CHATTANOOGA ENGINEERS CLUB

www.ChattanoogaEngineersClub.org

NEXT Meeting (The Read House)_____________________________________________

Monday, September 27, 2004, noon, The Read House, Continental Room

Topic:  “DARPA Grand Challenge Project:  The Road to the Grand Challenge” - Abe Mishler, UTC Graduate Student

DARPA is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.  Created in response to a Congressional and DoD mandate, the DARPA Grand Challenge is a field test intended to accelerate research and development in autonomous ground vehicles that will help save American lives on the battlefield.  The Grand Challenge brings together individuals and organizations from industry, the R&D community, government, the armed services, academia, students, backyard inventors, and automotive enthusiasts in the pursuit of a technological challenge.  We will welcome Abe Mishler to discuss what the Grand Challenge is, why it’s so important, and what it takes to make it to the Grand Challenge.  Mr. Mishler and Team UTC are still in the early stages of planning, development, and support raising but they have some accomplishments to their credit including a diverse team composition – they have people from many different backgrounds with interests in many applicable areas.  Mr. Mishler will share team goals and projected milestones.

Invocation/Pledge Chair:  Larry Hoenig

Menu:  Chicken Penne Pasta w/ Sundried Tomatoes, Spinach, Basil, & Parmesan Cheese Cream Sauce

OUR PREVIOUS MEETING________________________________________________

Topic:  “Georgia Water Issues” - Allison Keefer, Water Planning Coordinator, Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Allison Keefer discussed issues regarding general water supply for public use in the state of Georgia.  More details will follow in the next bulletin.

FUTURE MONDAY MEETINGS_____________________________________________

October 4:  TBD

October 11:  No Meeting - Columbus Day Holiday

October 18:  TBD

October 25:  TBD

November 15:  “Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Security:  Keeping us safe at home and abroad” - Michael Whitaker, ORNL's Nuclear Science and Technology Division

November 22:  “Nanotechnology” - Doug Lowndes, ORNL

TBD:  Fusion Technology - ORNL

TBD:  Nanotechnology - Jayesh Doshi, E-Spin

WHERE WE MEET _______________________________________________________

We meet at The Read House, and lunch is $11.  Parking is free at the Days Inn across MLK Blvd. but you’ll need a note in your windshield that you’re with the Engineers’ Club.  Valet parking (by AAA, the manager of the Read House Hotel parking garage) is $3 for lunch events.  The Read House Hotel garage entrance is now on Broad Street.

QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS? ______________________________________________

If you have any questions or suggestions about program items please call Tiffany Gibby at 423-751-3168 or by email at tjgibby@tva.gov. You can find references to other Chattanooga Engineers Club members at our web site: www.ChattanoogaEngineersClub.org.