The Engineering Society of Detroit

The first woman engineer to be inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, Janice Means, PE, FESD, FASHRAE, LEED AP BD + C. Congratulations on your recent induction. See the presentation here via iCloud: https://lnkd.in/eFYxZ78s See the pre-recorded introduction produced by Michigan Women Forward HOF of Pranab Saha, PhD, PE, FESD who nominated her. It is a wonderful tribute. https://lnkd.in/e-MbafmX

The challenges on our planet are real, but  we can harness the data to drive change. | Wed Nov 20, 2024 | 6:15pm ET | "Crisis to Catalyst: The Upside of Sustainability" with Muthu Sivanantham, ASEI. Open to everyone, no charge. Register https://lnkd.in/eycXhDdN for the livestream link. Hosted by the ESD Affiliate Council and ASEI - The American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin

ESD Member Appreciation Open House You’re invited to ESD’s Holiday Open House! Let’s kick off the season together with good food, great company, and plenty of holiday cheer. Stop by after work to enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and festive treats. Take a tour of our office, connect with ESD Board and staff, and catch up with fellow members in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.  Our office is conveniently located in Southfield, just off M-10 and I-696, with plenty of free parking available.  This complimentary event is exclusive to ESD members, and preregistration is required. Casual or business attire is perfect for the occasion.  To Register: Click [https://lnkd.in/eqWQxxmj] to sign up online or call us at 248-353-0735. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Open to Everyone!  "Crisis to Catalyst: The Upside of Sustainability" Wed, Nov 20 | 6:00 PM | Hybrid Event at ESD HQ, Southfield, MI **AVAILABLE THROUGH LIVESTREAM** The ESD Affiliate Council and the American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI) will host this presentation featuring Muthu Sivanantham, Dassault Systemes, ASEI National Treasurer. Event Schedule:   6:00 - 6:15 PM: Networking & Apps (gourmet Indian-Italian fusion pizza)   6:15 PM: Presentation and Q&A  There’s no charge; RSVP requested: [https://lnkd.in/eycXhDdN]. Certs available upon request. If attending in person, we encourage you to bring a new, unwrapped toy for our annual Affiliate Council Holiday Toy Drive for children in need.

Holiday Gifting With Purpose: Feasting with The Fox Cookbook: Southern Roots Edition Vol One by Frenae S. Smith, FESD, is available for purchase. Proceeds support ESD's Girls in Engineering Academy, inspiring future STEM leaders. Go to https://lnkd.in/eDYnjwXD to order for yourself or someone special.

HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE 2024 Join ESD and its affiliated technical societies in making a difference this holiday season by supporting children in need, including those without parents and those sheltering with mothers who are survivors of domestic violence. Bring new, unwrapped toys for ages infant-18 to ESD HQ at 20700 Civic Center Drive Southfield, #Michigan, on the following dates. Let's make this season brighter for the most vulnerable children in our community. W   Nov  20, 2024    10am-6pm  Inside ESD Offices Sa  Nov  23, 2024    12-3pm        ESD North Parking Lot W   Dec    4, 2024    10am-6pm  Inside ESD Offices Sa  Dec  14, 2024   12-3pm       ESD North Parking Lot W   Dec  18, 2024    10am-6pm  Inside ESD Offices The ESD Affiliate Council is comprised of local technical societies that meet on a regular basis to share best practices, collaborate on programming, and promote STEM education. We host monthly hybrid meetings open to the engineering community at large with no charge.

Congratulations to Janice Means, PE, FESD, FASHRAE, professor emerita, Lawrence Technological University, for being selected as a 2024 Michigan Women's Hall of Fame inductee. Janice is a trailblazer in the field of engineering. She continues to share her expertise by contributing towards the development of ASHRAE's codes and standards especially those focused on energy efficiency. She is a local, national and international speaker on Climate Change and Sustainability within the built environment. Janice is a true treasure and most serving of this award. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 | 6-8 p.m. at the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, Detroit. To purchase tickets or to make a tribute in her honor go to https://lnkd.in/ePXhd-dy, ESD.org, or ASHRAE.org.

Please join the INCOSE Michigan Chapter for our November meeting. David Long, INCOSE's Director for Strategic Integration, will be delivering a talk titled "Creating Our Future: INCOSE's Strategic Plan". This event will be held virtually on November 14 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm EST. Please use the attached link for registration. https://lnkd.in/e7wrCM2w