Student Activities and Events

2012-2013

21st Annual Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition: June 7-10, 2013

The competition was held at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. The Citadel

Competitive Robots (CCR) took their robot “Zergling” to the three day event and finished 12th in

their design group.

Civil & Environmental Engineering Awards Banquet and Order of the

Engineer Ceremony: April 25, 2013

Student achievement and accomplishments were recognized

during the 2013 CEE Awards Banquet. Afterwards, students

participated in the Order of the Engineer Ceremony, which

included 46 students taking the Obligation of An Engineer,

initiated to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the

engineering profession and to present to the public a visible

symbol identifying the engineer. Department awards

included:

OC Jan C. Morales Gonzalez

Col. Louis Shepherd LeTellier Award

Awarded to the civil engineering student with the highest

academic average.

Mr. Jeremy P. Williams

Col. Charles Lindbergh Award

Presented to a civil engineering student in the Citadel

Graduate College for outstanding achievement.

Cadet Max C. Morrill

George Walker White Award

Presented to a Cadet for outstanding achievement in

civil engineering and exhibiting an exemplary effort as

the most improved student.

Cadet Michael C. Griffin (pictured right)

Col. Christopher Shultz Gadsden Award

Presented to a Cadet for outstanding achievement in

civil engineering.

Citadel Electrical Engineering Design Symposium (CEEDS): April 17, 2013

The 2013 Citadel Electrical Engineering Design Symposium (CEEDS) was held in Copeland

Auditorium on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

CEEDS was initiated in the early 1990s as a forum for presentation and publication of senior

design project work. Citadel electrical engineering seniors must complete a two-semester

capstone during which they work in 3-5 person teams to conceive, design and construct an

engineering prototype. The nature of the projects has ranged widely over the decades but all are

required to have significant hardware and software design and integration components.

Below is a list of this year’s presentation topics and their presenters.

1. Reducing Accidental Firearm Injuries with an RFID Firearm Safety System (RFSS)

Mitchell L. Anastasio, Leleia A. Hsia, Caleb A. Sawchuk, Christian A. Scowcroft

2. 2013 IEEE SoutheastCon Competition: Autonomous Shipping- Container Sorting Robot

Tyren Cummings, Jerry Feagin, Benjamin Jenkins, Jared Langan, Brian Stevick

3. Intelligent Pill Cap System for Enhancing Prescription Adherence

Brandon Biggs, Ben Brightwell, Aaron Bonilla, Landon Stultz

4. Intelligent Pharmaceutical Dispense

T. Grier, A. Hyskell, K. Clayton, A. Boatwright

5. Pill Bottle Platform

S.J.Amalla, J.R. Isham, S.E.Lowe, D.H.Sturgis, Jr.

6. Autonomous Land Navigation Vehicle System: ZERLING

Michael Lacey, Jonathan Hager, Athanasios Athanason, Nathan Cintula

7. SmartHome Design – Wireless Home Electrical Monitor and Control Device

William C. Crowley, Benjamin S. Gislason, Matthew M. Green, William A. Harney, Jr.

8. The Cipher, an Encryption Device for Android Phones using the Data Encryption

Standard

A.W. Allsbrook, J.D.Puckett, J.A.Randall, J.R. Cooper

9. Spectrum Analyzer

J.J.Cammarato, M.S.Kay, A.M.Qteifan, D.W.Thomas

10. Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting

D.G.Paspalaris-EIT, A.S. Goodson, R.W. Finke, M.C. Blackwood

SAME Power Discussion: April 16, 2013

The Society of Military Engineers hosted a great discussion on power and how the people of the

world are constantly adapting to meet rising power demands. They also discussed how we are

trying to switch from unclean energy sources to clean, renewable sources, and the challenges

involved. SAME is a joint society (Civil and Electrical) that is committed to uniting all

engineers into one. They also encourage Computer Scientists and Mathematicians to join them.

Path to Student Success in Transportation Engineering: April 4-6, 2013

Citadel ASCE student Chapter competed in the 2013 ASCE Carolinas

Conference hosted by Univ. of South Carolina. Citadel students

placed 1st in the transportation competition. Teams of four

undergraduate students were asked to conduct 1.) traffic signal

warrant analysis, 2.) evaluate left turn phasing, 3.) determine

pedestrian and vehicular clearance timing and 4.) develop an overall

signalized intersection layout plan. Students were given two hours to

complete their submittals.

The Citadel transportation team included:

1. OC Michael Wissehr, Capt. (2013 SC ITE Gilbert Rowe Scholarship recipient)

2. Cadet Richard Westheimer, Capt. (2012 Harry Mims Scholarship recipient)

3. Cadet Kyle Smiley

4. Cadet Cody Baird

5. Cadet Mason Ackerman

Michael Ridgeway P.E., Head Judge, said “I was extremely impressed with the knowledge

demonstrated by Citadel students, and the way they worked together. After evaluating team

submittals, The Citadel edged Georgia Tech and N.C. State for the best design.”

Key preparations for Citadel students included a highly informative session held with Brian

Webb, Sr., P.E., Transportation Engineer with Davis & Floyd who explained the use of technical

resources, signal design methods, phase conventions, equipment tables, and intersection

drawing format.

Additionally, Roger Bourroughs of Walker Brothers, Inc., and Greg Freel with Trafficware, Inc.,

demonstrated soon-to-be-installed traffic signal equipment including a traffic controller, cabinet

equipment, detection devices, and signal displays.

Brian Webb, P.E. explains principles of traffic

signal design

Roger Bourroughs and Greg Freel demonstrate

traffic signal equipment

IEEE Meeting: March 14, 2013

IEEE invited guest speaker Jalyn Kelley to their March meeting. She is currently the Client

Services Manager for IEEE. Her presentation included an overview of the IEEE, benefits of

being an IEEE student member, and an introduction to the IEEE Xplore Digital Library.

Razor Lecture: March 13, 2013

The Department of Electrical Engineering at The Citadel hosted its annual Razor Lecture, so

named in honor of the department’s first head, Charles Thurston Razor, on Wednesday, March

13, 2013. Dinner in the Regimental Commanders Riverview Room was followed by a fascinating

talk by Mr. Jerome Pearson, President of Star Technology and Research, Inc. Information on

EDDE, the ElectroDynamic Debris Eliminator is available at http://www.star-tech-

inc.com/index.html.

ASCE Student Chapter received Letter of

Honorable Mention: March 12, 2013

The Citadel ASCE Student Chapter was selected by the

American Society of Civil Engineers, Committee on Student

Members to receive a Letter of Honorable Mention for it

outstanding activities documented in the 2012 Chapter

annual report. Citadel ASCE student chapter members have amassed an extraordinary list of

accomplishments in recent years including:

2013 Winner of the ASCE Carolinas Conference Championship

2012 Robert Ridgway Award for the Most Outstanding Student Chapter of ASCE

2012 Winner, Dr. David Bayer Sportsmanship Award, ASCE Carolinas Conference

2011 Winner, SC ASCE Service Award for outstanding service to the profession

2011 National Winner, Richard Scranton Outstanding Community Service Award

2011 National Finalist, Robert Ridgway Award (top 8 colleges/universities)

2011 AISC/ASCE National Student Steel Bridge Competition

2010 National Winner, Richard Scranton Outstanding Community Service Award

2010 National Finalist, Robert Ridgway Award (top 7 colleges/universities)

2010 Winner of the ASCE Carolinas Conference Championship

2010 AISC/ASCE National Student Steel Bridge Competition

ASCE Student Chapter assists in the 2013 Bridge Competition: March 9,

2013

The ASCE Upstate Branch hosted the 2013 Student Bridge Competition and volunteers from

The Citadel ASCE chapter assisted with the event. Over 1100 Greenville County 4th and 5th

graders participated in designing and building over 380 popsicle stick bridges. With the help of

Citadel ASCE students, all of the bridges were tested in just over three hours! Pre-college

outreach is extremely important to the future of the civil engineering profession, and it is events

like this one that get students engaged in engineering.

Senior Executives Interviewed by Project Management Students: March 5,

2013

Three senior executives from the Charleston area were interviewed during the Spring 2013

semester as a part of the PMGT 672 Applied Leadership course. The executives were Catherine

Templeton, Executive Director of South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental

Control (SCDHEC), Larry Leckonby, The Citadel Athletic Director, and Chris Canavaro,

Executive Vice-President for Booz Allen Hamilton. The interviews served to verify and reinforce

the course content, and also gave the students exposure to the leadership challenges faced by

senior executives.

Catherine B. Templeton

Director, DHEC

Larry Leckonby The Citadel Director of Athletics

PMGT 672 Students

interviewed Chris

Canavaro of Booz Allen

Hamilton on March 5,

2013.

Pictured from Left to right

are: Jessica Light, Paul

Cantrell, Joe Martin, Mr.

Chris Canavaro, Halie

Kennie, Jessica Newbury,

Keith Dugas, Wendy

Ramsey, Bay Burch,

Jonathan James, and

Kenny Guillaume.

Society of American Military Engineers: February 12, 2013

During the Citadel’s SAME Meeting a panel of local engineering companies, 60 Civil

Engineering/Electrical Engineering students, local engineers, and faculty participated in a

meeting focusing on career development and advancement in the engineering profession.

Civil Engineering Retaining Wall Competition: November 25, 2012

Twenty eight CE freshmen teams designed, built and tested concrete retaining walls. The

winning team was the A Team with a retaining wall weight of 17.8 lbs.

ASCE Student Chapter Community Service: November 18, 2012

The Citadel student chapter of ASCE conducted a community service project with their

neighbors to help the Wagner Terrace Neighborhood Associate (WTA) host their annual oyster

roast and fundraiser. The event was held at Lowndes Grove Plantation. Over 400 neighbors

and friends were in attendance at this year’s event that featured live music by First Class Band, a

silent auction and all-you-can-eat oysters, BBQ chicken and desserts by legendary Lowcountry

caterer Jamie Westendorff. Over $2,200 was raised from the event for use by the neighborhood

to plant trees along streets, support parks/playgrounds and provide support to neighbors in

need through the Sunshine Fund.

MSPM Graduate joins the Sustainability Institute: November 14, 2012

Geoffrey Reid has joined The Sustainability Institute as Manager of

the Green Cities Program. Geoffrey is a 2012 Graduate of the

Masters of Science in Project Management program. Geoffrey has

more than nine years of experience, and is also a graduate of the

University of Georgia. He states that his Capstone Project from the

Technical Project Management courses, along with the knowledge

gained in the MSPM program, were essential in establishing his

credentials for this new position.

Professional Activities Event (PAE): November 8, 2012

Citadel School of Engineering held their 8th annual

Professional Activities Event (PAE) on November 8, 2012.

The event serves as a career fair for graduating seniors in

electrical and civil engineering and professional

networking forum for underclass students to gain

knowledge of engineering career opportunities through

interaction with practicing professionals.

Senior Cadet leaders Matthew Dent and Daniel

Williamson worked with company representatives, faculty

and college officials to organize the event. Students made

presentations to professional societies, contacted

company representatives, published a student resume book, and encouraged all undergraduate

engineering students to participate in the event.

Over 200 civil and electrical engineering students attended the Fall 2012 PAE, which was held at

The Citadel’s Holiday Alumni Center and was sponsored by 21 companies including:

Blue Sponsor

Neurologica Corporation

Davis & Floyd Inc.

Charleston Defense Contractors Association

The Citadel CE Club

ADC Engineering Inc.

AFCEA Lowcountry Chapter

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC

MetroPower, Inc.

Parker Consulting Engineers, LLC

SCANA Corporation

The Boeing Company

SteelFab, Inc.

White Sponsor Fluor Corporation

Alliance Consulting Engineers

STV Incorporated

Price Enterprises, LLC

Santee Cooper

Albemarle Corporation

The Shaw Group Inc.

ASCE South Carolina Section, Eastern Branch

Volkmar Consulting Services LLC

Participant

Women In Defense (WID) Palmetto Chapter

Univ. of South Carolina, College of Engineering & Computing

The Citadel, School of Engineering, Project Management

North Carolina State Univ., College of Engineering

Leadership Day: October 24, 2012

Senior Electrical Engineering students study and discuss leadership in the professional

workplace at Life Cycle Engineering. More about the Senior Leadership Integration Seminar

can be found at http://www.citadel.edu/root/krausecenter-senior-leadership-integration.

EE senior, Brandon Biggs, and Dr. Peeples and Potisuk, present a small token of thanks to Larry

Hargrove, VP, Life Cycle Engineering for hosting our senior leadership day event.

FIRST Lego League Service Project: October 24, 2012

Sophomore Electrical Engineering students assembled complex game pieces that were used in

the regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Lego League

competition that is sponsored by the Charleston Engineers Joint Council.

General Thomas P. Stafford visits The Citadel: October 17, 2012

On October 17, 2012, astronaut General Thomas P. Stafford came to the Citadel and spoke to a

group of Electrical Engineering students about his exciting career and the space program.

General Stafford was the pilot for the Gemini VI (first spacecraft rendezvous in space),

commander for the Gemini IX, commander of Apollo 10 (dry-run of the moon landing), and

commander of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project.

Santee Cooper Trip: October 15, 2012

Electrical Engineering students from The Citadel traveled to the Santee Cooper plant in Cross,

SC. During their trip students learned about job opportunities and also toured the Cross

Generating Station.

Duke Energy Recruiting Meeting: September 20, 2012

Duke Energy representatives visited The Citadel to discuss internship and job opportunities for

students.

MSPM Student Andrew Shealy presents at PMI Chapter Meeting:

September 19, 2012

Masters of Science in Project Management (MSPM) student

Andrew Shealy recently made a presentation to the monthly

meeting of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Charleston

Chapter. On September 19, 2012 Andy presented his final

Capstone Project to the Charleston PMI Chapter. The

Charleston Chapter focuses one meeting annually on a select

number of MSPM students from the Citadel and Masters of

Health Administration (MHA) students from Medical

University of South Carolina (MUSC). Students presented

individual projects planned and executed according to the

Project Management Institute Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Civil Engineering Freshmen Bridge Competition: September 17-20, 2012

Twenty seven freshmen civil engineering teams competed in a Knex bridge competition. The

winning bridge team was WXT which had a 28.2 strength to weight ratio.

Space Grant Consortium Colloquium: September 6, 2012

The South Carolina Space Grant Consortium visited The Citadel to talk with students about

Space Grant opportunities. Daniel Pittman and Ryan Boodee also talked about their Palmetto

Academy and NASA internship experiences.

Colonel Ed Mays Presentation to MSPM Students: August 2, 2012

On August 2, 2012 Colonel Ed Mays presented the Marine Corps’ concepts for Program and

Project Management to Masters of Science in Project Management (MSPM) students taking

PMGT 660: Overview of Technical Program Management. Colonel Mays is currently serving as

the Assistant Commander for Acquisition Logistics and Product Support, at the Marine Corps

Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia. Col Mays is a graduate of Naval Postgraduate School,

has served as a Professor at Defense Acquisition University, and has over 15 years’ experience in

military project and program management. His comments regarding the essential importance

of leadership to make the complex Research and Development and Acquisition process work

were well appreciated by the students.