CRCD Minutes for 6/06/2001

Discussion.

1. Dmitri’s trip to Ford plant in Michigan

- projects for freshman

- recruiting style of Ford

2. ENGR 111/112 section announced

- Section 816/818 of ENGR 111 for Fall of 2001

- Instructor, Terry Kohutek

3. CRCD program related web links and contacts

- Handout from Rita

- Looking into MIT’s developed CRCD site

4. Advising of Incoming Freshman

- Carlson will promote the freshman seminar class as well as sections 816/818 of ENGR 111 for next fall

5. Possibility of Minor Certificate

- Carlson is not optimistic about minor certificate

- Tom will find out more

6. Student Activities

- Luke, upgrading website

- Carl, ACAD capabilities with FEA codes and ACAD demo for next meeting

- Brian, more FEMAP/NASTRAN capability issues

- Diane, looking for more demos and working with Michelle on SMA heat engine project

Attendence.

Professors & Students:

Dmitris, Luke, John V., Carl, Tom, John, Othon, Jose, John W., Brian, Jeff, Diane, Rita