Kettering University

Upsilon Pi Epsilon recently inducted ten new members. Upsilon Pi Epsilon is the computer science honor society. To qualify, members must be seniors in the top 33% of computer science majors in their graduating class and have a GPA over 3.5.

Samantha Chiang (Engineering, '27), Physics Club President and Asian American Association President has been honored with The Robotics Group (TRG) Honor Scholarship by the Material Handling Education Foundation Inc. (MHEFI) for the 2024/2025 academic term. The MHEFI scholarship is awarded to outstanding undergraduate students committed to pursuing careers in material handling, logistics, or supply chain management. Recipients are selected based on their demonstrated dedication to excellence, leadership skills and potential for future growth. "Samantha showed her exceptional innovation skills in improving robotics within manufacturing knowledge utilization and showcased strong leadership in the IME 100 robotics project, which led to the nomination for this scholarship," said Ping Ren, PhD, Assistant Professor in Kettering's Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department. "Combined with her other outstanding achievements, she ultimately won the scholarship."

Kettering University and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) introduced the 26 Kettering students representing the university's inaugural class of The Michigander Scholars recipients, the largest incoming class total produced by any Michigan public or private university. The program offers scholarships for $5,000 to $10,000 to qualifying Scholars who complete a Co-op (or internship) and/or accept a full-time position as a computer, electrical or process engineer or software developer (or synonymous job titles) with a participating company and commit to staying in Michigan for 12 months.

Eleven Kettering University students joined nearly 1200 students from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to compete at the 2024 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference in Austin, Texas. Kettering students earned three test medals, one presentation medal, three finalist medals, and a third-place finish. Morgan Main ('24, Mechanical Engineering) earned a presentation medal, a finalist medal, and the 3rd place award in Restaurant and Food Service Management. Ethan Arun ('27, Computer Science) and Ben Bollman ('27, Mechanical Engineering) received finalist medals and a top 10 finish in the Entertainment Marketing team event. Skyler Chinn ('24, Industrial Engineering) received a test medal in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising. Ralph Mancini ('25, Chemical Engineering) and Adam Meyer ('25, Mechanical Engineering) earned test medals in Travel and Tourism. Other Kettering DECA participants at the conference included the B-Section President, Jack Sigelko ('25, Computer Engineering), Joshua Parker ('27, Mechanical Engineering), Crystal Smalligan ('24, Management), Meadow Loukmas ('26, Mechanical Engineering), and Ally Raymer ('27, Mechanical Engineering). The International Career Development Conference (ICDC) by DECA is a premier event where teams showcase their business expertise and compete to become international champions. The conference also features networking opportunities, career exhibits, and exclusive activities that enhance the professional growth of all attendees.

Kettering University congratulates more than 225 students named to the Winter 2024 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes overall academic performance based on the student's term grade point average (GPA). To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must satisfy the following requirements: be a degree-seeking student with a minimum term grade point average of 3.5, no grades below B, and a minimum of 16 earned credits for the term.

The Delta Zeta chapter of Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society initiated ten new members on February 28. Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society (GSA) is the premier organization committed to our members' academic success and alignment with its host institutions' academic mission. Students are eligible for membership based on grade point average and membership in a fraternity or sorority. To be eligible, students must have a minimum of 39 completed credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale). Students with a 3.5 GPA in any semester during their junior or senior year can also apply for GSA membership.

Seventeen students were honored at the 2024 A-Section Physics Club Awards on March 11. The Outstanding Physics Performance Award is given to students who have performed excellently in introductory physics courses and typically completed the sequence during the past academic year.

Kettering University students competed in individual and team/prepared events at the DECA State Career Development Conference held February 2-4 in Kalamazoo, MI. The event included 18 students from Kettering among collegiate DECA chapters from across the state. Kettering brought home seven first-place plaques and eight 3rd place plaques, as well as 21 finalist medallions. All students who earn a finalist medallion are eligible to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Austin, Texas, on April 20-24, 2024.

The Eta Eta chapter of the Order of Omega initiated nine new members on February 28. The Order of Omega is the premier leadership honor society for members of fraternity and sorority organizations. The Order of Omega recognizes upperclassmen who have exemplified high standards in scholarship, leadership and involvement within their respective organization and the campus and local community. Members share the common goal of recognizing outstanding student leaders.

Kettering University students Skyler Chinn, Adam Meyer, Jack Sigelko and Crystal Smalligan received first-place recognition in the DECA State Career Development Conference in Kalamazoo, MI on Feb. 2-4. The group was among the 18 Kettering University students who attended the conference. In total, Kettering brought home 21 finalist medallions, seven first-place plaques (including team events), and eight 3rd place plaques, as well as 21 finalist medallions. All 21 who earned a finalist medallion are eligible to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Austin, Texas, on April 20-24, 2024.

Kettering University's Baja SAE team traveled to Houghton, Michigan, on Jan. 27 to compete in the annual Winter Baja Competition. Baja SAE teams were tasked with designing and building a single-seat, all-terrain off-road vehicle capable of enduring rough terrains. The team, which consisted of mechanical engineering and electrical engineering undergraduates, finished 2nd in the Hill Climb, 2nd in the Pickled Egg Slalom and 23rd in the endurance race. "We were able to get new drivers some drive time in a competitive environment. We learned a lot, and it was a great experience overall," said Jake Dancel, team President and Electronics Subsystem Lead.

Alpha Pi Mu, the Industrial Engineering honor society, initiated two new members. To qualify for membership, students must be in the top 20% of their junior class or top 33% of their senior class and exhibit positive character traits.

Kettering University congratulates the over 300 students who were named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes overall academic performance based on the student's term grade point average (GPA). To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must satisfy the following requirements: be a degree-seeking student with a minimum term grade point average of 3.5, no grades below B, and a minimum of 16 earned credits for the term.

Amanda Koziol, Jaydin Freeman and David Glover used the experience they gained at Kettering University to win the Sustainability-Climate Change Mitigation Hack, as well as the MSUFCU-Community Class Act Hack at Michigan State University's ninth annual student-run hackathon, SpartaHack 9. Over 600 student developers and designers gathered at Michigan State University in East Lansing on January 27th, 2024, with a unifying challenge: engineer innovative solutions to everyday problems - in just 24 hours. Hackers had to make their projects track-specific, as well as pitch their projects to judges, who used criteria including uniqueness, technical implementation, and practicality.

The Robot Society initiated five new student members and one new honorary staff member Dec 7.

Three Kettering University Esports teams won a regional championship and three divisional championships in matches Dec. 4-6. The "Valorant" Grey team earned the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC) Great Lakes Regional Championship with wins against Indiana Wesleyan, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and Union College in Kentucky. The "Valorant" Grey team also won the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Divisional Championship by defeating Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio and Saint Xavier University in Illinois. The "Valorant" Blue team and "Overwatch 2" Blue team each also earned NACE Divisional Championships. The "Valorant" Blue team defeated North Central University in Minnesota and Texas A&M International University while the "Overwatch 2" Blue team defeated Nicholas College in Massachusetts and Northern Michigan College. To learn more, click here.

Kettering University congratulates the new members of the Theta Epsilon chapter of Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society.

Kettering University's Tau Beta Pi inducted new members Dec. 13. Tau Beta Pi is an engineering honor society. To be eligible for membership, undergraduate students must be in the top 12.5% of their junior class or the top 20% of their senior class and exhibit exemplary character.

Kettering University announced the new student leaders of the Kettering Student Government for the Winter 2024 Term.

Alpha Pi Mu, the Industrial Engineering honor society, initiated three new members during a ceremony Dec. 6. To qualify for membership, students must be in the top 20% of their junior class or top 33% of their senior class and exhibit positive character traits.

Kettering University announced the new student leaders of the Kettering Student Government for the Spring 2024 Term.

Kettering University announced the new student leaders of the Kettering Student Government for the Fall 2023 Term.

Kettering University announced the new student leaders of the Kettering Student Government for the Summer 2023 Term.

Kettering University announced the new student leaders of the Kettering Student Government for the Spring 2023 Term.

Kettering University announced the new student leaders of the Kettering Student Government for the Winter 2023 Term.

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) announced the recipients of 330 scholarships Nov. 20. Among the recipients are Kettering University students Kimberly Betty, Mattie Reich and Alayna Wanless.

Kappa Mu Epsilon math honor society inducted 21 new members during an event Nov. 16. To qualify for membership, students must be in the top 35% of their classes, completed three math courses (excluding MATH 100) and earned a B average in their math courses.

Ansh Suryavanshi '25 used the experience he gained at Kettering University to win the Hack Dearborn: Disrupt Reality hackathon event Oct. 21. Nearly 200 college students participated in teams of four during the 24-hour event.

Two Kettering University professors and a graduate student authored a research paper that won first place at the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Society International's International Conference on Smart Mobility and Vehicle Electrification.

The Delta Nu-B chapter of Alpha Sigma Alpha was recognized as an Attain Chapter for the 2022-23 academic year. Alpha Sigma Alpha's national organization reviews chapters' end-of-the-year reports and gives this award to chapters that have vowed fully to uphold their role, responsibility and commitment to being an energizing influence in the future of Alpha Sigma Alpha.