2021 Co-op Employer Forum & Award Presentations
Friday, August 6th
Forum Topic:
Maximizing the Benefits of an Industry / University Collaboration
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Panel Discussion
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Award Presentations
Held virtually via Zoom
Forum Speakers
Mary Andrade
Director, Engineering Career Services, J.B. Speed School of Engineering
University of Louisville
Steve Heethuis
Training Director
NN Autocam Precision Components Group
Paul D. Plotkowski, Ph.D.
Dean, Padnos College of Engineering and Computing
Grand Valley State University
Casey L. Thelenwood, MBA, M.Ed., CRA
Associate Dean, Padnos College of Engineering and Computing
Grand Valley State University
What is the Co-op Employer Forum?
The School of Engineering’s annual Co-op Employer Forum is held during the Engineering Design Conference. The intent of the forum is to bring together engineering professionals in academia and industry who are engaged in engineering education initiatives to share information on effective models, experiences and best practices. The goal is to emphasize the mutually beneficial partnerships between the Padnos College of Engineering & Computing and the School of Engineering with industry and government, as well as to allow a collaborative networking space for all participants.
