NAIAS Education Day Tables and Presenters

The Art Institutes of Michigan
Who will create tomorrow's fashion? Tomorrow's media? Tomorrow's designs? Or tomorrow's cuisine?

You'll find those answers at The Art Institutes schools. It's our mission to take your talent and passion and help channel that energy into a productive and fulfilling career. That means giving you the education, skills, and experience so you're prepared for the world of opportunity that exists for creative thinkers like you.

Join our student body to discover what we have to offer, including:

A creative, collaborative community that shares your energy. Explore our over 50 campuses to see just how lively and interesting an Art Institutes education can be.

Faculty and staff who inspire and mentor. They'll guide you as they respect and nurture your unique talent.

Professional-grade technology that gives you the tools to see your vision come to life.

A nationwide network of career services to help network with employers who are hiring. That means connecting you to entry-level opportunities in the creative economy.

Degree programs in the areas of design, media arts, fashion, and culinary. We offer associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs.

No matter which career path you choose, there's never been a better time to follow it to a creative career-starting with an Art Institutes education that gives you the tools you need to build the future you want.

Who we are:

The Art Institutes of Michigan campuses are conveniently located in Novi and Troy. We provide career-focused education in the fields of design, and media arts. The Art Institute of Michigan is authorized by the state of Michigan to offer bachelor's degrees, associate's degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs (Campus and Online available).

The Art Institutes of Michigan is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).

www.artinstitutes.edu/detroit

www.aiprograms.info

MiRideshare
What would you do with an extra $3,000? Take a long overdue vacation, treat yourself to jewelry, or maybe buy a new computer or smart phone? Where is this money going to come from in our tight budgets? By using SEMCOG's MiRideshare, a free carpool matching service, commuters can save $3,000 a year just by sharing a ride to work.

Carpooling cuts the commute in half with two people sharing the ride. No matter how high gas prices go, sharing a ride is a great value. Many auto insurance companies offer discounts for lower mileage usage. MiRideshare, SEMCOG's free carpooling program, has been saving commuters money since 1980.

ecojiva
ecojiva provides sustainable solutions for powering a better planet. Our solar based approach lowers the cost of energy consumption, provides industry with predictable access to electricity and eliminates CO2 emissions.

Founded with over 20 years of experience in the electrical utility industry, ecojiva is much more than an installer. We engineer systems that fuel the grid, interact with the grid, and provide standalone access to power. Our focus is on well-engineered and collaborative solutions designed specifically for our customers and driven by our continuous research and development.

ecojiva creates solar systems for agricultural, commercial and industrial enterprises as well as the utility industry. However, we don't stop there. We are committed to providing equal access to electricity to the over 2 billion people in the world that currently go without it. We are committed to provide access to clean drinking water, irrigation for crops, internet connectivity and more. ecojiva is committed to bringing light to the darkest corners of the world.

ecojiva.com

College for Creative Studies
The College for Creative Studies' passion is transforming students from unfinished canvases into masterpieces. When they graduate, they become the type of individual thinkers who will evolve the world of art and design. This leads them to the jobs of their dreams and the kinds of careers that feed their relentless need to create.

A private, fully accredited college, CCS enrolls over 1,400 students from 27 states and 13 countries, pursuing Master of Fine Arts degrees in Interdisciplinary Design and Transportation Design, and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Advertising: Copywriting, Advertising: Design, Art Education, Crafts, Entertainment Arts, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, Product Design and Transportation Design. In addition, CCS offers art and design classes for high school students through its precollege programs.

The College's elite faculty encourage students to reach the highest standards. CCS's world-class facilities are filled with the latest technology, and our curriculum teaches the type of critical thinking and professional skills that give CCS graduates the tools they need to succeed in their careers and change the world.

As a world-renowned design school, CCS develops in its students extraordinary drawing and rendering skills that are essential to the design process. These are combined with an intense focus on pragmatic problem solving. The curriculum includes the history of modern design, research, ergonomics, vehicle packaging, 3D computer modeling, engineering and manufacturing.

Companies across the globe recognize that design plays an increasingly crucial role in their competitiveness. That is why recruiters seeking creative talent take advantage of events and resources that CCS has to offer, including on-campus portfolio reviews, employer information sessions, individual recruitment days, internship programs and the online job book.

CollegeforCreativeStudies.edu

Kettering University
Experience Kettering University and win fun prizes at our display in Michigan Hall.

What is it that makes engineering and STEM education the hottest commodity among all educational field? Why is Kettering the leading engineering school in national publications? Why do industry leaders know and recruit Kettering graduates, who in turn become CEO's and champions in industry?

Come to a fun and enlightening exploration of Kettering University's unique, experiential-based learning model, and see the exciting things happening in the world of first-class, hands-on education.

Kettering University is ranked #1 for Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME) and continues to be ranked in the Top Twenty in the nation in the current edition of "America's Best Colleges Guide," which is published by "U.S.News & World Report." Kettering's category is Undergraduate Engineering schools, whose highest degree is a bachelor's or master's degree.

• #1 - Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• #2 - Mechanical Engineering
• #16 - Best Regional Universities: Midwest
• Programs To Look For: Internships/Co-operative Education

Kettering's hands-on cooperative education offers a great way for students to determine whether or not to pursue certain fields. Students develop solid skills in writing resumes, learn how to manage corporate environments and assignments, and develop networking skills that will serve them for their entire career. Students also learn from professionals of diverse backgrounds, which is critical in today's global economy.

Kettering University offers 14 undergraduate degree programs:

• Applied Mathematics
• Applied Physics
• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Business Administration (BBA & BSBA)
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Physics
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Kettering University also offers graduate degrees and certificates in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Business including an MBA. Masters programs are available on-campus and off-campus through distance learning delivery. With over 30 years of experience in distance learning, Kettering provides practical graduate programs to students anytime, anywhere in the world. See www.kettering.edu.

Kettering Research helps companies and organizations achieve optimization and implement innovation. Our faculty expertise in areas of science, technology, engineering, and math provides the advanced skills and knowledge required to provide effective research and consulting. Kettering's approach to research is unique and focuses on practical solutions to real-world issues.

Other Kettering facts:

• 16:1 student to faculty ratio
• 100% professional co-op for all degree programs
• Mechanical Engineering is the largest degree program area
• Study Abroad Programs offered
• More than 90 percent of undergraduates receive some sort of aid
• Active Greek societies and intramural sports offer variety.
• Guaranteed first-year, single-room accommodations.
• Merit and need-based scholarship money available.

Rainforest Cafe
Rainforest Cafe is a safari for your senses! Watch our life-like animatronics and live, tropical fish, listen to the rumble of thunderstorms, feel the cool mist of cascading waterfalls and taste our mouth-watering food. It's a wild place to shop and eat!

Ferris State University
Ferris State University's School of Automotive and Heavy Equipment is a leader in transportation education for more than 50 years. The School offers five majors - three Bachelor of Science and two Associate in Applied Science degrees - that lead to transportation careers for today and tomorrow. Each program is specialized with faculty skilled and trained in their specific area - such as alternative fuels, engineering, high performance testing, electronic controls, management, diagnostics and hydraulics to name a few.

Educational opportunities in Automotive include Bachelor of Science degrees in Automotive Engineering Technology and Automotive Management as well as Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Service Technology. Ferris is the only school in the country to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Heavy Equipment in our Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology major. If a two year degree suits your situation, then the Associate in Applied Science degree in Heavy Equipment Technology could be for you. As a student in Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology you will learn to combine the skills of creative thinking, mathematics and science to develop theories and then implement those using practical skills.

Students are active in activities outside of the classroom. As a student you can participate in the Society of Automotive Engineers special vehicle teams. These national competitions give you a chance to design and build a vehicle and then compete against other engineering and technology schools.

Automotive Engineering Technology is a program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, manufacturing, and testing self-propelled ground vehicles and their systems. Includes instruction in vehicular systems technology, design and development testing, prototype and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, instrument calibration, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.

The AET program will prepare graduates with technical and managerial skills necessary to enter careers in design, manufacturing, operation, and maintenance in the field of automotive engineering technology. Baccalaureate degree graduates are expected to be prepared for design and management in the automotive field. For more information go to the link below and explore where a Ferris Degree could take you.

http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/colleges/technolo/auto-heet/homepage.htm

Ferris State University, Automotive Department
School of Automotive and Heavy Equipment
708 Campus Drive
Big Rapids, Michigan 49307
231-591-2655
Email: auto@ferris.edu