Kettering University

Identifying kids' range of motion

Published: December 12, 2008
Current safety equipment and medical procedures for children are based on adult measurements and benchmarks. Two Kettering faculty have established child-sized measurements to improve everything from car seats to chiropractic care.

Eliminating waste by design

Published: October 17, 2008
The skies in China's largest city appeared hazy during the Olympics despite their best efforts, which underscored the need to teach engineering students about how to go green. Since 2005, Kettering University's Industrial Ecology Team has taught students to consider product life cycles, thanks to a National Science Foundation grant.

Honoring excellence

Published: October 10, 2008
Kettering University recently recognized seven faculty members for outstanding teaching, research and citizenship at University Conference.

"America's Best Colleges:" four national honors

Published: August 22, 2008
The 2009 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report says Kettering University is in the Top Five in two categories and in the Top Twenty in the United States! Plus, Kettering is a "Programs to Look For" with MIT, Cincinnati, Drexel and more!

Bio-fuels and classic cars

Published: July 18, 2008
New bio-fuels may be damaging to classic car engines, so Kettering professors are studying the effects of ethanol-blended gas on the treasured classics.

Honoring 315 graduates

Published: June 05, 2008
Kettering University will celebrate the accomplishments of 315 graduates and present two honorary degrees at Commencement at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 14, in the Connie and Jim John Recreation Center.

Going out with a bang

Published: April 18, 2008
Two Industrial Engineering students are wrapping up their academic careers at Kettering earning a Six Sigma Fundamentals certificate, launching an academic collaborative and presenting their research at the 2008 American Society of Engineering Education conference in June.

Engineering a greener future

Published: February 04, 2008
It's not always easy being green, but Kettering's Green Engineering Organization recently got a little help from some friends at Coca-Cola.

Entrepreneurial Olympics

Published: January 21, 2008
The gloves were off as young entrepreneurs competed for glory and cash prizes in the e-Kettering Challenge.

You CAN go home again

Published: October 05, 2007
Dr. Petros Gheresus continues to make a difference to the people of his homeland, by taking his expertise home to Eritrea.