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Engineer's Workshop: Engineering Sustainability
Continuing Professional Development Workshop for Practicing Engineers (6 CPD's available, 2 of the 6 hours in Ethics)
Join us for an opportunity to explore the present and future of the transportation industry, where we are headed, and how we get there. Engineers are at the forefront of addressing the unique opportunities and challenges of an everchanging transportation landscape. Presenters will share expertise including:
Delivering the Promise of Self-Driving: Sterling Anderson, Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of Aurora
Sterling Anderson is an expert in the creation, development, and launch of sector-defining products. In the late 2000s, Sterling developed MIT’s Intelligent Co-Pilot, paving the way for broad advances in cooperative control of human-machine systems. At McKinsey, he advised world-class companies on their product development strategy and practice. At Tesla, he led the design, development, and launch of the award-winning Model X, then led the team that delivered the first several generations of
Tesla Autopilot. In 2017, he co-founded Aurora, which he helped shepherd as a board member and the Chief Product Officer to become the world leading independent developer of autonomous vehicle solutions. In a conversation moderated by Dean J-D Yoder, Sterling will share the history, the opportunity, the technology, and the path to market of self-driving systems in ride-hailing, local
goods delivery, and trucking industries.
The Anatomy of an Airport: Augustine “Gus” Ubaldi, PE M.ASCE
Gus is a licensed professional engineer with a career spanning 50 years in aviation, railroads and rail transit. He is an independent consultant serving as an expert witness on airports and railroads. He managed-owned an airside aviation design firm and served on the Ohio Aviation Association board for over 20 years. Gus holds a single-engine private pilot & license and volunteers with the Civil Air Patrol. Since 2009, he has been adjunct faculty at Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio, in the Construction Engineering Technology program. In his presentation, Gus reveals how elements of an airport are selected, designed and constructed to serve the needs of unique aviation markets and communities. From the location of runways and identification of aircraft being served, to the impact of federal regulations and physical obstructions, he offers a complete look at the anatomy of an airport.
Visibility of Signs and Markings for Human and Machine Drivers: Dr. Fan Ye, PhD, Ohio Northern University
Dr. Fan Ye is currently serving as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Ohio Northern University (ONU), with over 20 years of experience in transportation engineering. Throughout her career, Dr. Ye has led and participated in more than 30 transportation engineering research projects in the U.S. and China. She holds a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and is a licensed professional engineer. In her presentation she shares how traffic control devices, such as traffic signs and pavement markings, help support safe and efficient driving by both human drivers and machine drivers. This presentation will also cover what’s under the hood of human visibility and machine vision technology for signs and markings detection, which helps the audience to better understand human and machine’s visibility demands in the variability of real-world driving scenarios.
Mass Transportation and the Central Ohio Transportation Authority: Joanna Pinkerton, President and CEO, COTA
Since joining COTA in April 2018, Joanna has focused on organizational transformation delivering innovative mobility solutions as well as addressing equity issues with both the physical and digital mobility needs of many residents. Prior to COTA, she served as the Chief Operations Officer at the Transportation Research Center Inc. Her previous experience also includes leadership roles with The Ohio State University, as the Senior Associate Director of The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research as well as the Co-Director of the Honda-Ohio State Partnership. Joanna holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and is a professionally licensed engineer in the state of Ohio. In her presentation, Pinkerton will discuss innovative transit technology, planning a rapid transit system, the importance of transit supportive infrastructure, sustainability practices and other solutions that make transit more accessible, equitable and safe for customers
Ethics in Transportation Engineering from the perspective of a County Engineer: Michael Pniewski, PE, PS, Lucas County Engineer
Mike currently serves as the elected Lucas County Ohio Engineer. He was elected to the position in 2020 and leads a staff of 70 who are responsible for over 280 miles of roadway, 160 bridges, 250 culverts and 210 miles of storm drains in the unincorporated areas of Lucas County. He is an Adjunct Professor of Civil Engineering and Land Surveying at the University of Toledo. Mike’s presentation includes ethical principles, an overview of the codified Code of Ethics required for licensed professional and surveyors in Ohio as well as case studies and ethical problems.
General Information
Date and Time: Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 8:30 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Location: McIntosh Center, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio
Fee: Registration fee is $160 ($150 for ONU Alumni)
Fee covers course materials, break refreshments, lunch, certificate.
Cancellation Policy: If you cannot attend, please notify us by October 13, 2023 for a full refund. After this date there is a $25 administration fee for cancellations. Participants may enroll substitutes any time before the course starts.
CPD Credits: Participants earn 6.0 hours of continuing professional development (CPD). Two of the six hours are for Ethics.
Accommodations: Overnight lodging is available at the Inn at Ohio Northern University. For reservations call 419-772-2500.
Questions? Need to know more?
Carol Turchick
Director
Center for Corporate Engagement
419-772-3552
cce@onu.edu or c-turchick@onu.edu
or
Lori Goldsmith
Executive Administrative Assistant
College of Engineering
419-772-2371
l-goldsmith@onu.edu