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College of Engineering and Applied Science Freshman Engineering Convocation Fall 2014
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Today’s Program Dr. Al Rodi, Dean of the College Dr. Steven F. Barrett, Associate Dean for Academic Programs Dr. Rob Erikson – Engineering Shop Dr. Richard Schmidt – International Engineering Program Dr. David Whitman - The Design Challenge for Fall 2014
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Dr. Al Rodi Dean
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Dr. Steven Barrett Associate Dean for Academic Programs
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Dr. Rob Erikson Engineering Shop Facilities
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Guide for Shop Use A dedicated area for undergraduate projects You must have completed the safety review You must sign up for time You may contact Dr. Erikson at 307-399-0101
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International Engineering Program Dr. R.J. Schmidt Head, Dept. Civil & Arch Engineering
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International Engineering Program Value of international experience Foreign language study Study abroad destinations International internships Faculty representatives Engineers Without Borders Student testimonials Meeting on Sept 8, 4:30-6:00 in EN 1045
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Design Challenge Dr. David L. Whitman H.T. Person Professor
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ENGINEERING DESIGN What’s it all about? What will we do this semester?
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Engineering is a Creative Process Build on existing knowledge Make something where nothing existed before Problem solving Teamwork Communication
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Palm Jumeriah Monorail-Dubai
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Coordination – electrical, mechanical, structural, construction at 48C (118F)
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Communication with the Client and the Professional Staff Norwegian engineer Thai consultant Japanese contractor French system integrator UAE - Dubai owner
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Projects are Fun, But …. Communication is Essential!!!
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Engineering Challenge 2014 Work in teams to solve a problem (I) Solutions require knowledge of engineering concepts Creativity and collaboration is encouraged
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Past Challenges Wind turbines Carpet climb Remote Amphibious Recovery Vehicle
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Wind Turbines
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Build Robot to Climb a Carpet Build a device to climb a carpet to the next floor Coe Library
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Remote Recovery Vehicle Design a Submarine or Surface Ship
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2014 Challenge - Design a Dynamic Water Slide
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University Risk Management Student life insurance waiver must be signed in advance Student health does not cover near misses Suggested that we find a new project
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Truth in Advertising We aren’t going to do this. The idea was on the internet After it went viral, the developers confessed that it was not real. People were trying it, because… If it is on the Internet, it must be real! Believe half of what you see.
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2014 CHALLENGE Solar Cooker Design The ES 1000 Engineering Challenge for 2014 is for teams of students to design and test a solar cooker. We will test with both artificial light and true sunlight (provided the sun is out in Laramie on October 11 th !)
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2014 CHALLENGE (cont) How much heat can 8 ounces of water absorb in 30 minutes? The oven must include a method to adjust its angle toward the light source while keeping the jar of water level. Design notebook must be kept and turned in on the day of the challenge. More details will be given in class.
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QUESTIONS?
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