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Senior Design, Independent Research, and Project Team Add Deadline This Friday

IMPORTANT: Hard Deadline Approaching for Research and Project Team Enrollment!

Good afternoon,

For the Spring 2021 semester, students have the ability to add/drop project team, independent research, and senior design independent research classes through Friday, March 12, 2021 using StudentCenter.

NO enrollment requests will be accepted after this deadline, without exception, petitions will be denied so please take care to get enrolled as soon as you’re able.

To get a permission number to enroll in studentcenter before the deadline, please send the appropriate form to Kae-Lynn, kbw28, with instructor approval.

Please share this information widely.

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Student Seeking Tutor for MAE 3260

Hello and good morning!

I have been contacted by a student seeking a tutor for MAE 3260. They are offering some compensation. Please email me [kbw28] if you’re interested and I will forward your contact information on!

 

Sincerely,

Kae-Lynn Wilson
Acting Undergraduate Coordinator
Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Useful Information

Hello students! You are in the final stretch! Below I have some important useful information. Please read! [Contents: TAing/Grading Application, Course Time Conflicts, In Person vs Online Sections, and Senior Tasks]

Spring Semester Course Conflicts: Note from the Engineering Registrar’s Office:
Spring 2021 course conflict requests will be reviewed during add/drop in February.
Please complete and submit the Time Conflict Form to our office no earlier than Monday, February 1st.
Please note that by completing the form, you are not guaranteed to be enrolled in the conflicting course. You will receive an email from our office within 3-5 business days letting you know of the decision on your enrollment request.
Thank You,
EN Registrar’s Office

TA or GRADER application:
If you’d like to be a TA or Grader for any class next semester, please submit your information and list ALL classes you’re interested in by order of preference here!: https://forms.gle/XgRYUrcvstg5TadW6
Being a grader is a paid position, averages 8-10 hours a week.
First time TAs must TA for credit, and every semester thereafter can choose to TA for credit OR for pay. Averages 8-10 hours a week.
In complete transparency, TAs who can TA for credit will be given first priority, followed by those who can only TA for pay [assuming first semester of TAing for credit has been completed]. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Spring Semester Online vs In Person sections:
I kindly ask all students who will be back on campus during the spring semester to do their best to enroll in In-Person or Hybrid sections of courses if both in person and online sections are offered. Online space is limited, and created for those who are unable to return to Ithaca or have immunocompromised systems and are trying to limit their exposure.

Senior Tasks:
Please don’t forget to submit your advisor approved electives to your faculty advisor listed in studentcenter for approval. A simple email will do. Once you have a response, you can forward that to me [or CC me on the original email].
If you are currently in a senior design class or senior design research, please don’t forget to complete the canvas “quiz”- this will satisfy your senior design content summary report form and is the last step in completing your senior design requirement for graduation.

 

Thank you for your patience as I am ever behind in my emails. As always, I am still happy to be of any assistance and you can schedule a graduation audit with me almost anytime on my calendar here: https://teamup.com/ksn6bzhwgpjazdj846 .

Sincerely,
Kae-Lynn [kbw28]
MAE Acting Undergrad Coord.

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Last Day to Drop is This Wednesday

Last Day to Drop a Course Without a ‘W’ for Fall Semester

Wednesday, October 28th is the last day to drop a course without a ‘W’ appearing on your transcript and without a petition.  You will be able to drop a course via Student Center through the 28th.  Extensions will not be given to this deadline.

  • You should speak with your professors and TAs to get a good sense of where you stand in your classes and gather information to make an assessment of whether to drop now or continue;
  • Please connect with your faculty advisor, Engineering Advising, or your major department coordinator to discuss your intent to drop a course and outline a recovery plan for next semester;
  • You are still allowed to drop a course after the 28th, via petition, up through the December 4th final drop deadline.  After the 28th, you earn a ‘W’ for the course on your record.

 

Absolute Last Day to Change a Grade Option (from S/U to letter, or letter to S/U)

 

Wednesday, October 28th is also the last day to change grade options for a course.

  • Please note, the only requirements in the Engineering common core that are allowed to count as S/U are liberal studies and advisor-approved electives.  Many major departments also do not allow their major courses to be taken as S/U and count toward the degree, unless explicitly permitted by the Major.  Please refer to the appropriate Major department for more information.
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LEED training available

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training

Due to the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus, I have transitioned all in-person workshops to scheduled live webinars, or you can take the on-demand self-paced online workshop any time accessible for an entire year. Starting last month, the exam can now be taken online too!

Webinar and Online self-paced options:

I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:

1.      August 23 2020 – 1:00PM – 5:00PM EDT  

2.      September 12 2020 – 2:00PM – 6:00PM EDT

3.      September 30 2020 – 5:00PM – 9:00PM EDT   –   OR   –

4.      October 17 2020 – 1:00PM – 5:00PM EDT

5.      October 25 2020 – 2:00PM – 6:00PM EDT

The above options are all identical.

You can register here for a webinar – https://leadinggreen.com/webinars

Online – Start today – Self-paced recorded workshop

Or take the on-demand recorded course completed at your own pace here – https://leadinggreen.com/online

This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member and is the most effective way to pass. The USGBC charges a $100 (reduced for students) fee for the actual exam which can now be taken online from home. Save money by reserving your spot today and make a positive difference in your career!

Cost: $200 – Students can use the coupon code ‘green’ for $50 off (Discounted course price $150)

Save Your Seat by registering here – https://leadinggreen.com/webinars

Or online on-demand here –  https://leadinggreen.com/online

Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com

Regards,

Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
Head LEED Trainer at LeadingGreen
+1-416-824-2677
B740 Sandford Fleming Building
10 King’s College Road, Toronto, M5S 3G4

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MAE FA20 TA and Grader Positions Available

If you’d like to be considered for a Teaching Assistant or Grader position, please fill out this google form as soon as possible: https://forms.gle/mV9NfNZRdHMPQEox9

Mechanical Engineering majors may use their work as a TA to count for credit, which can fulfill an Advisor Approved elective requirement (contingent on advisor approval). TAs and graders average no more than 10 hours of work per week (fluctuations in the workload will occur throughout the semester, but should not average more than that). Students who receive offers for TA positions should plan on being asked to offer office hours, lead discussion or lab sections, and possibly assist with grading. Additional specific or alternate TA tasks are decided by the instructor. TAs should plan to be available at least a week before the start of the semester through the grading of final exams. Students who receive offers for grading positions will only be required to grade; no other TA tasks are required.
TA’s and graders are required to attend a half-day training, which will likely be held over zoom, offered by Engineering Learning Initiatives.

Grader positions are offered at a paid hourly rate.
TA positions must be taken for credit if it is your first time TAing for MAE, otherwise they can be for credit or at a paid hourly rate. Please note that due to Covid-related budget cuts across the university, first preferences will be given to students who are willing to TA for credit.
More TAs will be hired than Graders this fall due to the possible increase in help professors will need.

There is no formal application process for a TA or grader position; you need only fill out the google form with the information requested in it. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Courses being offered in the fall that may need TA/Grader support:

ENGRD2020 Statics and Mechanics of Solids

ENGRD2210 Thermodynamics

ENGRI1170 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

ENGRI1270 Introduction to Entrepreneurship for Engineers

MAE3050 Introduction to Aeronautics

MAE3230 Introductory Fluid Mechanics

MAE3270 Mechanics of Engineering Materials

MAE3780 Mechatronics

MAE4020 Wind Power (also senior design)

MAE4060 Introduction to Spaceflight Mechanics

MAE4272 Fluids/Heat Transfer Laboratory

MAE4300 Professional Practice in Mechanical Engineering

MAE4340 Innovative Product Design via Digital Manufacturing

MAE4351 Interdisciplinary Design Concepts

MAE4700 Finite Element Analysis for Mechanical and Aerospace Design (also senior design)

MAE4730 Intermediate Dynamics

MAE4780 Feedback Control Systems

MAE5250 Computer Aided Manufacture

MAE5270 Design for manufacture and assembly

MAE5430 Combustion Processes

MAE5940 Professional Development for Master of Engineering in MAE

MAE6010 Foundations of Fluid Mechanics I

MAE6060 Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics, Estimation, and Control

Sincerely,

Kae-Lynn Wilson
Acting Undergraduate Coordinator
Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Cornell University

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Info Session Recording and Internship Op

The MAE MEng Information Session recording can be viewed here.

 

 

Internship Opportunity Below!

 

Mechanical Engineering Internship to assist in Development of Gear-driven Consumer Product

Note: this is an unpaid, remote internship

About this Job

Black Cat company (currently a subsidiary of GURU Adventure Travel) is looking for a part-time intern to help with gear design and integration into a new consumer product being developed. The product is for outdoor use and may live in the cleantech space.

Currently seeking part-time or full-time interns for fall, winter, spring or summer internships.

We may be working with established mechanical engineering firms, prototyping companies, incubators & accelerators, & various manufacturers & suppliers, so future employment and networking contacts are potential opportunities for high performing interns.

We will work with each intern to craft a learning plan that benefits the intern and the company, utilizing your current skills and expanding your knowledge and abilities. This is a great opportunity to work on a variety of high impact projects and see immediate, tangible results.

Potential Internship Responsibilities depending on role/skill set:

*assist with gear set evaluation, identification, creation, iteration, and optimization.

*assist with 2D & 3D drawings of gear set options

*assist with 2D & 3D design of product body around gear sets

*assist with 2D & 3D drawings of product parts

*identify and develop relationships with start-up support organizations, potential student support for product development, potential incubator/accelerator involvement, prototype services, manufacturing services, and other supply chain support options

Internship Requirements:

* Gear engineering experience highly desirable

*3D design software capabilities highly desirable

* Positive attitude and ability to be proactive

* Outstanding verbal and written communication skill

* Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail

* Interest in working in a socially responsible, consumer- focused start-up environment

*For this role we will hire both local and remote interns

Many schools offer credit for internships, check with you advisor to confirm your eligibility.

Check with your internship coordinator BEFORE accepting to determine if you might complete this internship for credit.

About Black Cat

Black Cat is a small start-up working on a proprietary design for a category-disrupting product to enter the retail market with.

About GURU Adventure Travel

GURU provides immersive small group vacations focused around action-sports, each developed and hosted by a Pro Athlete.

Adventure Travel Company. We create custom all-inclusive action-sport vacations,
designed & hosted by the world’s top Pro Athletes.

* GURU Adventure Travel is launching a subsidiary called Black Cat that is developing a proprietary consumer product in the cleantech space in conjunction with rapid prototyping & accelerator/incubator support.

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Senior Form Submission

Senior Design Content Summary Form Submission

Good Afternoon, Seniors,

Below, please find instructions for submitting your senior design report content summary form:

  • In a separate document (please type), answer the 9 questions on the content summary form with a paragraph or so.
  • You must obtain a signature from your project advisor (this must be a faculty member; PhD student cannot sign this form):
    • Send the content summary form and your answers to the 9 questions to your project advisor as email attachments and request email approval. Once your project advisor has replied with email approval, forward that (along with the attachments) to Kae-Lynn (kbw28).
  • Deadline: It is best to get your approved content summary form submitted as soon as possible. However, if the end of the semester is too hectic, you may submit your approved senior design content summary form up until May 31st.
  • Note: Your actual full senior design report is only submitted to your project advisor. The undergraduate office does not need a copy of it. We only need your approved content summary forms and answers.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions [kbw28].

Advisor Approved Electives

Please also obtain email approval for your advisor approved electives and forward to Kae-Lynn [kbw28].

  • Deadline: It is best to get your advisor approved electives submitted as soon as possible. However, if the end of the semester is too hectic, you may submit your advisor approved electives up until May 31st.

 

These are the final two tasks to officially clear you to graduate! If you’re not sure you’ve completed one of these, feel free to email Kae-Lynn to verify what she has on file, or forward the old emails again. Do Not send these to Emily as she is now the Registrar of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions [and we miss her].

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MAE MEng Info Session – Monday May 18th at 5 PM

Interested in learning about MAE’s MEng Program?  The one year MEng degree is a great way to enhance your engineering skills or do a deep dive into a specialty area that interests you.  Focused on getting you the job you want after graduation the program is flexible, with each student’s goals used to create an individual program of courses.  All programs have a major project as a core of their experience.

MAE (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) will be holding a live Zoom info MEng Info Session on Monday May 18th.

There will be a short presentation about the program followed by a question and answer session.

Sign up here to get zoom information:

MAE MEng Info Session

https://forms.gle/aBXAxtZG33PGobYQA

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Summer Opportunities

Several summer lab, research, and internship opportunities available. Please see below!

Two Summer Programs

The Life Changing Labs Summer Incubator Program is an 8-week program that enables founders and life changers to develop their company and consult with experts in fields ranging from legal corporations to branding and marketing. The companies engage in weekly programming sessions to practice and refine their pitches and have the opportunity to listen to influential speakers who come to share their know-how.  To get more information, please contact John Callister, jc62@cornell.edu.

The Johnson Summer Startup Accelerator is a 10-week summer intensive that will continue the momentum for student startups finishing their spring semester. Supported by the numerous Cornell and Ithaca entrepreneurial resources, teams will participate in weekly workshops and regularly meet with Entrepreneurs in Residence. The Kadiyali Fund will support student participation in the summer Accelerator. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

To apply go to: http://crea.cornell.edu/project/johnson-entrepreneurship-track/

 

Remote Summer Research Opportunity in the Space Systems Design Studio

Project: CFD Simulation – ChipSat Atmospheric Entry in ANSYS Fluent

ChipSats, short for satellite-on-a-chip technology, are a revolutionary approach to space exploration. Thanks to the miniaturization of electronics in the smartphone era, our lab is able to pack all the essential components of a functioning spacecraft onto a single gram-scale circuit board. ChipSats have been successfully demonstrated in previous missions (see KickSat 2), but research is currently being done to increase their capability. My research centers on atmospheric entry. If ChipSats are able to survive and land back on earth, they could physically transport large amounts of data, bypassing the bottleneck of traditional radio communication. Just think about how much can be stored on a microSD card these days! Due to their low ballistic coefficient, it is hypothesized that ChipSats will not generate as much heat while slowing down in the atmosphere, and therefore maintain survivable temperatures.

I am looking for a student to help me model and simulate parts of this using ANSYS Fluent, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software widely used in industry. Both the thermal issue and how far the ChipSats scatter when landing are dependent on a number of factors (aspect ratio, thickness, position of the center of mass). Tweaking these parameters can result in different modes of motion – tumbling, fluttering, spiralling – as the chips fall through the sky. By running batch simulations in which we vary one parameter, we can learn how these factors affect the modes of motion, which modes are most probable, and which will result in the greatest chance for survival -a key finding for future ChipSat design. Software can be accessed remotely via the Swanson Lab computers and collaboration will occur over screen sharing. Previous CFD experience is not required. If interested, please email me with your resume.

Contact: Joshua Umansky-Castro, Aerospace Engineering PhD Student <jsu4@cornell.edu>
This would be for MAE 4900 Independent Research Credit for Fall 2020 after the completion of a final report.

 

ZT Group Summer Research Opportunities

We are looking for self-motivated undergraduate students to join our group. Computational programming skills are strong plus. CAD experience is required.

If interested, please send your CV (including GRE and TOFEL scores if you are international students) and transcript to Prof. Zhiting Tian at zhiting@cornell.edu.

This would be for MAE 4900 Independent Research Credit for Fall 2020 after the completion of a final report.

 

Carnegie Mellon Master’s Program Applications Open

Hello,

We hope you are doing well during this time. We understand that some students’ plans may have changed due the COVID-19 pandemic. For our Fall 2020 Master’s programs, we are reopening our application from May 6 – June 15, on a rolling admission basis, to support those students considering graduate education. Students interested in applying for the Fall 2020 term of entry can learn more about our Master’s programs and application requirements here: https://www.meche.engineering.cmu.edu/education/graduate-programs/index.html.

Best,
Melissa Brown
Manager of MS Programs | Mechanical Engineering | Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue, SH 407 | Pittsburgh, PA 15213 | 412-268-1562

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MAE & COVID-19 Update

Good morning, MAE undergraduate students,

We hope you are well and taking all of the necessary precautions in our current situation. We are here to answer any questions you might have as quickly as we can. While we won’t be in our physical offices, we will be working remotely and will reply to you as quickly as possible.

Please visit our MAE FAQ site for answers to the current commonly asked questions.

If your question hasn’t yet been answered, please feel free to anonymously submit your question here.

Another useful resource is the University Coronavirus FAQ site located here.

You can also schedule a private meeting on my calendar. I can hold meetings via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone. Please email me your contact information after scheduling a meeting.

I will continue to work as normal just from a new location :] , so please contact me for all of your graduation audit and undergraduate needs.

Please let me know if there is anything I can assist you with.

Sincerely,

Kae-Lynn Wilson
Assistant Undergraduate Coordinator
Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Cornell University
127 Upson Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Ph: (607) 255-3573
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm

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