Nicci VandeVeegaete

Nicci VandeVeegaete

Faculty Program Coordinator/Advisor, Industrial & Technology Management
School of Design & Manufacturing
Phone: (231) 679-7281
Email: [email protected]

Education

• MS, Lawrence Technological University, Industrial Operations
• Certificate, Project Management Certification
• BS, GMI-EMI (now Kettering University), Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Biography

Industrial Technology & Management Faculty Program Coordinator & Advisor for Ferris State University. Adjunct Instructor of Quality Science Statistics and Engineering Economics for Ferris State University. Nine plus years of successful math tutoring experience for elementary through high school students. Fourteen years of an accomplished engineering career with a major automotive manufacturer. Expertise in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM.) Proven ability to train, mentor and lead adults and children. Highly regarded for strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Personally I am a wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. I love to travel, read, scrapbook, and spend time with loved ones. I practice yoga daily. I believe in continuous personal growth and being of service to others.

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

• Journal Article
  Liu, Y., O'Connor, R. A., VandeVeegaete, N., O'Connor, K., Koepf, W. A. (2024). "Empowering Tomorrow’s Automotive Workforce: Cutting-Edge Electric Vehicles Certificate and Battery Center," https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/10569139/proceeding. Opatija, Croatia: IEEE Explore. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10569558/authors#authors
• Magazine/Trade Publication
  Liu, Y., Leonard, R. A., VandeVeegaete, N., O'Connor, K., Koepf, W. A. (2024). "Empowering Tomorrow's Automotive Workforce: Cutting Edge Electric Vehicles Certificate and Battery Center," IEEE Xplore 2024 47th MIPRO ICT and Electronics Convention. New York City, New York: IEEE. • https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10569558

Presentations

• Oral Presentation
  VandeVeegaete, N. (Presenter), Liu, Y. (Author), IEOM Smart Mobility and Vehicle Electrification Conference Detroit, "Advanced Battery Production and Testing Facility Strengthen Skills of Engineering Students in Vehicle Electrification," IEOM, Lawrence Technological University, (October 10, 2023).