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The Link Foundation Ocean Engineering and Instrumentation Ph.D. Fellowship Program

Objectives: To foster ocean engineering and ocean instrumentation research; to enhance both the  theoretical and practical knowledge and applications of ocean engineering and ocean  instrumentation research; and to disseminate the results of that research through lectures,  seminars and publications.The Awards: On the basis of an application to the Foundation in the form of a research proposal, […]

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Dissertation Defense: Abdullah Alsharhan

Title: Additive Manufacturing of Microfluidic Technologies via In Situ Direct Laser Writing Day/Time: Thursday Feb 11th 2021, 10:45am-12:45pm Examining Committee: Ryan Sochol (Chair)Don DeVoeEleonora TubaldiAxel KriegerReza Ghodssi (Dean’s Represenative) Abstract: Innovations in microfluidic technologies hold great promise for a wide range of chemical, biomedical, and soft robotic applications. Unfortunately, key drawbacks associated with soft lithography-based microfabrication processes hinder

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One-year Research Fellow Position at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The FDA is seeking a highly talented and motivated candidate for a one-year research  position in the area of optical performance evaluation of medical devices. The intern will have the opportunity to perform cutting-edge scientific research with highly experienced biophotonics researchers, present work at scientific conferences and publish journal articles. Project DescriptionThis project will focus

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OMICRON DELTA KAPPA – Applications Open

Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society applications are now available. Eligible junior, senior, and graduate students should visit www.odk.umd.edu to begin the application process. Membership applications must be received electronically no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021. Additionally, applications for ODK Freshmen and Sophomore awards will open on Monday, February 1, 2021 and close on Friday, February 19,

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Student Spotlight – Guanjin Wang Wins Awards at NSF Research Poster Competition

Mechanical engineers received the first place prize for “best computational approach” and runner up award overall during the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Poster Competition at the 2020 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition. The winning poster was based on Mechanical Engineering Ph.D.  Guanjin Wang’s Ph.D. dissertation work under the guidance of Chair and Minta

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Internship & Employment Opportunities – WORKDAY

Workday currently has numerous internship and job opportunity listings for graduate students. Please click link below to search for more jobs. You can check out listings posted this past week below as well. https://aero.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/URR/0/refreshFacet/318c8bb6f553100021d223d9780d30be 2021 Battery Test Lab Intern El Segundo, CA | R001218 | Posted Yesterday 2021 – Space Policy Graduate Co-op Crystal City,

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NAID Emergency Leaders in Data Science Fellowship

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) would like to inform you of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Emerging Leaders in Data Science Fellowship. Please review the attached flyer and spread the word as the deadline to apply is February 12, 2021 at 11:59pm EST. Apply today at: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NIH-NIAID-DataScienceFellowship-2021 NIAID conducts and supports

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Dissertation Defense – Chaolun Zheng

Title: ADVANCED ABSORPTION MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN REFREGIATION Date/Time: January 12, 2021 2:00PM – 4:00PM Committee: Prof. Bao Yang (Chair)Prof. Amir RiazProf. Peter B. SunderlandProf. Teng LiProf. Chunsheng Wang (Dean Representative). Zoom Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/94210112455?pwd=MjVWRS9TVXR4cENFb2t3aTlTR0ljUT09 Abstract: Absorption chillers, which utilize heat as the primary energy input, have been considered a more environment-friendly alternative to vapor-compression cooling systems. The thermodynamic properties

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