Student Activities and Events 2011-2012 2012 Senior Banquet and Induction into the Order of the Engineer: April 24, 2012

The 2012 Senior Banquet and Induction into the Order of the Engineer were held on the Club Level of Johnson Hagood Stadium on Tuesday evening, April 24. 32 seniors enjoyed a fine meal with their guests, who then witnessed the senior students' induction into the Order of the Engineer. Dr. Mark McKinney moderated the induction ceremony.

The 2012 Citadel Engineering Design Symposium (CEEDS): April 18, 2012

The 2012 Citadel Electrical Engineering Design Symposium (CEEDS) was held on Wednesday, April 18, in Copeland Auditorium. Eight senior design teams presented technical presentations on their yearlong projects to an audience of students, friends, relatives, and colleagues. All teams successfully demonstrated their projects to their instructor and faculty advisors the following week.

ASCE Student Chapter Meeting: April 16, 2012

ASCE Student Chapter Meeting, April 16, 2012, Otis Aleman with Alliance Consulting Engineers presented overview of work on site development projects, 40-students, 3-faculty and 1-guests were in attendance.

Spring 2012 ECE Advisory Board Meeting: April 13, 2012

The spring 2012 ECE Advisory Board Meeting was held on Friday, April 13, 2012 in the Bernard Gordon Seminar Room. LTG John Rosa joined the board in welcoming its newest member, Dr. Victor McCrary of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University. LTG Rosa then updated the board on the state of the institution after which the board worked hard on input to the department's strategic plan. Ms. Amy Brennan of The Citadel Foundation congratulated the board on its imminent endowment of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisory Board Scholarship.

ASCE Eastern Branch Meeting: April 13, 2012

ASCE Eastern Branch Meeting, April 13, 2012, presentation by Greg Jones with ADC Engineering on Charleston Air Force base pavement design, 9-students, 6-faculty and 41-ASCE participants attended luncheon meeting.

Annual IEEE Razor Banquet: April 11, 2012

The Annual IEEE Razor Banquet took place on April 11, 2012.The guest speaker was Mr. Dennis Boyd, Nucor Steel: How Electrical Engineers

ASCE Student Chapter Meeting: April 9, 2012

Ray Nicholson, site construction engineer on Boeing site presented overview of his role on plant construction, 52-students, 5-faculty and 2-guests were in attendance.

April IEEE Meeting

April IEEE Meeting with Mr. Wes Wilson, Citadel Alumnus (CE) with Boeing, presented to CE and EE students, to help them understand and prepare for engineering opportunities.

Class of 2012 Summerall Guard Engineering Students

Class of 2012 Civil Engineering (CE) and Electrical Engineering (EE) students who are also members of the elite Summerall Guards drill platoon posed on 21

March, 2012 in front of LeTellier Hall. They were joined by School Of Engineering Alumni members of the platoon. Pictured from left to right are: Frank S. Dioguardi of Massapequa, NY (CE), Kyle C. Fry of Simpsonville, SC (CE), Byron Doan of Charleston, SC (EE), Chad M. Bonner of Tega Cay, SC (CE), Michael R. Brooks of Colorado Springs, CO (CE), Captain Jason S. Skinner, SCM, Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and 1998 Summerall Guard, Ryan J. Smith of Wadsworth, OH (CE), and Colonel Charles O. Skipper, USMC (Ret) Visiting Professor and 1971 Summerall Guard. The Summerall Guard is named for Gen. Charles P. Summerall, former chief of staff of the Army and President of The Citadel from 1931-53. The Summerall Guards exemplify the skill and precision of military education. The 61 members and two alternates each year earn a place on the platoon through rigorous competition during spring of their Junior Year. Guard members are selected by the outgoing guards, and membership in the platoon is considered a high honor. The exhibition drill staged by the Summerall Guards is known as The Citadel Series and consists of various complex close-order drill movements, including variations of the standard manual of arms, the German Squad Movement, the flank by flank, obliques, successive peeling movements, and varied individual squad maneuvers. The drill is silent and automatic except for an occasional “sound off” in unison by members of the platoon. The platoon drills with Springfield 1903 Rifles, with fixed bayonets. The 2012 Summerall Guards have performed at Corps Day in March 2011, Graduation in May 2011, Clemson in September 2011, Parents Day in October 2011, Homecoming in November 2011, Columbia Christmas Parade in December 2011, and Mardi Gras in February 2012. The 2012 Summerall Guard turned over their rifles to the new 2013 Summerall Guard at Corps Day on 17 March 2012.

Citadel Wins 2012 ASCE Robert Ridgway National Award for Best Chapter

Civil Engineering students are winners of the 2012 ASCE Robert Ridgway Award, recognizing The Citadel as the most outstanding Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. ASCE’s national committee on student activities determines the winning school through a rigorous review process based on evaluation of a comprehensive annual report prepared by student officers. The Citadel was selected as the top school from a field of 25,000 students at 281 colleges and universities across the US and 11 countries. 2012 marks the first time in school history The Citadel received this prestigious award.

“Winning the Ridgway Award is a monumental achievement, and it is honor to accept this recognition on behalf of The Citadel. This unprecedented accomplished was the result of great student teamwork and a uniquely supportive learning environment within the Civil Engineering Department. It is great to be part of Citadel history in attaining this renowned award through many years of hard work,” said Clay Settle, Citadel ASCE Student Chapter President.

The Citadel ASCE chapter has over 100 active members, held 27 professional meetings, organized seven field trips, and participated in major events such as the Workshop for Student Leaders in Portland, Maine, Battery to Beach Service Project, Citadel Science Night, provided numerous professional presentations, and contributed countless volunteer hours to the department, institution, profession and community. The Citadel ASCE Chapter also hosted National Engineer’s Week events on campus and organized a professional activities event attracting 21 companies to a career fair for engineering students. “The Ridgway Award is civil engineering’s Academy Award for students as the top award for student performance and achievement. Over the past two years The Citadel was recognized as award finalist, however this year’s outstanding record of success was truly magical, and receiving the Ridgway Award nationally recognizes our student’s tremendous team effort and collective accomplishment, which are part of the very fabric of The Citadel. It is an honor to teach and serve alongside such incredibly talented students,” said Ron Welch, Dean of Engineering.

Citadel students earned 3rd place in the annual American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Carolinas Conference hosted by Clemson University, as well as a Top 30’s finish in the National Student Steel Bridge Competition (NSSBC), hosted by Texas A&M. Other recent student highlights include: 2012 ASCE Carolinas Conference (8 colleges/universities participating) • 1st Place – Surveying Competition • 2nd Place – Mead Paper • 2nd Place (3 way tie) - Geotechnical Competition • 3rd Place – Steel Bridge • 3rd Place – Transportation Competition • 3rd Place – Quiz Bowl • Winner of the “Dr. David M. Bayer Sportsmanship Award” 2011 National Student Steel Bridge Competition (48 colleges/universities participating) • 21st in bridge display and poster presentation • 32nd overall in bridge performance 2011 Winner, SC ASCE Service Award for outstanding service to the profession 2012 “Storm The Citadel” Trebuchet Competition (22 teams participating) • 1st place overall accuracy • 2nd place team spirit

2012 ASCE Carolinas Conference: March 30-31, 2012

The 2012 ASCE Carolinas Conference took place Mar. 30-31, 2012 and was hosted by Clemson University. Our delegation was comprised of 35 Cadets, 7 Active Duty Students, 3 evening students, and 6 faculty members (including Dean Welch). The Citadel finished 3rd overall, won the Sportsmanship Award, and competed in 12 competitions.

Highlights:

First Place Survey Team 2nd Place (3 way tie) Geotechnical Competition

2nd Place Mead Paper (Alex Goodwin) 3rd Place Steel Bridge Competition

3rd Place Transportation Competition 3rd Place Overall in ASCE Carolinas Conference

School of Engineering Graduate Students Meet With Mayor Joseph P. Reily, Jr.: March 22,2012

School of Engineering graduate students who are pursuing a Master’s of Science in Project Management (MSPM) met with Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Mayor of Charleston, on 22 March 2012 in Grimsley Hall. Pictured from left to right are: Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. (64’), Gregory P. Dyer, Geoffrey R. Reid, Joshua J. Nealy, John G. Thompson, Michele M. Torres, Paul E. Dustin, and Scott A. Price. Not present was Wayne A. Greenaway. The students were enrolled in PMGT 672 - Applied Leadership Concepts. One of the features of this class was to conduct

interviews of successful executives. Mayor Riley has been Mayor of Charleston since 1975, and has been recognized nationally for his exceptional vision and leadership. His impressive record of innovation in public safety, housing, arts and culture, the creation of park and other public spaces, and economic revitalization and development has transformed Charleston into one of the most well-known and livable cities in the United States.

2012 IEEE Southeastern Conference in Orlando, Fl: March 15-18, 2012

Dr. Ron Hayne took eight students to participate in the 2012 IEEE Southeastern Conference in Orlando, FL. Student competitions included Ethics (1st Place), Student Paper (top ten), and Hardware (robotics). The Citadel ECE Team of cadet sophomore Geno Porter, cadet junior Dimitri Paspalaris and OC Nathaniel Cintula took first place in a field of 10 teams in the Ethics competition.

SC Section Meeting, Institute of Transportation Engineers: March 13, 2012

10 students attended statewide meeting and listened to presentation on transformation of former N. Charleston Navy Base.

March IEEE Meeting

The March IEEE Meeting took place with Dr. Nikolaos Rigas, who is a Senior Scientist at the Clemson University Restoration Institute (located at the former Naval base in North Charleston) and Mr. Curtiss Fox: Helping to Shape the Future of Energy: Accelerating New Technologies into the Market and Educating the Workforce of the Future.

ASCE Upstate Bridge Competition

Eight Citadel students helped host a model bridge competition for 1,000 Greenville area middle school students.

ASCE Student Chapter Meeting: February 25, 2012

Russell Huggins, Director of Engineering, Charleston Water System, gave a presentation regarding plant operations, capacity and expansion of water and wastewater treatment plants. 44 students, 4 faculty, and 2 guests were in attendance.

Professional Activities Event: February 2, 2012

The Citadel School of Engineering hosted their annual Professional Activities Event (PAE) on February 2. The event serves as a career fair for graduating seniors in electrical and civil engineering and professional networking forum for underclass students to gain knowledge of engineering career opportunities through interaction with practicing professionals. Senior Cadet leaders Chris Geary, Timothy Quinn, Ryan Northcutt, and Chad Bonner worked with company representatives, faculty and college officials to organize the 7th annual PAE.

Students made presentations to professional societies, contacted company representatives, published a student resume book, and encouraged all undergraduate engineering students to participate in the event. Over 200 civil and electrical engineering students attended the 2012 PAE, which was held at The Citadel’s Holiday Alumni Center. Plans for next year’s event tentatively scheduled for the fall semester are already underway. The 2012 PAE was sponsored by 21 companies including:

Blue Sponsors: Albemarle Corporation, ADC Engineering Inc, Charleston Defense Contractors Association, Cranston Engineering Group, PC Davis & Floyd Inc., Dewberry Architects-Engineers-Consultants, Heritage Trust, FCU, Intel Corporation, Santee Cooper

White Sponsors: Agile Communications Inc., Computer Science Corporation, Duke Energy Corporation, Fluor Corporation, Micah Group LLC, Phillips Industrial Services, The Shaw Group Inc., S&ME Inc., Stantec Consultants Inc., Terracon Consulting Engineers & Scientists, Thompson Construction Group, Volkmar Consulting Services LLC

Himelright Presentation, Mr. Gus Bell: January 23, 2012

Presentation on design of public works and industrial projects in Saudi Arabia and the US. 45 students, 7 faculty, and 9 guests attended. The event also included a greeting by President Rosa.

ASCE Eastern Bracnh Meeting: January 20, 2012

The ASCE Eastern Branch Meeting took place on January 20, 2012. There was a presentation by Mt. Pleasant Waterworks and Utility regarding the construction of US 17, Johnnie Dodds Blvd. widening imporvements. 16 students, 6 faculty and 35 ASCE participants attended the luncheon meeting.

IEEE Hosts Heroism Day: November 8, 2011

The Citadel IEEE student chapter hosted a Heroism Day activity to support the FIRST LEGO® on November 8. Approximately 20 Citadel Engineering students were heroes for local area school students by building game pieces used in league competition.

IEEE Hosts Duke Energy: November 1, 2011

The IEEE hosted a meeting with Duke Energy on November 1, 2011. Duke Energy gave a recruiting pitch to interested students from both Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering. They provided information on company operations and job opportunities for internships and full-time employment.

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam: October 29, 2011

Over 80 civil and electrical engineering seniors and regional engineers sat for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam on October 29, 2011. Dr. Siripong Potisuk, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering proctored the exam.

Santee Cooper Trip: October 7, 2011

Students from the day and evening ECE programs were hosted by Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s state-owned electric utility. The students were given a recruiting pitch for internships and jobs, then given a tour of the Cross Power Generating Station.

ASCE Student Chapter Meeting: September 20, 2011

Ms. Jenifer Bihl, Kimley Horn Associates, and Derrick Bellamy, SC State Port Authority, provided a presentation on the Union Pier Terminal expansion in downtown Charleston involving a 60-acre renovation and design of a $40m cruise ship passenger terminal. In addition, Dr. Ronald W. Welch, Dean of Engineering, spoke about ASCE and importance to the engineering profession. The meeting was attended by 105 students, four-faculty and two-guests.

ASCE Eastern Branch Meeting: September 9, 2011

Billy Swales, Mayor of Mt. Pleasant, was the speaker. 25 cadets attended the luncheon meeting and provided an update of chapter activities as part of the meeting program.

Engineering Team Wins Robotics Contest's Rookie of the Year: June 3-6, 2011

Being a rookie has its ups and down, but for a group of engineering students, it's quite a fete. The Citadel's Team CLETIS stunned an international robotics competition by taking the Rookie of the Year award. The students took part in the 19th annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition held June 3-6, 2011 at Oakland University in Rochester, Mich. The competition is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students from around the world to design and build an autonomous ground vehicle capable of completing several difficult challenges. "Twenty one of the 57 entries from the U.S., Canada, Japan and Europe qualified to compete, of which at least 5 had rookie status. Rookie status is determined by past qualification, so some of the other rookies had tried before but this was their first year to qualify," said John Peeples, head of the electrical and computer engineering department in The Citadel School of Engineering. "Team CLETIS was a true rookie team, this being the first year the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering participated." The Citadel competed against the likes of Georgia Tech, Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. Naval Academy, Rutgers University, University of Texas and Virginia Tech. Sponsors included several Department of Defense agencies, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics Land Systems and Joint Ground Robotics Enterprise. The robot, named CLETIS for Citadel Engineered Traversing Intelligent System, is an autonomous navigation robot. It had to traverse a hilly grassland course spread over an area the size of a football field while making navigational decisions based solely on input from its surroundings. The robot had to navigate the course with no human guidance, while staying in marked lanes and avoiding obstacles. "These students have spent many long hours and late nights designing, building and programming this amazing robot," said Mark McKinney, the team's faculty advisor. "They went toe-to-toe with some outstanding engineering programs, many with years of experience in this particular competition, and once again proved that The Citadel has some of the best electrical engineering students in the nation.