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Zero-g Experiment for Photogrammetric Measurement of Wrinkle Configuration in a Tensioned, Parabolically-Curved Membrane. Ten undergraduate students from the University of Kentucky/Paducah Mechanical Engineering Department will be investigating the effects of gravity, edge loading, and membrane material properties on wrinkle formation on the surface of a 1-m, single curved parabolic reflector. -Full story The UK Solar Car Team is now constructing a solar car to race in the 2003 American Solar Challenge this July. The team began 3 years ago as a student run engineering project, with support from the College of Engineering. The team consists entirely of undergraduate and graduate students who have designed the car from scratch, starting only with the race regulations. -Full story Inspired by autonomous glider concepts for the exploration of Mars and Venus, a team of over 40 undergraduate students from Mechanical and Electrical and Computer Engineering designed, fabricated, tested, and flew a balloon-launched, high-altitude, inflatable-wing glider. -Full story Mark your calendars now for Homecoming 2003! The College of Engineering will celebrate Homecoming on October 18. All alumni are invited to a luncheon at the Ralph G. Anderson Building in the Engineering Complex. Special recognition will be given to the classes of 1953, 1963, 1978 and 1993. College of Engineering Homecoming Mentor a current UK Engineering student. Help current UK students and other alumni by sharing your professional experiences. Itís simple to do and very rewarding. Contacts can be made by e-mail or phone. Click here for more information on the mentor program. More information available at UK Career Center Four alumni were inducted into the Engineering Hall of Distinction on April 25, 2003. Included was a chairman of the company that produces Oscar-winning 3D graphics software used in movies such as Toy Story, Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo; an educator who began the first engineering education program in South Vietnam; a state and national leader in the promotion of engineering education; and a corporate leader who successfully merged two giant companies. Story from UK Public Relations
The College of Engineering hosted the annual Civil Engineering Awards Reception and Banquet on April 26, 2003. Many awards including the Career Achievement Award and the Construction Management Founders Society Lifetime Achievement award were presented. -Full story Nominations are now being accepted for the Engineering Hall of Distinction. Initiated in 1992, the Hall of Distinction recognizes and honors those alumni who have demonstrated distinguished engineering professional accomplishments, outstanding character and commitment to community service. To nominate an individual, visit the College of Engineering web site. Full story available at College of Engineering Alumni website Send us information about your career, promotions, honors, awards and family. Submissions can be made by sending an e-mail to alumni@engr.uky.edu. Class notes will be featured in each e-newsletter. -Full story The College of Engineering faculty and students have achieved many outstanding accomplishments in 2003. New patents received, awards won and promotions earned, it has been a successful year. Read further to learn more about the impressive activities of our students and faculty. -Faculty news -Student News |
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