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College of Engineering and Applied Science

College of Engineering and Applied Science. Freshman Engineering Convocation Fall 2014. 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

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College of Engineering and Applied Science

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  1. College of Engineering and Applied Science Freshman Engineering Convocation Fall 2014

  2. 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

  3. Dr. Al Rodi Dean

  4. Dr. Steven Barrett Associate Dean for Academic Programs

  5. Dr. Rob Erikson Engineering Shop Facilities

  6. 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

  7. International EngineeringProgram Dr. R.J. SchmidtHead, Dept. Civil & Arch Engineering

  8. 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

  9. Design Challenge Dr. David L. WhitmanH.T. Person Professor

  10. ENGINEERING DESIGN • What’s it all about? • What will we do this semester?

  11. Engineering is a Creative Process • Build on existing knowledge • Make something where nothing existed before • Problem solving • Teamwork • Communication

  12. Palm Jumeriah Monorail-Dubai

  13. Palm Jumeriah Monorail-Dubai

  14. Coordination – electrical, mechanical, structural, construction at 48C (118F)

  15. Communication with the Client and the Professional Staff Norwegian engineer Thai consultant Japanese contractor French system integrator UAE - Dubai owner

  16. Projects are Fun, But …. Communication is Essential!!!

  17. Engineering Challenge 2014 • Work in teams to solve a problem (I) • Solutions require knowledge of engineering concepts • Creativity and collaboration is encouraged

  18. Past Challenges • Wind turbines • Carpet climb • Remote Amphibious Recovery Vehicle

  19. Wind Turbines

  20. Build Robot to Climb a Carpet Build a device to climb a carpet to the next floor Coe Library

  21. Remote Recovery Vehicle • Design a Submarine or Surface Ship

  22. 2014 Challenge - Design a Dynamic Water Slide

  23. 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

  24. 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.

  25. 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 11th!)

  26. 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.

  27. QUESTIONS?

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