Home Blog Page 2031

Vincennes University Jasper Unveils Collaborative Robots Lab

0
JASPER, Ind., October 18, 2021 – We are surrounded by technology, and it is changing at lightning speed. In many cases, the future is now. It used to be humans and robots sharing a workspace safely as co-workers were unimaginable. Collaborative robots or cobots currently work side by side with humans in a myriad of fields, including manufacturing, medical, and aviation.
Vincennes University is bringing advanced technology and training to Dubois County to support the manufacturing employers throughout the area as well as helping build a talent pipeline in advanced automation and cobots. VU and its partner Carmel-based Telamon recently installed 11 collaborative robots at the Center for Technology, Innovation, and Manufacturing (CTIM) on the Vincennes University Jasper Campus.
According to VU Provost Dr. Laura Treanor, “Vincennes University is proud to invest in bold projects that keep Indiana moving forward. We are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve, and we are proud to offer access to the latest technologies and modern processes to those we partner within the Jasper area. The cutting-edge cobot learning lab in the Center for Technology, Innovation, and Manufacturing at VUJ will be an exceptional resource for existing industry and education partners, as well as new connections.”
The cobot lab in the CTIM is part of a larger investment VU is making in the Jasper Campus. A $2 million renovation of the Jasper Administration Building is slated for completion in December. With funding from the Lilly Endowment, the University and VU Jasper are expanding their partnerships with local schools to enhance learning and career awareness in critical Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. VU has partnered with the Indiana Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC) at Purdue and has placed two Design & Innovation Studios in elementary schools, and is launching a summer STEM academy for area high school students.
Robotics technology and automation are transforming the workforce and altering the look of workplaces. Cobots, which are deployed to support and improve the efficiency of the human worker, can be additional support for the human, giving them an extra set of hands. They enhance productivity rather than replace humans in the workplace.
For example, a robot in a manufacturing setting could be a robotic arm with a grasping mechanism that performs a repetitive task like picking and placing with the human performing the more valuable assembly of the part. Improvements in sensor technology allow robots to safely interact with humans, work at human speeds, and some are even guided by human contact. Cobots are smaller, able to be moved, and easier to reprogram to perform different tasks.
The new collaborative robotics lab in the CTIM is part of an $8 million “Developing a Workforce Ecosystem for Industry 4.0 in Indiana” grant funded by a Lilly Endowment Inc. initiative. The training lab will allow VU Jasper to provide employers with demonstrations, workshops, and access to emerging cobot technologies, applications, and models.
“We are pleased Vincennes University has selected VU Jasper for a cobot learning lab,” CTIM Director Jacob Berg said. “Cobots represent the next generation of automation within the manufacturing sector and will become part of the solution to overcoming current productivity and workforce challenges. We are excited to provide our students and partner companies with opportunities to learn about this new technology. The VUJ Cobot Learning Lab is a resource for all community partners to explore and test collaborative robots.”
Cobot competitions and boot camps are also in the works as VU strives to promote emerging technologies and engage educators, students, parents, and employers. The University anticipates offering scholarships, credentials, and degrees in STEM-focused programming.
The cobot learning lab on the VU Jasper Campus is one of VU’s three labs in Central and Southern Indiana. Cobots are currently in the Gene Haas Training and Education Center in Lebanon. The state-of-the-art Center for Applied Robotics and Automation (CARA) is under construction on the Vincennes Campus.
VUJ offers access to many one-of-a-kind opportunities for employers, students, and residents of Dubois County and the surrounding region.
VUJ has forged a significant partnership with the Patoka Valley Cooperative. Together, they launched the Automation and Robotics Academy (ARA) for high school students. They have also created additional pathways for high school students in Aviation Operations, Construction Trades, IT, Cybersecurity, Business Administration, Emergency Medical Technician, and Health Science. The ARA and Construction Trades programs have the distinction of being an Indiana State Earn and Learn (SEAL) program, a designation awarded by the Indiana Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship (OWBLA).
Another unique program is the Career Advancement Partnership (CAP). CAP is a major workforce development initiative between VU Jasper and local companies. VU Jasper students learn high-demand industrial maintenance skills while working internships with industry partners.

Salvation Army To Make Major Donation To Operation Allies Welcome

0

Donation To Fill Major Void For Afghans At Camp Atterbury

The Salvation Army Indiana Division on Thursday will announce a major donation to Operation Allies Welcome and the families temporarily housed at Camp Atterbury. Each year, The Salvation Army teams up with WTHR and Classic Cleaners to host Coats for Kids, a campaign to collect donations to keep families warm in the winter. This year, the charitable organization extended that cause to help young Afghan evacuees currently housed in Indiana.

Salvation Army representatives will be joined by leadership from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Indiana National Guard.

Salvation Army Donation Announcement
9 a.m. Oct. 21
Kessler-Moore Readiness Center, 2625 W. Kessler Blvd. North Drive
Central Indiana collection site for Hoosier donations

Who:  Stephen Cox, IDHS Executive Director,  Major Marc Johnson, Divisional Commander of The Salvation Army Indiana Division, and Brig. Gen. Dale Lyles, Indiana National Guard Adjutant General

GOVERNOR’S PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSION TO MEET OCT. 21

0

Miah Michaelsen Named Indiana Arts Commission Executive Director

0

(INDIANAPOLIS) The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced today that Miah Michaelsen will serve as the agency’s next executive director. Michaelsen’s history with the IAC spans more than a decade, beginning as a regional arts partner for both the City of Bloomington and the Bloomington Area Arts Council. She has served as the agency’s deputy director of operations since 2016.

A seven-member search committee that included artists, arts organizations, and commissioners led the search process.

“We could not be more excited to welcome Miah Michaelsen as the next executive director of the Indiana Arts Commission,” said Alberta Barker, Indiana Arts Commission chair, and chair of the search committee. “Miah has a track record of innovation, a demonstrated history of leadership, and a deeply held commitment to the arts in our state. We look forward to working with her and the great team already in place at the Indiana Arts Commission as they guide the agency into a new era.”

Before joining the IAC, Michaelsen served as the first assistant economic development director for the arts for the City of Bloomington. In that role she developed and implemented all aspects of programming and services offered to the creative sector by the City of Bloomington and its state-designated cultural district, the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District (BEAD).

She also served in executive director roles for the Bloomington Area Arts Council, the Children’s Hands-On Museum in Tuscaloosa, AL and the Kentuck Art Center and Festival in Northport, AL. She has served on panels including the National Endowment for the Arts, Arts Midwest, the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Arts Council of Indianapolis, and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture.  Michaelsen is a graduate of Hendrix College (Conway, AR) with a BA with Distinction in Theatre. She lives in Bloomington with her husband, Jonathan, and has two adult sons, Brendan and Wyeth.

Michaelsen replaces Lewis Ricci, who retired after 15 years of service as executive director of the Indiana Arts Commission.

Older Hoosier & Caregiver Community Conversations

0

There are two additional opportunities for older Hoosiers and/or their caregivers to give feedback about the services they receive and what they need. Please encourage anyone interested in participating to attend:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. EDT (9 a.m. CDT)
  • Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. EDT (9 a.m. CDT)

Register to attend here: https://tinyurl.com/INCommunityMeeting

We also encourage you to post and/or set this flyer, available here, to make your customers, members, clients, etc. aware.

Please contact InformIN@advancingstates.org with any questions.

Aces Complete First Day Of Braun Intercollegiate

0

UE In Top Five In The Standings

 EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Caitlin O’Donnell continued her recent streak, carding a 78 to open up the Charles Braun Intercollegiate on Monday at Oak Meadow Country Club.

Coming off of her top event of the season at the Butler Fall Invitational, O’Donnell ranks in a tie for 5th place with one of two tournament rounds in the books.  She is just five shots off of the lead entering the final day.

One behind O’Donnell was Carly Frazier.  She is another one who has played extremely well as of late.  A 79 on Monday has her in the top ten, ranking in a tie for the 9th spot on the leaderboard.  Mallory Russell was third for the Purple Aces.  She recorded an 82 in the opening round to rank third on the UE squad.  Russell is tied for 22nd.

Alyssa McMinn and Allison Enchelmayer both wrapped up Monday’s action with scores of 83 and rank in a tie for 28th.  Freshman Magdalena Borisova made her college debut at Evansville’s home course.  Borisova scored an 86 in her first official round.  Taylor Keating registered a final tally of 91 and ranks just outside the top 40.

Green Bay has a 6-shot lead in the team standings.  The Phoenix combined for a team score of 309 and are six ahead of IUPUI and ten in front of third place North Alabama.  Evansville is tied for 5th place with a 322, but are just three strokes outside of the top three.

Amelie Svejda of IUPUI leads the individuals.  Her 1-over 73 in the first round finished three in front of a second-place tie.  Ashley Kulka of Green Bay and Alissa Fish from Western Michigan are tied for second.  The Phoenix’ Isabelle Maleki is fourth with a 77 while Caitlin O’Donnell is in a 5th place tie with a 78.

Tuesday’s final round will get underway at 10 a.m. at Oak Meadow CC.

 

Indiana FFA Member Aspires For National Office

0

INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 18, 2021) — Notre Dame freshman Derick Williams is competing against 39 of the United States’ most elite young agriculture leaders for one of six National FFA officer positions. Williams was selected by a state nomination committee to serve as the National FFA Officer candidate on behalf of Indiana. The officers selected will be announced during the final session of the National FFA Convention & Expo, taking place Oct. 27-30 in Indianapolis.

“I’ve been honored to meet hundreds of Indiana FFA members from across the state during my time as lieutenant governor, and each time I am blown away by their professionalism and leadership skills,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch. “Best of luck to Derick as he prepares and begins the interview process. Indiana is rooting for you.”

Williams hails from Union City and is a 2020 graduate of Union City Jr-Sr High School. His FFA involvement started his eighth grade year and since has had the opportunity to be involved in numerous career and leadership development events. Most notably, William’s favorites were extemporaneous public speaking and soils evaluation. Throughout the past year, Williams served as the 2020-2021 Indiana FFA State Reporter.

“FFA is such a powerful organization. Derick, for example, did not come from an agriculture background, but through his involvement in FFA has now decided after completing his education he wants to bring his skills and passions back and apply them within our industry,” said Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler. “I wish Derick the best of luck and am certain his experiences, knowledge and passions will carry him far wherever his future leads.”

After completing his state office tenure in June, Williams headed north to South Bend where he is studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. He has a strong interest in sustainability and battery technology and aspires to use that knowledge to find his niche in the agriculture industry one day.

“The year ahead holds unlimited potential for the FFA, and I look forward to the opportunity to uplift thousands of young members across the country,” Williams said. “My success in the organization is due in large part to the advisors who guided me on this journey, and I hope to do the same for our future agricultural leaders.”

Outside of the classroom, Williams has made it a point to take advantage of the leadership development opportunities at Notre Dame. Since arriving on campus he has gotten involved in the First Year Leadership Council, Judicial Council, American Red Cross Club, among others.

“Derick has been diligently preparing for this opportunity since the conclusion of his year serving as a state officer,” said Indiana FFA Director Sam Miller. “Derick is an excellent representative for Indiana FFA. I am certain whatever lies ahead for Derick he will be met with great success.”

To become a National FFA officer, Williams will undergo a week-long selection process and will be evaluated on everything from his written and verbal skills to his ability to facilitate classroom discussions. If selected, he will join the five other officers, traveling the country and promoting FFA to business and industry leaders, FFA members, government and education officials, and the general public.

Visit www.ffa.org to learn more about the National FFA Organization or www.inffa.org to learn more about Indiana FFA.

Cardona Accomplishes Rare Feat MVC Feat

0

Argentina native named MVC Player and Freshman of the Week

LOUIS – University of Evansville volleyball player Giulia Cardona has accomplished a feat that has not been seen in the Missouri Valley Conference since 2014 as she was named the league’s Player and Freshman of the Week on Monday.

Cardona becomes the first MVC player to earn both awards since Oct. 27, 2014 when Abbie Lehman of Wichita State earned both accolades.  This is the second consecutive Freshman of the Week honor for Cardona and she becomes Evansville’s third player this season to be recognized as the Player of the Week.  Alondra Vazquez won the award following the opening weekend of play before Melanie Feliciano took the honor last week.

Prior to this season, Evansville had just nine student-athletes named the Player of the Week in volleyball.  This fall also marks the first time UE has had more than one player recognized as the Player of the Week in a single season.

Continuing to be a presence for the Aces in every way possible, Cardona recorded 4.75 kills and 1.92 digs per set in leading the Aces to wins over Missouri State, UNI and Drake.  The freshman recorded 57 kills while hitting .301.  She had a total of 23 digs and four block assists.

The week started with an impressive 3-0 home win over Missouri State where Cardona recorded 17 kills, 5 digs and 2 block assists.  She hit .486 in the contest while adding an assist.  Her top contribution came at the end of the second set, picking up three kills in the final six points to help UE take a 2-0 lead over the Bears.  Cardona opened the weekend with a 19-kill effort while hitting .250 in Evansville’s first-ever road win over Northern Iowa.  She added seven digs and a block assist.  With UE trailing by an 11-8 score in the third set, Cardona made the difference, registering three consecutive kills to erase the deficit.  With the score knotted at 17-17, she had a kill that gave Evansville the lead for good.

In Saturday’s come-from-behind win over Drake, Cardona fell just one short of her career mark with 21 kills.  She added 11 digs on the way to her fifth double-double of the season.  The win over the Bulldogs marked the fifth MVC triumph in a row for UE, the first such streak for the program since joining the league in 1994.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

0
EPD

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

20211019031155809

PRECAUTIONARY BOIL ADVISORY LIFTED       

0

                                                                                                                                               EVANSVILLE, IND. – The precautionary boil advisory for EWSU customers in the North Park area impacted by a water service disruption on Wednesday has been lifted. Water samples have passed water quality assurance testing for two consecutive days. Customers impacted by the advisory do not need to boil water used for cooking and drinking.

1...2,0302,0312,032...7,285Page 2,031 of 7,285