Changing roles: introducing IMET’s new department chair

The Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology at Bradley University recently welcomed its new chair, Dr. Joseph Chen. Full Story >

Department develops new graduate concentrations

Two new graduate-level concentrations developed by the Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology are pending approval by Bradley University. The new graduate concentrations are: (1) Lean/Six Sigma concentration for the master’s of manufacturing engineering program, and (2) financial engineering concentration for the master’s of industrial engineering program. Full Story >

Launching Bradley’s first Lean manufacturing system design course

In a recent job search for industrial or manufacturing engineering positions, familiarity with Lean manufacturing consistently was ranked as either the first or second most important skill employers sought from prospective employees. Although it is simple to introduce what Lean manufacturing “is” in terms of philosophy, companies are now seeking engineers with real-world knowledge and practical work experience. Full Story >

ASM Summer Camp 2009

Twenty-one Peoria-area high school students celebrated the Wonderful World of Materials this summer by participating in the ASM Materials Camp, which has been offered jointly by Bradley’s Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology Department and the Peoria Chapter of ASM for the last five years. Modeled after the National ASM-International Chapter Camp in Cleveland, Ohio, the week-long day camp provided students with hands-on experiences focusing on materials forming, fascinating research projects, and enlightening facility tours. Full Story >

Department highlights

To commence the 2009-2010 academic year, the IMET Department celebrated a number of “firsts,” including the Graduate Student Orientation and first Lean manufacturing course. The first Learning Community was also established in order to provide students with extra course help outside of the classroom. The department’s refurbished library is now more accessible to students than ever, and its revamped laboratories are ready for hands-on projects. Full Story >

Alumni highlights

Rajesh Soin, chairman of Soin International and IMET alumnus, receives Captain of Industry award. Full Story >

Caterpillar names IMET alumnus David Bozeman new VP Full Story >

Building the community: Graduate Student Orientation

Creating a greater culture of interaction between faculty and graduate students, the Graduate Student Orientation began the school year with a community-centered atmosphere. Held on August 25 in Morgan Hall, the orientation featured presentations from faculty members and dinner for attendees. Approximately 21 graduate students joined the IMET faculty for valuable preparatory suggestions and announcements for the 2009-2010 academic terms. Full Story >

Remembering Dr. Rita Newton

Rita Newton, Ph.D., passed away on June 23, 2009, after several years of fading memory. Although she reached a point where the present was quickly forgotten and many discussions were repeated, she never forgot about her days as a teacher at Bradley or her many wonderful students. Full Story >

Alumni Insider

Thank you to the alumni who sent updates! If you haven’t sent your updates, it’s not too late! You can e-mail the information to IMET@bradley.edu, use the electronic form on the IMET Web page or mail us the form at the end of this newsletter. Full Story >

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Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
Bradley University
1501 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625

Department Chair
Dr. Joseph Chen
(309) 677-2940
jchen@bradley.edu

Department Secretary
Kathy Counsil
(309) 677-2740
kec@bradley.edu

Web site: http://imet.bradley.edu/
Department e-mail: IMETatBradley@bradley.edu

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