Posted on September 2nd, 2011 by axb
Want to go to Stanford University but a little short on funds (or maybe still in high school)? No need to worry – this fall, Stanford School of Engineering will be offering three lecture courses online, open to the public, and free of charge.
Two professors in the Stanford School of Engineering, Peter Norvig and Sebastian Thrun, say in a recent New York Times article that they were inspired by the achievements of Salman Khan in bringing free online education to the world.
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Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Classes, Computer, Electrical, Events, Robotics
Posted on August 31st, 2011 by axb
On a hike through the Catskill Mountains in New York, seventh-grader Aidan Dwyer noticed that the branches of oak trees seemed to grow in a certain pattern. Inspired to try his hand at biomimicry, he created a tree-like arrangement of small solar panels capable of generating 20-50% more energy than traditional flat designs.
Dwyer’s solar tree is based on a mathematical concept called the Fibonacci sequence, which was discovered in the late middle ages.
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Tags: Biomimicry, Energy, Environmental, Green Technology, Solar
Posted on August 24th, 2011 by axb
Dillard University, New Orleans, La.
Mechanical Engineering & Physics
“I really chose to become a mechanical engineer because I love to build and create things that will benefit others. I love to help people, and to see a smile on their faces is when I feel most accomplished.”
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Tags: Biomedical, Mechanical, SMART
Posted on August 16th, 2011 by axb
Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pa.
Electrical Engineering
“After my father taught me the mechanical ins and outs of my first car, I took it upon myself to study the electrical system. I developed an interest in car stereos, and before I knew it, I was designing speaker boxes and upgrading my vehicle’s electrical backbone. The fact that I could use my car’s engine to spin a pulley on an alternator and generate current really pushed me towards the study of electrical power.”
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Tags: Cars, Electrical, SMART
Posted on August 14th, 2011 by jxh
The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program is an opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion.
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Tags: ASEE, Defense, Scholarships, SMART
