Announcements

Application open for UMD Global STEWARDS NSF NRT Fellowship, 2022 Cohort

Fellowships & Scholarships /

We are now accepting applications for the UMD Global STEWARDS (STEM Training at the Nexus of Energy, WAter Reuse, and FooD Systems) graduate training fellowship, funded by the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) program. Applications are due by October 15th, 2021, and the cohort will begin in January 2022. Applicants must be currently enrolled […]

Application open for UMD Global STEWARDS NSF NRT Fellowship, 2022 Cohort Read More »

2022 Hertz Fellowship Application Open through October 29!

Fellowships & Scholarships /

Now Accepting ApplicationsWe’re excited to announce that the online application for the 2022 Hertz Fellowship is now open through October 29th. The Hertz Fellowship provides financial and lifelong professional support for the nation’s most promising graduate students in science and technology.We’re looking for creative individuals who want to apply their research toward solving our nation’s

2022 Hertz Fellowship Application Open through October 29! Read More »

In-Person Thesis/Dissertation Defense Procedures

Student Defenses /

The Graduate School has stipulated that starting on August 30, 2021, all thesis and dissertation defenses must occur fully in person unless an exemption has been granted by the Graduate School. The defending student and committee must be physically present in the examination room during the entire defense and during the committee’s private deliberations following

In-Person Thesis/Dissertation Defense Procedures Read More »

Dissertation Defense – Hanlong Wan

Student Defenses /

Title: NEXT GENERATION HEAT PUMP SYSTEM EVALUATION METHODOLOGIES Author: Hanlong Wan Date/Time: 9/2/21 | 2:00PM-4:00PM Location/Room: EGR4164B Martin Hall (CEEE’s conference room). Advisory Committee:Prof. Reinhard K. Radermacher, ChairProf. Peter Sunderland, Dean’s RepresentativeResearch Prof. Yunho HwangProf. Nikhil ChopraProf. Jelena SrebricProf. Bao Yang Abstract:Energy consumption of Heat Pump (HP) systems plays a significant role in the world

Dissertation Defense – Hanlong Wan Read More »

Dissertation Defense – Mahsa Doosthosseini

Student Defenses /

Title: Analysis and Optimization of Input Trajectories for Parameter Identifiability in Multi-Compartment Dynamic System Models Author: Mahsa Doosthosseini Date/Time: 08/17/2021  12:30 pm-2:30 pm Examining Committee: Dr. Hosam K. Fathy  (Chair/Advisor)Dr. Alisa Morss Clyne (Dean’s representative)Dr. Joseph S. FriedbergDr. Jin-Oh HahnDr. Simona OnoriDr. Monifa Vaughn-Cooke Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/6260893257 Abstract: This dissertation examines the interconnected problems of (i)

Dissertation Defense – Mahsa Doosthosseini Read More »

Dissertation Defense – Weiping Diao

Student Defenses /

Title: DEGRADATION ANALYSIS OF LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES WITH KNEE POINTS Author: Weiping Diao  Day/Time: 08/26/2021 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST Examining Committee: Dr. Michael Pecht, ChairDr. Chunsheng Wang, Dean’s RepresentativeDr. Michael AzarianDr. Hosam FathyDr. Paul AlbertusDr. Stanislav I. Stoliarov Abstract:  Commercialization of lithium-ion batteries has enabled applications ranging from portable consumer devices to high-power electric vehicles to become commonplace.

Dissertation Defense – Weiping Diao Read More »

Dissertation Defense – Paul Nation

Student Defenses /

Title: BAYESIAN METHODOLOGY FOR RELIABILITY GROWTH PLANNING, PROJECTION AND TRACKING FOR DISCRETE-USE SYSTEMS UTILIZING MULTI-SOURCE DATA Author: Paul Nation Day/Time: Monday, August 23rd from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Examining Committee:Professor Mohammed Modarres, Chair and AdvisorProfessor Aris ChristouAssistant Professor Katrina GrothProfessor Jeffrey HermannDoctor Martin Wayne, Special AdvisorProfessor Gregory Baecher, Dean’s Representative Abstract: This research aims to present a

Dissertation Defense – Paul Nation Read More »

SMART Scholarship Program

Fellowships & Scholarships /

The SMART Scholarship is a program that allows students (undergraduate and graduate) to partner with various DoD facilities across the U.S. to conduct research with government employees.  The benefits of the scholarship include tuition and stipend in addition to guaranteed summer internships and a job after graduation! See the flyer attached for more information.  The application period

SMART Scholarship Program Read More »

Student Trainee (Engineering) Internship Opportunity – NIST

Announcements, Fellowships & Scholarships /

Summary This is a Student Internship opportunity under the Pathways Program. NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We’re looking for a Student Trainee (Engineering) to join our team! This announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 08/20/2021. Responsibilities The Engineering Laboratory (EL) promotes U.S. innovation

Student Trainee (Engineering) Internship Opportunity – NIST Read More »

Dissertation Defense – Conor McCoy

Student Defenses /

Title: EXPERIMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION AND MODELING OF FLAME HEAT FEEDBACK AND OXIDATIVE PYROLYSIS FOR SIMULATION OF BENCH SCALE FIRE TESTS Author: Conor McCoy Date/Time: Thursday, August 5th | 9:30am Examining Committee:Professor Stanislav I. Stoliarov, ChairProfessor Mohamad Al-Sheikhly, Dean’s RepresentativeDr. Richard E. LyonProfessor Arnaud TrouvéProfessor Bao Yang Abstract: Two important bench scale fire tests, the cone calorimeter

Dissertation Defense – Conor McCoy Read More »