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Corporate Members of the RES RES Board of Directors RES President's Message RES Annual Meeting & Award Presentations RES Continuing Education Series - Thursday, Mar. 24 RES History - March - April 1975 Dr. Walter Cooper Academy, Enduring the Pandemic... RES Technical Corner by Brett Eliasz, PE 2022 Engineering Symposium in Rochester Get IT Done - Book IT! Film to Computer Vision: Imaging in the Age of AI (cover) Campus News News From Professional Firms Professional Firms Employee News Position Openings Continuing Education Opportunities (PDHs) Engineers’ Calendar Directory of Professional Services Directory of Business Services Affiliated Societies of the RES
news of the... • ABCD Association for Bridge Design and Construction...................................38 • ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers...............32 • ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers........................41 • ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers.......42 • EA Electrical Association..........................................34 • GVLSA Genesee Valley Land Surveyors Association..40 • IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers..........................................36 • IES Illuminating Engineering Society.......................35 • INCOSE International Council on Systems Engineering......................................31 • MPES Monroe Professional Engineers Society.........33 • RES Rochester Engineering Society..................... 2-11 • SWE Society of Women Engineers............................30 • TERRA TERRA Science & Engineering Fair..................29
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The Rochester Engineer Published since 1922 by ROCHESTER ENGINEERING SOCIETY, INC.
Founded March 18, 1897
Board of Directors: OFFICERS: President GREG GDOWSKI, PhD University of Rochsester / Greg_Gdowski@urmc.rochester.edu
First Vice President MICHELLE SOMMERMAN, PE Bergmann Associates / msommerman@bergmannpc.com Second Vice President DENNIS ROOTE, PE CDE Engineering & Environment, PLLC / dennis.roote@cde-pllc.com
Treasurer TBD - Dennis Roote is interim treasurer.
Past President JOSEPH DOMBROWSKI, PE Retired from M/E Engineering / jdombrowski3@rochester.rr.com
EIGHT DIRECTORS: CORNELIUS (NEAL) ILLENBERG PE Rail Safety Consulting / nillenberg@aol.com
RICHARD E. RICE Erdman Anthony / rricesquash@gmail.com
BRETT ELIASZ, PE Bergmann Associates / beliasz@bergmannpc.com
KENTON G. HINES Merrill Lynch / Kenton.Hines@ml.com
MIKE KURDZIEL, PhD (Director on Executive Committee)
Harris Corporation / mike.kurdziel@L3harris.com
STEVEN W. DAY, PhD Rochester Institute of Technology / swdeme@rit.edu
NANCY CRAWFORD Optimation Technology, Inc. / nancy.crawford@optimation.us
TIMOTHY HOWE Stantec / Timothy.Howe@stantec.com
Administrative Director LYNNE M. IRWIN Rochester Engineering Society / e-mail: res@frontiernet.net or therochesterengineer@gmail.com
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RES Mission Statement: The RES will become the lead organization for improving the image and influence of the engineering community in the greater Rochester area by: Demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the region’s engineering and technical capabilities; Providing the best clerical support and public relations assistance to our affiliates; Continually communicating the engineering and technical accomplishments to both the engineering and technical community and the public; Providing regular forums and networking opportunities for the exchange of ideas and discussion of issues; and, Providing programs that identify career opportunities to the region’s youth and develop the skills of the practicing engineer. News items and articles are invited. Materials should be submitted to the administrative director at the society’s office, 657 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14607; Phone number (585) 254-2350, e-mail: therochesterengineer@gmail.com. The web site for the RES is: www.roceng.org. The deadline is the 10th day of the month prior to the issue. Unless otherwise stated, opinions expressed in this publication are those of contributors, not of the Rochester Engineering Society, Inc. Advertising information may be obtained by contacting the office of the Rochester Engineering Society or going to the website at www.roceng.org. Published every month but July. You can purchase individual copies directly from ISSUU. Go to www.roceng.org to join the Rochester Engineering Society. Click on the individual membership and you can submit your application on-line. res news - board of directors
RES News - President's Message
Dear Fellow Engineers, It seems hard for me to believe that the Covid pandemic started shortly before my term as President began in 2020. However, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. The RCSD of Monroe County has finally ended the mask mandate! I had many goals for the RES when I began my term as President. While this outcome has been extremely disappointing, I now realize that my primary role has been to pivot the organization to get us through the pandemic. I believe I am the first President in the history of the RES to have not presided over an Annual Gala in over 120 years. All of our in-person events and tutoring efforts were either suspended or cancelled over the last two years, forcing us to think about how to financially survive the dramatic loss in income that resulted. This could not have been accomplished without the help of numerous volunteers on the Board of Directors, contributors to the RES magazine, and students that have helped with our web pages. It most certainly could not have been done without the efforts of our Administrator Director Lynne Irwin who has stuck with us through the financial hardships. What makes the RES special are the people that help make everything possible. Even in the worst of times, this has been a memorable journey that has impacted me in ways that I could not have foreseen. As a team, we have grown the corporate membership of the RES, we have delivered virtual training sessions that have provided much needed pdh credits, we have continued to deliver scholarships and professional awards, and we have even found ways to provide virtual tutoring when possible. We have remained an engineering community, despite the inability to get together in person. My term as President will close at the end of May with my first in-person event in two years when we get together for the Annual Meeting. I ask that you come help us celebrate a new beginning that marks our survival, the incoming officers, and most importantly this year’s scholarship and professional award recipients. While one unfortunate chapter in the history of the RES closes, another is quickly unfolding with the tragedy in Ukraine. Our thoughts are with all of our members that have family and friends residing in Ukraine. I personally understand the anger and anguish with respect to the human suffering and dislocation caused by war. We fully support the global pursuit of peace. If you would like to voice your opinion on this tragedy, please feel free to send us an editorial comment for publication in the RES magazine. res news - president’s message
In this issue you will find news about the RES Continuing Education Series (pg 7), which includes sessions that provide insight into the structural and mechanical challenges in building and adding on to medical facilities. Don’t miss this opportunity on March 24th to obtain 2 pdh credits! Please contact us If you would like to have a special topic covered as part of our Education Series or if you would like to contribute a session yourself! We are always looking for new seminars for the Education Series and articles for the magazine! I would also like to express my congratulations to MRB Group in acquiring Parrone Engineering! It is great to see local groups partnering and growing within our community! If there isn’t enough in this issue, we have posted even more RES issues on our web pages dating back to 2014! You now have quick access to nearly 100 issues of the RES magazine! Don’t forget to set aside time in May to join us for the Annual meeting! All my best, Greg Gdowski, PhD President, RES
Greg Gdowski, PhD University of Rochester RES President June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2022 MARCH 2022 The ROCHESTER ENGINEER | 5
RES ANNUAL MEETING
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RES Annual Meeting
To be held Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 5:30 pm Place: Rochester Museum & Science Center, Bausch Auditorium. Additional details soon.
Learn About RES Activities RES Update Briefing Board and Officer Elections Also the Award presentations of the: 2021 Engineer of the Year, 2021 Young Engineer of the Year, Finalists for Young Engineer of the Year, and Engineers of Distinction. Also see the scholarship recipients for the 2020-21 year. Meet new and continuing officers and directors for the the fiscal year 2022-2023. You will hear a few words from the current President, Greg Gdowski, PhD and incoming President, Michelle Sommerman, PE Details will be posted on the RES website at www.roceng.org. Sponsorship Opportunities Available Soon! (All photos are from the 2019 Gala) Look for 125 Anniversary Celebration details to be held this summer! th
Congratulations!
2019 High School Scholarship Recipients Vastola Scholarship Monroe Professional Engineers Society
Aditya Bhargava
Victor High School Major: Biomedical Engineering / Harvey Mudd
Bergmann Scholarship
John Caputo
Greece Olympia High School Major: Engineering Exploration / RIT
Paul & Claire Raynor Scholarship Monroe Professional Engineers Society
Matthew Cufari
Pittsford Sutherland High School Major: Nuclear Engineering / MIT
Alstom Foundation Scholarship
Erik Maier
Oakfield Alabama Central School Major: Electrical Engineering / SUNY at Buffalo
Frederick E. Bragg Scholarship NYS Association of Transportation Engineers
Natalie O’Hern
Our Lady of Mercy High School Major: Chemistry / Wellesley College
Optimation Technology Scholarship
Hudson Panning Brockport High School Major: Computer Engineering
Robert I. Loftus Memorial Scholarship
NYS Association of Transportation Engineers
Katherine Flanigen
Pittsford Sutherland High School Major: Neural Science / New York University Shanghai Campus
Thomas C. Lehmkuhl Memorial Scholarship NYS Association of Transportation Engineers
Justin Hofmann
Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School Major: Finance and minor in Accounting / High Point University
Erdman Anthony Scholarship
William Johnson
Byron Bergen High School Major: Electrical Engineering / SUNY at Buffalo
Edward J. Ries Memorial Scholarship
Rachel Roof
Honeoye Falls-Lima High School Major: Computer Engineering / RIT
David Lazzar Scholarship
Peter Rydzynski
Victor High School Major: Mechanical Engineering / University of Pittsburgh
American Council of Engineering Companies Scholarship
Ariel Struzyk
Penfield High School Major: Chemical Engineering / Cornell University
Congratulations!
2019 College Scholarship Recipients Keith Amish Memorial Scholarship Rochester Engineering Society
Danny Ayele
University of Rochester Mechanical Engineering
Association for Facilities Engineering
Hye Joon Diane Kim
Rochester Institute of Technology/KGCOE Chemical Engineering
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Association for Facilities Engineering Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Scholarship
Michael C. Krowl
Finger Lakes Community College Instrumentation & Controls Technology
Rebekah Bagley
Pensacola Christian College Electrical Engineering
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Scholarship
Margaret Cech
Binghamton University Electrical Engineering minor in Computer Science
David Fergusson Memorial Scholarship Rochester Engineering Society
Stephanie Marini
Rochester Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering
Joseph W. Campbell Memorial Scholarship Rochester Engineering Society
David Reynoso Susan L. Costa Memorial Scholarship Rochester Engineering Society
Bianca Dyer
University of Rochester Chemical Engineering
Adam W. Lawas Memorial Scholarship Rochester Engineering Society
Dana Eschler
Rochester Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Advertising and Public Relations
American Society of Civil Engineers
Nicole Gerritz SUNY at Buffalo Civil Engineering
University of Rochester Mechanical Engineering
American Society of Civil Engineers
James Ritzenthaler
Rochester Institute of Technology Civil Engineering
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
Amber Smith
Alfred University Glass Science Engineering
American Society of Civil Engineers
Anthony Tintera
The RES Board has Cancelled the Annual Gala for 2022 (Was scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 2022)
SUNY at Buffalo Civil Engineering
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RES VIRTUAL PDH COURSES
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New! RES Continuing Education Series 2 PDHs Available
Thursday, March 24, 2022 1:00 to 5:00 pm - $20 1:00-2:00pm
HOLT Architects & Ryan Biggs Clark Davis - Design and Structural Engineering Solutions to Building an Addition on Top of an Operational Surgical Suite at Highland Hospital
2:30-3:30pm
Non-Continuing Education Session (Highland Hospital & LeChase Construction)
4:00-5:00pm
IBC Engineering- Mechanical Engineering Challenges of Building a Five-Story Vertical Addition to Highland Hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Future Education Courses Being Planned RES is offering these courses to support the engineering community. Each Continuing Education Session will consist of three educational 1-hour webinars with two eligible for PDH's. Registration will be on our websitem soon: www.roceng.org
*Date and topics are subject to change*
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RES News - Rochester History
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A Sampling from the Archives of the Rochester Engineering Society. 1897 - 1975 by Lee M. Loomis Continuing with the historical sampling of the earlier writings on behalf of the Rochester Engineering Society, the years following "The Great War", into and through the “Great Depression”, continued to be a time of reaching out for the maturing Society, both locally and nationally. The meeting minutes describe a series of technical discussions and presentations intended to broaden the technical horizons of the membership (especially the CE's, ME's and EE's). The RES affiliated itself with several National technical societies, adopted local Affiliated Societies, frequently held joint meetings with them and continued taking action on a growing list of public matters. Certain issues of standardization, some crucial to public safety, became the responsibility of the RES and its affiliates. In the pervasive economic downturn of the “Great Depression”, the magazine offered classified advertising for unemployed engineers, technicians and draftsmen and took other steps to try to deal with the crisis. Still, it continued its effort to shape the function, focus and infrastructure of the City of Rochester, and beyond. World War, again affected the Society, taking away many of its leaders while providing opportunities for others to step forward to fill these vacancies. In an effort to provide even greater perspective on the happenings and concerns of the day, a synopsis, featuring selected items from The Rochester Engineer has become an integral part of this series. The Second World War, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War are now history. These experiences have changed the face and, no doubt, the future of the community. The Rochester municipal leadership and the industrial community have become immersed in the cold-war, growth economy.
“The Rochester Engineer” (March 1975) This issue presents an overview of the University of Rochester’s Laser Fusion Feasibility Project (LFFP), begun in 1972, with a total of $4.2M in funding from U of R, Exxon, General Electric, Northeast Utilities Service Company, and the NY State Atomic and Space Development 8 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER MARCH 2022
Authority. As of 1975 it was one of four such programs in the World (USSR, France and USA (2)), the only university-based program, and the only completely unclassified investigation in this field of nuclear research. Editor’s note - (“Science Lesson”): Nuclear fusion is the basic reaction by which the Sun and other stars convert matter into energy. Because of the Sun’s large mass, this fusion reaction occurs at 20 million degrees. On Earth, the smaller size (mass) of the interaction must be compensated for by hotter, denser conditions; 200 million – 1,000 million degrees. At these temperatures, a fourth state of matter, a plasma, is formed. Because of these high temperatures, the reaction cannot currently be “contained” by any known material. The underlying principle of the U of R’s LFFP is the use a high-powered, multi-beam laser to “contain” the plasma, long enough for significant burning to occur. It was the U of R’s Institute of Optics, with its ability to design and build high-powered lasers, and its early (1968) experience with laser plasma interactions that attracted this project to Rochester, according to Project Leader, Dr. Moshe J. Lubin. The RES Long Range Planning Committee presented its suggested reorganization plan to advance the art and science of engineering, facilitate growth and development, promote communication and cooperation, develop recommendations on public matters and provide suitable facilities for meetings of engineering groups and societies. The recommended focus would be on public affairs, legislative affairs, res news - history
professional liaison, educational liaison and internal affairs. Immediate recommended goals (1975 – 80) included: increasing individual membership to 1,000, with active involvement (currently estimated at less than 20%) to at least 50% of the Membership in Society activities, immediate identification of a suitable meeting place, and developing plans for an Engineering Center, to be occupied by 1984, encouragement of engineers’ participation in local planning, zoning and town councils, and increased circulation of The Rochester Engineer to all members of all RES Affiliated Societies. As Dr. Robert L. Sproull ascended to the office of Chief Executive Officer of the U of R, succeeding Dr. W. Allen Wallis, his inaugural speech outlined his concerns for higher education, including inflation and increased government restrictions. He also discussed the urgency for increased support for liberal education, expanded graduate studies and research. Finally, this issue of the magazine presented an overview of the national Easter Seal Society, introduced to Rochester in 1955 as the Crippled Children’s Society of Monroe County. A standalone organization, “affiliated” with the United Way, but not a member, it offers no activities programs for the handicapped, instead raising funds in support of existing organizations, including Hearing and Speech center of Rochester and two Rotary-sponsored handicapped children’s camps, the Monroe County Rotary Clubs’ Camp HACCAMO and the Rochester Rotary Club’s Sunshine Camp. April 23, 1975 (Board Meeting, Chamber of Commerce) The Board approved three applications for Regular Membership. Much of this meeting was taken up by a presentation by James A. Clark res news - history
and Milton S. Gross of the RES Long Range Planning Committee as they presented the Committee’s report (see details in “The Rochester Engineer – March 1975, above). In summary, Mr. Clark pointed out that it was the Committee’s recommendation that the RES continue its role as an “enabling” organization, one that can bring together the talents and capabilities of individual members, affiliated societies, and participating companies with the need of the community. Mr. Gross also pointed out that, in seeking input for the Long-Range Plan from the RES Membership, only 33 of 670 questionnaires had been returned, some of them incompletely filled out. Both men expressed the feeling that, “publicity of RES accomplishments must be intensified, and RES membership recruitment must be more persuasive and vigorous, these two points being vitally linked, indispensable ingredients for the success of the RES.” Lee Loomis, Chair of the Engineers Joint Dinner Committee, reported that the deficit of $301.20 incurred by this year’s event (out of an overall cost of $3,765.20) was due to unexpected, increased advertising costs and an insufficient “cushion” in the price of the dinner tickets. Subsequent articles in this series will describe the RES' continuing outreach to other technical societies as it considered its role in this and the larger community, along with more of the activities of the RES as it moved to be of greater service to its membership, especially those suffering from current economic crises, and adopted a greater role in shaping the future of the City and its environs. Noted also, will be the contributions made by RES members in the struggle to meet the challenges coming out of World War II and the Korean Conflict, as well as a hoped-for period of post-war growth and prosperity. These articles will also feature an impressive array of RES activities in support of post-war re-emergence of Rochester area industry, and the ensuing prosperity of the second half of the 20th Century. We welcome your questions and comments on this series.
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RES News - Tutoring Team
Dr. Walter Cooper Academy; Enduring the Pandemic… The School Year is well underway, but there continues to be challenges...Covid-19 vaccinations became authorized by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) back in November. Since then, an increasing number of outlets have been urging parents to bring their children (ages 5 – 11) in for a free vaccination. It’s been nearly four months since the Covid-19 vaccine was first offered to America’s elementary school-age children. Parents throughout the Rochester City School District (RCSD) have been responding, at an increasing rate, getting their students vaccinated, and also getting them tested for exposure to the disease. Quite understandably, the rate of “positive” test results among students has recently increased, largely due to the Christmas/New Year holiday. The RCSD has finally been able to re-establish in-person learning, as January classes resumed. So far so good… In-person classes have continued through January and into February. The educational progress of our students was greatly hampered by these stop/start measures, made necessary by the rampant infectiousness of the most recent variant of the disease. Our students were deprived of essential support during these crucial “educational moments” in their lives. Clearly, the pandemic is not going to be ending anytime soon, so the policy remains in place that the RCSD will NOT allow non-parent volunteers to enter the schools to tutor students in-person, many of whom may not yet have been vaccinated. Similarly, the RES Board does not believe it should be putting the health of our tutors (many of them with their own health issues) at risk. We still believe there must be a way to return to our tutoring work…In light of these challenges, we will be launching a “Virtual RES Tutoring Team”, later this school year. Drawing from the experience gained last Spring with a group of First Graders, this “Team” will receive training in “virtual tutoring”, just as was offered to three of our RES Tutors last April. Along with developing the syllabus for these “virtual tutoring” training sessions, we are in the process of surveying our “veteran tutors” and their employers, to see if they are willing and able to provide on-line tutoring assistance to our Cooper Scholars, via Zoom, or other pathways. We have also been working with the South West Community Council’s (SWCC) Education Committee, to explore options for recruiting, training and engaging volunteer (virtual) tutors for several of the elementary schools in the Nineteenth Ward. Dr. Walter Cooper Academy Principal, Dr. Eva Thomas, and Community Site Coordinator, Michele White, have agreed to help design, coordinate and support necessary training of our RES Tutors, to begin “virtual tutoring”, sometime later this Winter. Please bear with us, as we move this process along. Questions??? Reach out to RES Past President Lee Loomis and the RES Tutoring Team at…Rochester Engineering Society (585) 254-2350, or via website: www.roceng.org, or via email: leeloomis46@gmail.com, (585) 738-3079 (mobile & text). 10 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER MARCH 2022
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RES - Technical Corner
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Technical Corner For the Electrical article this month we will discuss circuit breaker protection options for Transfer Switches and how it relates to the short circuit current ratings for transfer switches. Transfer switches must surpass 2 short circuit withstand tests. 1. A short circuit when the switch is already in a closed position 2. The transfer switch must transfer, close and hold on to a short circuit When using circuit breakers to protect a transfer switch there are 3 options: 1. “Specific Breaker” a. Use a specific breaker from a mfg. to get desired short circuit ratings i. Cons 1. Different circuit breaker vendors providing different breakers on the same project-gets confusing 2. In future, breaker may be replaced without paying attention to transfer switch it is protecting 2. “Any Breaker” a. Use breaker with instantaneous trip to withstand a fault for 3-cycles (or .050 seconds) i. Was created to alleviate the concerns of the specific breaker option ii. Gives engineer more flexibility when specifying circuit breakers iii. Is considered the “norm” if coordination is not required iv. No short time delay on the breakers 3. Short time ratings a. Came into fruition when selective coordination has become more of a requirement especially in emergency applications. b. “Any Breaker” option could not provide the needed coordination in emergency applications. c. Must use circuit breakers with short time delay adjustment and no instantaneous trip function to achieve the coordination. i. These circuit breakers will increase the time that a transfer switch must withstand a short circuit current. 1. If greater than 3-cycles-can’t use “Any Breaker” option During design, all of these separate ratings can be found within the mfg. literature. Transfer switches should coincide with one of the 3 options above and depends on the application. The decided-upon method should have a corresponding transfer switch rating. The engineer will need to ensure that the short circuit current rating of the transfer switch (based on method chosen) is greater than the anticipated calculated values at the actual transfer switch. Hopefully this article finds you well and can be used as a reference for your project needs. If anyone would like to contribute to the Rochester Engineer and add an article or would like to request information on a specific topic (not limited to Electrical) just email me at beliasz@bergmannpc.com. As always, any comments are appreciated…! Thank you for reading. Brett Eliasz, P.E., LEED AP BD+C , RES Director res - technical corner
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Due to the continuation of COVID19 the committee has decided to go virtual for everyone's safety. If you are registered and paid, we have forwarded it to the 2022 Virtual Symposium. We hope those that are already paid will donate your $50 to the symposium fund. If you would like a refund contact Lynne at RES (res@frontiernet.net or therochesterengineer@gmail.com). She will do refunds on a monthly basis. We hope to see everyone in person in 2023! Please continue to stay safe and hopefully the vaccines will allow us to do so soon! Chris Devries, Symposium Chairman
The 2022 Engineering Symposium in Rochester is going Virtual www.engineeringsymposiumrochester.com Sponsored by Rochester's Technical and Engineering Societies and RIT
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Details on presentations and speakers is currently being scheduled and will be updated on the website when available.
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Get IT Done
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Book IT! Information Technology (“IT”) provides a wide variety of entertainment options. With a cursory look, you find immersive videos, impressive images, and a plethora of cleverly written works from millions of authors. While one may argue that the written word alone is not IT, I suggest that it is IT if it is delivered through IT. In this article, I will be discussing eBooks. Much of our time is spent waiting. Americans may spend almost a year of their lives “waiting”. Waiting at the doctor, waiting for a train or bus, waiting in line for groceries or gasoline. Wait, wait, wait. I hate waiting. I need to be doing something all the time. I used to carry a paper book everywhere so that I always had something to do. While my home used to be filled with packed bookcases, we downsized a few times and had no room for the books. I jettisoned the paper and I now use Kindle software [almost] exclusively. This allows me to have a book anywhere I am. In fact, I have hundreds of titles at my fingertips wherever I am. Having a variety of literature at my disposal, makes waiting a pleasant pause. I can always open an eBook and escape. With hundreds of titles on my eBook I can choose a work that suites my mood. eBooks are shared across devices so that I can read the same work on my laptop, tablet, or phone. Opening an eBook on any platform takes me to where I left off, even when I did so on a different platform.
One of the powerful functions of an eBook reader is its ability to search. Simply highlight a word or phrase and then hit “search”. You can search in the book – who is Martin again? (You can jump right to where the character was introduced and then jump right back.) You can search the web – show me a picture of the Canola plant. And then jump right back to where you left off. Highlight a word and a dictionary, Wikipedia and translation windows appear. And while most books are expensive, eBooks can be had for a couple of dollars. Additionally, you can borrow eBooks from the library. No visit required. Just choose the work and it downloads to your devices. And while our local library has many titles on offer, they may have lent out the work you seek. (The library’s license ensures that they only loan out the number of copies that they purchased.) I will share a secret with you. As residents of New York State, we can borrow eBooks from the New York City Public Library. I have never found an eBook at the NYC Library that was not immediately available. As with paper books borrowed from the library, eBooks must also be returned. But with eBooks, any notes that you exported are yours to keep. While Information Technology has introduced huge benefits to our lives, at times, it can be frustrating. I hope that you find moments of peace and joy in your use of IT. Find a title you like and book IT. And Think About IT!
When I used paper books, I highlighted clever turns of phrase as well as facts that I wanted to remember. To find those highlights later, I needed to fan through the paper pages looking for my highlights. It was manual and I often missed the jewels. With eBooks, once you have highlighted text you can export it to a “notebook”. Now, for each book that I have enjoyed, I have an extract of the best parts to remember and share.
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From Film to Computer Vision: Imaging in the Age of AI By Bruno Artacho, PhD Candidate at RIT, and Dr. Andreas Savakis, RIT Professor and Center Director
The City of Rochester has a tradition of significantly contributing to engineering innovations. The momentum created by Rochester’s engineers, scientists and business leaders helped place the city in a prominent position during the 20th Century. The city is the birthplace of leading technologies in industries ranging from imaging to education and healthcare. Continuing on the path of engineering innovations, the 21st Century brought the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), fueled by innovations in Deep Learning. Deep Learning is a data-driven approach to AI, where a computer learns to perform advanced tasks with high competency by learning from large datasets. Deep Learning deploys neural networks with many layers, i.e. deep architectures composed of brain-inspired artificial neurons, that learn from examples how to perform tasks such as classification of images, text, or sounds. These techniques are used more and more frequently on smartphones, voice assistants, and autonomous vehicles, achieving results that often match or surpass human performance. Once again, Rochester’s spirit for innovation helps position the region at the forefront of contributing to the development of deep learning methods. Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has been an important contributor by fueling innovation, educating young engineers, and fostering growth through collaboration with local industry. One research lab at RIT is the Vision and Image Processing Laboratory (VIP-lab), directed by Professor Andreas Savakis, which focuses on developing adaptable, robust and efficient computer vision methods with state-ofthe-art performance. Bruno Artacho is a doctoral 14 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER MARCH 2022
candidate in the RIT’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D. program who conducts his research in the VIP-lab. The field of computer vision deals with the development of algorithms and deep learning models that extract information from images in order to perform various tasks of interest, such as object detection and tracking, face recognition, and scene analysis. The VIP-lab team of graduate students, under the direction of Prof. Savakis, have been working on several computer vision tasks, including: human pose estimation (humancomputer interfaces and health monitoring), visual object tracking (autonomous navigation and traffic monitoring), analyzing changes in satellite imagery (e.g. pre and post natural disasters), and segmenting the outline of objects in an image (self-driving vehicles). These promising works have attracted funding from and partnerships with the Air Force Research Laboratories, the National Science Foundation and various industrial partners. Two tasks in the computer vision field where Bruno Artacho has focused during his doctoral research are semantic segmentation and human pose estimation. Semantic segmentation aims to extract meaningful information from each location in an image, by labelling each image pixel by a known semantic category, e.g. person, car, stop sign, etc. Applications of semantic segmentation include self-driving vehicles, automatic focus, and foreground/background detection for video calls. The task of human pose estimation focuses on detecting the human body joints in images, by extracting the human body postures under diverse conditions, enabling a multitude of applications including sports training, health monitoring and cover article
rehabilitation, sign language analysis, automated security systems, etc. In the past few years, Bruno Artacho has been working with Prof. Savakis on developing a series of methods that achieve state-of-the-art results for pose estimation. The methods developed include estimating 2D human pose from a single image and or video sequence with a modular and flexible framework called UniPose. The initial work on UniPose focused on images with a single person and was soon extended to UniPose+ for extracting the 3D pose estimation from a single image, as well as OmniPose for detecting the pose of multiple individuals in an image. The deep learning framework developed for UniPose can be useful for both semantic segmentation and human pose estimation. This architecture utilizes a waterfall representation of image features at multiple scales, which increase accuracy by expanding the method’s Field-of-View, allowing the network to analyze more information at multiple scales. The first novel method utilizing the waterfall configuration for semantic segmentation is called WASPnet. The method achieves better understanding of the overall contextual information of the image for all pixels by utilizing the new waterfall approach by combining the use of four parallel branches of image features at different scales during the pipeline of the neural network. This hybrid novel approach resembles a waterfall shape, hence creating the framework for our approach that is effective and computationally efficient.
Figure 1: WASPnet semantic segmentation examples. The network accurately learns the meaning of pixels from the images, facilitating tasks such as autonomous driving.
The success obtained from the waterfall approach for semantic segmentation was then leveraged for the task of pose estimation of a single person with UniPose. The use of multiple scales in the neural network allowed the UniPose method to better localize human body joints hidden in the image due to occlusion or overlap. The extraction of more detailed contextual information by UniPose results in a more accurate pose estimation in both images and videos depicting sports or sign language. The Continued on page 16... cover article
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UniPose method for 2D human pose estimation in images and videos was published in 2020 at the IEEE Conference in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR). The waterfall framework was expanded towards more complex tasks in human pose estimation by creating the improved UniPose+, an even more accurate state-of-the-art approach, which enabled an expansion of the framework to 3D pose estimation from a single image. UniPose+ was published at the top ranked IEEE Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (PAMI) Journal.
Figure 2: 3D Pose Estimation examples from UniPose+. From a simple image, the network is able to estimate the 3D positioning of the body.
Applications of state-of-the-art methods with the waterfall approach were expanded towards images with multiple people. Two methods were developed for multi-person pose estimation. First, the OmniPose method greatly increased the accuracy for multi-person pose estimation in which the locations of the people in the images are provided to the network using a separate detector. Building upon Omnipose, the BAPose approach enabled the network to not only accurately estimate all human poses in the image, but also locate all instances of people in the image without requiring any additional processing or assistance with detection. The advances in pose estimation methods have been assisting scientists at RIT and the National Technical Institute of the Deaf (NTID) to better understand the evolution of sign languages, beyond what was previously possible. The pose estimation methods are capable of processing large amounts 16 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER MARCH 2022
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Figure 3: Our BAPose method accurately detects human joints in challenging images that contain multiple people.
of data, expanding the sign distribution analysis to the entire sign language vocabulary. This allowed researchers to identify variations in the distribution of signs between commonly used and more complex signs. These findings were recently published in the journal Cognition. The developments from Bruno Artacho’s doctoral research are a stepping stone towards the automation of complex tasks for sign language analysis, including sign-language recognition, interfaces utilizing gestures as commands, and the analysis of posture and movements for sports or rehabilitation. Furthermore, the waterfall framework developed by Bruno Artacho, was applied to hand pose estimation (HandyPose), vehicle pose estimation (VehiPose) and food segmentation cover article
(GourmetNet) in collaboration with VIP-lab master’s students. Deep learning and computer vision are becoming major drivers for investment in the economy, attracting interest from companies and diverse markets around the world. Rochester, aided by RIT and all the universities in the region, has placed itself in a desirable position to attract talent that will continue revolutionary engineering work, propelling the innovation spirit of the city to be an integral part of the future of artificial intelligence. q Bruno Artacho is a PhD Candidate at RIT. Andreas Savakis is an RIT Professor and Director of the Center for Human-aware Artificial Intelligence." MARCH 2022 The ROCHESTER ENGINEER | 17
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RIT partners with EMA Design Automation and Cadence on new curriculum in electronics design and manufacturing
Printed circuit board coursework will provide needed skills to fill expected industry gaps EMA Design Automation, Cadence Design Systems Inc., and Rochester Institute of Technology are collaborating to provide college-level printed circuit board (PCB) design courses for students in RIT’s College of Engineering Technology. Taught both online and in-person by PCB design industry experts, the courses can provide engineers with training and development opportunities in key areas of electronics design and manufacturing. Within the next 15 years, 78 percent of PCB designers will no longer work in the field due to retirements, according to Printed Circuit Design & Fab magazine’s annual industry survey. With a critical shortage in trained PCB professionals, this college-industry collaboration can provide today’s students with the skills to meet manufacturing demands. “Ongoing learning is essential in acquiring the critical skills and specialized knowledge necessary to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce,” said David Junkin, Academic Network Program Director for Cadence. “Cadence is proud to support both EMA and RIT in their efforts to make learning PCB design easily accessible to new engineers. With knowledge and understanding of this critical skill, they can continue to solve complex technological challenges and drive innovation for the next generation of electronic devices.” EMA Design Automation sponsored the creation of this new curriculum, which was developed and reviewed by a team of PCB design experts. Cadence donated its OrCAD software for the course, allowing for hands-on design instruction. EMA is also offering students the chance to become OrCAD certified as part of this course; the software is utilized extensively in manufacturing today. “I decided to take this course to have a more formal understanding of PCB design and to learn the different software package from OrCAD,” said Noah Carrier, one of the dozen students currently in the pilot course this spring semester. “All my PCB design experience is self-taught on the
job, so I don't exactly have an algorithmic way of attacking new designs. My hope from this class is that I have more knowledge to work with new and exciting technologies with a formal PCB design education. That is how I hope it will further my career.” The general topics in the classes are electrical schematic capture techniques, PCB design techniques, PCB manufacturing Noah Carrier, an undergraduate student in RIT’s College of Engineering knowledge, Technology, and his classmates are learning skills in printed circuit and other PCBdesign as part of a new course developed with industry experts. specific design Credit: M.Cometa/RIT constraints. With this background, to meet current industry demands,” Carrier and Marcano added. “Students want to excel his classmates may qualify for the in the workplace, and our goal is to certification offered by the company, “a empower them with access to training nice bonus to the knowledge gained,” and courses that will help them acquire said Carrier, a fifth-year computer the skills employers are actively looking engineering technology student from for.” Rockland, Maine. He participated in a co-op and as a part-time employee at James Lee, acting department chair the Laboratory for Laser Energetics at for RIT’s Department of Electrical and the University of Rochester. He’ll begin Computer Engineering Technology, work as a laboratory engineer after agreed. This course combines both graduation in May. theory and application, and students are Built upon concepts taught in the popular finding that it can potentially give them an edge in growing fields needing next Hitchhiker’s Guide to PCB Design book, generation PCBs. the curriculum provides training and development opportunities in design “RIT is leading the way by continuing and manufacturing fundamentals, CAD to provide timely and relevant learning software familiarity, incorporating design opportunities that address in-demand for manufacturing. This further solidifies knowledge and skills,” said Lee. “Our EMA’s commitment to empower collaboration with EMA allows us to do engineers and support the worldwide just that. This curriculum will provide EDA market through education, said engineers with a combination of the Manny Marcano, president and chief technological and higher-level skills executive officer of EMA Design necessary to succeed in this rapidly Automation. changing industry.” q “EMA is committed to supporting Campus News continued on page 20... the next generation of engineers by providing them with the skills they need
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James Hammer donates $1 million to establish Hammer Family Packaging and Graphic Media Center at RIT
New center will advance industry trends in the integration of print and packaging technology applications Entrepreneur and New York Business Hall of Fame leader James Hammer recently donated $1 million to Rochester Institute of Technology to create the Hammer Family Packaging and Graphic Media Center at the university. Multiple market segments are integrating print and packaging technologies. Digital convergence of these industries has resulted in the need for increased research and development of new materials, processes, Students learn the processing details for today’s print technologies through the graphic media and sustainability initiatives science and technology program. Credit: Elizabeth Lamark/RIT in both commercial printing and packaging. The gift will fund a comprehensive, dedicated space for advancing research and learning in these emerging packaging and print applications. RIT’s degree programs, research laboratories, and experts in the fields make the establishment of the new center timely, said Hammer. “As the packaging and print media industry continues to consolidate on a global basis, it is imperative that RIT stays on the leading edge of technology and innovation. With sustainability and environmental concerns continuing to evolve, it is imperative that RIT maintain the number one position in attracting top talent to train in these critical issues in the packaging and print media industries,” said Hammer. “With this gift, the Hammer family is extremely proud to assist RIT through state-of-the-art R&D to address these many challenges. The future is now.” Combining two key programs that are part of RIT’s College of Engineering Technology—packaging science and graphic media science and technology—the new center will consist of several laboratories focused on materials testing, distribution, digital processing, and workflow analysis for packaging and commercial printing. Collaborative and integrated programming in packaging and engineering technology is underway in the graphic media science and technology program. Packaging represents a growth market in the graphic communications industry and the interdisciplinary nature of both RIT degree programs can better position students for careers and research initiatives, including those in the e-textiles and printed electronics industry. This initiative will also leverage the Center for Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly (CEMA), an established education and research center in CET. 20 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER MARCH 2022
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National corporations seek the packaging science department’s expertise in product, materials, and distribution testing. Current faculty research reflects industry trends, including a long-time focus on sustainability, circular economy, and the impact of e-commerce. Both packaging and print are new economy majors, those that combine multiple, integrated disciplines to produce graduates that are highly sought after today, said S. Manian Ramkumar, CET dean. “This center will model the collaboration and forward thinking needed to integrate print, graphic media, and packaging technologies,” said Ramkumar. “Our faculty-researchers, students, and corporate partners will be on the front lines of discovering—and implementing—new and novel solutions in the evolving print and packaging industries. This center is also expected to serve as a world-class workforce education and training center.” Hammer is a member of the CET Dean’s Advisory Council and recently became a member of the RIT President’s Roundtable, an advisory board consisting of national representatives to assist in addressing strategic issues pertinent to the university.
Several packaging and print laboratories will be co-located in RIT’s newest facility, the Hammer Family Packaging and Graphic Media Center. In this pre-pandemic photo, Kyle Dunno, left, assistant professor in the Department of Packaging Science, works with student Mitchel Dickerson in the Vibrations Lab. Credit: Gabrielle Plucknette-DeVito/RIT
Hammer Packaging has been a long-time corporate partner of RIT, and company representatives have participated in faculty research and in educational exchanges between company leaders and faculty. The company has offered numerous co-ops for undergraduate and graduate students in both degree programs. More than 40 RIT alumni are currently employed by the company that has been a part of the Rochester community since it was established in 1912. Work on the new center will begin toward the end of the spring semester and continue throughout the summer and the next academic year. The Hammer gift is part of Transforming RIT: The Campaign for Greatness—RIT’s $1 billion university fundraising effort. This blended campaign seeks support from a variety of investors, including alumni and friends, government and corporate partners, and research foundations and agencies. The campaign has raised $867 million to date. q
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MRB Group News
MRB Group Acquires Parrone Engineering MRB Group President and CEO Ryan Colvin, PE, recently announced that his firm has acquired Parrone Engineering of East Rochester. Taking effect later this month, the Parrone Engineering team will merge with MRB Group’s staff and relocate to its recently expanded space at the Culver Road Armory in the City of Rochester.
years and have admired their firm’s success in the municipal and private arenas,” said Colvin. “Ed’s leadership at the national level in the American Council of Engineering Companies, and at the State level with the Association of Consulting Engineers demonstrates the caliber of the firm’s capabilities,” he stated.
The acquisition Part of the founding will increase MRB family that originated Group’s complement Parrone Engineering, of professionals, Edward Parrone, PE, technicians, planners, FACEC, is a licensed (Left ro right) James Oberst, P.E., LEED AP, Edward Parrone, P.E., FACEC, David and architects to over engineer in New Staerr, P.L.S., and Ryan Colvin, P.E. 130, a number that’s York, Ohio, New been increasing rapidly Jersey, Vermont, and in recent months. Colvin anticipates it will continue to grow, Pennsylvania. His years of senior leadership at Parrone as he continues to seek out professionals with top level Engineering will transfer to valuable mentorship at MRB skills and experience, who want to achieve what he calls Group. “evolutionary success.” Other Parrone Engineering team members joining MRB “It’s impossible to ignore the tremendous growth and Group include David Staerr, P.L.S., a licensed Surveyor recognition of MRB Group as a significant presence in and Past President of the Genesee Valley Land Surveyors engineering, architecture, and municipal services,” said Ed Association, Project Manager Paul Schreiner, Civil Engineer Parrone, founder and CEO of Parrone Engineering. “We Thomas Fitzgerald, and Construction Observer Anthony want to be a part of that dynamic and stellar achievement. Lane. All will continue to serve their former clients directly I am confident that our staff will be strong contributors and while fully integrating with the entire team at MRB Group. flourish in the progressive atmosphere at MRB Group,” he stated. “When the opportunity to join forces presented itself, we thought first of the tremendous potential for our clients and Colvin has reason to agree, having transformed MRB our staff. I have great confidence that both will continue to Group from a small, Rochester-based staff to a national firm excel under MRB Group’s leadership,” said Ed Parrone. with offices in New York, Texas, and South Carolina. The acquisition of Parrone Engineering will add civil engineers, “We have a long-standing track record of exceeding client surveyors, and project managers to the Rochester staff. expectations,” he continued. “There’s no doubt that we are even stronger as part of the MRB Group team, much to the “We immediately were attracted to the impact and value benefit of client communities,” he stated. of the engineering and planning projects completed by the Parrone team,” said Colvin. “In addition, we respect the Colvin explained that this is the “evolutionary success” that firm’s philosophy of serving communities with core values drives his team members to achieve great things. that mirror those of MRB Group,” he continued. “When people are part of a powerful team contributing toward “Our mutual focus on long-term relationships with clients is a collective goal of excellence, they are inspired to overcome paramount,” Colvin said, noting that both firms have worked greater challenges. They push themselves to attain higher with many communities continuously for decades. goals. The reward is that they evolve personally and professionally,” Colvin continued. He believes extraordinary Colvin also shared his confidence that the blend of combined achievement is encouraged in an environment where expertise and collaborative personnel will provide an even leadership fosters innovation, and team members can shape stronger pool of available resources for client communities to their own future. utilize. “This is the environment we strive to create at MRB Group,” “I’ve known Ed Parrone and Dave Staerr for a number of he concluded. q
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Barton & Loguidice News Barton & Loguidice Announces Senior Level Promotion for 2022 Barton & Loguidice, (B&L), a northeast regional engineering, planning, environmental, and landscape architecture firm announces that one member of the firm’s Rochester office has received a senior level promotion in 2022. Luann Meyer, has been promoted to Associate and received her B.S. degree in environmental management from the Rochester Institute of Technology. Meyer is a member of the firm’s Solid Waste Practice Area out of the Rochester, NY office. q Luann Meyer
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Pathfinder Employee Earns Lighting Design Certification Jennifer Abraham, LC,
has necessary knowledge,
NCIDQ, LEED AP, an electrical
understanding, and ability to
engineer and lighting designer
apply lighting principles and
at Pathfinder Engineers &
techniques successfully. It
Architects, has earned the
acknowledges a broad knowledge
designation Lighting Certified
base in this increasingly
Professional (LC) from the
specialized design area through a
National Council on Qualifications
four-hour examination offered in
for the Lighting Professions.
two sections.
“Lighting is something I’ve always
Jennifer Abraham, LC
been drawn to,” explains Ms.
“To all of us who know Jennifer, her receiving the LC certification
Abraham. “It’s a mix of aesthetic and engineering
reinforces her knowledge, approach, and
that influences how people work and live every
understanding of lighting,” notes Corey Wilson,
day. I pursued this certification because having
PE, electrical engineering department manager
the credentials will draw attention – to our clients
at Pathfinder. “Jennifer’s designs bring attention
and others – that good lighting design is more than
to the architecture and adds feeling to each and
simply throwing fixtures onto a plan.”
every space she is involved in.” q
The LC credential demonstrates that Ms. Abraham professional firms employee newss
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Professional Firms Employee News Erdman Anthony News Erdman Anthony Hires Kann D. Pecora, MBA, as Chief Marketing Officer and Vice Presidebnt Erdman Anthony has hired Karin D. Pecora, MBA, as the firm’s next chief marketing officer and vice president. She will be located at the Rochester office. Ms. Pecora, a Rochester resident, has an extensive background in business-to-business marketing, with 25 years of experience in managing cross-functional and cross-regional teams. She received a master’s degree in business administration in marketing and finance from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. q
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Go to the RES Website for Updated Details On All Meetings - www.roceng.org BE SURE TO CHECK IF A MEETING IS STILL SCHEDULED BECAUSE OF COVID-19
Friday, April 1
Thursday, March 10
Association for Bridge Construction and Design (ABCD) Overview of the CM-6 (CM-1 Gas Pipeline Replacement) Oatka Creek Pupe Bridge Project (re-scheduled from January) - 1 PDH Credit Pending
Association for Bridge Construction and Design (ABCD) p 39 ABCD Spring Seminar – Earn up to 6 PDH Credits
Speakers: Waylon Lunn from LaBella, Robert Fleming PE from Bergmann, and Eric Yahn PE from BVR Construction. Place: RIT Inn & Conference, 5257 West Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 Time: Social hour at 5:30; Cash bar from 5:30 to 7:30; Buffet dinner from 6:30 to 7:30; Presentation from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Cost: Members & Non-members - $45/Students - $15 Registration: Please register by March 4, 2022 at https://www.abcdwny.com/events Additional Information: Contact Steve Gauthier at sgauthier@labellapc.com or 585-295-6657. All attendees – please observe and adhere to current NYSDOH & Monroe County COVID19 protocols for public indoor settings.
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The 2022 Engineering Symposium in Rochester is going Virtual www.engineeringsymposiumrochester.com
Speaker: Chris Whittet, Performance Systems Development Place: Blades Restaurant, 1290 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 Time: 12:00 noon. Registration details on the website at: https:www.rochesterashrae.org
Thursday, March 24
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Due to the continuation of COVID19 the committee has decided to go virtual for everyone's safety. If you are registered and paid, we have forwarded it to the 2022 Symposium. We hope those that are already paid will donate your $50 to the symposium fund. If you would like a refund contact Lynne at RES (res@frontiernet.net or therochesterengineer@gmail.com or 585-254-2350). She will do refunds on a monthly basis. We hope to see everyone in person next year! Please continue to stay safe and hopefully the vaccines will allow us to do so soon! Chris Devries, Symposium Chairman
Monday, March 14
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Building Systems Commissioning 1 PDH Credit Pending
Place: Batavia Downs Gaming Center, 8315 Park Road, Batavia, NY 14020 Time: 7:15 am - Check-in; 8:00 am – Program begins. Cost: Virtual - $50; Members - $125; Non-members $150; Full Time Students - $35 (includes breaks, lunch and PDH certificates). Registration: Registration begins March 1st. To register visit the ABCDWNY website at www.abcdwny.com. Registration deadline is Friday, March 25th (no refunds after March 25th). For additional information contact Jonathan Herman, PE, GPI, 716-989-3318, jherman@gpinet.com or Tomas Adino, PE, City of Rochester, 585-428-6535, tomas.andino@cityofrochester.gov. See list of some presentations on page 43 of this issue.
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$90 Advance Registration (Will go online after details have been finalized) Registration details are being discussed and will be updated on our website soon at www.roceng.org The Monroe Chapter of NYSSPE, in accordance with ADA compliance, will make every attempt to provide reasonable accommodations for those requiring additional services to participate in our educational programs. If you should require such services, please contact Lynne Irwin at the Rochester Engineering Society (res@frontiernet.net or 585-254-2350) to request support by April 1, 2022.
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The engineering societies are encouraged to submit their meeting notices for publication in this section. The deadline for submitting copy is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. Please email to: Therochesterengineer@gmail.com. The meetings offering PDHs are highlighted in blue. Details about the meeting and affiliate (if in this issue) are on the corresponding page listed next to the affiliate name.
Thursday, March 10
Tuesday, March 1
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) EXCOM Meeting
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Place: Hybrid, via WebEx and in-person (see vtools for venue and WebEx login) Time: 11:50 am to 1:15 pm Registration links for our events are at: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/299561
Thursday, March 3
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) p 32 Strategic Funding Preparation – Planning for Success of Funding Infrastructure Projects Place: Webinar An invitation has been sent to the membership. Nonmembers please request an invitation via email to ascerochester@gmail.com.
Thursday, March 10
Association for Bridge Construction and Design (ABCD) Overview of the CM-6 (CM-1 Gas Pipeline Replacement) Oatka Creek Pipe Bridge Project (rescheduled from January) - 1 PDH Credit Pending
Speakers: Waylon Lunn from LaBella, Robert Fleming PE from Bergmann, and Eric Yahn PE from BVR Construction. Place: RIT Inn & Conference, 5257 West Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY 14467 Time: Social hour at 5:30; Cash bar from 5:30 to 7:30; Buffet dinner from 6:30 to 7:30; Presentation from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Cost: Members & Non-members - $45/Students - $15 Registration: Please register by March 4, 2022 at https://www.abcdwny.com/events Additional Information: Contact Steve Gauthier at sgauthier@labellapc.com or 585-295-6657 for additional information. All attendees – please observe and adhere to current NYSDOH & Monroe County COVID19 protocols for public indoor settings. engineers' calendar
Genesee Valley Land Surveyors Association (GVLSA) p 40 Board of Directors Meeting & General Membership Meeting Place: Erdman Anthony’s offices, 145 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620 Time: Board Meeting at 6:00 pm; General Membership Meeting at 7:00 pm Details: www.gvlsa.com.
Monday, March 14
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Building Systems Commissioning 1 PDH Credit Pending
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Wednesday, March 16 American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Lab Gas Safety
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International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) p 31 Introduction to Railway Signaling and Train Control for Rapid Transit Speaker: Stuart Landau, Senior Train Control Systems Engineer Time: Meetings begin at 6:00 pm and runt to approximately 7:30 pm Registration: All meetings are held virtually until further notice. We use zoom for our monthly meetings. There is no cost to attend but pre-registration is required. To register send an email to Teresa.Froncek@incose.net and a link will be sent out a few days before the meeting.
Saturday, March 19
TERRA TERRA Science & Engineering Fair
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Judges Still Needed and can register online at ny-trfsef.zfairs.com/ Place: Virtually Details or if you have questions call 315-422-2902 or TRFSEF@terraed.org. After the Fair Day be sure to check out all the projects at the Fair Showcase on the Fair website.
Wednesday, March 23
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) A Controls Presentation, sponsored by Lutron
Wednesday, April 6
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) p 30 Over, Under, Around and Through: How Hall of Famers Surmount Challenges Speaker: Jill Tietjen, PE Place: Zoom presentation Time: 7:00 to 8:00 pm Registration: Register through the SWE website, swerochester.org.
Tuesday, April 26
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Digital Camera Milestone Dedication – Joint Chapters Meeting
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Place: Kodak Center on Ridge Road Time: 3:00 to 4:00 – Digital Camera IEEE Milestone Ceremony; 4:00 to 4:30 – Light Refreshments; 4:30 to 6:00 – Two Sessions; 6:00 to 6:45 – Reception, Cash Bar; 6:45 to 8:00 – Buffet Style Dinner; 7:15 to 8:00 pm – Keynote Presentation. Reservations: Use https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/299562 to register and the latest information about the dedication and JCM.
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Details will be available on the website at www.iesrochester.org.
The RES website (www.roceng.org) has a calendar of events for this month's meetings and meetings that are received or updated after print deadline. Please refer to the website for updated information. If you wish to be listed in the calendar please send details to res@frontiernet.net.
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Fair Day, Saturday, March 19, Is Coming Soon! Judges Still Needed!
Harold Clark TRFSEF Director trfsef@terraed.org
Share your expertise with an eager student who’s seeking feedback on the work they have done! Science & Engineering Fairs can be lifechanging and can encourage pursuit of STEM careers. Judges can register online TODAY!
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Have questions? Contact us at TRFSEF@terraed.org (315) 422-2902 Terra Rochester Finger Lakes Science and Engineering Fair
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The Society of Women Engineers stimulates women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expands the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrates the value of diversity.
swerochester.org Find us on Facebook at SWE Rochester c/o Rochester Engineering Society at RMSC 657 EastAve Rochester, NY 14607
Join us for zoom presentation by Jill Tietjen, P.E. “Over, Under, Around and Through: How Hall of Famers Surmount Challenges” Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Zoom Meeting – 7-8pm Jill Tietjen will discuss her new book: Over, Under, Around, and Through, which presents short profiles of fifty women, who have been inducted into Halls of Fame around the world. She will focus on a few and discuss how they dealt with significant obstacles and challenges in their lives. Jill presents the stories within a framework of ten key characteristics that are embodied in these women: mental intelligence, emotional intelligence, social support, moral compass/spirituality, determination/perseverance/persistence, optimism, creativity, resilience, action orientation, and passion. Please register through our website.
Elections for Open Positions SWE Rochester will be holding elections for next year’s leadership team. Please consider running for one of the following roles. If you have any questions or are interested in running, please reach out to the current SWE President, Marca Lam. President – oversee SWE affairs and help to further the advancement of women engineers in the Rochester Area. Vice-President – assist the President with SWE affairs. Perform the President’s duties in their absence. Secretary – be the section correspondence focal point. Administer and organize the electronic communication through gmail. Treasurer – maintain SWE accounts, prepare the annual finance report. The leadership team develops the direction of the section, but there are more ways to help! WE NEED YOUR HELP Join our leadership team as secretary of vice-president. Please reach out to swerochester@gmail.com to get more information on each role.
Join or Renew SWE Roc Benefit from a network of women engineers, get involved in outreach activities, and gain access to professional and personal development resources!
If you haven’t done so already, be sure to renew your membership today at swe.org. If you don’t have a membership yet, please join us!
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Finger Lakes Chapter of INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING http://www.incose.org/ChaptersGroups/Chapters/ChapterSites/finger-lakes/chapter-home
Finger Lakes Chapter of INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING http://www.incose.org/ChaptersGroups/Chapters/ChapterSites/finger-lakes/chapter-home
Upcoming March Chapter Meeting: March 17, 2022 Upcoming March Chapter Meeting: March 17, 2022
“Introduction to Railway Signaling and Train Control for Rapid Transit” Stuart Landau, Senior Signaling Train Control Systems Engineer By “Introduction to Railway and Train Control for Rapid Transit” Railway allows safe operations of multiple trains Engineer on the same tracks and Bysignaling Stuart Landau, Senior Train Control Systems Railway signaling safe operations of multiplewill trains the brief sameintroduction tracks and to optimizes capacity allows of the tracks. This presentation be aonvery optimizes capacityand of the tracks. will be aover verythe brief its basic principles how they This havepresentation been implemented lastintroduction several to its basic with principles and how they have been implemented overtothe last several decades various technologies, from mechanical devices microprocessor-
decades with various technologies, from mechanical devices to microprocessorbased equipment. Application of the principles varies across different types of based equipment. Application of the principles varies across different types of railways; here we will focus on rapid transit which includes subways and metros, railways; here we will focus on rapid transit which includes subways and metros, and will cover wayside signaling, cab signaling, and the latest Communicationsand will cover wayside signaling, cab signaling, and the latest CommunicationsBased Train Control (CBTC). Based Train Control (CBTC).
Meetings begin at 6:00 pm (eastern) and run to approximately 7:30 pm (eastern) Meetings begin at 6:00 pm (eastern) and run to approximately 7:30 pm (eastern) All meetings are being held virtually until further notice. All meetings are being held virtually until further notice. We use zoom for our monthly meetings. We use zoom for our monthly meetings. • There is no cost to attend for anyone, but pre-registration is required. • There is no cost to attend for anyone, but pre-registration is required. o To register, send an email to Teresa.Froncek@incose.net o To register, send an email to Teresa.Froncek@incose.net The link will be sent out a few days before the meeting The link will be sent out a few days before the meeting © 2022 INCOSE Finger Lakes Chapter © 2022 INCOSE Finger Lakes Chapter
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Rochester Section
American Society of Civil Engineers www.asce.org
We are excited to offer our annual undergraduate scholarships for 2022! Eligibility:
Current college freshmen through seniors (May 2022 graduation or later) Must be a hometown resident or attending school in the Greater Rochester Area
Awards:
Various scholarships are available totaling $5,000 Minimum individual award will be $1,000
Application: Please check our website for the application https://sections.asce.org/rochester/resources Deadline:
Applications must be postmarked no later than March 25, 2022 Winners will be notified by April 8, 2022
Questions: Please contact Scholarship Committee Chair, Josh Rodems jrodems@bergmannpc.com
ASCE PDH Series – Upcoming Webinar “Strategic Funding Preparation - Planning for Success of Funding Infrastructure Projects” Thursday, March 3, 2022 An invitation has been sent to our membership. Non-members, please request an invitation via email to ascerochester@gmail.com Check out the new Career Opportunities section of our website under “Resources” for local job postings. Rochester firms are encouraged to send civil engineering openings to ASCE Rochester Board members or our general email at ascerochester@gmail.com 32 | The ROCHESTER ENGINEER MARCH 2022
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657 East Avenue, Rochestter, New York 14607 Dedicated to Professionalism in Engineering in the Interest of Public Safety and Welfare 2021-22 Officers: President Michael O. Ritchie, PE, President-elect Bill Grove, PE, Vice-President Robert K. Winans, PE, Secretary Martin E. Gordon, PE, Treasurer Christopher R. Devries, PE Past Presidents: Christopher V. Kambar, PE , David C. Roberts, PE, Directors: Barry J. Dumbauld, PE, Donald Nims, PE, Joseph Dombrowski, PE, Jim Drago, PE, Neal Illenberg, PE, Douglas R. Strang Jr., PE
MPES SCHOLARSHIPS
MPES sponsors two annual scholarships for local college students to study Engineering. To ensure that this organization can continue to provide scholarships to deserving students for years to come, we are seeking donations from local engineering firms, RES and MPES members. For more information on how to make a donation please email mritchie@costich.com.
CHANGES TO ENGINEERING SYMPOSIUM IN ROCHESTER
Due to the ongoing threat of Covid, this year’s Engineering Symposium in Rochester will be held virtually and is tentatively scheduled for three consecutive Thursday afternoons (4/21, 4/28 and 5/5). Be on the lookout for an email from Rochester Engineering Society regarding registration.
UPDATE - NYS IN-PERSON PDH GUIDANCE
The Chapter continues to navigate these unprecedented times we are all experiencing. We continue with the short term, our goal to provide online PDH opportunities in addition to the content available with your national membership. Questions have been posed as to how PDH content is applied to the NYS Continuing Education requirements for continued NYS licensure.
As per NYS Board of Education: “Some regulations restrict licensees to a certain percentage of self-study for continuing education requirements. In response to the evolving situation with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and for those licensees whose registrations are due to renew March 1, 2020 – July 1, 2022, the Department will grant an adjustment to all licensees to complete up to 100% of the continuing education as self-study, provided that it is taken from a Department-approved provider and is in an acceptable subject area for the specific profession. Additionally, the Department will grant an adjustment to all licensees, regardless of registration renewal date, to utilize self-study for any coursework taken during the period from March 1, 2020 – July 1, 2022, provided that it is taken from a Department-approved provider and is in an acceptable subject area for the specific profession. Coursework taken outside that timeframe must meet the continuing education requirements in each individual profession’s laws and regulations. NYSED is working closely with other New York State agencies and the Governor’s Office to tackle issues relating to COVID-19. Please continue to monitor the Department’s website for updated guidance.” Reference: http://www.op.nysed.gov/COVID-19.html
Guidance from NYSSPE: Live interaction webinars are considered “in person”, provided you can ask the speaker questions. Either verbally or through the chat, is approved the same as an in-person seminar. Participants do not have to take a quiz, but still require Q&A. Attendance documentation from online is required. If it is recorded, the attendees need to watch and complete a quiz, considered self-study. As always, we encourage active membership in the Monroe Professional Engineers Society. We are constantly striving to improve your membership but we always need more help. If you are interested in becoming an active member or have any questions, please email me at mritchie@costich.com or contact MPES through our website at www.monroepes.org/contactus/. Mike Ritchie, PE, President, MPES mpes news
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The Electrical Association of Western New York presents
SAVE THE DATE FREE SHOW!!! ONE DAY ONLY!!! Wednesday October 19, 2022 2pm-7pm The Dome Arena 2695 East Henrietta Road Henrietta, New Yor k 14467
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Rochester, NY Section P.O. Box 23795 Rochester, NY 14692 www.iesrochester.org
IES Rochester Section Save the date… Look out for information about an upcoming controls presentation on March 23, 2022 sponsored by Lutron. Details to follow. Please Be Sure To Visit Our Website www.iesrochester.org ies news
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March 2022 Newsletter Section Officers Chair Eric Brown Vice Chair
Message from the Chair
Treasurer Secretary Paul Lee
Chapters & Groups AES & COMSOC Cristiano Tapparello CS & CIS Bo Yuan EDS & CSS Sean Rommel EMBS Cristian Linte GRSS Emmett Ientilucci LIFE Mark Schrader APS & MTTS Danielle Walters Photonics Bruce Smith Parsian K. Mohseni PES & IAS Jean Kendrick Kelly Robinson SPS Alex Byrley Eric Zeise TEMS Paul Lee Young Professionals Eric Brown
Dear Colleagues, One of my primary goals as Section Chair was to re-engage the local student branches with the section. Thanks to the work of the student branch counselors, MingLun Lee (University of Rochester) and Jamison Heard (RIT), both student branches have gained momentum despite the challenges COVID created on college campuses. We are optimistic that this momentum will continue throughout the year, and students will continue on as Young Professionals and the next generation of leaders in IEEE. On April 26 the Rochester Section will host an IEEE Milestone Ceremony and Joint Chapters Meeting (JCM) at the Kodak Center (vTools# 299562). Our next ExCom meeting will be on April 5 from noon - 1 pm (vTools# 304307). Please register in advance. All may attend virtually via WebEx. In-person attendance details will be updated on the vTools. (Please see the entry on the next page.) Stay healthy and best regards,
Student Groups Univ. of Rochester Ming-Lun Lee RIT Jamison Heard
Committees Awards Jean Kendrick Communications Christine Frayda Howard Bussey Newsletter Mark Schrader PACE Bruce Rubin
Liaisons RES Harold Paschal RCSS William Brewer
TRFSEF Rochester Finger Lakes Regional Science and Engineering Fair This virtual science and engineering fair is an ideal way for Middle and High School students to gain practical experience and skills in learning, problem solving, analysis, and communication. Students with exceptional projects will be recognized through awards and opportunities to present their projects in national or international competitions. Participation in the fair is valuable in building essential real-world skills that will serve the students throughout their careers. The IEEE Rochester Section supports the Fair through our volunteer work in publicity, fund raising, judging, and administration. For interested students or those interested in contributing as mentors or judges, please go to https://terrafairs.org/trfsef.html to learn more and register. Experience has shown that the virtual TRFSEF is very valuable to both students and volunteers.
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IEEE Geo Science & Remote Sensing Society WNY From Dr. Emmett J. Ientilucci (ientilucci) Assistant Professor, Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, RIT: The Rochester Section GRSS Chapter proudly announces the IEEE GRSS 2022 UAV STRATUS Conference, which will be held on May 23 to 25, 2022. The conference will have talks, posters, vendors, keynotes, tutorials, and student prizes. Please go to: www.Stratus-Conference.com to learn more.
IEEE Digital Camera Milestone – Joint Chapters Meeting (JCM) The dedication of the plaque for the IEEE Milestone, First Hand-Held Solid-State Still Camera, will be held in conjunction with the Joint Chapters Meeting (JCM) on April 26. The Joint Chapters Meeting will present several technical talks followed by a dinner. The event will be held at the Kodak Center on Ridge Road. The tentative schedule for this combined event is shown below.
Time Room 3:00 PM ‒ 4:00 PM Kodak Center Lobby 4:00 PM ‒ 4:30 PM Dining Room 4:30 PM ‒ 5:15 PM
Conference Rooms
5:15 PM ‒ 6:00 PM
Conference Rooms
6:00 PM ‒ 6:45 PM
Lobby
6:45 PM ‒ 8:00 PM 7:15 PM ‒ 8:00 PM
Dining Room Dining Room
Event Digital Camera IEEE Milestone Ceremony Light Refreshments IEEE Rochester Section JCM – Session 1 Three parallel presentations highlighting work in the Rochester area IEEE Rochester Section JCM – Session 2 Three parallel presentations highlighting work in the Rochester area IEEE Rochester Section Reception (crudité, cash bar) Buffet Style Dinner Keynote Presentation
Please use this link for registration and the latest information about the Dedication and the JCM.
https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/299562
Rochester Section EX-COM Meetings & Events At our EX-COM meetings, we review plans for upcoming Rochester meetings within our Section, Chapters, and groups. If you are looking to become more engaged in IEEE in the Rochester Section, please plan on attending EXCOM hybrid meetings! which serve as an excellent platform for networking with fellow engineers online or face-to-face during lunch. Visit: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/vtools# (where vtools# is the number shown in the "vTools #" column below) Event
vTools #
When
EXCOM Meeting
299561
Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 12:00 – 13:15
Digital Camera Milestone Dedication (In conjunction with the Joint Chapters Meeting)
299562
April 26 at 3:00 PM
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Where Please see the vTools registration site for the WebEx login, and notices related to possible inperson attendance.
Kodak Center on Ridge Road
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Association for Bridge Construction and Design Western New York Chapter
2020-2021 Officers President
www.abcdwny.com
DAVID JENKINSON, PE Popli Design Group 585-364-1634
2020-2021 DIRECTORS
MICHAEL DAVIDSON, PE J.M. Davidson Engineering, D.P.C. 716-289-5976
2021-2022 CORPORATE SPONSORS
Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. Bergmann Associates BVR Construction Co. Inc. C.S. Behler, Inc. CHA Consulting, Inc. City of Rochester Clark Patterson Lee Cold Spring Construction Company Erdman Anthony Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. Frandina Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. Herbert F. Darling, Inc. JM Davidson Engineering, D.P.C. Kistner Concrete Products Inc. LaBella Associates, D.P.C. Lakelands Concrete Products, Inc. Lu Engineers McMahon & Mann Consulting Engineering and Geology, P.C. Nussbaumer and Clarke, Inc. Popli Design Group Prudent Engineering Ravi Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C. R.J. Watson, Inc. SJB Services, Inc Stantec T.Y. Lin International Terracon Upstate Steel, Inc. Urban Engineers of New York P.C. Wendel WSP
ASHLEY FREEMAN, PE T.Y. Lin International 585-512-2000
Secretary
ROBERT FLEMING, PE Bergmann Associates 585-498-7817
Treasurer
JASON MESSENGER, PE Lu Engineers 585-385-7417
NOMINATION FORM for 2022-2023 Officers and Directors
2022 NICK BARNHARD, PE 2022 STEVE GAUTHIER, PE 2023 JON HERMAN, PE 2023 EMILY SMITH, PE 2024 TOMAS ANDINO, PE 2024 REBECCA STUMP, PE
Immediate Past President
Vice President
In accordance with the Association for Bridge Construction and Design – Western New York Chapter Bylaws, ABCD-WNY is seeking nominations for Officers and the Board of Directors. ABCD-WNY Bylaws dictate that the current Vice President will accede to the office of President and the current Secretary will accede to the office of Vice President for the 2022-2023 Term. The election of a new Secretary occurs yearly for a term of one (1) year, after which the Secretary will ascend to Vice President and then President. Directors serve for a term of three years, unless they are completing the term of a departing Director, in which case, the new Director will serve the remaining years of the departing Director’s term. Nominations are being accepted for Secretary for the 2022-2023 Term, and 2 directors for the 2022-2025 Term. If an existing Director is elected to an Officer, their Director position will be filled by the next highest vote receiver from the Director ballots. Nominees must be current members of the Chapter and be in Good Standing.
Nominations: Secretary: Name:
Email:
Director:
Name:
Email:
Director:
Name:
Email:
Nominated by: Name:
Email:
Signature:
Date:
Please return nominations by completing this form and emailing it to: Michael Davidson, PE JM Davidson Engineering, DPC Email: mdavidson@jmdavidsoneng.com
Nominations will close on Friday, April 1, 2022. Mailing Address: ABCD WNY Chapter, c/o Rochester Engineering Society, Inc., 657 East Avenue, Rochester NY 14607
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Spring Seminar
Friday, April 1, 2022 The Association for Bridge Construction and Design Western New York Chapter would like to invite everyone to attend our annual Spring Seminar.
Earn up to 6 PDH Credits!
Location
Scheduled Presentations Include
Batavia Downs Gaming Center 8315 Park Road Batavia, NY 14020 Phone: (585) 343-3750
• Repair and Rehabilitation of Historic Metals • The use of Hydrodemoltion for Bridge Deck Rehabilitation • Karst Assessment and Building in Karst Terrains • Permanent Culvert Rehabilitation Systems and Pipe ‘n Fill Bridge Kits • A New Method to Enhance the Flexural and Shear Capacities of Steel I-girder
Registration Registration begins March 1, 2022. To register, visit the ABCD WNY website, www.abcdwny.com
For additional information Contact: Jonathan Herman, PE GPI 716-989-3318 jherman@gpinet.com Tomas Andino, PE City of Rochester 585-428-6535 tomas.andino@cityofrochester.gov
Attendance Cost
(includes breaks, lunch and PDH certificates) Virtual Members Non-Members Full Time Students
$50 $125 $150 $35
Date & Time
Registration Deadline
Friday, April 1, 2022
Friday, March 25, 2022
7:15 AM Check In 8:00 AM Program Begins
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Genesee Valley Land Surveyors Association Website: www.gvlsa.com
Facebook: facebook.com/GVLSA
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/groups/8212223
Year 2022 Officers
Board of Directors
President Justin M. Roloson, LS Vice President Matthew R. Palmer, LS Secretary Martin J. Gotwalt, LS Treasurer Michael A. Venturo, LS
2019-2022 Gregory T. Pauly, LS Jeffrey A. Tiede, LS 2019-2022 Christopher T. Locke, LS David L. Standinger, LS 2020-2023 Robert J. Avery, LS Nathan M. Dunn, LS Jared R. Ransom, LS
March 2022
Jared R. Ransom, LS, Ex-officio
Keith Burley, LSIT 2022 - Associates Representative David Zuber, LSIT - Website Administrator
Upcoming Events 2022
March 10, 2022 Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 PM General Membership Meeting 7:00 PM Erdman Anthony's Office 145 Culver Road Rochester, NY 14620
Professional Affiliations New York State Association of Professional Land Surveyors, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting and
General Membership Meeting
Thursday, March 10, 2022 Time: 6:00 PM for BOD 7:00 PM for General Membership Meeting
National Society of Professional Surveyors Rochester Engineering Society
Erdman Anthony's Office 145 Culver Avenue Rochester, NY 14620
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Rochester Chapter
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers Rochester ASHRAE website: www.rochesterashrae.org
President's Message
MARCH NEWSLETTER
ASHRAE 2021-2022 Meeting Schedule
Date Event Theme Location Our meeting in February Membership Updates on Refrigerants Codes/Standards was titled “Updates on Promotion Monday, Blades 2/14/2022 Presented by: Refrigerants Codes and (PDH Pending) Ivan Rydkin, Daikin America Standards” presented Hunt Hollow Friday, --Joe Harding Memorial Ski Day (week of recess by Ivan Rydkin. The 9am-4pm 2/25/2022 presentation was very Resource Building Systems Commissioning Promotion Monday, insightful, especially Blades 3/14/2022 Presented by: (PDH Pending) Chris Whittet, Performance Systems Development since the HVAC industry Refrigeration Refrigeration Tour TBD continues to evolve and Night Monday, TBD 4/11/2022 Presented by: (PDH Pending) expand in response to Mike Nohle safety and environmental Monday, Annual ASHRAE Golf Outing and Picnic 9:30 AM Golf --concerns. We learned 5/16/2022 (Ravenwood Golf Course) 4:30 - 8:00 Picnic more about the revised standards and codes that guide the use of refrigerants in HVAC equipment. Thank you to everyone that attended!
On Friday February 25th George Herman put together the annual Joe Harding Memorial Snow Day at Hunt Hollow in Naples. Tickets were available for lifts, ski rentals, snowboards and snowshoes. This event typically is held on the Friday of February break, so look for another Snow Day next year! Please consider joining us at our next Monday lunch meeting at 11:45 am, March 14th at Blades on University Avenue. The topic will be “Building Systems Commissioning” presented by Chris Whittet, an Energy Code Specialist with Performance Systems Development. We will also have a tour coming up for April (location TBD), as well as our year ending golf tournament at Ravenwood on Monday May 16th. We are making plans on welcoming our ASHRAE Society President Mick Schwedler to Rochester on June 8th, so look for more details next month. Please check out our new website at www.rochesterashrae.org for information on upcoming chapter meetings, current officer list and contact information, chapter newsletters, and more. We are continuously working on and updating the new website, so please be patient as we work through emails and registering for events the rest of the year. Also take a minute and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/#!/ashraerochester. Updated 2/13/2022
Scott G. Edwards 2021-2022 ASHRAE Rochester Chapter President
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President/Education Chair: DAVID MYERS LaBella Associates, PC 300 State Street Suite 201 Rochester, NY 14614 585-454-6110
President's Message
Vice President Technical: DAVE JERECKOS IBC Engineering, PC 3445 Winton Place Suite 219 Rochester, NY 14623 585-292-1590
ASPE’s has several Training and Certification Programs: • The ‘Certified In Plumbing Design (CPD)’ Registration is now open.. Exam held via remote proctor on April 11-22, 2022 • The ‘Green Plumbing Design (GPD)’ which is being transitioned to an online course and certification. • Medical Gas Training and Certification Program. ASPE assist in the design of the training part of this certificate program.
Vice President Legislative: ALAN SMITH, P.E. IBC Engineering, PC 3445 Winton Place Suite 219 Rochester, NY 14623 585-292-1590 Vice President Membership/AYP: TRAVIS JESSICK Dave Gooding Inc 173 Spark Street Brockton MA 02302 585-794-8845 Treasurer: JENNIFER WENGENDER, P.E., CPD CPL 205 St Paul Blvd Rochester, NY 14604 585-454-7600 Administrative Secretary: ADAM KRAMER Bergmann 280 E. Broad Street Suite 200 Rochester, NY 14604 585-498-7802 Newsletter Editor: CHRIS WOLAK Victaulic Fairport, NY 14450 484-350-1954 Affiliate Liaison: REBECCA KOLSTAD Kolstad Associates
Another month has gone and COVID is still with us. Meetings are still online as we look for a meeting site. We will let you know as meeting time gets closer.
Visit our web page for Links to Engineering Societies, Publications and State Codes and Engineering Tools. Members of ASPE may also download the ‘ASPE Plumbing Engineering and Design Handbook of Tables’ App. to their phone or I Pad. We have a tentative date for our golf outing in June 2022 at Victor Hills. Date to be announced. ASPE Convention will be held September 16-21, 2022 in Indianapolis. Please feel free to contact myself or any Board Member with questions or concernS.
David W. Myers
Rochester Chapter President
Meeting Notice – Save the Date Topic:
Lab Gas Safety Notice Meeting
– Save the Date
Speaker: Wednesday, Chris May, AGS Date: September 15, 2021 Date: March 16, 2022 RSVP: Time:
To Dave Jereckos (341-3168), or djereckos@ibceng.com by March 14, 2022. To Be Announced
(Chapters are not authorized to speak for the Society)
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Affiliated Societies of the Rochester Engineering Society American Consulting Engineering, Companies of New York
Executive Director, Karen Lynch
Electrical Association
American Public Works Association Monroe County/Genesee Valley Branch
Genesee Valley Land Surveyors Association
President, Alex Strasenburgh
Chairman, Peter Vars, PE,
New York State Association of Transportation Engineers, Section 4 President, Paul J. Spitzer PE
President, Jared R. Ransom, LS Rochester, NY Section
P.O. Box 23795 Rochester Plant Engineers Rochester, NY 14692 President, Brian Laurer www.iesrochester.org
American Society of Civil Engineers, Rochester Section President, Andrew Wojewodzic
Illuminating SocietyMEETINGS of North IESEngineering ROCHESTER America Inc., Rochester Section
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SEPTEMBER 29,2021 - 7:00 PM
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COME TOUR THE WINNER OF OUR IES ROCHESTER Sheet MetalPARK & Air-Conditioning EXTERIOR LIGHTING AWARD - ROC CITY SKATE Contractor’s Association MEMBERS FROM THE DESIGN TEAM FROM STANTEC National AND Rochester, Inc. FROM THE CITY OF ROCHESTER WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE Executive Director, Aaron Hilger PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.IESROCHESTER.ORG Imaging Science & Technology,
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American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Rochester Chapter President, Mike Benedict
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Society of Plastics Engineers, Engineers, Rochester Section Rochester Section Wednesday October 13 - 12:00 Noon Chairman, Eric Brown President, Brett Blaisdell Basics of Modern Theatre Lighting System Design - Power Distribution & Control - DMX & Networking - LED Theatrical Luminaires
American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Rochester Section Chairman, Berto Perez
Institute of Industrial and Systems Location & Details TBD - Save The Date ! Engineers, Rochester Chapter Please Visit Our Website For More Details President, Tim Gallman www.iesrochester.org
American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Rochester NY Chapter President, David Myers
Society of Women Engineers. Rochester Section President, Marca J. Lam
International Council on Systems Engineering, Finger Lakes Chapter President, Teresa Fronk
Association for Bridge Construction and Design
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President, Mike Ritchie, PE
Terra Rochester Finger Lakes Science & Engineering Fair
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Celebrating 30 Years!
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High Falls-based Metro Falls Real Estate’s 2022 Residential Plan Highlighted by Additional Housing Units in City and Suburbs Todd Clicquennoi and team seek to differentiate their loft apartments as the market matures by Michael Trapanovski, AIA & Sean Phelan, Associate AIA (HUNT Engineers & Architects)
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February 2022 Also in this issue: RES 125th Anniversary Celebration | 6 Meet Up & Coming Engineer Sade Brown
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Campus News | 23 Professional Firms 27 - Employee News | 29
Position Openings | 30-31 RES Continuing Education Education Series
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RIT Student Feature: Artificial Intelligence Enables Smart Robots In Warehouses
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