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College of Engineering and Applied Science. Freshman Engineering Convocation Fall 2012. Tonight’s Program. Dr. Steven F. Barrett, Associate Dean for Academic Programs - Welcome Dr. Rob Ettema, Dean - What to Expect from an Engineering Program International Engineering Program
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College of Engineering and Applied Science Freshman Engineering Convocation Fall 2012
Tonight’s Program • Dr. Steven F. Barrett, Associate Dean for Academic Programs - Welcome • Dr. Rob Ettema, Dean - • What to Expect from an Engineering Program • International Engineering Program • Dr. Richard Schmidt • Dr. Rob Erikson – Engineering Shop • Dr. Steven Barrett - ES Coordinator • Dr. Charles Dolan - ES 1000 Design Challenge
International EngineeringProgram Dr. R.J. SchmidtHead, Dept. Civil & Arch Engineering
Information Meeting Thursday, August 30, 2012 5:30 pm Room EN 1045
Topics For Discussion Value of international experience Foreign language study Study abroad destinations International internships Faculty representatives Engineers Without Borders Student testimonials
Dr. Rob Erikson Engineering Shop Facilities
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
Dr. Charles Dolan H. T. Person Professor
ENGINEERING • What’s it all about? • What will we do this semester?
Engineering is a Creative Process • Build on existing knowledge • Make something where nothing existed before • Problem solving • Teamwork • Communication
Coordination – electrical, mechanical, structural, construction at 48C (118F)
Communication with the Client and Staff Norwegian engineer Thai consultant Japanese contractor French system integrator UAE - Dubai owner
ES 1000 How do we begin? • Research paper • Engineering Challenge 2012 • Where to find information • WYOWEB Class site • ES-1000 Class Site
Research Paper (L) • Pick research question from the information in your section • Use only four references • Journal • Popular press • Net • One article in opposition • Compare quality of information • Oral presentation in class
Resources • Library session on search engines and research • in library – look at challenge site • ES 1000 ESIG on-line web information with sample research questions • ES 1000 ESIG on-line web information with marked up typical papers
Engineering Challenge 2012 • Work in teams to solve a problem (I) • Solutions require knowledge of engineering concepts • Creativity and collaboration is encouraged • Oral presentation following the challenge (O)
Past Challenges • Wind turbines • Carpet climb • ROV
Wind Turbines • Build a windmill • Generate power • Engineering Challenge • Proper power, gearing and turbine design • Develop two different windmill concepts • Maximize power output
Build Robot to Climb a Carpet Build a device to climb a carpet to the next floor COE Library
Remote Recovery Vehicle • Design a Submarines or surface Ships • However • Research was essential • Teamwork was needed • Limit on expenses
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
2012 CHALLENGE • Fly a foam airplane 100 yards • The ad says they can fly 100 feet • Class with highest average flight distance gets a pizza party • Not as easy as it looks • Technical limits • Budget limits • Full rules in class
Thank you and see you in class QUESTIONS?