January Technical Presentation:

"Casting/Machining of Magnesium Components"

"China's Evolution of Magnesium Production"

6:00 P.M.-January 12th ( Wednesday )
Presented by: Gerald S. Cole (PhD) FASM  
                     
Dr. Cole separated from Ford Motor Company as a Senior Staff Technical Specialist in November 2001. His career at Ford spanned 38 years in a range of subjects from metallurgy and cast metals R&D (in cast irons, aluminum, magnesium, and metal matrix composites), physical analysis, and vehicle weight reduction. He was a director of 5 technical/trade organizations, is listed in American Men/Women of Science and is cited in Who's Who. Jerry has published 130 papers, has 9 patents and has given hundreds of invited presentations around the world.  He manages his own consulting company LightWeightStrategies LLC, and can be reached at geraldcole@peoplepc.com.

This will be open to students as well as members and guests.
 O.C.C. Auburn Hills - Advanced Technology Center
2900 Featherstone Road ( Room T-1 )- Auburn Hills,MI.
A complimentary dinner will be served after the presentation.
Executive Board Meeting ( after dinner )
All Members welcome to attend.

 

 

 

"Automotive Air Induction Systems"

6:00 P.M.- November 10th ( Wednesday )
Presented by; Joseph J. LaRussa, P.E.

 Product Design
    Joe LaRussa is a registered professional engineer in the discipline of manufacturing engineering.
  He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering,a Master of Science in Automotive Systems Engineering,
  and a Master of Science in Engineering Management,all from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.
Mr.LaRussa has six years of experience in the design,development and manufacturing of powertrain systems
and their components.They include ignition coils,air induction systems,intake manifolds and electronic throttle
bodies.

 

 

Joe Larussa receives certificate of appreciation from

Chapter 69 Awards Chair Viktor Astakhov for tech presentation.

 

 

Jack Day gives personal testimonial about Joe’s efforts in SME

 as an MCon for student chapters among other efforts.

 

 

Jack Day continues his praises and prediction

for Joe’s bright future as a leader in SME.

 

 

Joe participating in discussion concerning student chapter support by senior chapters.