Kettering University Technical Research News Digest 2006 Archive

Research Publications from Kettering Faculty and Staff

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Borchers, Andrew; El-Sayed, Jacqueline; Harding, Trevor; Hoff, Craig; Lynch-Caris, Terri; Redekop, Benjamin. "Creating A Multi-Disciplinary Course With Industrial Input." This paper is used by permission from the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) and originally appeared in the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference proceedings. Kettering University thanks the ASEE for permission to use this material.

Kettering Research News Stories

Hydraulic hybrid engines - Published: Dec 01, 2006

Hydraulic hybrid engines may be on the road and saving millions in the near future. A Kettering professor is helping with the EPA research to make it happen.

On the chemical runway! - Published: Nov 20, 2006

Kettering students are adept in using computer aided design (CAD) resources, but can CAD help them learn more about dynamic interactions and reactions between molecular structures for chemistry?

Kettering leaves its mark - Published: Nov 09, 2006

Kettering University students and faculty leave favorable impressions at the 2006 Electrical Manufacturing and Coil Winding Association (EMCWA) annual conference through presentations of research involving fuel cell technologies and other industry-related studies.

The alchemy of mead - Published: Nov 03, 2006

Dr. Diana Phillips is using Chemistry to unravel the mysteries of mead.

Chemical dispersion project expands - Published: Sep 15, 2006

An ongoing research project that examines the dispersion of chemicals into our environment achieves greater success and receives additional funding from the U.S. Defense Authorization Bill for 2006-2007.

SID joins crash staff - Published: Sep 08, 2006

Two recent donations to the Crash Safety Center at Kettering, one from Autoliv and one from TRW, will expand research opportunities and enhance bio-engineering education at the University.

A hybridized world - Published: Aug 31, 2006

Ford Motor Co. donated two hybrid SUVs to Kettering for undergraduate teaching and research purposes that focus on hybrid technology and the hybridization of cars and trucks.

Fine tuning hunting bows - Published: Aug 11, 2006

In researching the performance of hunting bows, a Kettering senior found out a little "who you know" combined with a little "follow your bliss" can take you far.

Getting a grip on airbags - Published: Aug 04, 2006

A student project at Kettering University utilized the institution's Crash Safety Center to gain a full appreciation of the power behind the deployment of vehicle air bags.

Engineering the magic of Disney - Published: Jun 02, 2006

Industrial Engineering co-op students Zac Hyde and Patrick Foxworthy help make Disney World run like magic, making the guest experience one to remember.

Examining global forces - Published: May 05, 2006

Dr. Michael Callahan, a professor of Liberal Studies at Kettering University, co-edited an important new collection of essays titled "Imperialism on Trial," which could offer U.S. policy makers insight into how to respectfully assist people in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Thumbs up - Published: Apr 28, 2006

Working with local orthopedists, a Kettering researcher helped test a treatment for the joint most likely to develop osteoarthritis, the uniquely opposable thumb.

Making GM go green - Published: Apr 21, 2006

A Kettering co-op student was part of the team that turned a GM plant in Flint into a lean green environmental machine.

Faculty member plays role in network protocol - Published: Apr 14, 2006

In the 1980s, Dr. Juan helped design Profibus, an industrial network protocol used in manufacturing around the world. Recently, the number of Profibus nodes exceeded 15,000,000 worldwide and is the number one network used in many industries.

Elemental absorption - Published: Apr 07, 2006

An ongoing research project between Kettering University and a federal contracting corporation yields new results regarding the diffusion of chemical elements into porous materials such as porcelain tile, thus marking yet another important point of success.

Going postal for safety-sake - Published: Mar 31, 2006

High speed digital video technology allows for some very explosive research projects and enables Dr. Henry Kowalski to help students and companies explore product integrity.

Improving hip replacements - Published: Mar 24, 2006

Kettering researchers offer real insight into component wear to help extend the life of hip replacements.

Snow Dogs win second - Published: Mar 22, 2006

The Kettering Clean Snowmobile Challenge team put a lot of hard work into their sled and it paid off.

The matrix - chilled - Published: Mar 17, 2006

A Kettering researcher is developing a matrix to make commercial refrigeration units more energy efficient.

Managing the harvest - Published: Mar 03, 2006

Kettering students Donald Washington and Bryce Vuckovich, helped develop a hand-held device that manages the logistics of rescuing food perishables for Forgotten Harvest.

Pop star crash test - Published: Mar 03, 2006

Britney Spears' very public error in judgement inspired crash safety researchers at Kettering University to take an unrestrained look at a crash event.

Fuel saving gadgets - Published: Feb 24, 2006

A Kettering professor has his students test the mettle of some products claiming to improve fuel economy by putting the pedal to the metal.

The smart car connection - Published: Feb 17, 2006

A recent ETAS donation of software and hardware to Kettering helps students use mathematical modeling techniques to develop electronic control systems that will transform the modern vehicle into a smart car.

Crash Safety Center benefits SAE race teams - Published: Jan 27, 2006

New competition rules for the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Formula student race series offer an opportunity for Kettering's Crash Safety Center to test 2006 stipulations for the benefit of all student teams.

Clearing the air - Published: Jan 06, 2006

A research contract between Kettering University and a federal contracting corporation provides new details on the dispersion of chemicals, offers insight into the absorption of these elements into our environment and provides new employment opportunities for students and research professionals.

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