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Engineering for Change (E4C) Fellowship

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The Engineering for Change (E4C) Fellowship is a distinctive workforce development program at the intersection of engineering and social impact serving to activate and empower early-career technical professionals worldwide to solve local and global challenges. Providing a unique platform to develop professional skills, and connect with international mentors and peers from all continents, the E4C Fellowship offers […]

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UPCOMING DISSERTATION DEFENSE: KUNAL AHUJA

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Name: Kunal Ahuja Title of Dissertation: ULTRA-THIN ON-CHIP ALD LIPON CAPACITORS FOR HIGH ENERGY AND HIGH-FREQUENCY APPLICATIONS  Date, time, location: August 4th, 1-3pm in EGR 2164 (https://umd.zoom.us/j/9523406285) List of all committee members:  Professor F. Patrick McCluskey, Chair/Advisor Professor Gary Rubloff, Co-Chair Professor Peter Sandborn Professor Keith Gregorczyk Professor Hugh Bruck Professor Aris Christou Professor Sang Bok Lee (Dean’s

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American Association of University Women Fellowships

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Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at accredited U.S. institutions during the fellowship year in one of the designated degree programs where women’s participation traditionally has been low. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Organization American Association of University Women Education Level Fellowship Subjects Architecture, Computer/Information Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics

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UPCOMING DISSERTATION DEFENSE: ZHAOXI YAO

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Name: Zhaoxi Yao Title of Dissertation: Thermal Management of Integrated motors for Electric Propulsion Date, time, location: August 5, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in EGR 2162 List of all committee members:  Professor F. Patrick McCluskey, Chair/Advisor Professor Michael Ohadi Professor Amir Riaz Professor Hugh Bruck Professor Christopher Cadou (Dean’s Representative) Abstract: Electrification of traditional combustion power

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UPCOMING THESIS DEFENSE: ANTHONY DEVLIN LAROSA

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Name: Anthony Devlin Larosa Title of Thesis: DESIGN OF A LOW-COST PORTABLE HANDHELD SPECTROMETER FOR AEROSOL OPTICAL DEPTH MEASUREMENTS Date, time, location: 08/05, 2:00 PM, EGR 2164 (DeWalt Seminar Room) List of all committee members:  Professor Miao Yu, Chair and Advisor Professor Mario Dagenais Assistant Professor Avik Dutt Abstract: The impact aerosols have on human health and the climate

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Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) More information can be found here: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2022/nsf22614/nsf22614.htm?WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_id=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Applicant Eligibility: See the Detailed Eligibility Requirements in Section IV for full information. Eligibility is based on the applicant’s status at the application deadline. Applicants must self-certify that they are eligible to receive the Fellowship. To be eligible, an applicant must meet all

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UPCOMING DISSERTATION DEFENSE: NEDA SHAFIEI

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Name: Neda Shafiei Title: Estimating The Reliability of a New Consumer Product Using User Survey Data and Reliability Test Data Date: 7/27/2022 at 11am via Zoom only Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/9968970907 Committee Members: Mohammad Modarres, Chair Jefferey Herrmann Abhijit Dasgupta Katrina Groth Vasiliy Krivtsov Mohamad Al-Sheikhly, Dean’s Representative Abstract: Collecting data for estimating the reliability of

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UPCOMING DISSERTATION DEFENSE: KIT WONG

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Name: Kit Pan Wong Title of dissertation: Distributed fiber-optic sensors for pressure and strain measurements during slamming of a flexible plate Date & location: July 25th, 2022 10am EST, Martin Hall 2164 https://umd.zoom.us/j/3669032774?pwd=WG9IalhCK1lZTWozM1VXUlhQM1Z4UT09Meeting ID: 366 903 2774Passcode: 2021088 Committee members: Professor Miao Yu, ChairProfessor James DuncanProfessor Kenneth KigerProfessor Nikhil ChopraProfessor Stuart Laurence (Dean’s Representative) Abstract:The investigation of

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UPCOMING THESIS DEFENSE: CONNOR QUIGLEY

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Name: Connor Quigley Date & Time: July 25th, 2022 at 10am in EGR-2162  Zoom Meeting: https://umd.zoom.us/j/2010401689 | Meeting ID: 201 040 1689 Thesis Title: Developments in Carbon Rod Analysis for Sporting Goods Applications Advisory Committee: Professor Peter Chung, Chair/Advisor Professor Abhijit Dasgupta Professor Jeffery Herrmann Abstract: In sporting goods manufacturing, such as in fishing rod

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UPCOMING DISSERTATION DEFENSE: KESHAV RAJASEKARAN

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Name: Keshav Rajasekaran Title: Bio-Inspired flow sensors and their application in Unmanned Air Vehicles Date: 07/22/2022 Time: 9AM – 11AM Location: EGR 2164 Committee members: Professor Miao Yu, Chair Professor Sarah Bergbreiter, Co-Chair Professor Don Devoe Professor Nikhil Chopra  Professor Ryan Sochol Professor Pamela Abshire (Dean’s Representative) Abstract: Small-scale unmanned air vehicles require lightweight, compact, and

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