THIS WEEK’S PROGRAM
August 20 – “Real-Life ‘Robocops’
Saving Lives” – Stan Bieleski and Mack Barber, Northrop Grumman
– REMOTEC
Real-life
“Robocops” are becoming a popular new crime-fighting tool at law
enforcement agencies around the country as well as doing dangerous work that
can save soldier’s lives in Iraq. Although they may not be as lifelike as
the Hollywood version, robots are being used increasingly by bomb squads and SWAT teams in the United States. Remotec is the leader in
ground robotic vehicles, having delivered over 1,300 vehicles worldwide. As
President, Mr. Barber is responsible for engineering and manufacturing
development, production and fielding of defense and commercial applications of
technology. Mr. Bieleski is Director of Andros Products, a division of Remotec.
Come and see the robots in action at the Cellar Restaurant (or in Miller Plaza,
weather permitting). You can see details on the latest model robot at this site
http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/remotec/hd1.htm
Lunch
will be available for $11 beginning at 11:30 am, and will be from the
outstanding Cellar Buffet. Location: Tallan Cellar Restaurant, 200 West ML King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402.
Parking: use on street meters or the commercial lot near the Tallan Building.
FUTURE MEETINGS
August
27 – Dennis Riddell of Komatsu will speak on “Supply Chain
Management in a Global Marketplace”
September
3 – No Meeting Planned- Restaurant closed for Labor Day Holiday
September
10 – Jim Smallwood will talk about the changes taking place at U. S. Pipe
LAST WEEKS FIELD TRIP TO ASTEC
Dr.
Don Brock, CEO of Astec Industries, spoke to the club
on the company’s efforts to manufacture environmentally and economically
efficient equipment, such as it’s recycled-asphalt mixers. The latest
innovation is Astec’s patented Double-Barrel Green System. The
“warm-asphalt” paving system allows asphalt to be mixed at a lower
temperature, reducing oil smoke and increasing production and quality. The
system uses less fuel and adds no extra cost. Dr. Brock said Mayor Littlefield’s
cooperation was appreciated, and he is excited about the demonstration pavement
on North Terrace Road.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Career
Mentors Needed!!! The Alumni Career Mentoring Program is a great way for UTC students to get in touch with other UTC
graduates who can provide information or direction about career choices. The
program consists of a database of alumni who have volunteered to share their
career experiences and advice with students and other alumni. These individuals
have diverse academic backgrounds and represent many industries, career fields,
job functions and locations. The UTC Alumni Career
Mentor Program is sponsored by the Placement and Student Employment Center. The
time commitment is minimal and is a much appreciated way for you as an alum to
share your expertise in your career area and provide information or direction
about career choices with current students. As an Alumni Career Mentor a few of
the ways you can participate include: Career contact & networking, Company &
industry information, Employment trends (profession or industry), Job function
information, Job search strategies, Job shadowing. For more detailed
information and to complete the Alumni Career Mentor Participation form visit:
www.utc.edu/placement Click on Career Mentor Program under Quick Links on the
left side of the page. If you have questions please feel free to contact
Stephanie Hollis in the Placement and Student Employment Center at
423-425-4184.
Fire
Eye Productions, Inc. has made available many video recordings of events in our
community by creating the Local Webcast Network. Several Chattanooga Engineers
Club programs are included; you may be on there too! Go to
www.localwebcastnetwork.com.
Speaking
Opportunities! Volunteers needed to address speaker requests from elementary
schools, middle schools, high schools, and youth groups to visit classrooms,
assemblies, and group meetings. High school student groups may schedule tours
of CSTCC to visit mechanical, electrical, civil,
chemical technology classes and other locations of the campus. Contact Jackie
Rutledge at (423)697-2698 or lulu.copeland@chattanoogastate.edu.
QUESTIONS,
SUGGESTIONS? If you have any questions or suggestions about program items
please contact Ron Bailey at 423-425-5536 or by email at Ronald-Bailey@utc.edu.
You can find membership application forms, references to future programs,
historical data, and other info at http://www.ChattanoogaEngineersClub.org. To
receive future meeting announcements by email, join the Cha. Technology Organization
mailing list at
http://mail.chattanoogaengineersclub.org/mailman/listinfo/chatech_chattanoogaengineersclub.org