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Official Publication of The Engineering Society of Detroit 

Vol. 14 No. 2 April–May 2009 

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03 PUBLICATION NOTES 

05 President’s Message 

07 IN THE NEWS 

08 ESD EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Gold Award Banquet 

12 SUSTAINING & Corporate MEMBERS 

13 ESD Membership/ESD Corp. member profile 

16 ESD UPCOMING EVENTS 

43 Who’s Who in Michigan Engineering 

SpeciaL featureS 

14 PROFILE: RoberT J. Buckler, PE, FESD 

18 2009 Summer engineering & Science 

Programs for KIDS 

ARTICLES 

36 by nabil j. sarhan 

Do You…YouTube? YouTube and the 

Technology Behind It 

38 by kara sokol 

Women in Engineering: Smart Girls 

Need Apply 

40 by becky johnson 

Camp Infinity Gets Girls Excited 

About Technology 

COVER: See the 2009 Summer Engineering & Science Programs for 

Kids on Page 18. Photo courtesy of Detroit Science Center 

ABOVE LEFT: CampCAEN, one of the summer programs featured 

ABOVE RIGHT: The Gold Award Banquet 

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Chair: Michael F. Cooper, PE, FESD, Harley Ellis Devereaux 

Melissa Cole, Johnson Controls, Inc. 

Utpal Dutta, PhD, University of Detroit Mercy 

Christopher D. Dyrda, FESD, Chrysler LLC (Retired) 

Mika Lofton, Dynamic Computer Corporation 

William A. Moylan, PhD, PMP, FESD, Eastern Michigan University 

John G. Petty, FESD, General Dynamics (Retired) 

Yang Zhao, PhD, Wayne State University 

Staff Liaison: Della Cassia, The Engineering Society of Detroit 

ESD Board of Directors 

President: Richard J. Haller, Walbridge 

PRESIDENT-ELECT: William P. Russo, Ford Motor Company 

Treasurer: Steven E. Kurmas, PE, DTE Energy 

Secretary: Darlene Trudell, CAE, The Engineering Society of Detroit 

IMMEDIATE Past Pres.: David S. Meynell, Dürr Systems, Inc. 

Members at large: Katherine M. Banicki, Testing Engineers and Consultants 

Grace M. Bochenek, PhD, TARDEC (U.S. Army Tank Command) 

Daniel J. Cherrin, Esq. 

Michael F. Cooper, PE, FESD, Harley Ellis Devereaux 

Robert A. Ficano, JD, Wayne County 

Donald E. Goodwin, Retired/Chrysler LLC (ESD Past President) 

Kouhaila Hammer, CPA, GHAFARI Associates, LLC 

Susan S. Hawkins, Henry Ford Health Systems 

Byron A. Kearney, Chrysler LLC 

Mary L. Kramer, Crain’s Detroit Business 

Ralph H. Kummler, PhD, FESD, Wayne State University 

Mark L. Marheineke, Revelation Consulting, LLC 

Gail Mee, PhD, Henry Ford Community College 

David C. Munson, Jr., PhD, University of Michigan 

Douglas E. Patton, DENSO International America, Inc. 

Yogendra N. Rahangdale, American Axle and Manufacturing 

James M. Safran, PE, Beaumont Services Co. LLC 

Brian G. Stewart, Jervis B. Webb Company 

Satish S. Udpa, PhD, Michigan State University 

William J. Vander Roest, PE, TRW Automotive 

Lewis N. Walker, PhD, PE, Lawrence Technological University 

Stephen Q. Whitney, FAIA, Albert Kahn Family of Companies 

Terry J. Woychowski, PhD, General Motors Corporation 

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NOTES 

Michael F. Cooper, 

PE, FESD 

ESD Publications 

Committee Chair; 

Principal, Harley Ellis 

Devereaux 

Energy, water, transportation, infrastructure…the 

challenges facing our 

engineering community in the coming 

years are well known. One of the 

keys to successfully tackling these 

issues rests in our ability to continue 

attracting the area’s best and brightest 

to the engineering profession.This 

issue will focus on the great programs 

available to introduce our children to 

careers in engineering and technology. 

We begin with our annual guide 

to summer camps. After a long, cold 

winter, summer is finally on the 

horizon! Let’s help our kids have a 

great time and learn something about 

what we do every day. We will also 

profile the Michigan Council of Women 

in Technology’s Camp Infinity and the 

Michigan Technological University’s 

week-long camp on Women in 

Engineering—Why Smart Girls Should 

Apply. Our Demystifying Technology 

feature will explore the YouTube 

Internet phenomenon, how it works, 

and why it’s so popular. 

This issue also includes profiles of 

ESD Fellow Bob Buckler of DTE Energy, 

who has been instrumental in energy 

management and alternative energy 

solutions, and a young engineer’s 

successful career working at a national 

engineering and project delivery 

firm with a long history of creative, 

value-driven technology solutions. We 

conclude with a review of our Gold 

Award Banquet, which recognizes our 

Affiliate Council members for their 

accomplishments and reinforces the 

notion that we accomplish so much 

more when we work together than 

when we work alone. 


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ESD PRESIDENT’s MESSAGE | April–May 2009 

We Owe It to the Kids! 

s with many of you, I am a 

baby boomer following on 

the heels of the “Greatest 

Generation.” Since we are 

now entering retirement, 

we need to look at what 

we have accomplished 

and what we are 

leaving behind for future generations. 

The “X’s” and the “Y’s” are as 

much a part of now as we are, but 

what are we leaving behind for our 

children’s children? These future 

generations will all too soon become 

the decision-makers of our world. 

What will the late 21st century and 

early 22nd be like? Fortunately, 

despite the current and likely 

temporary economic downturn, we 

are well into the “information age.” 

The decline of manufacturing 

has highlighted that future jobs will 

be less about punching in at 6 a.m. 

and all about what you know and 

how you can manipulate knowledge 

and information to create value. 

Fortunately, for anyone who has 

seen a 12 year old work all the 

functions on the latest generation 

of cell phones, modern kids retain 

their natural curiosity and the ability 

to grasp new concepts quickly and 

easily. Our responsibility, then, is to 

facilitate these learning opportunities 

and ensure that all segments of our 

society are given equal access to the 

vital skills of the future. 

A critical half of the mission of 

the Society is to “…foster the next 

generation of engineers.” We take 

this challenge seriously, and even 

in the face of the need to provide a 

wide range of training and opportunities 

for the current generation 

while struggling with the reinvention 

of our industries, we are proud with 

this issue of Technology Century 

to highlight many exciting and 

compelling adventures for kids. 

The pages that follow highlight 

events, camps, outings, and lots of 

chances for kids to explore, learn, 

practice, and do what kids do: learn 

while doing. What is your kid doing 

this summer? What might he/she 

like to do? If you don’t have kids, 

or they (like mine) are well beyond 

camps and projects, what about the 

kids next door, or in the scout troop 

at church, the nieces, nephews, or 

grandkids? In addition to the kids we 

know, there are those we don’t know, 

but who deserve and equally need the 

chance to explore. Perhaps sponsoring 

a kid or two would be a good project 

for your service club, your firm, or 

your fraternity? The experiences these 

kids have now are the blueprint for the 

success of our technical community 

of the future. What we do today will 

ensure our ability to compete technically 

with the rest of the world. 

In addition to the information in this 

issue, ESD also attacks the challenge 

by continuing our wide-ranging Junior 

Membership program. In January, we 

hosted our first ever “SciEngiMathe- 

Ploration Saturday,” with over 40 eager 

young minds at our offices exploring 

the exciting world of forensic science. 

Based on this success, future Saturday 

programs are currently being planned. 

We continue to produce and distribute 

nationwide our award-winning 

children’s television science program 

SciEngiMathePloration, now in its third 

year of production. 

Each January, ESD holds the 

regional Future City competition, which 

brings over 400 excited young people 

together to demonstrate their ideas for 

the future of society. All of this activity 

contributes to your future, your region, 

your state, and your family. Please join 

us at ESD in touching the future. We 

owe it to the kids! 

Sincerely, 

Richard J. Haller 

ESD President, 2008–09 

President and COO, Walbridge 


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More than fifty different 

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From engineering, business, and technology 

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IN THE NEWS 

Swan 

Simon 

Yih 

Fricke-Young 

Main 

Epolito 

Lawrence Technological University 

(LTU) has been recognized by 

the Carnegie Foundation for the 

Advancement of Teaching. The 

award recognizes the university’s 

expanding community engagements 

and outreach efforts. LTU is the only 

technological university in Michigan 

to receive the distinguished award 

in both curricular engagement and 

outreach and partnerships. 

Walbridge has won the Prime 

Contractor Safety Award from 

the U.S. Army Corporation of 

Engineers Savannah District for 

work on Fort Benning Special Ops 

Forces Regimental Headquarters 

building. The engineering firm has 

been recognized for its execution of 

an extremely safe program on the 

construction site. 

Michigan State University and 

Sparrow Hospital have signed an 

agreement to improve mid-Michigan’s 

health care by expanding research, 

medical education, and clinical 

services. Sparrow Hospital CEO and 

President Dennis Swan and Michigan 

State’s President Lou Anna K. Simon 

were present to solidify the agreement 

between the two institutions. 

Oakland University has launched 

the Nanotech R&D Institute, led by 

T.C. Yih, PhD, PE, Vice President 

for Research and Executive 

Director of the institute. Dr. Yih is 

committed to making the institute 

a leader in discovering and 

researching new breakthroughs in 

nanotechnology. “Almost anything 

you find in your research now, no 

one has found it before,” Yih noted. 

The American Institute of Architects 

Michigan has appointed 

Kim Fricke-Young of Professional 

Concepts Insurance Agency, Inc. 

(Brighton) to the newly created 

position of Professional Affiliate 

Advisor. Since 1985, Ms. Fricke-Young 

has provided advice and served as 

a resource to many of Michigan’s 

top architectural, engineering, 

accounting, and law firms. 

The Michigan Economic Development 

Corporation (MEDC) 

has selected D. Gregory Main 

to replace James Epolito as 

President and CEO of the state’s 

central investment attraction and 

job creation organization. Mr. 

Main, until recently, was CEO 

and President of i2E INC, one of 

the nation’s leading technology 

commercialization organizations in 

Oklahoma City. Mr. Main, who grew 

up in Lansing, has a long record 

of leadership in new technology 

ventures and economic development. 

He was a general partner 

with Chisholm Private Capital 

Partners, a $66-million venture 

capital firm, in Oklahoma City and 

a partner in Intersouth Partners of 

Research Triangle, N.C. Mr. Epolito 

became President of Delta Dental of 

Michigan in early April. 

Henry Ford West Bloomfield 

Hospital, the new $360 million 

hospital, opened on March 15. 

This will be the seventh hospital 

in the Henry Ford health care 

network; it will create over 1,200 

jobs in Michigan. Of the 300 private 

rooms, 191 are now open, with the 

remainder to open in 2011. 

The first SciEngiSaturday held in January was a success as more than 30 kids learned all about the 

fascinating world of forensic science. Hands-on activities organized by the Ann Arbor Hands-on 

Museum got kids engaged and excited about high-tech crime solving. More SciEngiSaturdays are 

planned in the near future. 


ESD event highlights 

38th Annual Gold Award Banquet 

Suresh Shah, PhD, (center) received the 38th Gold Award, the highest award given by the ESD Affiliate Council. Barbara A. Sanders, Director, 

Core PE Engineering Processes of Delphi Thermal Systems (left) and Norm Kakarala, PhD, Senior Technical Fellow, Inteve Products LLC, (right) 

congratulate Dr. Shah. The Gold Award Banquet took place February 19, 2009, at Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, MIch. Before the dinner, many 

engineers participated in the Order of the Engineer Ceremony. 

James Newman, Affiliate Council Chair (left) and ESD President Richard 

J. Haller, President & COO of Walbridge (right) presents the award for 

ESD Affiliate Council Partner of the Year Award to Ron Radzilowski, 

(center) accepting on behalf of ASM International. 

Amelia Letvin (left) received the Outstanding Service Award from 

Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Detroit Professional Chapter. Mary 

Warren, EWB Detroit Professional Chapter VP presented the certificate. 

8 | Technology Century | APRIL–MAY 2009


38th Annual Gold Award Banquet Award Recipients 

ESD AFFILIATE COUNCIL 

•• 

Gold Award: Suresh Shah, PhD 

•• 

Ann O. Fletcher Distinguished 

Service Award: Michael J. 

Vinarcik, PE, FESD 

•• 

Partner of the Year: ASM 

International 

•• 

Science and Engineering Fair 

of Metro Detroit Outstanding 

Teacher of the Year: Lenora 

Ashford 

•• 

ESD Outstanding Future City 

Teacher of the Year: Simone Perry 

•• 

ESD Outstanding Future City 

Mentor of the Year: Cary M. 

Junior 

DETROIT METRO CONVENTION & 

VISITORS BUREAU 

•• 

Spirit of Detroit Award: National 

Society of Black Engineers 

•• 

Spirit of Detroit Award: Save 

International 

•• 

Spirit of Detroit Award: U.S. 

Green Building Council Detroit 

Chapter 

AMERICAN POLISH ENGINEERING 

ASSOCIATION 

•• 

Merit of Excellence Award: 

Yvonne Bankowski 

•• 

Famous Polish American Engineer 

or Scientist (Posthumously): 

Marie Sklodowska Curie, DSc 

(d. 1934) 

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF 

HEATING, REFRIGERATING & AIR 

CONDITIONING ENGINEERS 

•• 

Distinguished Service Award: 

Michael J. Daly 

American Society of Safety 

Engineers—Greater Detroit 

Chapter 

•• 

Safety Professional of the Year: 

Michael K. Stamper, CSP 

American Society for 

Quality 

•• 


John Mantyk 

•• 


Steven P. Sibrel 

Engineers Without Borders 

•• 

Outstanding Service Award: 

Amelia Letvin 

INCOSE 

•• 


Dan McClure 

•• 

Mission Award: Richard J. Frase 

Institute of Electrical and 

Electronics Engineers, Inc. 

•• 

Outstanding Professional Award: 

Myron Ginsberg, PhD 

•• 

Outstanding Professional Award: 

Mahta Moghaddam, PhD 

Institute of Industrial 

Engineers 

•• 


Victor Lloyd 

•• 

Irv Otis Scholarship Award: 

Vanda Ametlli 

Michigan Society of 

Professional Engineers 

•• 

Outstanding Student Engineer of 

the Year: Renée Thomas 

•• 

Outstanding Young Engineer of 

the Year: Jason Edberg, PE 

•• 

Outstanding Engineer of the Year: 

Lawrence Moloney, PE 

National Society of Black 

Engineers 

•• 

Excellence in Leadership: 

Anthony Davis 

•• 


Terrance Southern 

•• 


Bridgette M. Young 

•• 

Member of the Year Award: 

Tijuana S. Buford 

•• 

Member of the Year Award: 

Jason B. Johnson 

SAVE International 

•• 


Gustave A. Rener 

Society of Plastics 

Engineers 

•• 


Tom Miller 

The Society of Tribologists 

and Lubrication Engineers 

•• 


Ralph Mowery 

Society of Women Engineers 

•• 

Consistent Contributor Award: 

Lisa Purvis 

•• 

Distinguished New Engineer 

Award: Jennifer Chen Morikawa 

•• 

Key Contributor Award: 

Kristy Baumgard 

•• 

New Faces of Engineering: 

Jessica Mattis 

•• 

Outstanding Collegiate Member 

Award: Christine Cabrera 

•• 

Professional Development 

Excellence Award: 

Oksana Carter 

•• 

Student Services Savvy Award: 

Sheri Hickok 

•• 

Volunteer Award: Lisa Henn 

U.S. Green Building Council 

Detroit Regional Chapter 

•• 

Leadership During Formation of 

Chapter Award: Melissa Solberg 

•• 

Dedication and Leadership Award: 

Douglas J. Sordyl, PE, LEED AP 

•• 


Dennis O’Beirne, AIA, LEED AP 

•• 


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The Michigan Society of Professsional Engineers recognized Renée 

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The Engineering Society of Detroit represents over 3,000 companies. 

Thank you to our sustaining and corporate member companies, listed below. 

Ford Motor Company 

Accelper Consulting 

Admamede, LLC 

ADVICS North America, Inc. 

Albert Kahn Family of Companies 

Allegiant Global Services, LLC 

Altair Engineering 

American Axle & Manufacturing 

American Society of Employers 

Arrow Uniform 

Aspen Search Group 

Baker College of Flint 

Bank of Michigan 

BBK 

Beaumont Hospitals 

BEI Associates Inc. 

Boyden Executive Search 

The Bradley Company 

Bruel & Kjaer Instruments, Inc. 

Building Industry Assoc. of S.E. Michigan 

Burtek, Inc. 

C. Ayers Limited 

Canadian Consulate General 

Caponigro Public Relations Inc. 

Carbon Credit Environmental Services 

CB Richard Ellis | Brokerage Services 

Central Michigan University 

CF PUMPSERVE Pump Repair 

Chaldean American Chamber of 

Commerce 

Chrysan Industries 

Chrysler LLC 

Citizens Bank 

City of Novi 

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. 

CKGP/PW & Associates, Inc. 

Complete Digital Integration 

Computer & Engineering Services 

Construction Association of Michigan 

Cornerstone Controls 

Cornerstone Environmental Group, LLC 

Corrosion Fluid Products Corp. 

Crime Stoppers of Southeast Michigan 

CTI & Associates, Inc. 

DeMaria Building Company, Inc. 

DENSO International America, Inc. 

Detroit Science Center 

Development Corporation of Wayne 

County 

The Dragun Corporation 

DTE Energy 

DTE Energy Gas Operations 

Dürr Systems, Inc. 

Eastern Michigan University 

Ehlert/Bryan 

Electrical Resources Company 

Elevator, Inc. 

Elsas Engineering, PC 

ELI 

EMC2 Inc. 

FACTON, Inc. 

Farbman Group 

Financial One, Inc. 


Gala & Associates, Inc. 

Gannett Fleming of Michigan, Inc. 

Gates Corporation 

General Dynamics 

General Motors Corp.—WFG 

Gensler 

George W. Auch Company 

Geometric Americas, Inc. 

GHAFARI Associates, LLC 

Giffels, LLC/IBI Group 

Glenn E. Wash & Associates, Inc. 

Global Information Technology 

Golder Associates Inc. 

GRA-MAG 

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. 

The Green Panel, Inc. 

Harley Ellis Devereaux 

Hartland Insurance Group, Inc. 

Henry Ford Community College 

Henry Ford Health Systems 

Hinshon Environmental Consulting, Inc. 

HNTB Michigan, Inc. 

Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. 

Hughes Network 

Integrity Staffing Group, Inc. 

IBEW Local 58 & NECA LMCC 

Jacobs Technology 

Jervis B. Webb 

Kettering University 

K-Force Professional Staffing 

Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & 

Sherbrook, PC 

Kolene Corporation 

Kostal North America 

Law & ADR Offices of Christopher J. 

Webb, JD, PLC 

Lawrence Technological University 

Lear Corporation 

Limbach Company, Inc. 

Link Engineering Co. 

Local Business Network 

LTI Information Technology 

Macomb Community College 

Malace & Associates 

Mando America Corporation 

Maner, Costerisan & Ellis, PC 

Manpower 

Metaldyne Corporation 

MICCO Construction 

Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters 

Michigan State University 

Michigan Technological University 

Midwest Steel Inc. 

Midwestern Consulting 

Modern Professional Services 

Monetek, LLC 

MRPR Group, CPA’s & Advisors 

Myron Zucker, Inc. 

National Center for Manufacturing 

Sciences 

Neumann/Smith Architecture 

Newman Consulting Group, LLC 

NextEnergy 

Northern Industrial Manufacturing 

Corporation 

NTH Consultants, Ltd. 

Oakland University 

O’Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc. 

Original Equipment Suppliers Association 

PACE Mechanical Systems, Inc. 

Parsons Brinckerhoff 

Patrick Energy Services 

Perceptron, Inc. 

Perot Systems Corporation 

PLP Holdings Group, LLC 

Professional Concepts Insurance Agency 

Professional Product & Manufacturing 

Solutions, LLC 

Professional Underwriters, Inc. 

PureServe System 

Quanta, Inc. 

R.L. Coolsaet Construction Co. 

R.L. Richardson & Associates 

Rader, Fishman & Grauer, PLC 

Results Systems Corp. 

Ricardo, Inc. 

Rumford Industrial Group 

Ruby+Associates, Inc. 

Sigma Associates, Inc. 

Simons-White & Associates, Inc. 

Skanska USA Building Inc. 

Southwest Research Institute 

Superior Engineering Associates, Inc. 

TechTown 

Testing Engineers & Consultants 

Thermal-Netics 

Tiffin University 

Tom Moss & Associates, Inc. 

TranSystems Corporation 

Trialon Corporation 

Tri-State Industrial Floors 

Troy Chamber of Commerce 

TRW Automotive 

Turner Construction Co. 

U.S. Manufacturing Corp. 

Universal Weatherstrip & Bldg. Supply 

University of Detroit Mercy 

University of Michigan 

University Of Michigan-Dearborn 

W.K. Krill & Associates, Inc. 

Wade-Trim 

Walbridge 

Walker-Miller Energy Services, LLC 

Washington Group International 

Wayne State University 

Western Michigan University 

Young Supply Company 


ESD MEMBERSHIP 

ESD’s Newest Individual Members 

Joe Abdoo 

Business Manager 

IBEW Local 58 

Noor Ahmad 

A. Adim Altalibi 

Energy Manager 

Maria C. Amorim 

Quality & Purchasing Manager 

Castano Plastics 

Philip Argenti 

Matatov Arkadiy 

Rahul Arora 

Vera Ashford, LEED AP 

Compliance Manager 

Jenkins Construction, Inc. 

David Austin 

Business Development 

Coordinator 

IBEW Local 58 

Barbara Aylesworth 

Nick Bailey 

Senior Manager Applications 

Engineering 

Dürr Systems, Inc. 

Aditya Belwadi 

Graduate Research Assistant 

Wayne State University 

Douglas C. Buckler 

Executive Secretary/Treasurer 

Michigan Regional Council of 

Carpenters 

Sandra Casaceli 

Architect 

Susan Ceglarz 

Mark Charboneau 

Gregory Chatterton 

Camille Chism 

Mark Ciechanowski, PE 

Embedded Software Engineer, 

Linux Open Source, Certified 

Black Belt, Instructor 


Barry Cincoski 

Lead Engineer 

TTI 

Thomas Clark, PE 

Robert Clyne 

Director 

SouthEastern Michigan 

Computer Organization, Inc. 

Robert Collins 

Sharon Cook 

Progect Manager / Business 

Service Analyst Advanced 

David Cottrill, BSIE, 

ASQ CQE 

Industrial Engineer 

Paul Crosby 

Design Engineer 

Warp Dynamics 

Eric Crowley 

Christine Cullen 

Dennis Curry 

Dawid Cyrta 

Richard Doherty 

Development Engineer 

The Beztak Company 

Joanne R. Fairbanks 

Career Services Director 

ITT Technical Institute 

Marc Forest 

Sr. Project Engineer 

International Signature Corp. 

Harvey F. Gist, III 

Manager 

Unisys 

Daniel M. Horvath 

Roy G. Kaywood 

Managing Partner 

Professional Product & 

Manufacturing Solutions, LLC 

Paul W. Kolaz 

Retired/HEM Data Corp. 

HEM Data Corporation - 

Consultant 

Peter A. Lambropoulos 

Assistant Vice President 

Citizens Bank 

Michael Lang 

Student 

Stevens Institute of Technology 

Joseph W. Lawson 

Senior Field Sales Engineer 

Emerson Process Management 

David Loring 

CEO 

World GTL Inc. 

John McClear 

Vice President Business 

Banking 

Citizens Bank 

Jennifer Mefford 

IBEW Local 58 & N.E.C.A. 

LMCC 

Dolores Miller 

Retired/Ford Motor Co. 

Denys E. Petrina 

Reactor Mechanical Div. Officer 

U.S. Navy 

Gary Polulak 

Director, Electrical Industry 

Training Center 

Detroit Electrical JATC 

Robert Pomazal 

Director–Power Conversion 

EnerSys 

Joanne Psenkovak- 

Grofone 

Retired 

Jerome F. Rock, JD 

Attorney At Law 

Michael Wayne Roth 

Sr. Environmental Engineer 

CMC Solutions 

Lynn Roy 

Financial Manager 

Parsons Brinckerhoff Mich., Inc. 

Tara Sharpe 

Account Executive/Recruiter 

D. Diversified Services 

Raymond Slowik 

Theodore Stapleton 

Terry J. Sullivan 

Retired/Ford Motor Company 

Edward G. Szuch 

Dan Tripp 

Executive Vice President 

National Electrical Contractors 

Association of SE Michigan 

Rolland Vortriede 

Mechanical Engineer 

Carla Walker-Miller 

CEO 

Walker-Miller Energy Services 

Luke David Wallace 

Student, Univ. of Michigan 

Kari Walworth 

Arthur E. Ward 

College Campus Chair - IS&T 

University of Phoenix 

Joseph G. Wilson 

Electrical Engineer 

In Memoriam 

With deep gratitude for his participation in and 

service to the Society, The Engineering Society 

of Detroit acknowledges the passing of the 

following member: 

Roy E. Calcagno 

Retired/Chrysler Corp. and TRW Technar Inc. 

ESD Senior Engineers Council Chair 

Outstanding Committee Leadership Award, 1997 

ESD Distinguished Service Award, 2001 

Member since 1990 

ESD’s Newest Corporate Members 

Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters 

Rep: Douglas Buckler, Executive Secretary Treasurer 

IBEW Local 58 & N.E.C.A. LMCC 

Rep: Jennifer Mefford, Business Development 

Citizens Bank 

Rep: John McClear, Vice President Business Banking 

Walker-Miller Energy Services, LLC 

Rep: Carla Walker-Miller, CEO 

Professional Product & Manufacturing 

Solutions, LLC 

Rep: Roy Kaywood, CMfgE, Managing Partner 

Kostal North America, Inc. 

Rep: Dr. Walter Maisel, President & CEO 

For membership information, call Lori Birman at 

248-353-0735, ext. 120, or e-mail lbirman@esd.org. 

Corporate Member Profile 

Carbon Credit 

Environmental 

Services, Inc. 

Location: TechTown, Detroit, Mich. 

Years in business: 1.5 years 

Number of employees: 8 

Specialty: Alternative Energy Services and 

Solutions 

Product/Service: Energy/GHG Audits, Life 

Cycle Analysis 

Years as a corporate ESD member: 1 

Event involvement: The Engineering 

Society of Detroit, Automation Alley, Troy 

Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Chamber of 

Commerce, U.S. Green Building Council 

Why you support ESD: It’s a great 

organization for networking, promoting 

business. 

Website: www.getcarboncreditco2.com 


ESD FELLOW PROFILE 

Robert J. Buckler, PE, FESD, on His Retirement 

Robert J. Buckler accepts ESD’s Rackham 

Humanitarian Award, the most prestigious 

award given to a member of the Society for 

his/her humanitarian achievements. 

here’s something to 

be said for being with 

the same company for 

more than 30 years, 

and ESD Fellow, Past 

President and Rackham 

Humanitarian Award 

Recipient Robert J. 

Buckler’s career with DTE Energy as 

Detroit Edison’s President and Chief 

Operating Officer is no exception. 

Having just retired in December 

2008, Mr. Buckler took a look back 

at his career and shared some of his 

hard-earned wisdom. 

A graduate of the University of 

Michigan with bachelor’s and master’s 

degrees, Mr. Buckler’s first job was in 

Newport News, New Jersey, working 

on the U.S.S. Eisenhower and U.S.S. 

Nimitz. He came back a year later to 

the U of M to get his doctorate, but 

got a job offer from Detroit Edison 

that was too good to pass up. Mr. 

Buckler started out doing high-tech 

consulting to help upper management 

make decisions on projects involving 

new plants and making modifications 

to existing ones. 

From there, he went to the 

Monroe power plant and into the fuel 

supply arena to work on long-term 

planning and the procurement of 

fuel. That position led to another— 

more prestigious one—helping 

build the Fermi power plant on Lake 

Erie. Not only was he in charge of 

planning, but this was also his first 

supervisory job and he was leading 

a department of 125 people. Organization 

was key. “We had to build it 

on paper first and bring all of the 

elements together,” he said. 

His next position took him into 

customer service for a year, where 

he gained experience in credit and 

collections, among other things. Mr. 

Buckler said it was a huge storm in 

1991 that led to a major call center 

development: Voice Response Units 

(VRUs). “Six hundred thousand 

people were without power and we 

did not have an automated system,” 

he said. “After that, we were more 

powerful because we went from 

being able to process 2,500 calls an 

hour to handling 50,000 an hour. 

We were better able to find out how 

many people were without power 

and where they were. It mobilized 

us.” Mr. Buckler also helped consolidate 

six small call centers into one 

centralized location in Southfield. 

In 1998 he became Group 

President of DTE Energy’s energy 

distribution line and in 2005 was 

named President and Chief Operating 

Officer of Detroit Edison, which at 

the time was 70% of DTE Energy. 

As a “side job,” as he called it, Mr. 

Buckler was asked to help integrate 

MichCon when DTE Energy acquired 

it in 2000. 

Robert Buckler with Roger Penske, the owner 

of the Penske Corporation 

Mr. Buckler greets Wayne County Executive 

and ESD Board member, Robert Ficano. 

Of course, being involved with 

DTE Energy means Mr. Buckler has 

a story from the 2003 blackout. “I 

had just given a speech in Livonia 

and had gotten in my car. Since I 

was in the habit of listening to books 

on tape and not the radio, I had no 

idea there was a blackout,” he said. 

“I got home, found out, and had to 

head downtown, which took me two 

hours.” 

After 32 hours and a few 

catnaps in the office, power was 

finally restored. Keeping things in 

perspective, Mr. Buckler explained 

that dealing with the blackout wasn’t 

as bad as other outage situations. 

“Regular storms are harder to get 

back on-line than the blackout was. 

There’s just so much damage and 

debris during storms and during 

the blackout, we just had to worry 

about getting everyone back on in an 

orderly fashion.” 


ESD Fellow PROFILE 

Having experienced most of the 

ins and outs of the energy business, 

Mr. Buckler has a full appreciation 

for the role of an engineer and 

the future of Michigan and the 

world. One issue facing engineers 

is a struggle for relevancy with the 

general population. “For example, 

if you ask people what the biggest 

development is of our time, they 

will say computers and they may not 

necessarily see the role of engineers 

in that,” he said. 

There are plenty of chances for 

Michigan’s engineers to step up 

and become relevant in all fields, 

but especially energy efficiency and 

the environment. “Engineers have 

a major contribution to give to 

Southeast Michigan,” he said. “And 

there is a major push on energy 

independence and reducing greenhouse 

gas. We are trying to maintain 

our lifestyles the cleanest way 

possible and must make prudent 

decisions. These problems are crying 

out for young engineers.” He sees 

ESD’s new Institute as yet another 

way Southeast Michigan can become 

relevant in the engineering field 

by offering more chances to come 

together and find solutions to 

today’s issues. 

Looking back on his successes so 

far, Mr. Buckler said he didn’t have 

grand plans for his career, but he 

gave equal credit to his own efforts 

and serendipity. “This just happened 

for me. I did a good job and would 

get another opportunity,” he said. Mr. 

Buckler also stressed the importance 

of variety. “It gave me the chance to 

do engineering, planning, marketing, 

and other business elements. 

That gave me a great skill set that 

prepared me for being president.” 

His advice for future engineers 

was to look at giving and creating 

value in all they do. “Whether 

it’s a small part in an automobile 

or part of a large project, use 

all of your smarts and push the 

envelope,” he said. “And young 

leaders must set high aspirations 

for whatever group they are 

leading. The best leaders have 

vision and can get things done. 

Execution is a critical skill that’s 

sometimes lost.” 

Despite his retirement, Mr. 

Buckler is still very involved in local 

and national engineering efforts. 

He has been working with U of M’s 

Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy 

Institute. He’s also on a number of 

area boards and helped get Detroit 

ready for the 2007 Super Bowl and 

the 2009 NCAA Basketball Men’s 

Final Four Tournament. 

Get Your Career on Solid Ground. 

The ESD Job Bank should be your first stop. 

As the nation turns to advancing its infrastructure, 

now is the time to get your resumé posted on the 

ESD Job Bank. Since ESD is a part of the Engineering 

& Science Career Network, more hiring managers will 

see your resume, plus you’ll enjoy a wide selection of 

open positions in your industry. Don’t miss this unique 

opportunity to expand your job search. Visit the 

jobs.esd.org today! 

jobs.esd.org 

The ESCN is a strategic industry alliance formed by 

ESD and other top trade and professional associations 

that serve engineering and science professionals and 

companies searching for your unique skills. 

20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450, Southfield, Mich. 40875 | Phone: 248-353-0735 | E-Mail: esd@esd.org 


ESD UPCOMING EVENTS 

Materials for a Sustainable 

Automotive Future 

Monday, May 11, 2009 

Learn about the unique and fascinating challenges facing 

materials engineers in the development of the Car of 

the Future. Dr. Alan I. Taub, Executive Director, General 

Motors Research, will discuss the industry’s take on this 

field’s demanding innovation. 

This event takes place at The Gazebo in Warren, Mich. 

It is sponsored by the Detroit Chapter of ASM International 

in partnership with The Engineering Society of 

Detroit and SAE Detroit Section. The reception begins at 

5:30 p.m., and the cost ranges from $5 for students to 

$35 for nonmembers. 

For more information, visit www.esd.org or contact 

Brenda Moragne at 248-353-0735, ext. 155, or 

bmoragne@esd.org. 

ESD Institute Clean Water Symposium 

May 19–20, 2009 

The Engineering Society of Detroit Institute’s invitationonly 

Clean Water Symposium will be held at ESD 

Headquarters on May 19–20. The ESD Institute implements 

innovation by connecting differing backgrounds, opinions 

and expertise into a process environment fostering 

creative and independent thought to deliver focused 

and consensus-based actions that can be adopted by 

policymakers in the private and public sectors around the 

world. Based on the proven process model of the National 

Academies in Washington, DC, The ESD Institute’s mission 

is to provide a solution-based contribution of realistic 

choices that maintain and create innovation, investment, 

jobs and hope for society through integrity. 

For more information, visit www.esdinstitute.net 

or contact Todd Grafton at 248-353-0735, ext. 124, or 

tgrafton@esd.org. 

Free Third Thursday 

Networking Event 

The third thursday of every month 

Take advantage of this opportunity to network with 

engineers and business leaders throughout Southeast 

Michigan. We will meet from 4–6 p.m. on the third 

Thursday of every month at various restaurants in Southfield. 

Hors d’oeuvres will be served and there will be a 

cash bar. 

The next event is May 21 at the Skyline Club in Southfield. 

Attendance is free. Please register on-site. For more 

information, contact Tim Walker at 248-353-0735, 

ext. 115, or twalker@esd.org. 

Introduction to Sustainable 

Construction 

Beginning June 10 

Sustainable construction is becoming a sought-after 

profession. Whether you are a construction pro or 

someone who wants/needs to learn more about 

sustainable and green building without all the technical 

jargon, you should attend this course. 

Taught by two highly respected college professors, the 

course will cover several topics, including: 

•• 

History and background of the movement toward 

sustainable construction 

•• 

Working lexicon of terms and the language of sustainability 

•• 

Principles and practices of Total Quality Management 

(TQM) and its importance to the movement 

•• 

Principles and practices of Alternative Dispute 

Resolution (ADR) and its value to the construction 

community 

•• 

Ethical obligations we face in a global construction 

and development environment 

•• 

Impact of green/sustainable building practices on the 

traditional construction/design business 

•• 

Challenges of introducing and implementing 

sustainable construction practices 

•• 

LEED certification process for those participants who 

would like to become LEED-accredited professionals 

through the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and 

other professional development opportunities through 

ASHRAE, etc. 

This is a 300/400 level course. CEU and PDU credits 

will be available for course completion. 

These courses take place at ESD Headquarters in 

Southfield, Mich., from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. For information on 

the cost to attend or to register, visit www.esd.org. 


ESD UPCOMING EVENTS 

ESD Annual Awards Dinner: 

Innovating Our Future 

Thursday, June 25, 2009 

Join us at the historic Henry 

Ford Museum in Dearborn, 

Mich., as we honor Michigan’s 

best engineers and technical 

professionals. This annual 

event draws hundreds of 

attendees each year and 

features the prestigious 

Construction & Design awards 

recognizing Michigan’s best 

projects, the Alpha Awards for 

Innovation in Engineering and 

Technology, as well as the ESD 

Leadership Awards. 

Mark your calendar now 

and join us for what promises to be an unforgettable 

evening at an unforgettable place. Cost: $125 ESD 

members; $150 nonmembers. A table for 10 is $1,125. 

For more information, visit www.esd.org or call Leslie 

Smith at 248-353-0735, ext. 152. 

Greening the Heartland 

Regional Conference 

May 31-June 2, 2009 

For the first time in Detroit, this 

three-day conference, presented by 

the U.S. Green Building Council 

Detroit Regional Chapter in partnership 

with ESD, will feature the latest news, 

products, and innovations related to green initiatives. 

The theme of the conference is “ABILITY” which 

illustrates that an approach to projects and practices 

with sustainability as a goal leads to multiple benefits. 

Attendees will receive the “tools” to achieve this goal 

through programs, outstanding education sessions, 

keynote speakers, tours and other activities. 

The conference will feature tracks on: 

•• 

Mobility 

•• 

Urban Redevelopment 

•• 

Technology 

•• 

Public Policy Resource Management 

•• 

Regional Best Management Practices 

Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are now 

available by calling Leslie Smith at 248-353-0735, ext. 

152, or lsmith@esd.org. For complete details about the 

conference, visit www.GreeningTheHeartland.org. 

101th APBA Gold Cup Boat Race: 

Feel the Power on the River 

Friday, July 10, 2009 

Summer in Detroit is not 

the same without the 

excitement of the APBA 

Gold Cup Boat Race. ESD 

is proud to be part of this 

tradition again this year and 

you’re invited to join us. 

Don’t miss a spectacular 

breakfast at Sinbad’s Restaurant while listening to race 

drivers talk about what it’s like to operate powerful 

boats, ranging from 39 to 44 ft in length and powered by 

automotive or turbine engines up to 3,700 horsepower. 

Following the breakfast, you will receive free passes 

to tour the race pit and vintage boat areas as competitors 

prepare to qualify for the 2009 Gold Cup Race on the 

Detroit River. 

Cost is $40 for ESD members and $60 for nonmembers. 

To register, visit www.esd.org. For more infomation, 

contact Ron Smith at rsmith@esd.org or 248-353-0735, 

ext. 148. 

Fall ESD Engineering & Technology 

Job Fair 

Thursday, October 1, 2009 

Our job fair continues to 

attract hundreds of job 

seekers. Once again, we 

invite you to take part in 

this very valuable event 

featuring companies from 

throughout Michigan and a 

multitude of jobs. 

Employers will recruit 

candidates from disciplines 

such as chemical, civil, 

computers, design, electrical, architects, environmental, 

manufacturing, mechanical, technical, energy, and other 

technology-related fields. 

In this challenging economy, you cannot afford to 

miss ESD’s job fair. Make sure your résumé is up to date 

and bring plenty of copies with you. As an added bonus, 

we invite you to take advantage of ESD’s Job Bank by 

entering your résumé free of charge. 

The job fair will take place at Rock Financial 

Showplace in Novi, Mich. For more information about 

attending or exhibiting, visit www.esd.org or call 

248-353-0735. 


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Ahoy Maties, Come aboard! 

We have things for you to explore. 

Creepy Crawlies & flying bugs 

And Glow-in-the-dark surprises. 

Meet pirates, robots & dinosaurs 

and become a detective or a scientist. 

So turn the page and get ready 

for lots of summer adventures! 


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2009 Summer Engineering and Science Programs for 

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ACE Chemistry Camp for Girls 

This camp is for girls who want to be 

challenged while discovering how much fun 

science can be. Learn basic chemistry, including 

acids, bases, and chemical reactions using 

instruments and equipment normally used in 

high school and college classes. 

Host: Calvin College 

Eligibility: Girls entering grades 5–8 

Location: Calvin College, Grand Rapids 

Dates: July 6–10 [Morning Session] 

from 9:30 a.m.–Noon & [Afternoon 

Session] from 1–3:30 p.m. 

Deadline: First come, first served 

Cost: $125 

Website: www.calvin.edu/academic/ 

summer/ace/chemistry 

Contact: 616-526-6200 

Email: partnerships@calvin.edu 

ACE Glow-in-the-Dark Science 

This camp explores the fundamentals of light 

in an exciting, hands-on way. Learn about 

fluorescence, phosphorescence, and other 

glow-in-the-dark phenomena. Increase your 

understanding of ultraviolet light, fluorescent 

lights, lasers, and light-emitting diodes. 


Eligibility: Students entering grades 6–8 


Dates: July 13–17, from 1–4 p.m. 


Cost: $185 


summer/ace 

Contact: 616-526-6200 

Email: eas22@calvin.edu 

ACE Computer Imaginary 

Worlds: Scratch 

Do you have a favorite song for which you’d 

love to create your own music video? Or an 

idea for a cool 2D computer game? Bring 

your songs and ideas to this year’s Imaginary 

Worlds Camp, where we’ll be creating music 

videos and games using the latest version 

of Scratch, a new software package from 

MIT. In the process, we’ll be learning about 

logical thinking, problem-solving techniques, 

quantitative reasoning, and the basics of 

computer animation. You will take home 

a flash drive containing Scratch, and will 

publish your project on the Scratch website 

(scratch.mit.edu). 


Eligibility: Boys entering grades 6–9 


Dates: July 13–17, 

from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 


Cost: $185 


summer/ace 

Contact: 616-526-6200 


ACE Computer Imaginary 

Worlds: Scratch 

Do you have a favorite song for which you’d 

love to create your own music video? Or an 

idea for a cool 2D computer game? Bring 

your songs and ideas to this year’s Imaginary 

Worlds Camp, where we’ll be creating music 

videos and games using the latest version 

of Scratch, a new software package from 

MIT. In the process, we’ll be learning about 

logical thinking, problem-solving techniques, 

quantitative reasoning, and the basics of 

computer animation. You will take home 

a flash drive containing Scratch, and will 

publish your project on the Scratch website 

(scratch.mit.edu). 


Eligibility: Girls entering grades 6–10 



from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 


Cost: $185 


summer/ace 

Contact: 616-526-6201 


ACE Mathematics: 

Looking for Patterns 

Explore mathematics that you’ve never 

studied in schools. At this 5-day camp 

you will discover patterns, explore how 

mathematicians think about problems, 

learn new strategies, and investigate new 

mathematical topics. This year’s camp 

explores completely different topics than last 

year’s camp. 


Eligibility: Ages 12–14 


Dates: July 20–24, from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 


Cost: $175 


summer/ace 

Contact: 616-526-6200 


ACE Emphasis on Physics 

This camp will help students explore some 

of the fundamental principles of physics, 

including forces, electricity, sound, and 

motion through many hands-on activities, 

explorations, and demonstrations. 




Dates: July 27–31, from 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 


Cost: $185 


summer/ace 

Contact: 616-526-6200 


Calvin Chem-Camps 

This program will feature demonstrations 

and many hands-on experiments designed 

to teach introductory chemical concepts in a 

way that is fun and entertaining. 




Dates: June 15–19 and June 22–26 

[Morning Session] from 9:30 

a.m.–Noon & [Afternoon Session] 

from 1–3:30 p.m. 


Cost: $125 


chemistry/camps 

Contact: 

Email: 

Professor Larry Louters or Jodi Cole, 

616-526-6493 or 616-526-8801 

jlc23@calvin.edu 


2009 Summer Engineering and Science Programs for KIDS 

CCS’ One Week at a Time 

Students will have a chance to study art all 

day, one week at a time. For eight weeks, 

students will be immersed in subjects such 

as automotive design, computer animation, 

digital design, and more. 

Host: 

College for Creative Studies, 

Continuing Education 

Eligibility: All students ages 6–15 

Location: College for Creative Studies, 

Detroit 

Dates: Weekly from June 15–August 9 

Deadline: Registration begins February 1 

Cost: 

$250 per week, inquire about our 

multiple session discounts and 

sibling discounts 

Website: www.collegeforcreativestudies. 

edu/ce/youngartist 

Contact: 313-664-7691 

Email: cce@collegeforcreativestudies.edu 

Beginner Explorer I, II & III 

Join in this fun-filled week as we investigate 

a different area of science each day. We’ll test 

simple machines, take a nature hike, help 

prepare the museum’s entomology collection, 

and stir up some chemistry concoctions. 

We will also discover baby dinosaurs in our 

summer exhibit Hatching the Past. Activities 

vary by session. 

Host: Cranbrook Institute of Science 

Eligibility: Grades PK–K 

Location: Cranbrook Institute of Science, 

Bloomfield Hills 

Dates: BE 1: June 8–12, June 29–July 3, 

July 27–31, 

BE II: June 15–19, July 6–10, 

August 3–7, 

BE III: June 22–26, July 20–24, 

August 10–14 

9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. 

Deadline: Advanced registration is required 

Cost: Members $195 Nonmembers $215 

Website: http://science.cranbrook.edu 

Contact: 248-645-3210 

Ecology Explorer 

What is an ecosystem? How do plants 

and animals live and interact with their 

communities? Campers discover the answers 

to these questions and more as they explore 

the 319 acres of river, pond, and woodlands 

at Cranbrook. Get ready to get dirty and have 

some good old-fashioned natural fun! Each 

day concludes with swimming at Williams 

Natatorium. 


Eligibility: Grades 3–4 



Dates: June 29–July 3, 

from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 




Contact: 248-645-3210 

Astronomy Explorer 

During this week in space, campers will 

marvel at the swirling maelstrom of the sun’s 

surface, explore the starry tapestry of the 

night sky, and investigate the perils of space 

travel. The week ends by sleeping under the 

stars on Thursday night! 





Dates: August 24-–28, from 9:30 a.m–4 p.m. 




Contact: 248-645-3210 

Outdoor Explorer 

Campers discover how challenging living 

in the wild can be while learning the skills 

necessary to live outdoors. Tracking animals, 

forecasting weather, identifying plants, 

and navigating the woods are just some of 

the topics explored in this exciting camp. 

During the week, participants will develop 

the expertise needed to survive an overnight 

camp-out at Cranbrook. 





Dates: July 20–24, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 




Contact: 248-645-3210 

Physics Explorer 

Plumb the depths of physics by exploring 

matter and the effects of energy! Build a 

rocket, assemble your own kaleidoscope, and 

explore alternative energy and more in this 

hair-raising week of hands-on activities. Save 

room for a physics-based dessert and watch 

as we make ice cream using liquid nitrogen. 





Dates: June 22–26, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 




Contact: 248-645-3210 

Urban Naturalist Explorer 

Nature photographer and writer Jonathan 

Schechter provides an unforgettable week 

long experience! Participants discover, 

discuss, and write about the outdoors 

as well as learn to capture nature with 

a photographer’s eye. Get inspired by 

surprising and unforgettable tales from 

Jonathan’s 30-plus years of blending urban 

living with his love and respect for nature. 

Cameras will be provided. 





Dates: June 22–26, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 




Contact: 248-645-3210 

Crime Scene Explorer 

Become an agent-in-training to solve a 

fictitious crime in the museum! Campers 

learn how to conduct an investigation, collect 

evidence, interview suspects, and analyze 

crime scene samples, including DNA and 

chemical evidence. Participants will interpret 

data collected during the week to solve the 

crime and determine…whodunit! Each day 

will conclude with swimming at Williams 

Natatorium. 

Host: 

Cranbrook Institute of Science, 










Contact: 248-645-321 



Advanced Outdoor Explorer 

Participants explore the natural world while 

hiking, orienteering, testing and purifying 

water, and horseback riding. Other highlights 

of this experience include a field trip to 

a local Metropark, an in-depth night sky 

program in our state-of-the-art planetarium, 

and a hands-on experience with native tools 

and technologies. 

Host: 

Cranbrook Institute of Science, 



Dates: August 3–7, from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 







Contact: 248-645-3210 

Advanced Ecology Explorer 

Take ecology to the next level with this 

environmentally focused camp. Participants 

engage in advanced water and soil testing 

and analyzing techniques, work side-by-side 

with local advocacy groups to create habitats, 

design a rain garden, and explore careers in 

fresh-water marine biology all in five days! 

Parents, this is a MEAP Concept Camp. 





Dates: August 17–21 

from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 




Contact: 248-645-3210 

Advanced Physics Explorer 

The wonders of physics come alive during 

Advanced Physics week. Build rockets, 

pneumatic devices, shake flashlights, 

trebuchets, maglev vehicles, and a whole lot 

more while exploring physical phenomena 

through interactive activities and laboratory 

techniques. Each day concludes with 

swimming at Williams Natatorium. 









Contact: 248-645-3210 

Science Explorer I, II, and III 

Each Science Explorer program allows 

campers the opportunity to explore 

everything from our mineral collection to 

the unpredictable elements of weather. We 

will uncover baby dinosaurs in our summer 

exhibit, Hatching the Past, and participate in 

our own fossil dig and dinosaur egg hunt. 





Dates: Grades 1–2: 

SE I: June 15–19 

SE II: July 6–10 

Grades 2–3: 

SE III: August 10–14, 

from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 




Contact: 248-645-3210 

Anatomy Academy 

Attention all future doctors: grab your 

stethoscope and dive into the human body. 

Campers will explore muscles, bones, and 

everything in between to learn what it takes 

to be healthy. 

Host: Detroit Science Center 


Location: Detroit Science Center, Detroit 

Dates: August 10–14, 

from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 



Website: www.detroitsciencecenter.org 

Contact: 313-577-8400, option 5 

Eekstein’s Laboratory 

Middle school is the perfect age for 

introducing the many careers of science and 

engineering. Explore what the future has 

to offer by experimenting with chemistry, 

nanotechnology, and physics. 




Dates: July 27–31, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 





Creepy Critters 

Think like a bug and go crazy! Buzz around 

Kids Town as your favorite insect, find creepy 

critter habitats, and learn how bugs come in 

all shapes and sizes. 


Eligibility: Children entering preschool and 

kindergarten 


Dates: July 6–10 or August 3–7, 

from 9 a.m.–Noon 





Solar System Spectacular 

3-2-1 Lift off! Put on your seatbelts as we 

soar through the galaxy learning about stars, 

planets, rockets, and more. 



kindergarten 


Dates: July 20–24, from 9 a.m.–Noon 





Amazing Asteroids 

Blast off with summer fun in this solar 

system adventure exploring space travel, 

rockets, alien life, astronaut living, and more. 


Eligibility: Children entering grades 1–3 


Dates: June 15–20 or July 20–24, 






Science Spectacular 

Discover everything Michigan’s largest 

Science Center has to offer through handson 

activities and workshops that explore 

physical, space, life, Earth, and technology 

sciences. 




Dates: June 22–26 or August 17–21, 







Inside and Out Adventures 

Become mini-nutritionists, paleontologists, 

and geologists researching your world inside 

and out. Experiments on how to stay fit and 

healthy, fossils, rocks, and ways to protect 

Earth will be part of this exploration. 










Construction Junction 

Build a city “working” as an engineer. Using 

math and science skills, campers will learn 

what it takes to make a city fit for living with 

houses, bridges, cars, and schools. 










Rocket Blast-Off 

Discover Newton’s Laws, space travel, and 

more. Campers will learn about rocketry as 

they build and launch their own rockets. It’s 

an out-of-this-world experience! 










Science Discovery 

Explore everything the DSC has to offer 

through hands-on activities and workshops 

that uncover physical, space, life, Earth, and 

technology sciences. 










Muscles in Motion 

What’s the best way to prevent injuries in 

sports and other activities? Learn about 

muscles and body systems with games and 

hands-on projects focused on physical fitness. 










Amazing Architect 

Put on your construction hat and explore the 

fascinating world of building with materials 

used to construct buildings and bridges as a 

DSC architect. 




Dates: August 17–21, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 





Inventor Invasion 

Learn about engineering and manufacturing 

inventors and learn hands-on about their 

innovations as we spark imaginations with 

new inventions. 









Sciencepalooza 

Bring your wildest imagination and get ready 

to discover science through art and literature 

with hands-on experiments focused on 

matter, sounds, and waves. 



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Summer Safari 

The Detroit Zoo’s Summer Safari program 

offers a unique setting for learning about 

wildlife and wild places. Our science- and 

environment-based camps are an exciting 

way for youth to spend their summer! 

Host: Detroit Zoological Society 

Eligibility: Youth ages 4–14 

Location: Detroit Zoo 

Dates: June 22–August 14 

Deadline: N/A 

Cost: Varies 

Website: www.detroitzoo.org 

Contact: Call the Education Registrar, 

248-541-5717, ext. 3800 

EarthWorks Summer Day Camp 

Become an EarthWorks scientist as you 

explore the solar system and its connections 

to Earth, do experiments, work in teams to 

solve ecological challenges, and investigate 

cave, forest, grassland, and lake habitats, all 

while getting to interact with live animals! 

Host: Exchange City 


Location: Exchange City and Earthworks, 

Taylor 

Dates: August 14–18, Monday–Friday 9 

a.m.–3 p.m. 

Deadline: June 30 

Cost: $200 

Website: www.exchangecity.org 

Contact: Anne-Marie Abraham, 734-287-8696 

Email: 

anne-marie.abraham@exchange. 

city.org 



Exchange City 

Summer Day Camp 

Become an Exchange City citizen and 

entrepreneur as you run a whole city with 

shops, an ad agency, a communications 

center, a magazine and chamber of 

commerce, change in community service and 

charitable giving, and create products and 

services for your own business. 

Host: Exchange City 


Location: Exchange City and EarthWorks, 

Taylor 

Dates: 

August 21–25, Monday–Friday, 



Cost: $200 

Website: www.exchangecity.org 

Contact: Anne-Marie Abraham, 734-287-8696 

Email: 

anne-marie.abraham@exchange. 

city.org 

Computer Technology Camp 

Experience hands-on learning and discuss 

current hot topics in the information 

technology industry. One full day will be 

devoted to creating animation, 3D modeling, 

and gaming using 3D Studio Max and Unreal 

Engine as development tools. Also included 

will be a day focused on networking using 

the Linux server and a day concentrated on 

crime scene investigation/computer fraud 

and digital forensics. 

Host: Ferris State University 


Location: Ferris State University, Grand 

Rapids 

Dates: June 21–24 

Deadline: Two weeks prior 

Cost: Commuter $300 

Residential $325 

Introduction to Animation & 

Game Design 

Students will learn the fundamentals of 3D 

modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation 

and will plan, model, script, and create 

game levels using a 3D real-time game 

engine. Students are expected to have a solid 

familiarity with a Windows PC computer 

environment. 




Rapids 

Dates: July 6–10 and July 13–17; 

Monday–Friday 

from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (day camp 

only, no housing provided) 


Cost: $275 

Website: http://cps.ferris.edu 

Contact: Adam Wetherell, 231-591-5824 

Email: wetherea@ferris.edu 

Advanced Animation & 

Game Design 

Students must have completed Introduction 

to Animation & Game Design. This session 

will build on the skills learned in beginning 

sessions. Students are expected to have 

a solid familiarity with a Windows PC 

computer environment. 




Rapids 

Dates: 

July 20–24; Monday–Friday 

from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (day camp 

only, no housing provided) 


Cost: $275 




Engineering & Technology 

Exploration Academy- 

Architecture, Construction, 

and Graphics 

Students will use architectural CAD software 

to design a building. This track also offers 

demonstrations and hands-on applications in 

surveying and mapping; printing and digital 

imaging; heating, ventilation, air conditioning, 

and refrigeration; and construction. 


Eligibility: High school students 

Location: Ferris State University, Big Rapids 

Dates: July 12–17 




Website: www.ucelcpd.ferris.edu 




Exploration Academy: Design 

and Manufacturing Camp 

Students will use solid modeling software 

to create 3D geometry and design and 

prototype simple household products and 

a micro-machine. This track also includes 

demonstrations and hands-on workshops 

in welding, manufacturing tooling & CNC, 

mechanical engineering, and plastics 

technology. 












Exploration Academy: 

Design, Transportation, and 

Electronics Camp 

Students will learn about automotive 

systems, heavy equipment and hydraulic 

power, electronics, and what is involved in 

selecting materials used when considering 

product design. Students will also use solid 

modeling software to create 3D geometry 

and design and prototype simple household 

products and a micro-machine. 








Website: www.ucelcpd.ferris.edu 



Biotechnology Camp 

Students will learn what it’s like to be a 

research scientist working in the area of 

genetics, molecular biology, and forensics. 

Learning opportunities in this lab setting 

include genetics, cancer, viruses, bacteria, 

recombinant DNA, forensic biology, and 

medical research. 











Giant Campus Summer and 

Virtual Computer Camps 

Giant Campus is the nation’s leading provider 

of summer computer and virtual camps for 

kids and teens ages 6–17. Our computer, tech, 

digital media, and virtual camps offer courses 

in game design, game molding, web design, 

animation, robotics, video production, and 

more. 

Host: Giant Campus 

Eligibility: Coed ages 6–17 

Location: Various locations, see website 

Dates: June 6–August 

Cost: $649-$1,099 

Website: www.giantcampus.com 

Contact: Ramill, 206-442-4527 

Email: Ramill@giantcampus.com 


Chemistry and Physics Camp 

This intensive week-long camp will 

emphasize a hands-on laboratory experience. 

Students attending this camp will explore 

the following topics: chemical dyes, 

chromatography, spectroscopy, polymers, 

holography, superconductivity, X-ray 

diffraction, and thermodynamics. 

Host: 

Hillsdale College Summer Science 

Camp 

Eligibility: High school sophomores and 

juniors 

Location: Hillsdale College 


Deadline: April 1 

Cost: 

$100 and a letter of 

recommendation 

Website: www.hillsdale.edu/seminars/ 

oncampus/sciencecamps.asp 

Contact: Dr. Francis X. Steiner, 517-607-2399 

Email: fxs@hillsdale.edu 

The Body Shop 

Interested in a career in the health sciences… 

doctor, nurse, paramedic, physical therapy, 

or athletic training? This camp explores the 

respiratory, nervous, and circulatory systems 

through dissection and how our findings 

relate to human health care. 

Host: 

Hope College Summer Science 

Camps 2009 

Eligibility: Grades 3–5 & 6–9 

Location: Hope College, Holland 

Dates: June 15–18, 

grades 3–5 from 9 a.m.–Noon 

& grades 6–9 from 1–4:30 p.m. 

Deadline: Check website 

Cost: Pricing to be determined. GENTEX 

has made need-based scholarships 

available. 

Website: www.hope.edu/camps/science.html 

Contact: Tod Gugino, 616-395-7628 

Email: gugino@hope.edu 

Creepy Crawlies & 

Flying Things 

Hakuna Matata is the theme for this camp as 

we explore the awesome world of bugs. From 

butterflies to beetles, spiders to wasps, and 

everything in between. Learning to identify 

bugs and creating your own collection will be 

just the beginning. 

Host: 



Eligibility: K–2 


Dates: June 22–25 from 9 a.m.–Noon & 

July 20–24, from 1:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m. 



available. 




Mathematics Camp 

This camp will explore the use of 

mathematics in cryptology (codes) and 

probability. Activities will include making 

and cracking codes, experimental estimation 

on Pi, and analyzing games of chance. 

In addition, students will learn HTML 

programming. 

Host: 


Camp 


juniors 




Cost: 







Molecular Biology Camp 

This camp features lectures and laboratories 

in a week-long, intensive hands-on format 

that will allow ample time for discussion 

and analysis of experimental results and 

procedures. Topics covered include: DNA/ 

RNA chemistry, gene cloning, genetic 

engineering, and more. 

Host: 


Camp 


juniors 




Cost: 







Building Virtual Worlds 

Use your imagination to build worlds with 

computer programming and design. Join 

us for an adventure into the possibilities of 

virtual worlds. 

Host: 





Dates: July 6–9 & July 13–16, 





available. 




Club Vet & Club Vet Tykes 

Explore the exciting world of animal 

science and care through Hope’s own Van 

Kley Animal Museum. If you want to be a 

veterinarian, start your own pet business, 

or just learn how to care for pets, this is the 

camp for you. 

Host: 



Eligibility: Grades K–2, 3–5, 6–8 


Dates: 

Cost: 

June 8–11, K-2 from 9 a.m.–noon, 

3–8 from 1–4:30 p.m.; July 13-16, 

K-2 from 1:15 pm–4:15 p.m. 

Pricing to be determined. GENTEX 


available. 


Website: Tod Gugino 



CSI 

Plunge into the evolving world of Crime 

Scene Investigation. Learn about and 

experience the technologies and methods 

used to catch criminals in the nick of time. 

Host: Hope College Summer Science 




Dates: June 15–18, from 9 a.m.–Noon 


Cost: 



available. 




Disgusting Dissection 

You can really dig into this type of science 

and discover animals from the inside out. 

This camp applies dissection techniques to 

organisms such as earthworms, crayfish, 

cockroaches, sharks, and rats. 

Host: 



Eligibility: Grades 4 & up 


Dates: June 29–July 2, from 1–4:30 p.m. 




available. 

Website: www.hope.edu/camps/science 



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Fantastic Flight 

Take an adventure into the skies at a camp 

built to show you all there is to know about 

flight! 

Host: 



Eligibility: Sessions for K–6 


Dates: June 29–July 2, from 9 a.m.–Noon 




available. 




GEMS Science Sampler 

Excited about most sciences? Can’t 

choose just one? This camp picks one 

exciting experiment from several of Hope’s 

GEMS courses (General Education in Math 

and Science) in the fields of biotechnology, 

chemistry, physics, and geology. 

Host: 









available. 




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Harry Potter 

Upon arrival, you’ll be “sorted” into 

houses and whisked away to the magical 

world of science, Harry Potter style. 

Explore the physics and engineering of 

flying broomsticks, the chemistry of an 

Engorgement Charm, and the biology of 

petrifying plants, just to name a few. 





Dates: July 13–16, from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 




available. 




How Things Work 

Everyone has an interest in what makes the 

things around us seemingly do magical tasks. 

What makes technology tick? Explore the 

everyday and basic systems that make up the 

world around you. 

Host: 









available. 




Kitchen Science 101 

More science happens in the kitchen than 

you can imagine! Combining ingredients 

and cooking up a masterpiece make use of 

science and skill. Come learn what you can 

do for a tasty meal! 

Host: 



Eligibility: Grades K–2 


Dates: June 22–25, from 1:15–4:15 p.m. 




available. 




Lego Robotics I RCX 

Get an introduction to machines, robot 

construction, programming, and teamwork 

as your group challenges an all new robotics 

obstacle course. 

Host: 





Dates: June 8–11 & July 13–16, 





available. 




Lego Robotics I NXT 

This camp is an introduction to Lego robotics 

using the NXT platform. The robots and 

programming language are more advanced 

than the RCX platform. If you thought the 

RCX is cool, wait until you try the NXT. 





Dates: June 22–25, from 1–4:30 p.m. 




available. 




Lego II RCX 

If you’ve had Lego Robotics I or are just 

plain pretty good at this stuff, this is 

the camp for you. Get a continuation of 

machine mechanics, robot construction, and 

programming. Then team up as your group 

challenges a new obstacle course. 

Host: 





Dates: June 15–18, from 1–4:30 p.m. 




available. 




Robo Tech NXT 

This camp is a continuation of the robotics 

progression with much more emphasis on 

solving robotics challenges without a step-bystep 

construction or programming guide. The 

need for creativity and a bit more advanced 

problem-solving skills make this camp 

exciting and challenging. 

Host: 





Dates: June 29–July 2, from 1–4:30 p.m. 




available. 



Email: gugino@hope.edu

Pirates Cove 

Ahoy Maties! Explore the awesome world of 

underwater life. Learn all about the marine 

creatures that make their homes beneath the 

surface. See how they live, breathe, eat, and 

survive. We might even find some treasures 

along the way. 

Host: 





Dates: June 8–11, from 1:15–4:15 p.m. 




available. 




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Prehistoric Planet 

Discover the fascinating prehistoric world 

of dinosaurs, rocks, and plants. Learn about 

types of dinosaurs, where they lived, and 

what they ate. You’ll also explore rock 

formations, meteors, volcanoes, asteroids, 

real dinosaur bones, and fossils as we dig up 

the past. 

Host: 





Dates: 

June 15–18, from 9 a.m.–Noon & 

July 6–9, from 1:15–4:15 p.m. 


Cost: 



available. 




Sport Science 

Explore the power of the human body and 

the physics behind your favorite sports. This 

camp will make you a master of the science 

that drives athletics. 

Host: 





Dates: July 20–24, from 1–4:30 p.m. 




available. 




Spy Club 

Get ready to explore what it takes to be 

a secret agent and learn the science of 

espionage. Basic training covers the theory 

and practice of surveillance, night vision, 

stealth, coding, perception/awareness, selfdefense, 

teamwork, and critical thinking. 









available. 




Super Science Sampler 

Looking for a mix? This camp will involve a 

different theme each day, highlighting Club 

Vet, Motion Madness, Prehistoric Planet, 

Creepy Crawlies, and Pirates Cove. 



Eligibility: Grades Pre-6 


Dates: 

June 15–18, from 1:15–4:15 p.m.; 

July 6–9, from 9 a.m.–Noon & 

1–4:30 p.m.; July 13–16, from 

9:15–11:45 a.m. 


Cost: 



available. 

Website: www.hope.edu/camps/science. 



Techno Music 

What does it take to make the music that 

people love to dance to? Join us as we learn 

about the science and making of techno 

music. 

Host: 





Dates: June 22–26 & July 6–10, 





available. 




Science of Art 

Get ready to explore the awesome world 

of art as you create your own masterpieces 

and learn the science of painting, ceramics, 

printing, photography, and sculpture. Your 

favorite artists never had fun like this. 



Eligibility: Sessions for grades 2–7 


Dates: June 22–25, from 9 a.m.–Noon 




available. 





Tykes Legos 

Get ready to build awesome Lego robots as 

you are introduced to the science of simple 

machines, the mechanics of motion, and the 

control of forces. Take your knowledge and 

skills to new heights as we engage in daily 

challenges and build, build, build. 

Host: 





Dates: 

June 29–July 2, from 1–4:30 p.m. & 

July 20–24, from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 


Cost: 



available. 




Building Videogames 

Learn how to design and modify your own 

exciting arcade-style video games, control 

characters, objects, and outcomes as you 

increase the difficulty level and add features. 

Leave with your own game to play at home. 



Eligibility: Grades 5 & up 


Dates: June 22–25, July 6–9, 

July 20–24, from 1–4:30 p.m. 




available. 




AIM (Preparing Students for 

Engineering) 

The AIM program provides African American, 

Hispanic, and Native American students with 

a real college life experience by preparing 

them to make a successful transition 

from high school to college. Students will 

also be introduced to the engineering, 

applied mathematics, applied science, and 

management fields of study. Students will 

also have the opportunity to tour facilities 

used by Chrysler, GM, Delphi, Bosch, and 

American Axle. 

Host: Kettering University 

Eligibility: Students going into 12th grade 

Location: Kettering University, Flint 

Dates: July 6–August 8 


Cost: Free 

Website: www.kettering.edu 

Contact: Ricky Brown, 810-762-9845 

Email: rbrown@kettering.edu 

Kamp Kettering 

Participants conduct exciting laboratory 

experiments in chemistry, physics, and 

engineering; sharpen their computer skills; 

and explore the broad range of career 

opportunities available to them in science, 

math, engineering, and technology. 


Eligibility: Girls going into 7th and 8th grade 


Dates: Session I: July 27–31 

Session II: August 3–7, 

from 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 

Deadline: May 15 

Cost: $150 

Website: www.kettering.edu/kampkettering 

Contact: Virginia Hill, 810-762-9873 

Email: vhill@kettering.edu 

Sustainable Energy Grades 9-10 

This program will provide hands-on 

educational experiences including exhibits, 

laboratory, and classroom activities, as well 

as a fun-day field trip. 






Cost: $150 




Sustainable Energy Grades 10-11 

This program will provide hands-on 

educational experiences including exhibits, 

laboratory, and classroom activities, as well 

as a fun-day field trip. 






Cost: $150 




Fish Science 

Set fake nets and minnow traps, collect 

abiotic data, practice fish identification, 

predict population size from a sample, 

analyze diet and age of fish, mark-recapture 

analysis, learn differences in sampling gear 

and habitat types. Conduct research at 

the LSSU Aquatic Research Lab with LSSU 

faculty. 

Host: Lake Superior State University 




Location: LSSU Campus 



Cost: Residential $575 Commute $350 

Website: www.lssu.edu/summercamps 

Contact: Julia Roque, 906-635-6673 

Email: edventures@lssu.edu 

Ecology 

Field activities will include plant and animal 

identification, landscape interpretation, 

habitat analysis, stream quality assessment, 

mammal tracking, bird banding, fish capture, 

aquatic insect analysis, night-time insect 

trapping, and more. You’ll do background 

research and work up your field samples in 

our biology labs. Analyze your data in our 

computer labs and learn how GIS and other 

computer applications help in ecology and 

conservation biology. 










Forensic Science 

Experience the real CSI! You will learn how 

to collect evidence and conduct forensic 

laboratory analyses. Investigate a variety of 

mock crime scenes. You will also demonstrate 

different crime-solving strategies 










Health Care Explorations 

Explore nursing, exercise science, athletic 

training, physical therapy, and paramedic 

technology at LSSU in our hands-on learning 

laboratories and at our local hospital. A great 

opportunity for those who are interested in 

careers in this growing field. 






Cost: $575 for on campus housing, 

$350 for commute 




Video Game Design 

Participants will design and tweak graphics 

and games. They will take home their 

completed projects, as well as codes for 

several demonstration games developed at 

Lake Superior State University on CD. 










Biomedical Science 

Labs will include dissections in the anatomy 

lab, experiments in the physiology lab, and 

DNA extraction in the genetics lab. Excellent 

camp for all who are interested in the 

biomedical field. 










Fire Science 

You will learn academic and basic hands-on 

training in vehicle extrication, search and 

rescue, water evolutions, rapid intervention 

team training, ventilation, and forcible entry. 






Cost: $200 includes room and board 




Automotive Design Camp 

Do you have a talent for drawing and a passion 

for styling cars? In this camp, you’ll learn about 

the design and development of concept cars, 

create ideation sketches, and experiment with 

scale modeling. Scholarships can be awarded 

to top student designers. 

Host: Lawrence Technological University 


Location: Lawrence Technological University, 

Southfield 



Cost: $500 Day Camp 

$665 Residential 

Website: ltu.edu/community_k12/summer_ 

camps.asp. 

Contact: Lisa Kujawa 

Email: kujawa@ltu.edu 

Autonomous Robotics Camp 

Assemble Lawrence Tech’s laptop robot, 

L2Bot, complete with a webcam. You’ll explore 

introductory concepts in autonomous robotics 

navigation, image processing, computer vision, 

and voice recognition while learning the basics 

of object-orientated Java programming. Some 

knowledge of a programming language is helpful, 

but not required. After the camp, you’ll be able to 

participate in the Collegiate Robofest Mini Urban 

Challenge in December 2009 and spring 2010. 




Southfield 






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In a research lab setting, you’ll genetically 

engineer bacteria, purify and quantify 

proteins, and learn how to clone genes. 

You’ll apply modern DNA profiling 

techniques to solve crimes and use hitech 

tools to diagnose diseases and track 

infectious outbreaks. Your days will be filled 

with hands-on experimentation with just 

enough theory and background to make the 

experience meaningful. 

Host: Lawrence Technological 

University 


Location: Lawrence Technological 

University, Southfield 



Cost: 

$550 Day Camp 



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Entrepreneurial Discovery 

BizCamp 

You’ll learn about the challenges and 

rewards of running your own business, and 

you’ll participate in hands-on activities that 

culminate with a business plan competition 

in which you’ll compete for start-up capital 

(cash prizes!). Local entrepreneurs will 

visit and talk about the skills you’ll need to 

compete in today’s global marketplace. 




Southfield 






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Forensic Summer Science 

Institute 

You will be given a crime scenario, which 

you’ll solve using state-of-the-art lab 

equipment to explore DNA fingerprinting, 

drug testing, hair and fiber analysis, 

ballistics, gunshot-residue testing, and blood 

detection using fluorescence analysis. 




Southfield 

Dates: Session I: June 29–July 3 

Session II: July 6–10, 



Cost: 

$390 Day Camp 



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Contact: 248-204-3600 

Email: 

Note: 

nschair@ltu.edu 

Space is limited and fee includes 

$200 non-refundable fee 

Imaging and Graphic Design 

Camp 

Develop your artistic skills as you find 

out what it takes to be a graphic designer. 

You’ll create artwork for computer games, 

cartoons, and advertising layouts. Sketching, 

photography, computer-based graphics, and 

animation will be featured. 




Southfield 






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Architecture and Interior 

Design Camp 

Have fun while you learn what skills are 

needed in the architecture and interior design 

fields. You’ll visualize space and form, draw 

plans, make models, and select furniture 

and colors. You’ll also meet with professional 

architects and interior designers. 




Southfield 






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Alternative Energy and 

Power Generation Camp 

Alternative energy sources include hydrogen 

fuel cells, solar heating, photovoltaic, 

biomass, wind turbines, and geothermal 

systems. Working in Lawrence Tech’s stateof-the-art 

Alternative Energy Research 

Laboratory, you’ll not only learn the 

fundamentals of each of these technologies, 

but also gain hands-on use with full-size and 

commercially available equipment. 










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Biomedical Engineering Camp 

Explore the role of the biomedical engineer 

in designing procedures and equipment 

that assist in the prevention, diagnosis, 

and treatment of disease and injury, make 

medical testing less intrusive, and enhance 

the quality of life for people with disabilities. 

Team projects will acquaint you with 

instrumentation used in medical settings and 

basic engineering design tools. 










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Gaming Camp 

Through this program, you’ll focus on the 

dynamic world of video game development. 

You’ll learn the concepts of game design 

and the basics of 3D graphics production, 

including modeling, texturing, and 

animating. You’ll be required to play games 

and create your own mini-game portfolio. 




Southfield 

Dates: June 29–July 3, 

from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 


Cost: 

$550 Day Camp 



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ROBOFEST 

An international competition for students 

in grades 5–12. Robofest challenges 

participants to design, build, and program 

autonomous robots to complete playful 

missions or exhibitions. Young people have 

fun while learning computer programming, 

engineering, math, and science.


Eligibility: Junior Division, grades 5–8; Senior 

Division, grades 9-12 


Southfield 

Dates: Registration began in December 

2008 for the 2009 competition. 

Cost: See website 

Website: www.robofest.net 

Contact: 248-204-3566 

Email: robofest@ltu.edu 


This field is growing at a tremendous rate 

with many job opportunities. Students will 

analyze drug and vaccine components, 

analyze DNA, perform cutting-edge scientific 

techniques, and learn about other growing 

biotechnology fields. 

Host: Macomb Community College 

Eligibility: Students 15 or older 

Location: Macomb Community College 


from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 

Cost: $120 

Website: www.macomb.edu 

Contact: Ed Stanton, 586-445-7640 

or 586-445-7152 

Email: 

stantone@macomb.edu 

Robotics 

Macomb’s team of instructors will take you 

through the entire process of designing, 

constructing, and debugging a robot. 

Students will receive hands-on experience, 

as well as exposure to demonstrations in this 

field. 




Dates: June 22–26, 

from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 

Cost: $100 



or 586-445-7152 

Email: 


Veterinary Technician 

Animal lovers, here is your chance to learn 

how to take proper care of animals from 

professional licensed veterinary technicians 

and become familiar with many animalrelated 

careers. 





Cost: $160 



or 586-445-7152 

Email: 


Veterinary Technician II- 

Exotic Animals 

(Pre-requisite: must have completed 

Veterinary Technician Academy.) Students 

will have the opportunity to work with exotic 

animals such as snakes, turtles, rabbits, 

hedgehogs, and birds and learn common 

veterinary medical procedures. 




Dates: June 12–26, time TBA 

Cost: $100 



or 586-445-7152 

Email: 


Renewable Energy 

Explore several renewable energy sources 

in this four-day, hands-on Career Academy. 

High school students will have the 

opportunity to experience exciting projects 

such as the construction and testing of 

a windmill, building hydrogen fuel cell 

vehicles, and generating power from solar 

panels. Participants will also visit and tour a 

renewable energy facility. 




Dates: August 10–13, 

from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 

Cost: $120 



or 586-445-7152 

Email: 


High School Engineering 

Institute (HSEI) 

Students spend a week exploring 

engineering through lecture, lab, and design 

sessions run by faculty and student assistants 

from our various programs. Special sessions 

are also presented on diversity, cooperative 

education, and international education 

opportunities. Students will also visit a 

manufacturing facility in Michigan and the 

program concludes with a cookout. 

Host: Michigan State University 


Location: Michigan State University, 

East Lansing 


Deadline: TBA, limited to 100 students 

Cost: $500 

Website: http://www.egr.msu.edu/futureengineer/node/49 

Contact: Drew Kim, 517-355-6616, ext. 1 

Email: kima@egr.msu.edu 

LEGO Robotics to Wireless 

Integrated Microsystems for 

Beginners 

Designed for students to explore 

various engineering fields, focus on 

problem identification, team-building, 

communication, problem-solving, 

programming, and competition using the 

NXT Robotics Invention System. 




East Lansing 

Dates: June 15–19 & June 22–26, 



Cost: $225 


Contact: Bob Watson 

Email: rfwatson@egr.msu.edu 



Youth Engineering & 

Science Expo 

Join us for a day of cool, hands-on activities, 

such as making liquid nitrogen ice cream. It 

is designed to motivate students to consider 

science and engineering careers. The students 

have the opportunity to interact with people 

who do engineering and science for a living. 

Exhibitors from universities and community 

colleges showcase the pathways to these careers. 

Host: Michigan Technological University 

Eligibility: Middle & High School Students 

Location: Ford Field, Detroit 

Dates: November 1 

Deadline: Open to Everyone 

Cost: Free 

Website: www.egr.msu.edu/futureengineer/programs 

Wireless Integrated 

Microsystems for TEENS 

This program is designed to foster interest 

and learning in teens curious about 

engineering. The program will have a focus 

on cutting-edge technology and allow 

students the opportunity to participate in 

research opportunities. 


Eligibility: Grades 7–9 with B+ or better in 

math and science 


East Lansing 



Cost: $500 includes food, room and board 




MST-Math, Science & 

Technology at MSU 

Mathematics Science and Technology (MST) 

at MSU is a two-week residential program 

for academically talented students who are 

currently in grades 7 or 8. The focus is on 

mathematics, science, and technology and 

applications in these areas. The goal is to 

match the intellectual abilities of talented 

adolescents with rigorous and challenging 

coursework that provides enrichment but 

does not duplicate or accelerate coursework 

that is part of the regular K–12 school 

curriculum. 




East Lansing 

Dates: July 13–26; 

housed in Shaw Hall 


Cost: $1,500 

Website: http://www.msu.edu/~gifted 

Contact: Kathee McDonald, 517-432-2129 

Email: mcdon288@msu.edu 

Physics of Atomic Nuclei 

(PAN) 

PAN is an outreach program at the National 

Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory 

(NSCL), one of the world’s leading nuclear 

physics laboratories located on the campus 

of Michigan State University. It is run by 

the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics 

(JINA) and NSCL faculty and staff. 


Eligibility: High school students and middle 

and high school teachers 


East Lansing 



Cost: Free to those accepted, including 

room and board 

Website: http://meetings.nscl.msu.edu/pan 

Contact: Zach Constan, 517-333-6363 

Email: pan@nscl.msu.edu 

Women in Engineering (WIE) 

Designed to encourage female high school 

students to consider engineering as a career 

option. Students will be exposed to a variety 

of engineering-related majors. Special 

sessions are also presented on women in 

engineering issues, diversity, cooperative 

education, and international education 

opportunities. Students will also visit a 

manufacturing facility in Michigan and will 

conclude with a closing ceremony. 




East Lansing 



Cost: $500 


Contact: Judy Cordes 

Email: cordes@msu.edu 

Grandparents University 

This program allows grandparents and 

grandchildren to enjoy a three-day 

educational experience of living in the 

dorms, attending classes across campus, and 

sampling the many highlights of MSU. 


Eligibility: Grandparents and grandchildren 

(ages 8–12) 


East Lansing 

Dates: June 30–July 2 


Cost: Adults: $385, Children $269 




Spartan First LEGO League 

Challenge 

The FLL East Lansing Regional Tournament 

is a competition where 16 teams from the 

State of Michigan compete to earn the rights 

to advance to the State Tournament in 

mid-December. Teams will compete to gain 

maximum points in the areas of teamwork, 

research presentation, technical interview, 

and their robot’s performance. 


Eligibility: Children ages 9–14 


East Lansing 

Dates: November 14 

Deadline: Open to all schools 


Contact: Bob Watson 

Email: rfwatson@egr.msu.edu 

Dart Foundation Innovation 

and Creativity Design Day 

A day for middle and high school students to 

participate in MSU College of Engineering’s 

Design Day. Students can participate 

in design/build activities, interact with 

engineering faculty and students, and learn 

about senior- and junior-level engineering 

projects. This is an opportunity to immerse 

students in the many facets of engineering 

and ignite a passion to pursue an education 

in math, science, engineering, and 

technology. 


Eligibility: Middle and high school students 

and teachers 


East Lansing 

Dates: April 30 & May 1 

Deadline: Open to all interested, 

Registration Required 



Math, Science, Technology at 

Michigan State University 

Students reside on MSU campus for two 

weeks. Each day students engage in two 

academic classes and a special interest 

class. Classes include: astronomy, chaos and 

fractals, genetics and biotechnology, desktop 

publishing, hands-on in video, mechanical 

engineering, nuclear astrophysics, physics, 

physiology, and zoology. 


Eligibility: Students currently in grades 7–8 


East Lansing 



Cost: $1,545 

Website: www.gifted.msu.edu 




CSI: The Forensic Science 

Program at MSU 

Students work with professionals in various 

areas of forensic science. Mornings are spent 

in lecture and lab, afternoons working on 

mock crime scenes to test their knowledge 

from the morning. Students work in small 

teams to compile evidence that will then 

be used as “expert witnesses” in a mock 

courtroom trial governed by a standing 

judge and attorneys. The program is open for 

residential and commuting students. 


Eligibility: Students currently in grades 7–11 


East Lansing 



Cost: Commuter $650 Residential $780 

Website: www.gifted.msu.edu 



Explorations in Engineering 

This workshop is a week-long investigation 

of engineering careers in areas such as 

mechanical, environmental, electrical, 

chemical, civil, geological, and metallurgical 

engineering, as well as other related 

disciplines such as mathematics, engineering 

technology, technical writing, and computer 

science geared toward minority or 

economically disadvantaged students. 


Eligibility: Underrepresented or economically 

challenged students, grades 9–11 

Location: Michigan Technological University, 

Houghton 



Cost: $125 registration upon acceptance; 

scholarships are available for 

tuition and room and board 

Website: www.youthprograms.mtu.edu/eie 

Contact: 888-PRECOLLege or 906-487-2219 

Email: yp@mtu.edu 

Summer Youth Career 

Explorations 

This program will introduce students to 

careers and allow them to develop new 

skills through laboratory, classroom, and 

field experiences. The program includes 

more than 70 one-week explorations. Each 

offering is an intensive one-week-long look at 

a particular field of interest. Students could 

learn to program a computer, rappel, dissect 

a lung, perform diagnostic chemical tests, 

solve a crime scene, backpack through a 

scenic wilderness area, or cast molten metal. 


Eligibility: Currently in grades 6–12 


Houghton 

Dates: June 28–July 3, July 5–11, 12–18, 

19–25, and July 26–August 1 

Deadline: First come, first served; 

classes are limited 

Cost: Residential $650 Commuter $395 

Website: www.youthprograms.mtu.edu/syp 



Women in Engineering (WIE) 

WIE allows students who are academically 

talented in mathematics and/or science 

the opportunity to investigate careers in 

engineering and science. Practicing women 

engineers from the industry and government, 

educators, and university faculty lead 

informational sessions and discussions. 


Eligibility: Girls in grades 9–11 


Houghton 



Cost: $100 registration fee upon 

acceptance; tuition and room and 

board are scholarship funded 

Website: www.youthprograms.mtu.edu/wie 



MAGIC (Mentoring a Girl in 

Construction) Camp 

MAGIC Summer Camp is a week-long day 

camp designed to offer high school girls the 

opportunity to learn about the countless 

avenues of employment for women in the 

construction industry and to engage them 

via hands-on training in the basic skills of 

carpentry, electrical, and plumbing, among 

several other skilled construction trades. 

Host: Oakland Community College 

Eligibility: Girls ages 15–19 

Location: Oakland Community College 

Orchard Ridge Campus, 

Farmington 



Cost: FREE (open to first 15 girls) 

Contact: Melanie Myers, 248-522-3407 

Email: mamyers@oaklandcc.edu 

2009 Summer Mathematics 

Institute 

This program provides an exciting 

mathematics program to stimulate the 

development of bright students from 

Southeast Michigan. Students are selected 

based on both exceptional talent and interest 

in mathematics. 

Host: Oakland University 


Location: Oakland University, Rochester 

Dates: June 29–August 8 


Cost: Free 

Website: www.math.oakland.edu/ousmi09/ 

ousmi09.html 

Contact: Eddie Cheng, 248-370-4024 

Email: echeng@oakland.edu 

Inside the Computer! 

What’s inside a computer? Find out this 

summer when we disassemble an entire 

computer and all its parts. No big parts 

come home and all parts left over will be 

recycled. Students will also receive a CD with 

current versions of the software used at the 

Steppingstone computer class. 

Host: Steppingstone School 


Location: Steppingstone School, 

Farmington Hills 

Dates: June 16–20 and July 14–18 

Deadline: None 

Cost: $175 

Website: www.steppingstoneschool.org 

Contact: Donna Coffin, 248-539-1666 

Fun with Chemistry! 

Come and learn about science’s secret 

formulas with chemistry! Learn about the 

elements that make up our world and how 

they interact with each other. Investigate why 

atoms get along and form useful compounds 

while others explode. Be ready to have fun 

and learn a lot. 







Cost: $175 



Kids on Campus Summer 

Camp Program 

This summer we are celebrating 30 years of 

our Kids on Campus program at Schoolcraft 

College. These unique offerings in math, 

science, rocketry, robotics and aerospace, the 

arts, computers, and career-oriented learning 

opportunities give 1st–9th graders a chance to 

continue their educational experience during 

the summer months. Week-long day camps 

provide a fun, comfortable, and safe learning 

environment for all interested children. We 

also offer Academic Skills Workshops where 

students entering grades 6-12 can enhance 

their basic skills in prep classes. For more 

information on our Learning Assistance 

Center, call 734-462-4436 or go to www. 

schoolcraft.edu/lac. 

Host: Schoolcraft College 

Eligibility: Grades 1-12 

Location: Schoolcraft College, Livonia 

Dates: July 13-31 

Deadline: As soon as possible. 

Class fill quickly. 

Website: www.schoolcraft.edu 

Contact: Continuing Education Department, 

734-462-4448 



Kids on Campus 

Kids on Campus is an exciting educational 

program of classes and camps that challenges 

students with unique offerings in science, 

arts, drama, creative writing, math, 

computers, robots, and special interest areas. 

The emphasis is on fun and learning in a 

“hands-on, minds-on” environment. 

Host: Schoolcraft College 

Eligibility: Elementary and middle school 

students 

Location: Schoolcraft College, Livonia 

Dates: 

July 7–17, July 21–31; week-long 

day camp: July 7–11, July 14–18, 

July 21–25, July 28–August 1 

Deadline: July 3 

Cost: Classes $113 Camps $195 

Website: www.schoolcraft.edu/koc 

Contact: Sandy Fisher, 734-462-4448 

Email: sfisher@schoolcraft.edu 

Simple Machines 

What are they and how do they work? Did 

you know that complicated machines are 

made up of a lot of simple machines? 

We will explore the exciting world of 

machines by building these simple machines 

and seeing how they work. So please join us 

and be sure to save some room on a shelf in 

your bedroom for these neat machines. 





Dates: July 28–August 1 


Cost: $175 



Weather: What Is It? And 

Where Does It Come From? 

Weather is something we like to complain 

about but cannot change. Using hands-on 

projects we will discover what weather is 

and where it comes from. If we understood 

weather better maybe we would not 

complain about it. So please join us for this 

trip into the weather world. 







Cost: $175 



MCWT & AT&T’s Camp Infinity 

Camp Infinity will be one week for 4th 

through 7th grade girls to explore their 

information technology aptitude and skills 

(and have fun, too). Sessions on robotics, 

website development, and other “cool” 

technologies are part of the program. 

Host: The Michigan Council of Women 

in Technology Foundation 



Southfield 

Dates: July 14–18; 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 


Cost: Free 

Website: www.mcwtf.org 

Contact: Kathleen Norton-Schock 

Email: info@mcwt.org 

STEPS 

STEPS for girls is a one-week day camp 

introduction to the world of science, 

technology, and engineering. Campers 

participate in activities that will give them 

hands-on experiences similar to those of a 

college engineering student. 

Host: University of Detroit Mercy 


Location: University of Detroit Mercy, 

McNichols Campus 

Dates: June 14–19 or June 21–26 


Cost: $150 

Website: http://eng-sci.udmercy.edu/precollege/steps 

Contact: Dan Maggio, 313-993-1435 

Email: maggiodd@udmercy.edu 

TRANSIT 

This one-week commuter summer camp 

will focus on types of transportation and 

transportation flow. The camp features 

MDOT’s TRAC program for high school 

students interested in civil engineering and 

transportation. 

Host: University of Detroit Mercy 


Location: University of Detroit Mercy, 

McNichols Campus 



Cost: $75 

Website: http://eng-sci.udmercy.edu/ 

precollege/transit 

Contact: Dan Maggio, 313-993-1435 

Email: maggiodd@udmercy.edu 

GENESIS The EnACT Program — 

Exploring Nursing as a Career 

for Tomorrow 

This two-week residential program 

allows high school students considered 

disadvantaged and underrepresented in 

health careers to explore their interest in 

science through health care professions with 

nursing as the primary focus. Students attend 

mock nursing classes and work with a faculty 

researcher and mentors on various projects. 

Host: University of Michigan 


Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 

Dates: To be determined 

Cost: Free (tuition, room, and board 

sponsored) 

Website: www.nursing.umich.edu/oma/ 

Contact: Cathy Felder, 734-936-1615 

Email: catf@umich.edu 


GENESIS BEST Program 

Boot Camp for Entering 

Students’ Training 

BEST is an on-campus residential program 

focusing on college and nurse preparatory 

skills, the nursing curriculum, and the 

technologies used in the U-M School of 

Nursing and its facilities. 


Eligibility: High school seniors and new 

student transfers 


Dates: To be determined 

Cost: Free (tuition, room, and board 

sponsored) 

Website: www.umich.nursing.edu/oma 

Contact: Cathy Felder, 734-936-1615 

Email: catf@umich.edu 

Creating Animation & 

Movies Camp 

Students work in teams to explore computer 

animation and create an original computergenerated 

movie. Students will learn how 

to use Alice, a 3D virtual reality software 

program, and all there is to know about 

mechanical and software design. 

Host: Wayne State University 


Location: Wayne State University 


Deadline: $50 deposit must be received by 

May 4 

Cost: $425 

Website: http://www.cs.wayne.edu 

Contact: Dr. Seymour, 313-577-2477 

Email: wolfson@wayne.edu 

Explorations in Computer 

Gaming Camp 

Students will work together to write video 

games for game controllers such as the 

Xbox360, explore the program techniques 

behind games, develop simple 2D and 3D 

graphics and sound, and have a good time on 

Wayne State’s campus. 






May 4 

Cost: $425 




Web Technology Camp 

Students at the Web Tech camp will 

experience the ins and outs of Web page 

design, creating and establishing their own 

website, transferring Web files to a server, 

and modifying Web pages for the site, among 

other activities. 






May 4 

Cost: $425 




xplorations in Robotics Camp 

Students work together to solve challenge 

scenarios by building and programming 

robots using the LEGO Mindstorms Robotics 

Invention System. You will learn about 

mechanical and software design, project 

management, and teamwork skills. 






May 4 

Cost: $425 




Camp CAEN 

Camp CAEN is the official engineering camp 

offered by the U-M College of Engineering. 

Students can broaden their horizons in the 

technological arena with courses in C++ and 

C# programming, website development, 3D 

modeling, and more. 




Dates: One- and two-week sessions 

during June and July 


Cost: $450/week 

Website: www.engin.umich.edu/campcaen 

Contact: Ann Gordon, 734-936-8039 

Email: campcaen@umich.edu 


DO YOU… 

YouTube? 

YOUTUBE and the 

Technology Behind It 

By nabil j. sarhan 


Servers in Toronto 

Servers in 

Moscow 

Fig. 1: An Illustration of a Simple 

Content Delivery Network with 

Many Distributed Servers 

Origin 

server 

in 

Seattle 

Servers 

in Paris 

CDN 

Content 

Distributor 

Servers in 

Casablanca 

Servers in 

Aman 

Servers in Salvador 

ince its official launch in November 2005, 

www.YouTube.com has grown tremendously 

in popularity and has recently emerged as 

the third most popular Internet website, 

according to Alexa Web Traffic Ranking. The 

market research company comScore reported 

that YouTube attracted five billion online 

video views from the U.S. alone during July 

2008. This social video website is geared for hosting 

User-Generated Content (UGC). The widespread use 

of this content on the Internet significantly blurred the 

distinction between a publisher and a user. In particular, 

publishers and users are no longer restricted to entirely 

separate roles, as users can capture videos using cell 

phones, digital cameras, and other portable devices and 

share them with the world at no charge. 

SERVING YOUTUBE 

Video streaming to a huge number of users is very 

demanding of server and network resources. Videos 

require high data transfer rates and thus high bandwidth 

capacities and must be continuously received in time with 

minimal delay. Amazingly, it was reported that in 2007 

YouTube consumed as much bandwidth as the entire 

Internet in 2000. The question now arises as to how 

YouTube can support all this data traffic. In other words, 

what is the technology behind it? 

The technology behind YouTube is called Content 

Delivery Network (CDN). As illustrated in Fig. 1, the 

content in the origin server(s) is automatically stored 

in surrogate servers, located in many cities around 

the world. (A server is a computer system that runs a 

computer program to provide services to other computer 

programs and their users.) Thus, the user’s request 

for streaming a video is transparently transferred to a 

surrogate server close to the user’s geographical location. 

The delivery of the content by a server close to the user 

leads to fast and reliable video streaming and reduces the 

contention on the Internet. An accounting mechanism 

is typically employed to relay access information and 

detailed logs to the origin server(s). 

As most other content providers, YouTube does not 

have its own CDN. Instead, CDNs are paid services offered 

by specialized companies, called CDN providers, such as 

Akamai Technologies and Limelight Networks. Akamai 

for instance has more than 12,000 servers for over 1,000 

networks in 62 countries. The use of such infrastructures 

relieves YouTube and other online video companies from 

the tedious task of maintaining a huge number of servers 

worldwide and also reduces the overall cost. 

As a final note, YouTube’s bandwidth costs as of March 

2008 were estimated to be $1 million a day. If you are 

wondering how YouTube makes money, considering these 

bandwidth expenses and other operational costs, it is 

through advertisements. 

Nabil J. Sarhan is Assistant Professor 

of electrical and computer engineering 

and the Director of the Media Research 

Lab at Wayne State University. He has 

worked on NSF-sponsored projects 

in the area of multimedia computing 

and networking and has published 

extensively in top conferences and 

journals in this area. 


Women in Engineering: 

Smart Girls Need Apply 

By kara sokol 

hey’ve examined rising sea levels to study 

global warming, built a laser communication 

device that can project audio signals across 

the room, and even studied green energy 

initiatives by developing a handmade batch 

of biodiesel fuel. Who are they? Not the 

scientists and researchers you might be 

picturing. They’re participants in Michigan 

Technological University’s Women in Engineering (WIE) 

Summer Youth Program—and they’re all high school girls. 

WIE at Michigan Tech is a unique learning experience. 

This week-long summer exploration focuses on careers 

in mechanical, environmental, electrical, chemical, civil, 

geological, and metallurgical engineering, as well as 

mathematics, engineering technology, technical writing, 

and computer science fields. Open to young women 

academically talented in math and science, WIE is a 

competitive scholarship program with all associated costs 

funded by endowments, both from Michigan Tech and 

outside businesses and organizations. 

“It’s a great program, and we’ve had tremendous 

support from the university and outside sponsors,” 

said Steve Patchin, Director of Youth Programs at 

Michigan Tech. “And with the new ‘Friends of WIE’ 

fundraising initiative, hopefully sponsorships will 

continue to grow, and we can expand the program 

and offer it to more students.” 

WIE features a combination of discovery-based 

learning opportunities, team projects, and one-on-one 

time with talented role models and peers. Students not 

only have the chance to perform hands-on research in 

10 fields of engineering, including the laser communication 

and biodiesel projects mentioned above, but also 

strengthen their team and group work skills, experience 

university residential life, learn how to succeed in 

engineering and science undergraduate programs, and 

interact with role models. Practicing female engineers 

from industry, government, and higher education 

participate in informational sessions and discuss career 

opportunities with program participants. 

The students who attend are enthusiastic—both 

about the innovative WIE program and about learning 


In addition, Youth Programs offer more than 70 

Summer Youth explorations in areas like outdoor and 

environmental studies, science and technology, computers, 

engineering, business, and arts and human sciences. The 

paid week-long explorations teach practical, hands-on 

learning where students can program a computer, build 

a rocket, solve a crime scene, backpack through a scenic 

wilderness area, cast molten metal, and more. It may 

sound like serious business for a summer vacation, but the 

students will be the first to tell you that when learning is 

this much fun, it hardly feels like work at all. 

Explorations in Engineering (EIE) students get involved on a group civil 

engineering project. 

In a session geared toward chemical engineering, students study the 

properties of minerals. 

in general. “I was excited about coming here, but it’s 

even better than I thought,” said a participant of last 

year’s program, a 16-year-old junior from Flint. Her 

group visited Michigan Tech’s foundry and learned 

firsthand about metallurgy by taking part in a hands-on 

demonstration of molten metal casting. “I look at some of 

the stuff we’re doing and it’s like, I can’t believe they’re 

letting us work on things like this!” 

WIE is just one of a variety of programs offered every 

summer by Michigan Tech’s Youth Programs division. 

There’s also an engineering scholarship program specifically 

for academically talented high school students 

from underrepresented engineering and science 

populations (including minority and economically 

disadvantaged students). The program, Explorations in 

Engineering (EIE), features many of the same components 

of the WIE exploration—teamwork building, 

hands-on research in 10 fields of engineering, and 

group projects—while also providing mentorship and 

career counseling by minority engineers, educators, and 

university faculty. 

Students learn about metal casting in one of Michigan Tech’s materials 

science and engineering labs. 

Kara Sokol is the Integrated Marketing 

Specialist for Michigan Technological 

University in Houghton, MI. She 

received her Master of Arts in English 

from Northern Michigan University 

in 2005. 


Camp Infinity Gets Girls 

Excited About Technology 

By becky johnson 

or five consecutive years, a summer technology 

camp for girls has been over capacity. The 

Michigan Council of Women in Technology 

(MCWT) Camp Infinity is held each year to 

introduce math, technology, and science as fun 

and fulfilling to fourth through seventh graders. 

With the number of women in technologyrelated 

positions dropping to less than one-third 

of the IT workforce, MCWT is determined to 

reverse the trend by encouraging girls early in life to 

consider technology-related pursuits. 

“We see that there aren’t equal numbers of women 

and men in technical professions, and we want to bridge 

that gender gap,” said Rosemary Bayer, Global Client 

Executive at Sun Microsystems and Co-Founder of MCWT. 

“At MCWT we ask ourselves, ‘What if all middle school 

girls had the same opportunities and encouragement to 

play with technology? What if technology became cool in 

high school?’” 

These questions have fueled the development of 

MCWT’s Camp Infinity. The intensive, five-day summer 

camp held at Lawrence Technological University 

Southfield campus features prominent IT role models 

from across Michigan and educational sessions facilitated 

by industry experts at both large and small corporations 

and organizations. Girls take classes on robotics and 

webpage design and development, and work in teams 

to learn about computer science and engineering. 

At Camp Infinity held each summer at Lawrence Tech in Southfield, girls get close personal attention as they learn to design their own website. 


is the future—with the power to entertain, simplify, and 

expedite—girls change their perception of the field and 

start to ask more questions.” 

It’s well-documented that a diverse, talented, and 

well-rounded IT workforce is needed in the next decade. 

MCWT’s camp is an example of the grassroots effort 

necessary all over the United Sates—and particularly in 

Michigan—to encourage women to take leadership roles 

in the field. “If Michigan is going to be a leader in this 

new high-tech world, these students are the ones who are 

going to do it,” said Ms. Bayer. 

Soon, there should be more camps just like this one 

popping up because there is clearly a strong demand. With 

only word-of-mouth buzz, last summer’s MCWT Camp 

Infinity was filled to capacity with approximately 60 girls 

on a waiting list. An MCWT Camp Infinity blueprint 

program has just been launched to share best practices and 

lessons learned so that other institutions and organizations 

can start similar programs. Michigan State University, ITEC, 

Macomb Community College, and Davenport University 

recently convened to learn how they can model their own 

camps after MCWT’s successful Camp Infinity. 

Camp Infinity gives girls the opportunity to have fun with technology, 

which is one of the goals of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology. 

It’s a collaborative effort among high school student 

volunteers, corporate sponsors, and technology leaders. 

“It’s our goal to show girls that not only can they build 

a robot, create a website, and plan a technology career, 

but that they can have fun doing it,” Ms. Bayer said. 

“There are so many exciting challenges and rewards an 

IT career can bring. We simply need to show them and 

create that spark.” 

Statistics show that females start to lose interest in 

science and math by middle school. According to Ms. Bayer, 

by the time girls get to high school, it’s often too late. 

It may seem counterintuitive that young girls are 

shying away from pursuing technology careers since 

kids today have grown up on computers. With ease they 

navigate the Internet, design PowerPoint presentations 

for class, and play realistic video games. Hours spent on 

instant messaging mean those small fingers pound the 

keyboard faster than their parents can. 

“We must challenge girls to attend computer 

camps like this one—to face their fears and embrace 

curiosity,” said Diane Cairns, eLearning Evaluation/ 

Assessment Specialist at Lawrence Tech and Director of 

Special Projects for the MCWT Foundation. “One of the 

most popular components of MCWT Camp Infinity is 

introducing female students to passionate, high-energy 

professionals enthusiastic about their IT jobs. By having 

lunch with dynamic visionaries who believe technology 

Last summer girls at Camp Infinity learned to design, build and program 

robots to push a competitor out of the RoboSumo ring. 

Becky Johnson is a Senior Account 

Executive for Integrated Brand 

Communications firm The Quell Group, 

where she provides communications 

planning, marketing support, and 

media relations to the company’s civil 

engineering, logistics, automotive 

supplier, and technology clients. She is 

also the Director of Marketing and Communications for the 

Michigan Council of Women in Technology. 


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What made you want to become an environmental 

engineer? And what are some of your career 

highlights? I initially went to school at the University 

of Michigan to pursue a degree in natural resource and 

environment, but I didn’t want to be a treehugger. I then 

found a hybrid between civil and chemical engineering 

and quickly switched to that. This has allowed me to do 

a lot of math and science instead of memorizing names 

of trees. Some of my career highlights include working 

on environmental compliance and water study projects, 

as well as on a variety of water study projects that could 

have reduced a facility’s overall water usage by 5–15%, 

but due to low funds available for capital projects, 

industrial facilities have not been able to implement the 

recommendations. 

As an environmental engineer, do you think enough 

is being done to advance in the area of going green? 

If not, what needs to be done? I think that some 

consulting companies are starting to recognize that 

green-related projects need to be done. At my company, 

we’ve been performing a lot of water studies and going 

into companies to determine water usage and how to 

reuse water to save on consumption. For instance, we 

try to look at hot water usage that requires a lot of 

energy and that means a lot of dollars. Many companies 

are tapping into this now. Unfortunately, not too many 

Michigan companies are going green. For instance, 

existing construction is not tapping into this. It’s all a 

game of money; if they have the funds then we’ve seen a 

willingness to change. If there is no money, then no one is 

willing to do anything. 

If given the choice, what is the one environmentrelated 

project that you would like to work on? I really 

like where we’re going with water studies, allowing facilities 

to recognize what their water usage is and to understand 

the dollar signs so they can not only reduce their 

dependence on these resources, but help their bottom 

line as well. We’ve been doing a lot of these studies in the 

Midwest and a few projects in New York and California. 

You have an unusual name. Can you discuss your 

background? And also, who is your role model? My 

father is Greek. My first name is Greek, but I don’t think 

my background has affected me as a person. My role 

model growing up was my grandfather, Jaan Mannik 

(chairman of Mannik & Smith Group). He was a civil 

engineer who designed bridges. He is currently retired. 

Any time I spent with him as a child, I always remember 

thinking “my grandpa thinks like me.” Over the years, I 

learned that meant he was detail oriented and generally 

approached problems in a logical way, even right down to 

how to “correctly” pick a gooseberry off the bush. 

As a young engineer, what is your advice for 

engineering graduates struggling to find a job in 

Michigan? I work with another person at my company 

to help mentor senior design course students at the 

University of Michigan. I am surprised students don’t 

try to latch on to the consultants in front of them. The 

biggest thing to securing a good job is networking. Also, 

students always aim at Fortune 500 companies first. They 

should keep their options open. Unfortunately, there 

aren’t too many jobs for environmental engineers right 

now. The biggest thing that students can do is get LEED 

certified. I love Michigan and I am totally for Michigan. 

I have come across students who are real prepared for 

the real world, like Lawrence Technological University 

students, while other universities are still focusing on 

classroom experiments. 

Where do you see yourself five years from now? I 

hope to still be with my current company performing 

water studies or wastewater evaluations. Our Total Water 

Solutions (TWS) division has really grown in the Midwest 

over the last few years. I hope we can further grow our 

water study projects in the food and beverage industry. 

Seeing how food is made is even more fun in person than 

watching it on television. And knowing that the next time 

I go to buy a pint of ice cream from the grocery store, 

that less water was used to produce it or the wastewater 

stream generated from its production is lower in strength 

because of something we did, just makes me happy. 

Why did you get involved with ESD? The main reason 

I got involved with ESD was to meet other engineers in the 

area. In the Young Engineers Council, I want to meet 

people who are trying to connect with each other 

and build solid friendships over the years. 

Please briefly describe your 

personality. In a work setting I am 

introverted. Outside of work 

I am extroverted; most 

people don’t even 

know that I am an 

engineer. 

Turn 

the page 

to find out 

the identity of 

this engineer. If you 

know an outstanding 

engineer for this Technology 

Century feature, contact 

editor@esd.org.

Lambrina 

Tercala 

Ms. Tercala has worked as a 

project engineer for O’Brien & 

Gere Engineers, Inc., for the 

past five years. She holds a 

BS in civil and environmental 

engineering from the University 

of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She has 

been a member of ESD for three 

years, serving as a member of 

the Young Engineers Council. 


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