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

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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

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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

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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

Student Defenses /

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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ASEE Professional Development

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   We invite you to a rare opportunity to participate in a, FREE, Nationally recognized Professional Development facilitated by the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). In partnership with UC Davis & UMBC, ASEE will be delivering two high quality trainings that will promote your career to the next level. Additionally, those who register will receive

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Fulbright Research Grants – Early Resource Access

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The Fulbright U.S. Student Program opportunities for individually designed research projects around the globe.  During their grants, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with and learn from the people of the host country, sharing daily experiences.  The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing

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Dissertation Defense – David Catalini

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DEVELOPMENT OF COOLING SYSTEMS WITH ACTIVE ELASTOCALORIC REGENERATORS Date/Time: Tuesday, December 15th of 2020, 3:30 PM EST List of committee members Professor Reinhard Radermacher, Chair Professor Ichiro Takeuchi Professor Yunho Hwang Professor Olivier Bauchau Professor Marino di Marzo Professor Bao Yang Chun-cheng Piao, Ph.D. Zoom or Webex Link: https://umd.zoom.us/s/98205535196 Abstract: The vapor compression cycle (VCC) has

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Tandon Faculty First Look Fellowship

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The NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites scholars currently underrepresented in engineering fields who are nearing completion of their doctorates or who are in post-doctoral positions to apply for Tandon Faculty First Look Fellowships. Fellows will have the opportunity to present and receive feedback on their ongoing research, engage with NYU faculty from a range of engineering

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Ph.D. Student Harnoor Singh Sachar Selected as Finalist For Frank J. Padden, Jr. Award

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Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. student, Harnoor Singh Sachar, has been selected as a finalist for the Frank J. Padden, Jr. Award sponsored by the College of Polymer Science and Engineering, University of Akron. As a finalist, Sachar will present his research in the 2021 Padden Award Symposium organized by the Division of Polymer Physics of the

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Dropping a Graduate Course or Withdrawing from all Courses

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On November 16, the Provost emailed all students announcing that the deadline to withdraw from a course has been extended to November 30 to provide students who have been profoundly impacted by the pandemic conditions with more flexibility.  In considering your options, it is important that graduate students and program advisors understand the potential implications of withdrawing

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