Category Archives: Summer 2011

Students heading to Milan, Italy

Three Kettering students were named winners of the 2011 Italian Machine Tool Technology Award. They were among just eight college students nationally to receive the award.

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Oswald Fellowships awarded

Two Kettering University faculty members have been awarded the Oswald International Faculty Fellowships for 2011-2012. Dr. Jennifer Aurandt, assistant professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Dr. Craig Hoff, professor of Mechanical Engineering, will each receive a $5,000 fellowship to sponsor … Continue reading

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Kettering Entrepreneurs: APPerfection

APPerfection is a company founded by Kettering students Ryan Quellet (Chief Technology Officer), Mark Suddon (President, Product Development) and Jeffery Ring (Chief iOS Software Engineer) to solve every day – and not so every day – problems by creating smartphone … Continue reading

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Time for ‘TEA’

By Eve Vitale Kettering University unveiled its newest pre-college program, the Parent and Daughter Technology Engineering Aptitude (TEA) Workshop, in April.

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Kettering conducting important HEV research

Kettering University has positioned itself as one of the leading institutions in the country when it comes to Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) research, and new contracts with Magna E-Car Systems and Progressive Dynamics will further that growing reputation. Both … Continue reading

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President’s Perspective: Dr. Liberty says farewell to Kettering

This will be my last “President’s Perspective” column. As I write this piece, Kettering University is interviewing finalists for the position of president. We anticipate that Kettering’s seventh president will join the institution this July.  Angie and I will be … Continue reading

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Kettering alum is new COO of International Battery

Kettering grad Thomas Puza was recently chosen as the new Chief Operating Officer of International Battery. Here are the details: Thomas Puza, formerly Director of Engineering for Ener1, joins the Company as Chief Operating Officer responsible for all aspects of … Continue reading

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Author and alum Thomas Krumm profiled in Ward’s Auto

John McElroy recently talked to Kettering alum and author of the book, ‘What’s Good for GM?,’ Thomas Krumm, for a story in Ward’s Auto: Crumm believes it’s possible to return to the craftsmanship ethic of the 19th century coachbuilders by … Continue reading

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Carolyn Cook to lead ACDelco Business

Carolyn Cook, a Kettering/GMI grad, was recently named general director of ACDelco: Cook has responsibility for ACDelco across North America and says she plans to grow business “the old-fashioned way — one satisfied consumer at a time.” “Whether customers decide … Continue reading

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Alum recognized with lifetime achievement award

Kettering/GMI grad David Reed was recently honored by the Society of Plastics Engineers: David (Dave) B. Reed P.E., who worked for then General Motors Corp. (GM) for 45 years in Product Engineering and helped develop many innovative automotive-plastics applications, has … Continue reading

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