Board in early summer.

Klegon nominated to serve as 2012 SAE President

At the SAE 2011 World Congress Annual Banquet on April 14, Frank O. Klegon was introduced as nominee for 2012 SAE International President. Klegon retired from Chrysler in 2009 as Executive Vice PresidentProduct Development and Design and currently does product/ technology assessment and development consulting for FOKUS Associates LLC. Klegon has been a member of SAE International for more than 25 years and served as General Chair of the SAE 2008 World Congress. He also previously was a member of the SAE Commercial Vehicle Congress Executive Planning Council. Klegon was appointed Chrysler Group Executive Vice President of Product Development in 2005. In this role, he was responsible for all aspects of product development and design for
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Frank O. Klegon, newly announced 2012 SAE International President Nominee, served as General Chair of the SAE 2008 World Congress.

Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles globally, managing an organization of 8000 employees, 15 direct reports, and an operating budget of $1.6 to $1.8 billion. Klegon joined Chrysler in 1985, working his way up the corporate ladder. As a Manager of Product Engineering, he worked in audio systems, audio and feature products, and electronics and engine electric, and then

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electronics engineering and passive restraints for the minivan platform. In 1995, he was appointed Executive Engineer, Interior Engineering, and in 1998, Vehicle Development, both of large car platform. The next year he was appointed Vice President, Truck Platform Engineering, and in 2001, Vice President, Body-on-Frame Product Team and Core Team Leader. In 2004, Klegon was appointed Vice President, Product Development Process and Components, overseeing the core component and system teams. Klegon graduated from Wayne State University in 1977 with a bachelors degree in electrical engineering. He also holds an MBA from Michigan State University. Klegons nomination will go to a member vote in November 2011. If elected, he will begin his one-year term in January 2012.

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ENC announces 2012 Officer and Director Nominees

In addition to Frank O. Klegon as 2012 SAE International President Nominee, SAE Internationals Executive Nominating Committee (ENC) announced the 2012 Slate of Nominees for the Board of Directors. These individuals include:

2012-13 Officer Nominees

Treasurer: Ronald Rath, Managing Director, Marx Consulting Assistant Treasurer: Robert Ireland, United (Retired)

2012-14 Director Nominees

Dr. David J. Gorsich, Chief Scientist, U.S. Army RDECOM-TARDEC Dr. Richard W. Greaves, Executive VP Technology & Engineering, Meggitt PLC Yoshio Kawakami, President, Volvo Construction Equipment Latin America Charon L. Morgan, Executive Technical Assistant & Global Business Manager, General Motors Co. Dr. Srinivasa R. Srinath, Product Manager, Caterpillar The Slate will be put to a formal membership vote in November, available online at www.sae.org. Those elected will begin their terms on the SAE International Board of Directors in January 2012.
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IEEE-SA, SAE to collaborate on smart grid, vehicle electrification standards

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) and SAE International have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a strategic partnership in vehicular technology related to the smart grid. In doing so, IEEE-SA and SAE International are striving to create a more efficient and collaborative standards-development environment for the industry participants that they serve. Our stakeholders have keen interest in the smart grid because its the infrastructure needed to recharge hybrid and electric vehicles, said Jack Pokrzywa, Director of Global Ground Vehicle Standards at SAE International. IEEE-SA is a natural partner for us in this area because of its international leadership position in smart grid standards development. Closer collaboration between SAE International and IEEE-SA will benefit industry by accelerating more meaningful

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SAE and IEEE-SA intend to work together on smart grid standards. Shown is ECOtalitys EV Micro-Climate program, which provides a blueprint for an electric-vehicle infrastructure.

standards that drive greater improvements in market access, cost reductions, and technological innovation. Both SAE International and IEEE-SA already have made significant contributions in standards in areas such as plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), vehicle-to-grid (V2G) communications, and power and the smart grid. SAE International Ground Vehicle Standards Technical Committees are leading the vehicle transportation industry in the development of standards to provide safer processes and practices for effective implementation of hybrid/
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electric vehicles. A total of 24 SAE International Ground Vehicle electrification committees with over 780 members have developed 46 standards and are currently working on more than 30 new standards in process. IEEE has more than 100 standards and standards in development relevant to the smart grid, including more than 20 named in the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards. Under terms of the MOU signed by IEEE-SA and SAE International, each
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organization will share its draft standards related to the Smart Grid and vehicle electrification for input from the other. We are very excited about the potential of this strategic partnership with SAE International in vehicular technology related to the smart grid, said Judith Gorman, Managing Director, IEEE Standards Association. By establishing an environment for closer collaboration with this globally recognized thought leader in the mobility industry, both IEEE-SA and SAE International will be able to more quickly roll out better standards. And that translates into faster realization of the revolution that the Smart Grid promises in terms of production, delivery and use of electricity for industry and consumers alike worldwide.

Sector VP Viewpoint

Industry events reflect signs of improving economy

After the recent financial crisis, world economies are showing signs of growth. The April 14 issue of the Economic Times reported a forecast for U.S. economic growth to be 2.5% for 2011. Emerging economies, on the other hand, are expected to grow 6.5% on average for the same period. Increasing optimism about the economy was evident in three recent industry events around the worldbC India 2011 Show in Mumbai, India, in March, the ConExpoCon/AGG and IFPE Show in March in Las Vegas, and the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY, in April. bC India 2011 attracted more than 22,000 visSAE Update

itors from 69 countries. There were 500-plus exhibitors from over 30 countries present at the show, with over 70% of those exhibitors being headquartered outside of India. While many global OEMs like Komatsu, JCB, and Hitachi were not present, the presence of Mahindra and Mahindra and many Chinese manu-

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erpillar, and continued growth of electronic controls and information facturers like Sany and LiuGong was management systems across connoteworthy. struction machines. Over 76,000 people attended the What a challenging career our inMid-America Trucking Show, spread dustry offers. With economic cyclicalacross a 1.2 million-ft (111,500-m) ity, globalization, stringent emissions area that had exhibits from more challenges, exponential growth in than 1000 manufacturers. Several electronics, and rising customer exmanufacturers such as Cummins, pectations, there is never a dull moFreightliner, Peterbilt, Spicer, and ment. That should make our industry Allison Transmissions showed their inpretty attractive to young engineers novations to improve fuel consumpentering the workforce. tion. A number of truck and engine And all of this is good news for OEs said the focus is shifting from SAE International, where our memthe battle over which technology is bers continue the debate, discussion, better to meet EPA 2010 emissions and design surrounding technologies standards, to an emphasis on fuel and workforce development issues economy. that are evident not only in our own The mood was overwhelmingly programs, products, and services, but positive amongst the 120,000-plus in those of our customers that were attendees at ConExpo-Con/AGG and on display at the events previously IFPE 2011. Despite continued uncermentioned. Lets keep up the great tainty in U.S. construction markets work for this great industry. and the overall economy, industry Bharat Vedak professionals expressed hopeful opSAE International Vice President timism for a sustained U.S. upturn Commercial Vehicle in the coming months, while global Vice President, TCI and Deliver Cussales continue to be strong. Signifitomer Value, Deere & Co. cant highlights included technologies to meet Interim Tier 4 emissions standards, introduction of new hybrid loaders by John Deere, introduction of work trucks by CatSAE Update

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TTU traverses tough terrain en route to Baja SAE title

Tennessee Tech University (TTU) plowed through water and mud to capture first place at the years first Baja SAE event of the season, held April 14-17 in Birmingham, AL. The SAE Alabama section along with University of AlabamaBirmingham (UAB) hosted the 2011 Baja SAE Birmingham competition, which took place at Stony Lonesomes OHV Park near Birmingham. More than 5 in (127 mm) of rain fell April 15, making the weekends dynamic and endurance courses a bit more challenging. Led by co-captains Amy Newton and Bob Matthews, along with lead designer Chris Reedy, TTU took first place in the 4-h endurance race, second in water maneuverability, and third in acceleration en route to the overall title. Universit Laval finished in second place overall for its first top-10 finish at a Baja SAE water event. Laval finished in first place in the acceleration, maneuverability, and hill climb categories and was runner-up in both the endurance race and suspension and traction category. To see drivers-eye footage of the teams
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Teams competing at the Baja SAE Birmingham event make their way across the W-shaped water maneuverability course. (Bob Phelan/Missouri S&T)

Host team University of Alabama Birmingham finished in third place overall.

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maneuverability run, click here. Videos can also be seen of its suspension and traction and hill climb runs. The host team UAB finished in third place overall, capturing third place in the endurance race and suspension and traction event. Baja SAE events will also be held May 26-29 in Pittsburg, KS, and June 8-11 in Peoria, IL.
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A World In Motion

Inaugural Fuel Cell Olympics held at Congress

SAE International hosted the first-ever A World In Motion (AWIM) Fuel Cell Olympics on April 14, during the SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit. The event hosted more than 150 students from southeast Michigan to increase educational access to scientific, real-world concepts for K-12 students. The Fuel Cell Olympics were sponsored by the GM Foundation. Competitors used distilled water in a reversible proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell to produce hydrogen that is then used by the fuel cell as an energy source to power an electric motor in the car. Like other AWIM events, it focuses on explaining scientific concepts to students in a hands-on environment that is easily approachable. There were four different categories for students to compete in, including accuracy, distance, weight, and time. The event involved many area elementary and middle schools. Students were assisted by teachers and volunteers. The grand champion of the 2011 Fuel Cell Olympics was St. Michael the Archangel School (team 42) from Livonia, MI.

JetToy Olympics draws a crowd

Also during the SAE 2011 World Congress, more than 500 elementary students competed in the JetToy Olympics

Students work to build their electric motor-powered vehicle at the inaugural Fuel Cell Olympics on April 14 at the SAE World Congress.
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on April 13. Supported by the SAE Foundation through sponsorships by Johnson Controls Inc. and TRW, the JetToy Olympics brought together students who have participated in the AWIM Peter Marks, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer program. During the of Robert Bosch LLC and SAE Foundation Industry Leadership Award recipient, visits the JetToy Olympics on April 13 to see competition, teams of the students compete. four students worked together and used their JetToys, competing for of the JetToy Olympics knowledge from classvarious distance and ac- was team 23 from St. room experience to con- curacy awards. John the Evangelist struct balloon-powered The grand champion School of Fenton, MI.

Refrigerant and System Efficiency Symposium

July 12-14, 2011 Xona Resort Suites, Scottsdale, Arizona USA
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Future refrigerant systems Maintaining occupant comfort during vehicle idle/engine shut-off conditions Controls for mobile air conditioning systems Heating and cooling systems components New service equipment and procedures for servicing Risk analysis related to refrigerants Systems for heating and cooling of batteries and electrical components for electric and hybrid electric vehicles Heat pump systems for supplemental heating of electric and hybrid electric vehicles Safety mitigation technologies for new refrigerant systems, & so much more

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World Congress serves as opportunity to thank donors

Through the dedication of a small group of five women, the SAE Womens Giving Circle has begun to flourish and grow over the past year. On April 13, SAE Detroit Section Chair Charon Morgan addressed those at the Detroit Section Dinner with a special acknowledgement of this group and its support of the SAE Foundation. This group of women [and men] understands all too well the crisis in STEM education and the urgent need to foster todays students to become tomorrows scientists and engineers, Morgan said. The Giving Circle focuses on providing more opportunities to girls and young women who wish to pursue a STEM-oriented career path. Through leadership, mentorship, financial funding, and volunteering, these women believe, as a united front, they can set an example for other females within their chosen industries and be role models for girls pursuing a STEM education career path or young women who are early in their professional careers. These women serve as shining examples of what hard work and dedication can
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achieve in our great industry. We thank them for their efforts. For those interested in learning more about the SAE Womens Giving Circle, please contact the SAE Foundation at [email protected].

Fellows Giving Circle

The 320 U.S.-based SAE Fellows lent their financial support and their personal relationships to assist the SAE Foundation in its fundraising efforts during the 2010 calendar year. Arne Siegel (Fellow, 1993) delivered a message at the annual SAE Fellows dinner on April 11 that captured the commitment and dedication demonstrated by the SAE Fellows Giving Circle. Siegels message was clear: we can all make a difference. Whether one makes an annual gift, a gift through the SAE Fellows Giving Circle, a major gift, or a planned gift, we can all stand together and do something that is greater than any one of us. We will not outlive what we need, so at the end of our lifes journey, we can take one final opportunity to benefit the education of
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Sustainers Club members John Lenoinen and Alan and Nancy Nye receive recognition awards for their cumulative lifetime giving to the SAE Foundation.

children through a planned gift. A planned gift is kind of like throwing a pebble in the waterthe ripples just go on and on. For more information on the SAE Fellows Giving Circle or Siegel Society (Planned Giving), please contact Rick Rachner at [email protected] or 248273-4087.

edges contributors for their lifetime giving in support of the SAE Foundations education programs. Membership in the Sustainers Club is activated automatically each year provided that donor makes a gift to the SAE Foundations annual fund. Once an individual (or couple) reaches a cumulative lifetime giving total of $1000, they receive a special Sustainers Club lunch Sustainers Club logo gift and recogniMore than 25 2010 Sustainers Club tion in the SAE Foundations annual members gathered for a recognition report as a Sustainers Club member lunch hosted by the SAE Foundation and an annual donor. Arrangements at Cobo Center. The small continto personally deliver or mail gifts to gency that gathered at Congress is recipients are under way. To see the part of a larger group of more than complete list of the 2010 Sustainers 200 individuals who make up this dis- Club members, please visit: www.saetinguished group of donors. Created foundation.org/publications and click in 2010, the Sustainers Club acknowl- on the annual report.
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Career Corner

Move up in your career with a resume that says can do!

You dont have to have had the role of manager to have opportunities to lead. Anytime you were able to motivate others, you practiced leadership.

Do your career ambitions include a promotion to greater responsibilities? Are your efforts to move into management getting you nowhere in the job market? You are not alone. One of the most common career challenges is moving up the corporate ladder. As a career coach, one of the most frequently asked questions I get is How can I make my resume convince employers I can do the job when I dont have management experience?
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Following are three tips for transforming your resume into a tool to help you move up in your career:

1. Emphasize strategic activities

Transitioning into management generally means going from tactical responsibilities to strategic planning meaning those in management plan the work of others. Employers want to know how closely you have been involved with strategic activities. Perhaps you have worked with a team
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that came up with strategic solutions. Maybe you have assisted your boss in devising a better way of doing something. It could be that you took initiative to develop a more efficient system of operations. Use these examples in your resume to show that you understand what it takes to be a strategic thinker.

3. Emphasize your leadership skills

The hallmark of great management is the ability to lead others. You dont have to have had the role of manager to have opportunities to lead. Challenges represent opportunity to exercise leadership. Anytime you were able to motivate others, you practiced leadership. Mentoring is another example of leadership. Train2. Emphasize your accomplishments ing others is yet another form of Employers are always looking for leading. Taking part in a team that individuals with drive and initiasolved significant problems is a great tive to promote into management way to show your leadership potenroles. What better way to illustrate tial. your potential than through your acSo, you see, there are many ways complishments. Think back on the to illustrate in your resume your abilchallenges you have met on the job. ity, skills, and drive toward manageWhat problems did you fix? How did ment. Remember, employers look for you contribute to corporate bottom- potential as well as actual manageline objectives? Can you prove your ment experience. Write your resume worth by the time you have saved or with these three tips in mind and you the costs you have cut or procedures will soon see career growth opportuyouve streamlined? How well have nities knocking at your door. you contributed to the income or rev- Deborah Walker, President of Alpha enue growth of your company? These Advantage Inc., is a Certified Career are issues on the minds of all hiring Management Coach with extensive managers. Include accomplishments experience as a headhunter and corin your resume that illustrate your porate recruiter. For more tips and ability to solve the problems of posample resumes, visit www.AlphaAdtential employers. vantage.com.

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Companies flock to World Congress seeking engineers

The not hiring sign was on hiatus at the SAE 2011 World Congress career fair, with automakers, suppliers, and job-placement firms looking to recruit engineers for immediate job openings. Weve never had this many exhibiting companies, Martha Schanno, Recruitment Sales Manager for SAE International, said about the 42 firms collecting resumes and talking with candidates from the booths located in the lobby of Detroits Cobo Center. Schanno was also collecting resumes from engineers on behalf of 14 companies with exhibits on the main show floor. Clad in a crisply pressed suit and tie, job seeker Jaafar Zahed was

A handshake and passing of the resume are calling cards at the SAE World Congress career fair.

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eager to shake hands with recruiters and take a step closer to earning a paycheck. Loans kick in right after you finish college, so I want to be able to start paying those back, said Zahed, an electrical engineering student at the University of MichiganDearborn who graduates this May. Curtis Foster, 35, returned to college full time after working at jobs for General Motors, Chrysler, and Nissan. Hell earn a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from Wayne State University in December. After chatting with different recruiters at the SAE career fair, Foster told AEI he was optimistic about landing a job. Ellen Scholti, a senior recruiter for Volkswagen, was impressed with the job candidates she

encountered, remarking, Ive talked to more Ph.D.s today than I thought I would. VWs hiring plans match it sales trajectory. We are in a growth mode right now, said Scholti, who was collecting resumes for engineering positions in Michigan and Tennessee. Mark Colosky, Senior Engineering Consultation ManagerElectrical Systems Group, Nexteer Automotive, said the companys Saginaw, MI, facility has approximately 20 openings for product design and manufacturing engineers. The job market is starting to open up, especially for some of the more in-demand positions, such as electronics design and embedded software, he said. Indiana-based LHP Software is looking to hire approximately 100
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engineers in Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois for job positions to support its automotive industry clients. The for-hire list includes embedded software, embedded systems, embedded test, and embedded controls engineers. According to Bryan Bromstrup, Recruiting Manager at LHP Software, embedded control and embedded software engineers are especially hard finds because those engineers probably survived the downturn, and theyre probably not actively pursuing a [new] job, so that makes it hard to find the experienced talent. Sachin Sadashiv Narke, Assistant General Manager (Human Resource) Engineering Research Center at Tata Motors Ltd., said the Indian automakers need for engineers is about

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the same as it was last year. Were looking for people who can come to India and work with us, said Narke. Tatas job openings include a vehicle design and integration leader to oversee a team of engineers in the design and development of new products and variants, as well as a team leader for the design, development, and testing of advanced automotive engine/transmission systems. Cheryl Bentley, Coordinator in the Administration Department of the Human Resources Division of Keihin North America, said process engineers, plastics engineers, and HVAC engineers are on the companys most-wanted list, but job placements likely will not happen prior to the fall of 2011. Keihin North America

siteswhich include two assembly plants in Indiana, an assembly plant in Michigan, and a manufacturing facility in North Carolinahave reduced work schedules from 40 hours to 24-30 hours a week because were having difficulty getting parts from Japan, said Bentley. As Japan recovers from Marchs destructive 9.0 earthquake and tsunami, automakers and suppliers are experiencing production delays. We believe that the (parts supply delivery) issue will continue through the summer, Bentley said. Dennis Phillips, a corporate recruiter with BorgWarner, is being pressed to fill component release, ECU design, friction systems, software, validation, and other engineering positions as soon as possible. The hiring manSAE Update

ager is breathing down our neck to get the right talent hired for these immediate-open engineering positions at BorgWarners global Powertrain Technical Center in Auburn Hills, MI, he said. Citing 2009 as a terrible year in terms of available jobs for engineers, Phillipswho has been a jobs recruiter for 20 yearsbelieves 2011 is shaping up to be a very good hiring year for engineers. Patrick Spear, an environmental scientist who lost his job with Wayne County after 17 years, agrees with Phillips assessment. There are a lot of openings for engineers, just not for my technical expertise. But Im keeping my options open, said Spears, as he continued his job hunt at the SAE career fair. Kami Buchholz

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Members on the move

Shorya Awtar (Member, 2011) and Mohammed Omar (Member 2006) were selected to receive Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer awards by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Awtar is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, and Mohammed Omar Omar is an Assistant Professor of Me- Shorya Awtar chanical Engineering at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research. Mark Brainard (Associate, 2011) and Steven M. Lietaert (Member, 2001) have received promotions at Hella in North America. Brainard has been named Vice President of Sales at Hellas Corporate Center, and Lietaert has been appointed Vice President of Program Management at Hella ElecSteven M. Lietaert tronics Corp., both headquartered in Mark Brainard Plymouth, MI. In his new role, Brainard will be responsible for leading the effort to strengthen Hellas business relationships in automotive lighting and electronics. Lietaert will be responsible for the launch, management, and growth of new products for the North American automotive market. Brainard was previously Vice President of Program Management at Hella Electronics, and Lietart had been a Product Group Director at Hella Electronics. Darren Gosbee (Member, 1999), Director of Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Powertrain Product Development for
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Navistar Corp., has been named to the Board of Directors of the Green Truck Association, an affiliate division of the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA). Rodney ONeal (Member, 2000), Chief Executive Officer and President of Delphi Automotive LLP, has been re-elected as a member of the Board of Directors at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
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Sections

Volt team electrifies 750 at Detroit Section dinner meeting

Top engineers from General Motors Chevrolet Volt program told the development story of their new extended-range EV at the Detroit Sections April dinner meeting, held during the SAE 2011 World Congress. Section Chairperson Charon Morgan (left) kicked off the event to a packed Riverfront Ballroom at Cobo Hall. Presenting Volt and its technologies to the 750 attendees were (following Morgan, from left to right) Micky Bly, Executive Director of Engineering for Global Electrical Systems, Hybrids, Electric Vehicles, Batteries, Infotainment & OnStar; Pam Fletcher, Global Chief Engineer, Volt and Plug-In Hybrid Electrical Powertrains; Andrew Farah, Volt Chief Engineer; and Doug Parks, Global Vehicle Line Executive & Chief Engineer for Global Electric Vehicles. (Paul Anton)
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Meetings

SAE engineers another successful World Congress

Behind the theme Charging Forward Together, the automotive industry took another major step forward in its recovery effort at the SAE 2011 World Congress, held April 12-14 at Detroits Cobo Center. The three-day event served as a showcase for the latest technical information and innovative technologies. The host company for the event was General Motors, and LG Chem served as the Tier 1 Strategic Partner. Attendance topped 10,000, and the Innovators Only exhibition featured 148 companies displaying what was deemed by a panel of experts to be the most innovative new technologies. Also, a total of 1258 technical papers were presented, featuring applied technology, innovation, and product

Richard E. Kleine, SAE International 2011 President, helped recognize more than 80 outstanding engineers at the World Congress Awards Ceremony on April 12.

The show floor at the SAE 2011 World Congress featured 148 exhibiting companies, including host company General Motors.
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leadership. In addition to more than 175 tech paper presentations, panel discussions and keynote presentations were held in the AVL Technology Leadership Center and FEV Powertrain Innovation Forum. The standing-room-only opening ceremony featured a speech by Ray Lane, Managing Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers; and the banquet featured a speech by General Motors Chief Executive Officer Daniel F. Akerson.

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with 23 subject matter experts discussing topics such as diesel emissions, composites, motorsports, supply chain, and renewable fuels. Technical papers are now being sought for Keynote speeches were the SAE 2012 World also delivered by David Congress, slated for Sandalow, Assistant Sec- April 24-26 in Detroit. retary for Policy & Inter- Authors are now invited national Affairs U.S. De- to submit abstracts of partment of Energy, and 200 to 300 words including the title and Rodney ONeal, CEO & authors contact inforPresident, Delphi. mation by June 1, 2011. The popular Chat Abstracts can be submitwith the Experts sessions, introduced at the ted via this link or at www.sae.org/congress SAE 2010 World Congress, returned in 2011, to one session only.
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World Congress Opening Ceremony speaker Ray Lane, Managing Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, said that the industry should heed the opportunities that have been sparked by the U.S. economic recession. Its not about returning to [selling] 15 to 17 million new vehicles a year. Thats naive. Were in a disruptive industry now. Business as usual is just not acceptable.

The SAE World Congress Ride and Drive allowed attendees to test drive vehicles such as the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf on a 10-min course.

The U.S. Department of Energys David Sandalow said at the SAE World Congress that the global transportation fleet must shift from its reliance on petroleum. The United States of America cannot afford to bet our longterm prosperity, our long-term security, on a resource that will eventually run out. Not anymore, he said.

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Meetings and symposia schedule

For more information about meetings and symposia, visit www.sae.org/ events/conferences or call SAE Customer Service toll-free at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada).
SAE Aerospace Design and Manufacturing Events
SAE 2011 International Conference on Aircraft and Engine Icing and Ground Deicing SAE 2011 Autonomous Vehicle Symposium SAE 2011 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition DOD Maintenance Symposium & Exhibition June 13-17, 2011 Aug. 9-10, 2011 Oct. 18-21, 2011 Nov. 14-17, 2011 Chicago, IL Pittsburgh, PA Toulouse, France Fort Worth, TX

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SAE 2011 Event Data Recorder Symposium TO ZEV Highlighting the latest Powertrain, Vehicle and Infomobility Technologies# SAE Alternative Refrigerant and System Efficiency Symposium SAE 2011 Autonomous Vehicle Symposium JSAE/SAE 2011 Powertrains, Fuels & Lubricants Meeting ICE201110th International Conference on Engines & Vehicles^ SAE 2011 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress SAE 2011 Brake Colloquium and Exhibition SAE 2011 North American International Powertrain Conference SAE 2011 On-Board Diagnostics Symposium SAE 2011 All Wheel Drive Symposium SAE 2011 Light Duty Diesel Emissions Control Symposium SAE 2011 Electronic Systems for Vehicle Propulsion Symposium SAE 2011 Intelligent Vehicle Systems Symposium 2011 Small Engine Technology Conference DOD Maintenance Symposium & Exhibition
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Publications

Tech paper publishing through SAE brings global exposure

So you want to become a published author and document your theory, research, technology developments, and expertise in an SAE International technical paper? Good decision. Tech papers are an ideal format for presenting professional work in the public domain, with the benefit of SAEs rigorous peer review process. SAE publishes tech papers in conjunction with the annual World Congress, which offers authors excellent exposure to, and networking with, the industry at large. Some 1250 papers were published in 2011. Papers are also called for SAEs Journal of Engines, Journal of Fuels and Lubricants, and the SAE AeroTech Congress & Exhibition, as well as for the International Conference on Engines & Vehicles. The published material becomes

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Tech paper publishing...

Writing an SAE technical paper offers worldwide reach and industry recognition.

Technical Papers. Moore noted that SAE collaborates with Elseviers Scopus and Compendex, two of the worlds largest databases for technical research literature. Compendex is the computerized version of the Engineering Index, a comprehensive engineering bibliographic database founded in 1884. Updated weekly, it currently contains more than 9 million records and references more than 5000 international sources. Additionally, publishing a paper provides the opportunity for further recognition via various tech-paper award opportunities.

part of SAEs Global Mobility Database of more than 73,000 technical papers dating back to 1906. Papers are also aggregated into the SAE Journalsthe years best of covering a range of topics. Available in print and online, the Journals increase the published materials eligibility for inclusion in global scientific indices. Were getting more and more exposure and recognition for our authors in scholarly journals and databases around the world, said Erin Moore, SAEs Product Manager,
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Tips for first-time authors

Getting started as an SAE tech paper author, or team of authors, requires some basic introspection. Does the paper contribute to the state of the art? Is it a constructive review of the technology? SAE tech papers must not carry commercial overtones or promote research funding sources to any degree. All conclusions stated in the paper must be supported by test data or verifiable simulation, with methodologies clearly noted. Moore strongly suggests that authors be fully aware of their or32
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ganizations internal legal review processes related to approving technical manuscripts. This requirement is particularly common within the OEMs. Authors need to make sure this is done prior to SAEs manuscript review, she noted. Another caveat: Work, even in brief abstract form, must not be previously published, including on the Internet. Moores team often fields questions about paper length. She noted while there is no length requirement, SAE recommends 8-10 pages total, with enough supporting material to

prove stated conclusions. Author instructions can be found on the SAE International website; go to http://volunteers.sae.org. Click on Authors in the box. At the bottom of the page there are links to FAQs, templates, paper checklists and formatting tips, a style guide, and other information (including the editing process and peer review) that is essential for authors. Lindsay Brooke

Scholarly Journals

The scholarly journals set includes these seven titles:

SAE International Journal of Aerospace SAE International Journal of Commercial Vehicles SAE International Journal of Engines SAE International Journal of Fuels and Lubricants SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars Mechanical Systems SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars Electronic and Electrical Systems

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Volt named AEIs Best Engineered Vehicle of 2011

Volts range-extended powertrain was noted by voters as being more practical for the times than a range-limited battery EV.

The readers and editors of SAE Internationals Automotive Engineering International (AEI) magazine have selected the 2011 Chevrolet Volt as the Best Engineered Vehicle of 2011. The announcement was made during the SAE 2011 World Congress, April 12-14, in Detroit. The selection of the Volt as the 2011 Best Engineered Vehicle by our peers is an honor, said Doug Parks, Vehicle Line Executive for the car. This award validates the hard work and effort of the engineering team
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to deliver a truly transformational vehicle. The 2011 Best Engineered Vehicle award highlights the innovative engineering that resulted in the production of the worlds first electric vehicle with extended range capability. With a full charge, Volt drivers are able to go up to 40 mi (64 km) completely emissionsand gasoline-free and then continue for several hundred more miles. Complementing its groundbreaking propulsion system, the Volt offers an equally revolutionary design that
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emphasizes a wheels-out, body-in stance to make a dynamic and sleek statement. Further, the aerodynamicists in GMs wind tunnel worked with the design and engineering teams to develop the most aerodynamic vehicle in Chevrolets history. By reducing the energy needed to overcome air resistance, the vehicles sleek design contributes an estimated 8 mi (13 km) of electric range and up to 40 mi (64 km) of extended range. SAE International membership chose from a list of candidates selected by the AEIs editorial team based around the world. Runners-up in the competition included the Nissan Leaf and the Hyundai Sonata. SAE membership selected the Best Engineered Vehicle based on the same criteria typically used in vehicle development programs: commonality, flexibility, cost, innovation, package efficiency, powertrain performance, chassis systems, interior accommodations, occupant safety, and engineering benchmark. This is the eleventh year of the Best Engineered Vehicle award. For the full article, read the April 5 print issue of AEI or visit this link. Visit AEI online at www.sae.org/mags/ aei and follow it on Twitter at twitter.com/SAEAutoMag.
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Publications

New book explores pregnant occupant safety in vehicles

Automotive crashes are the single largest cause of death for pregnant females in the U.S., as well as the leading cause of traumatic fetal injury mortality. Each year approximately 160,000 pregnant women are involved in motor vehicle accidents,

Pregnant Occupant BiomechanicsAdvances in Automobile Safety Research provides the reader with a complete resource for issues relating to the pregnant occupant.

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New book...

Stefan Duma has published more than 200 technical papers in the field of injury biomechanics including 80 peer reviewed journal papers.

which lead to the death of 160 women and an additional 865 fetal losses. Unfortunately, up to this point, safety engineers did not have sufficient data on how to prevent injuries and deaths in accidents involving pregnant women. A new book released by SAE International changes that by providing readers with substantial analysis of pregnant occupant biomechanics.

Pregnant Occupant BiomechanicsAdvances in Automobile Safety Research, edited by Stefan Duma, covers a wider variety of topics in automobile safety research pertaining to pregnant occupant biomechanics. Understanding that the best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother, given that maternal death has a near 100% fetal loss rate, the book gives safety engineers the ability to better protect pregnant female occupants. The book will be available in both hardcover and ebook editions that are available in a suite of formats that also are saved in a personalized elibrary hosted by SAE International. Given the relative frequency of accidents involving pregnant women, research is vital to safety engineers. The vast majority of fetal losses from car accidents
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result from separation of the placenta from the uterus, or placental abruption, which accounts for nearly 80% of fetal losses in automobile crashes. Through detailed case studies as well as advanced dummy and computer model developments, progress is being made to design safer occupant restraints for pregnant women. Pregnant Occupant Biomechanics Advances in Automobile Safety Research provides substantial new analysis and summary data about pregnant occupant biomechanics and serves as a complete resource for issues relating to the pregnant occupant. The book is divided into six chapters which are authored individually by topic experts. The first three chapters cover female anatomy, injury inci-

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dence, and case studies. The latter three chapters build on this information by presenting possible solutions in the form of pregnant dummies, tissue testing and computational models.

Duma, is department head and professor of biomedical engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He was the founding director of the Center for Injury

Biomechanics, which has received funding from the NIH, CDC, NSF, DOT-NHTSA, DOD, and industry leaders including Ford, Toyota, and General Motors.

Awards

Calls for nominations

SAE offers a wide variety of awards, scholarships, loans, and internships for engineering students and faculty through the SAE Foundation. Listed below are some of the awards/scholarships with deadlines upcoming. For more information, click on the awards title or visit www.sae.org/ news/awards/ or http://students.sae. org/awdscholar/scholarships/ Stephen M. Atkins Ability and Achievement in Science, Engineering, and Technology (AASET) Award Description: This award was established to recognize the technical achievements brought about by innovation, leadership, and inspiration of employees with disabilities working in the aerospace engineering industry.
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Nomination deadline: June 30, 2011 Submission: For a nomination form, click here.

New book compiles the latest information on active safety technology

Edited by Dr. Andrew Brown, Jr.
Active Safety and the Mobility Industry provides a broad perspective of the technical, societal, political and consumer issues surrounding active safety in the mobility industry. The book features four new articles, written by experts in the eld, as well as 20 related SAE technical papers. Topics include: market and consumer preferences driver assistance and modeling active safety systems crash sensing and sensor fusion communications road safety

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Calls for nominations...

SAE Fellow Grade of Membership Description: This highest grade of membership recognizes and honors long-term members who have made a significant impact on societys mobility technology through leadership, research, and innovation. Nomination deadline: July 1, 2011 Submission: For a nomination form, click here. Max Bentele Award for Engine Technology Innovation Description: This award recognizes an SAE member whose work has furthered innovation in the manufacture, design, and improvement of engine technology for ground, air, or space vehicles. Nomination deadline: July 1, 2011 Submission: For a nomination form, click here. Arch T. Colwell Cooperative Engineering Medal Description: This award recognizes a unique and outstanding contribution over a period of time to the work of the technical committees under the SAE Technical Standards Board in developing standards, specifications, technical reports, and data
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through cooperative research. Nomination deadline: July 1, 2011 Submission: For a nomination form, click here. Myers Award for Outstanding Student Paper Description: This award is given annually for the best technical paper presented by a student. Nomination deadline: July 15, 2011 Submission: For a nomination form, click here. J. Cordell Breed Award for Women Leaders Description: This award was established by the SAE Women Engineers Committee to recognize the role of women in the mobility industry by the contributions they make both professionally and personally. Nomination deadline: July 31, 2011 Submission: For a nomination form, click here. Bill Agnew Award for Outstanding AWIM Volunteers Description: This award recognizes volunteers who further develop students understanding and experience in math and science by helping teachers use AWIM materials in the classroom.
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Nomination deadline: July 31, 2011 Submission: For a nomination form, click here. Henry O. Fuchs Student Award Description: This award recognizes a graduate or recently graduated student (i.e. post doctorate or new professor) that is working in the field of fatigue research and applications. Nomination deadline: July 31, 2011 Submission: Submit your nomination to Daniel Lingenfelser, FD&E Committee Chair.

Standards & Committees

Volunteers needed for electrical, materials, safety standards development

SAE International currently has a heightened need for standards development volunteers in the following three technology areas: Electrical Systems: vehicle E/E/ systems diagnostics; electrical distribution systems; steering; electrical connectors; electrical harness covering; electromagnetic compatibility (EMR/EMI); vehicle network for multiplex and data communications; automotive electronic systems reliability; vehicle flat panel display; circuit protection; vehicle electric power supply Materials: acoustical materials; automotive adhesives and sealants; carbon and alloy steels; metals technical; plastics; spring committee; vibration control Vehicle Safety Systems: seatbelts. Those interested in lending their expertise and contributing to industry standards initiatives can express their interest in SAE Technical Standards Committee participation at www.sae.org/standardsdev/participationReq.htm.

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Professional Development

Lubrizol teams up with SAE to offer courses in China

The Radisson Plaza Hotel Tianjin (shown) will play host to four SAE International seminars this month hosted by Lubrizols Additives and Lubricants Division.

The Lubrizol Corp.s Additives and Lubricants Division teamed with SAE Internationals Professional Development department in 2010 to introduce a new, innovative learning format designed to educate engineers in developing ground vehicle markets around proven engineering techniques and best practices.

Continental, Eaton, Getrag, Hoerbiger, Ricardo, and Valeo. Instructional presentations included technical information as well as case studies and realworld challenges. They were also augmented with technology displays to further illustrate the concepts being addressed. The seminars concluded with a question-and-answer panel The two organizadiscussion where attions worked together tendees posed questions to codevelop and conto the roster of expert duct two seminars in instructors. SimultaneShanghai, China, on ous Chinese translation both dual clutch and was provided throughmanual transmission out the seminars to furtechnologies and future ther accommodate the trends. Multiple instruc- learning needs of this tors were recruited from audience. within Lubrizols enIn both seminars, atgineering ranks along tendance topped 100 with several suppliers learners, and satisfacincluding BorgWarner, tion with the experiSAE Update

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ence from the Chinese engineering community was strong, said Kevin Perry, Manager of Professional Development at SAE International. Lubrizol also gave the programs high praise in terms of the interactions they were able to have with the learners, many of whom were key engineering decision makers in the China auto industry. The other participating companies that supplied instructors equally

appreciated the interaction with this important industry segment. Given the success of these first two events, Lubrizol has extended its seminar lineup, offering four events in June at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Tianjin. Topics for these sessions include Off-Highway Engines: Emissions, Performance and Productivity, OffHighway Powertrain Emissions, Performance, and Productivity: Chal-

lenges for Engines, Transmissions, and Axles, Off-Highway Transmissions: Performance and Productivity, and Off-Highway Axles: Performance and Productivity. To register, click the Register button at the top of each sessions page and submit the online form, or contact Billy Xu at the SAE International China Office at 021-61001016 or [email protected].

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Professional development courses expand to Europe

In keeping with its continuing goal of providing access to automotive engineering education, SAE International will conduct several professional development courses in Europe this fall. The courses will be conducted in Birmingham, England, Sept. 19-23 and Turin, Italy, Oct. 31-Nov. 8. The courses will be taught by industry professionals recognized as experts in their technology areas who are familiar with the process of mobility engineering. A wide array of topics will be covered, including battery systems,
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industry expertise for individuals or corporations wishing to expand their skills. These courses are directly applicable to different parts of the automotive engineering process. With the rapidly changing landscape of the automotive business, learning new skills and trends is immensely beneficial. A full list of the courses, along with the course dates, is available at www.sae. org/training/europeseminars. For more information on these professional development programs in Europe, feel free to contact the SAE Europe Office at [email protected].

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A complete listing of professional development programs can be found online at www.sae.org/ pdevent/bydate. To register, complete the online registration form, e-mail [email protected], or call SAE Customer Service toll-free at 877-606-7323 (or 724-776-4970 outside the U.S. and Canada). Following are some of the courses being offered in June by SAE International:

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Model Based Design: Delivering Quality Electronic Products Faster Diesel Engine Technology Engineering Academy Hydraulic Brake Systems for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks Alternative Fuels: Impact on SI and CI Fuel Systems, Distribution and Storage Fundamentals of Steering Systems Selective Catalytic Reduction for Diesel Engines Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems Acquiring and Analyzing Data from Sensors and In-Vehicle Networks Fundamentals of Automotive Fuel Delivery Systems Advanced High Strength Steels for Vehicle Weight Reduction Chassis & Suspension Component Design for Passenger Cars & Light Trucks 42
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Industrial Engineer, Brose North America, Auburn Hills, MI. Perform capacity calculations, improve output using value stream mapping &improve equipment, mfg lines &processes for current/future seat adjuster &door latch systems production programs. Conduct simulations to improve mfg processes &work flow. Dvlp/implement mfg processes incldg conveyors riveters, screw guns &welding fixtures from initial interface with suppliers to final release &production. Write design specs to corporate norms & US/Canadian Fed. operator safety requirements. Master, Industrial or Production Engrg. 6 mos. exp. as Eng., planning mfg processes for automotive door latch systems mfg equipment, dvlpmnt &implementation of mfg processes incldg conveyors, riveters, &screw guns from initial interface with suppliers to production. E-mail resume to [email protected]. Ref#40584.

Casting Commodity Specialist, Brose North America, Auburn Hills, MI. Lead &assure supply, supplier selection, negotiate financial &other terms of supply contracts, to establish supply agreements &delivery of aluminum high pressure die cast parts (HPDC) such as housings for steering motors &transmission motors for vehicle door/seating/latching systems &electric motors. Analyze financial status &engrg capability of current/potential suppliers to reduce risk of distressed suppliers, incldg dvlpmnt of exit strategies for distressed supplrs, &product warranty issues. Use financial instruments to mediate commodity &currency fluctuations. Master, Bus. Admin. or Finance. 6 mos. exp. as Casting Buyer, leading &assuring supply, supplier selection, negotiate financial &other terms of supply contracts to establish supply agreemnts &delivery of vehicle HPDCs incldg analysis of financial status &engrg capability of current &potential suppliers to reduce risk of distressed supplr &product warranty issues. E-mail resume to [email protected]. Ref#2381. Project Metallurgical Engr, Magna Powertrain of America, Inc., Troy, MI. Lead &assure steel, cast iron, aluminum/magnesium &copper (Babbitt) alloys materials engrg, dvlpmt, final specs setting, &validation of vehicle mechatronic engine/transmission transaxle &transfer case powertrain components with steel shafts &bearings. Dvlp new materials using metallurgical processing technologies such as metal laser welding, heat treatment, welding, casting, phosphating, steel carburizing, quenching &tempering, according to ASTM, AMS &TS 16949 metallurgical standards. Master, any engineering field. 6 mos. exp engrg of materials in steel, cast iron aluminum/copper (Babbitt) alloys in vehicle mechatronic drivetrain or powertrain components, with steel shafts &bearings, improving metallurgical technologies such as metal laser welding, heat treatment, welding, casting &phosphating processes, according to SAE J404/J434 & TS 16949 standards. Mail resume to V. Abbott, Magna Powertrain, 1870 Technology Dr., Troy, MI 48083. Ref#202.

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