Cedarville Magazine Summer 2018

10 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION MICHELE (CUMMINGS) SOLOMON ’91 For her doctoral thesis, Danielle (Scarpone) Fredette ’12, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, looked deeply into the subject of autonomous vehicles and intelligent transportation. Now she gets to pass along her love of research to Cedarville students as the University’s newest electrical engineering professor. IN EVERY ISSUE 20 CHAPEL NOTES 22 ADVANCING CEDARVILLE 24 CAMPUS NEWS 28 YELLOW JACKET SPORTS 31 MOMENT IN TIME 32 IN CLOSING FEATURES 2 BONES REBORN CLEM BOYD Tim Norman, Professor of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, and Rocco Rotello, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, are working with students on a collaborative research project to develop the right structures and processes for regrowing human bone. Their efforts have also opened a unique window on the creative processes of God. 6 MISSION DRIVEN SANDRA (WELCH) HARNER ’64 Cedarville’s civil engineering major, which begins classes this fall, was born out of the University’s Gospel-driven focus on missions. Stephen Ayers, Professor of Civil Engineering, offers his vision for the new bachelor’s degree program, including its potential impact on cross- cultural ministry. 16 HIGH-TECH JACKETS JEFF GILBERT ’87 SeaLandAire Technologies, Inc. in Jackson, Michigan, is developing cutting-edge drone technology — on the water and in the air — that can collect logistical information for military and other applications. Cedarville engineering alumni are a critical part of SeaLandAire’s research and development. 13 DATA DEFENDERS MADI CANNON ’17 So much of daily life is governed by data-driven technology — ATMs, smartphones, computers, smart TVs, and more. While such devices enable amazing access to a world of possibilities, they also open our personal information to the risk of identity theft and other foul play. Cedarville’s cybersecurity program is preparing a new generation of defenders of our digital society. Editor Janice (Warren) Supplee ’86 Managing Editor Clem Boyd Creative Director Chad Jackson ’05 Graphic Designer Craig Salisbury Photographer Scott Huck Administration President Thomas White Vice President for Academics Thomas Mach ’88 Vice President for Advancement Rick Melson Vice President for Business and Chief Financial Officer Christopher Sohn Vice President for Enrollment Management Scott Van Loo ’98 Vice President for Marketing and Communications Janice (Warren) Supplee ’86 Vice President for Student Life and Christian Ministries Jonathan Wood Athletic Director Alan Geist ’83 Our Mission Cedarville University is a Christ-centered learning community equipping students for lifelong leadership and service through an education marked by excellence and grounded in biblical truth. Our Vision Cedarville University will be an exemplary Christian institution known for commitment to academic excellence, submission to biblical authority, passion for the Great Commission, and intentional discipleship that transforms lives for godly service, vocational distinction, and cultural engagement. Cedarville Magazine is published spring, summer, and fall and mailed free of charge to alumni and supporters of Cedarville University. 1-800-CEDARVILLE • cedarville.edu Direct inquiries and address changes to: Cedarville Magazine Cedarville University 251 N. Main St., Cedarville, OH 45314 cedarville.edu/magazine magazine@cedarville.edu 1-888-CEDARVILLE READ ONLINE! Visit cedarville.edu/magazineSU18 on your computer or mobile device. Summer 2018 Volume 6 Issue 2 Do you see someone SKILLED in their work? They will SERVE BEFORE KINGS ... Proverbs 22:29 (NIV) Cedarville Magazine | 1