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Research Opportunities. The Research Process A training to “ what is research”. Summary. Research Academy Opportunities SDSU UCSD Elements of Research Opportunities Finding a Mentor Research Fellowships Summer Programs. Research academy opportunities. Research Academy Opportunities.
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Research Opportunities The Research Process A training to “ what is research”
Summary • Research Academy Opportunities • SDSU • UCSD • Elements of Research Opportunities • Finding a Mentor • Research Fellowships • Summer Programs
Research Academy Opportunities • SDSU • Mixing and Flow Control in High-Speed Combustors • Dynamics of Flame Spread in Microgravity • Racecar Aerodynamics • UCSD • Near Space Balloon Project • Aircraft wing structural dynamics
SDSU: Mixing and Flow Control in High-Speed Combustors • Transport and mixing mechanisms of fuel and air in sonic fuel injectors • Control by enhancing mass flow, fuel-air mixing, and energy mixing
SDSU: Dynamics of Flame Spread in Microgravity • Understand why experiments are set up • Reproduce events that occur in space! Sample holder (sample size: 6cm x 1cm) Fan & Motor Video camera
SDSU: Dynamics of Flame Spread in Microgravity Photo Sketch Photo Sketch
SDSU: Biomechanics Lab • Gain hands on experience with robotics • Opportunity to use computers to tell robots what to do
UCSD: Near Space Balloon Project • Gain hands on manufacturing experience • Become the rocket scientist balloon boy!
UCSD: Near Space Balloon Project • Learn how to track your balloon with parts bought from ebay
UCSD: Aircraft Wing Structural Dynamics • Build your very own wing out of balsa wood. • Understand the bare bones of aircraft structures
Finding a Mentor • Only you can make the best decision • What topics interest you? • Did you enjoy a particular course? • Do you get along with a professor?
Finding a Mentor • Internet resources at your disposal
SDSU Research Opportunities • Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program • Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) • Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS) • Summer Programs
S-STEM Program • Computational modeling and simulation research in science and engineering • Requirements • Upper division standing • Strong interest in computational science
S-STEM Program • $5000 for juniors • $6000 for returning seniors • Contact: • Dr. SatchiVenkataraman • satchi@mail.sdsu.edu
MARC • Goal is to increase Ph.D.’s awarded in underrepresented ethnic groups • Requirements • Full time standing at SDSU • Upper division standing • Potential and interest in pursuing a graduate degree in the biomedical sciences
MARC • Three-quarter tuition and a monthly stipend of $913.00 • Contact • Thelma Chavez (Program Coordinator)
UCSD Summer Research • UCSD • Amgen Scholars Program • California Current Ecosystem Long-Term Ecological Research (CCE LTER) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship offered by the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP_SURF) • Summer Training Academy for Research in the Sciences (STARS)
USD Summer Research • USD • Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) • McNair Program • Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU Program) • Pre- Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE)
My Experience at SDSU • S-STEM Program • Engage in interdisciplinary research • Bioengineering and aerospace engineering
My Experience at UCSD • Amgen Scholars Program • Requirements • Ten-week, full-time research experience for undergraduates • Biological sciences or bioengineering