Thursday, September 13, 2012
Fuels and advanced combustion: Their role in the future of automative powertrain
Dr. Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University

Thursday, September 20, 2012
Developing predictive internal combusion engine simulation capability for next generation bio-fuels of interest
Dr. Sibendu Som, Argonne National Laboratory

Thursday, September 27, 2012
Hybrid full-field stress analysis of finite structures containing nonconventional cutout geometries: A nondestructive experimental-analytical approach
Wa'el A. Samad, Ph.D. Candidate at UW-Madison

Thursday, October 4, 2012
CrowdSynth: A design platform for the creator economy
Dr. Tolga Kurtoglu, R&D manager at PARC's Design and Digital Manufacturing

Thursday, October 11, 2012
Patenting basics for UW researchers
Stephanie Whitehorse, Intellectual Property Manager/Operations Manager at UW-Madison

Thursday, October 18, 2012
Dynamic imaging of in vivo musculoskeletal mechanics
Laura Chernak and Jarred Kaiser, PhD Candidates at UW-Madison

Thursday, October 25, 2012
Nonlinear normal modes for nonlinear structures: Computation and application to dynamic substructuring
Robert J. Kuether, PhD Candidate at UW-Madison

Thursday, November 1, 2012
Snap-through of curved structures - a nonlinear thermomechanical coupled field problem
Dr. Ilinca Stanciulescu, Rice University

Thursday, November 8, 2012
Direct digital design and manufacturing from massive scan data
Dr. Xiaoping Zian, Illinois Institute of Technology - Chicago

Thursday, November 15, 2012
Internal combustion engines of the future: Clean and efficient use of alternative fuels
Dr. Carrie Hall, Purdue University

Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, December 6, 2012
Final research presentations by undergraduate students with Faustin Prinz Fellowships

Thursday, December 13, 2012
Final research presentations by undergraduate students with Faustin Prinz Fellowships

Thursday, January 31, 2013
Achieving high efficiency combustion by controlling fuel reactivity
Dr. Sage Kokjohn, Cummins Inc.

Thursday, February 7, 2013
Role of engineers in innovation
Dave Franchino, Design Concepts, Inc.

Thursday, February 14, 2013
Human subjects research and responsible conduct of research
Dr. Heather N. McFadden, Responsible Conduct of Research Education

Thursday, February 21, 2013
Applying a complex system architecture evaluation method to the 2005 Fod GT 200 mph supercar
Mr. Scott Ahlman, Ahlman Engineering, Inc.

Thursday, February 28, 2013
Using advanced computing in applied dynamics: From the dynamics of granular material to the motion of the mars rover
Professor Dan Negrut, UW-Madison 

Thursday, March 7, 2013
The biomechanics of advanced age: Insights gained from older adults walking uphill
Jason Franz, PhD, UW-Madison

Thursday, April 4, 2013
Restoration of hand function following spinal cord surgery
Dr. Joe Towles, UW-Madison

Thursday, April 11, 2013
Structural design exploration at Caterpillar
Dr. Julian Norato

Thursday, April 25, 2013
Numerical simuilations of shock waves, material interfaces, and turbulance
Dr. Eric Johnsen, University of Michigan

Thursday, May 9, 2013
Direct digital design and manufacturing from massive scan data
Xiaoping Qian, Illinois Institute of Technology