Research Opportunity Handout
Research Opportunity Handout
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!
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
ELEMENTS OF RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
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. Satchi Venkataraman
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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
QUESTIONS?