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University of Wisconsin Partners with Proportion-Air for Senior Capstone Projects

By Jeff Clancy

Proportion Air is delighted to announce the launch of two new senior capstone projects in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The first group will focus on a high-flow, low-pressure application, structured as a Research and Development project to provide students with invaluable real-world experience. Each team member will have a specific role, contributing their unique skills to the project. They will be guided by Dr. Jodi Prosise and Dr. Thomas Zolper from the Mechanical Engineering department. We are very excited to embark on this new venture with the University of Wisconsin.

 

Meet the Team

Kyle Wilbur

Kyle Wilbur (Team Lead) is a Mechanical Engineering student from Champlin, MN, with a diverse set of hobbies and a strong professional background. In his free time, Kyle enjoys mountain biking, downhill skiing, hiking, and archery.

Professionally, Kyle has valuable experience as a Project Coordinator. He is proficient in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using NX Nastran and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with Star-CCM+, showcasing his strong analytical abilities.

Luke Wieland

Luke Wieland is an avid adventurer and a fan of the arts from Hartland, WI. He enjoys hiking in national parks and is an avid downhill skier. Luke is also a member of a collegiate choir and participates in musical theater.

Professionally, Luke is a Mechanical Engineering student. He has experience as a Team Note Taker and has worked on pneumatic gate systems for forklifts.

Evan Weber is a dedicated Mechanical Engineering student from Muskego, WI, with a strong background in both technical and managerial aspects of engineering. He has valuable experience as a Budget Coordinator, showcasing his ability to manage financial aspects of projects effectively. Evan is proficient in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and advanced SolidWorks modeling, demonstrating his technical expertise and analytical skills. In his free time, Evan enjoys a variety of hobbies, including fishing, golfing, and riding motorcycles

Kenny Mies is a dedicated Mechanical Engineering major originally from Muskego, WI. He brings a wealth of experience in SolidWorks and InventorPro, along with a solid foundation in pneumatics, thanks to his involvement in FIRST robotics.

Outside of his academic and professional pursuits, Kenny enjoys a variety of interests. He enjoys downhill skiing, traveling to new places, music and playing video games.

 

This group of young engineers will spend this semester on prototypes before completing the actual model in late spring. They’ll exhibit the final product at the University of Wisconsin’s Senior Design Open House Wednesday, May 21.

Follow our social channels and this blog for updates on their progress.