Dear Colleagues and Friends,

I wish you all a happy and healthy new year!

To our Fall 2023 graduates, we are so proud of you. You have much to celebrate! Please stay engaged with the college as an alum; we count on you to support the next generation of STEM professionals! GVSU and the Padnos College provide a variety of resources to alumni, including lifetime career center access and networking opportunities. We encourage you to stay connected to GVSU alumni, take advantage of a $1000 scholarship to come back to GVSU for future classes, and utilize the resources available to you to further your career!

Industry partners, please save the date for a collaborative panel discussion on “Demystifying the Visa process: A Business Guide to Hiring International Students” on Wednesday, February 21 from 8-10 AM at the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health. The goal of the panel is to help employers know what steps to take to hire an international student as an intern or employee. An invite and RSVP with additional details will be sent soon. We look forward to seeing you there!

As always, if you have questions or comments, follow this link to Connect with the Dean.

This year, NASA put forth a Micro-g NExT challenge that included designing a lunar flag, flagpole, and anchoring system that can be deployed on the surface of the moon with ease by a fully suited astronaut. Post final testing at the NASA Johson Space Center, NASA may use certain designs during the upcoming Artemis III missions. 

During Phase I of the challenge, twelve members of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) - GVSU section formed a team named Astro Anchors and worked together to develop a simple yet effective design that met all of NASA’s constraints. The design, selected by NASA to move to Phase II, included a modular flagpole system with few mechanical components to reduce the time required for deployment from a stowed configuration. 

Read more about the Astro Anchors here.

The 2023 PSM Showcase was a success featuring engagement from 20 employers and facilitating invaluable connections between PSM students and industry professionals.

A highlight of the event was the presentation of the Employee of the Year award for 2022-2023 to Dematic, acknowledging their exceptional commitment to PSM interns. Dean Plotkowski and PSM Director Anirudh Chowdhary presented the award to Anita Charles, a representative from Dematic, marking a moment of pride and recognition for their outstanding contributions. 

Read more about the showcase here.

Congratulations to Colin DeKuiper for being the Outstanding Advisor Award Recipient!

Here is his reflection on receiving this award; "I greatly appreciate the recognition of the award. I was most touched by the letters of support provided by students and faculty nominating me for it.  I feel lucky to work alongside a truly talented and supportive advising team within the PCEC Advising Center as well as faculty that are incredibly responsive and supportive for our advising efforts.  There is no doubt that they directly impact my ability to successfully work with PCEC students on planning for their academic success."

Thank you Colin for all you do for our PCEC sudents💙

Amauri McIntosh, a dedicated student in the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) program and a valued member of the PCEC Advising team, graduated this fall. PCEC takes immense pride in Amauri and congratulate him for his outstanding achievements. While initially pursuing engineering, he swiftly recognized that the OSH program was the perfect fit for him.

Read about Amauri McIntosh's inspiring journey through the OSH program. From valuable connections with passionate faculty to a hands-on internship at Huron Castings, Amauri shares his experiences and expresses gratitude to the Black Male Scholars group. As the first in his family to graduate from college, Amauri is ready for the workforce, armed with a diverse resume of volunteer work and a commitment to teaching safety to kids. Discover more about Amauri's remarkable achievements and aspirations in his own words.

The PCEC Project Day showcases the work of undergraduate and graduate students in computing, engineering, and occupational safety and health management majors. This tradition highlights our students and what they can achieve in a semester, not just their time at GVSU. From the displays presented this year, the People's Choice Award recipients were:

Computing Category: Biblioswap presented by Devin Merchant and Kit Bazner

Engineering/OSH Category: Coolest Team: Follow Me Cooler presented by David Pevic, Jeremy Burns, and Co Nguyen

Student Organization Category: Laker Racing Formula SAE Team

PCEC Project Day wouldn't be a success without our students and their hard work all semester long. We are proud of all the work PCEC students do!

We are excited to share that we are starting a weekly #PeopleofPCEC series where we will be shining spotlights on the different people that make PCEC PCEC. This includes you our students, alumni and faculty!

To be part of the series, complete this form if you are a Student and this form if you are an Alumni.

We look forward to interacting with you all!💙

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