Summer Meeting Conference Details Announced!

NEEC Sponsored Events

U.S. Navy Strategy, Capability and Technologies in a New Defense Environment

Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library - University of Michigan


Mr. Fireman’s presentation will provide a summary of the current U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Navy mission, vision, and goals as it enters a new strategy to align with the current fiscal environment while remaining capable of protecting our nation.  As the Navy evolves, there are many challenges that require a knowledgeable and dedicated team of professionals who will shape today’s Navy into the Navy of the future.  While current naval engineers are making breakthroughs in technology, design tools, and weapon system performance – the narrowing fiscal reality will require even more strategic thinking.  See where the Navy stands today and learn how you could influence it tomorrow.

 View the flyer and read Mr. Fireman's Bio (PDF )
Engineering of Complex Products & Educating the Next Generation of Engineers

Engineering of Complex Products & Educating the Next Generation of Engineers

Friday, March 23, 2012 - 8:30am - 12:00 noon - Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library - University of Michigan


From the United States Navy and NASA to General Motors and the University of Michigan, complex systems are becoming more a part of engineering practice. Come and listen to our esteemed panel of experts share their insight and experience as they discuss the development and evolution of complex engineered systems, the challenges they present, and lessons learned.

 

Our featured panel includes:

  • Mr. Brian J. Persons - Executive Director, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
  • Prof. A. Harvey Bell, IV - Professor of Engineering Practice & Co-Director of the Multidisciplinary Design Program
  • Prof. Lennard A. Fisk - Thomas M. Donahue Distinguished University Professor of Space Science
  • Prof. Brian Gilchrist - Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences

Read the full biographies of our panel (PDF )

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NEEC 2011 Summer Meeting

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First Annual NEEC Conference Highlights Innovation and Exchange in Naval Engineering

Ann Arbor, Michigan – Naval engineering education and research was on full display as students, faculty, and industry experts came together to discuss and share ideas about the future of naval engineering during the first annual Naval Engineering Education Center (NEEC) conference held June 13-15, 2011 in Norfolk, Virginia. 

The first-time event highlighted almost 30 education-based projects focused on current and future technical challenges related to naval engineering, such as the use of alternative energy sources, energy conservation, total ownership cost reduction, use of unmanned vehicles, advanced ship design methods, and maintenance reduction. Read the entire press release >>