Each month, we publish a roundup of every story published on the Kettering University news site. Catch anything you missed this month below.

$4 million from General Motors Foundation and General Motors Company will fund new outdoor, indoor lab spaces at Kettering University: Gifts totaling $4 million -- $2 million from the General Motors Foundation and $2 million from General Motors Company – will allow Kettering University to create dynamic new outdoor and indoor lab spaces to continue providing a world class education to the next generation of engineers, scientists and industry leaders. Read more.

Supporting Flint's revitalization has been constant theme in graduate's life: Throughout her upbringing, education and professional career, the one underlying theme in Essence Wilson ‘05's life is unwavering support and belief in Flint’s revitalization. Read more.

Pull of home drew Kettering to Akron, Goodyear: Born and raised in Akron, a historically industrial community in northeast Ohio, a proud native once walked away from her hometown in search of a collegiate and professional experiences removed from familiar surroundings. In search of new perspectives and accomplishments, she accomplished her goals only to return home to the community that was dearest and most meaningful to her. Read more.

Matt Gaidica ‘10 named a “Top Young Thinker” by Pacific Standard: Pacific Standard has named Matt Gaidica ‘10 one of the Thirty Under 30 Top Young Thinkers in Economics, Education, and Political Science. Gaidica is currently a doctoral student in the Neuroscience department at the University of Michigan. Read more.

Retired Delphi CEO Rodney O’Neal ’76 to speak at Kettering University Commencement ceremonies in June: Rodney O’Neal, a 1976 Kettering University graduate and former Delphi Automotive PLC CEO and president, will deliver the Kettering University Commencement Address on June 20. Read more.

Faculty member attempting to speed the process of making biodiesel: With support from the Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, Dr. Jonathan Wenzel, assistant professor of Chemical Engineering at Kettering University, is attempting to speed up the process of making biodiesel - a renewable fuel that is made using predominantly soybean oil in the United States, but can be made from animal fats and other vegetable oils. Read more.

Chemical Engineering, Biology faculty collaborating on research to efficiently create energy from waste: From food and animal waste and sewage to chicken excrement, you never know what you will find in the laboratory refrigerators in the Applied Biology and Chemical Engineering labs where a team of Kettering University researchers are trying to make the process of creating energy from waste more efficient with the addition of glycerol, a byproduct of soybean crop processing. Read more.

Young Innovators returned to campus: Kettering University's campus once again hosted more than 100 young inventors this year as they show off a wide range of projects they've spent the past school year perfecting. Read more and see photos.

Kettering baja team continues to improve: The Kettering University Baja team continues to build its program and improve in their annual competition as they finished 52nd out of 93 teams in the April 2015 Competition in Auburn, Alabama. Read more.

Robot Honor Society reunion planned for Homecoming: Attention all Robots: Kettering University and the current members of the Robot Society would like to invite you to a reunion celebration from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, during Homecoming Weekend in Room 5-200 in the Campus Center. All current and past Robots are welcome to enjoy snacks and beverages and reminisce with fellow members. Read more.

Technicians are creating environmentally friendly labs at Kettering: Lab manager Jennifer Rivet and Lab specialist Michael Stogsdill are on a mission to reduce hazardous and toxic wastes in the Chemistry and Biochemistry department to help create more environmentally friendly lab practices on campus. They are achieving a more sustainable campus by reducing the overall quantity of waste, altering the types of waste created and creating better practices to separate hazardous materials. Read more.

Congressman Dan Kildee spoke at Kettering’s first-ever Model United Nations Conference: Congressman Dan Kildee, Flint Mayor Dayne Walling, Dr. Carrie Walling of Albion College and Kettering University President Dr. Robert McMahan delivered keynote addresses at the opening ceremonies of the inaugural Model United Nations (U.N.) Competition. Read more and see photos.

Student has a lofty goal before graduating -- build a rocket that will break the sound barrier: Student Hunter Casbeer came to Kettering University with the aim of transforming his passion for building rockets to other fields of engineering. He’s accomplished that goal but that hasn’t altered his feelings for his first engineering love. Read more.