Announcements
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UPCOMING DISSERTATION DEFENSE: SHAO-PENG CHEN
Title of dissertation: ANALYSIS OF THE LIFE-CYCLE COST AND CAPABILITY TRADEOFFS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROCUREMENT AND SUSTAINMENT OF OPEN SYSTEMS Date/time: March 19th at 9:00 AM Location: 2164 DeWALT Conference Room, Glenn L. Martin Hall. Zoom link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/6254630014?omn=99524160244 Committee members:Professor Peter A. Sandborn, ChairProfessor Bilal M. Ayyub, Dean’s RepresentativeProfessor Katrina GrothProfessor Jeffrey HerrmannProfessor William Lucyshyn
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UPCOMING THESIS DEFENSE : SAMUEL GIGIOLI
Author: Samuel Gigioli Date: November 13th, 2023 at 10:00AM Location: IREAP 1207 Committee Members: Dr. Ashwani Gupta, ChairDr. Bao YangDr. Kenneth Title: DISSECTION AND MODELING OF AEDC WIND TUNNEL 9 CONTROL LAW AND FACILITY DURING BLOW PHASE Abstract: This work presents the progress towards a mathematical modeling of the ArnoldEngineering Development Complex (AEDC) Wind Tunnel…
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Ph.D. Fellowship Application Now Open + 12/7 Webinar
The DOE CSGF provides outstanding benefits and opportunities for doctoral students in various fields that use high-performance computing to solve complex problems in science and engineering. Renewable up to four years, the fellowship also seeks candidates researching applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, computer engineering or computational science advances that contribute to more effective use of…
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UPCOMING DISSERTATION DEFENSE: GABRIEL SMITH
Author: Gabriel Smith Date: October 26, 2023 at 2pm EST Location: EGR-2164, Martin Hall Committee Members: Title: DIRECT LASER WRITE PROCESSES FOR SPIDER-INSPIRED MICROHYDRAULICS AND MULTI-SCALE LIQUID METAL DEVICES Abstract: Direct Laser Write (DLW) through two-photon polymerization (2PP) empowers us to delve into the realm of genuine three-dimensional design complexity for microsystems, enabling features smaller than a single micrometer.…
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Upcoming Dissertation Defense : Upamanyu Ray
Author: Upamanyu Ray Date: October 4, 2023 at 1pm EST Location: EGR-1131b, Martin Hall Committee Members: Title: Mechanics and thermal transport modeling in nanocellulose and cellulose-based materials Abstract: Cellulose, the abundantly available natural biopolymer, has the potential to be a next generation wonder material. The motivation behind this thesis stems from the efforts to obtain mechanical properties of two…
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2023 Michelson Philanthropies & Science Prize for Immunology
This honor was created to encourage, support, and reward young investigators across disciplines who demonstrate expertise with the potential for lasting impact on vaccine and immunotherapy discovery. This international prize is an investment in the future—you and your research. The prize is USD $30K, and two finalists receive USD $10K each. To enter, submit an…
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SMART Scholarship-for-Service
The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree. Scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. Applications are open annually from August 1-December 1. To…
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Upcoming Thesis Defense: Mohammed Gandikota
Author: Mohammed Ibaad Shareef Gandikota Date: September 20th, 2023 at 12:00pm Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/9221913124 Location: AVW 1146 (ISR) Committee Members: Title: Development and In-situ Characterization of Bi-layered Laminated Composites for Enhanced Moisture Barrier Performance Abstract: Silicone encapsulations are widely used in high-temperature electronic applications, providing excellent properties like thermal stability, high purity, and chemical resistance. However, silicone is susceptible to…
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Visit Minnesota, learn about graduate programs in Science an Engineering
University of Minnesota is hosting a “Graduate school opportunities showcase” on October 23rd and 24th. The event is open to science and engineering majors, and /day two (October 24th) will feature a focus on Mechanical Engineering. More information on the event can be found in the attached flyer that includes a link to the student…
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NRC Research Associateship Programs
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Fellowships Office has conducted the NRC Research Associateship Programs in cooperation with sponsoring federal laboratories and other research organizations since 1954. NRC Research Associateships are awarded to exceptionally talented postdoctoral and senior scientists and engineers through a rigorous selection process. These selected individuals are granted tenure as…