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Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering Analysis course offered
May 29, 2007
Taught by new MAE faculty member, Dr. David Rubenstein, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Analysis, MAE 3013, will be offered this fall. Click here for more information.

Structural Design class for Fall 2007
May 9, 2007
Mechanics of advanced composites for structural design, MAE 5503, will be offered this fall. Click here for more information.

 

New MAE Classes Offered Fall 2007
April 17, 2007
The Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department is offering two new classes this fall: MAE 3013, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Analysis and MAE 5010.378, Physiology and Physiological System Analysis

 

Aerospace News

 

FAI world record broken by the Pterosoar
September 14, 2007

Dr. Andy Arena and his aerospace engineering student team, lead by OSU aerospace engineering students Dustin Gamble, Valentin Sanchez and Ryan Paul set another FAI world record in point and return range mission using a new  plane called the “Pterosoar” designed and constructed at OSU. This was a joint project with Cal State LA, who was responsible for the fuel cell and hydrogen tank system.

 

MAE Student to present paper on Mars Aircraft at international Congress
July 12, 2007
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics has selected OSU student Johnny Chandler to present a paper on a design for a Mars aircraft at the 58th International Astronautical Congress in September. Chandler, an undergraduate from Chowchilla, Calif., will travel all expenses paid to Hyderabad, India, to present the paper, “Design and Flight Testing of a Mars Aircraft Prototype Using Inflatable Wings.”  For more about the aircraft project, visit click here.

 

Discovery Channel Films Mars Airplane
June 6, 2007
The Discovery Channel filmed the MAE Mars  Airplane team on June 5, for an upcoming show. The filming included students working on the inflatable wings and wind tunnel tests and included two maiden flights of never  before flown configurations. 

 

Engineering News
 

Basic Physiology and Physiological System Analysis for Engineers
May 29, 2007
Taught by new MAE faculty member, Dr. Wei Yin, Basic Physiology and Physiological System Analysis for Engineers, MAE 5010, will be offered this fall. Click here for more information.

 

Faculty News

 

MAE Department Welcomes New Faculty
April 17, 2007
The Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department is happy to welcome two new professors starting this fall. Dr. David Rubenstein and Dr. Wei Yin, from Stony Brook University, are joining the faculty in August.  Rubenstein is teaching MAE 3013, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Analysis; Yin is teaching
MAE 5010.378, Physiology and Physiological System Analysis, this fall. 

 

Research News

 

OSU projects attract state funding for commercialization
July 12, 2007
MAE instructor, Lorenzo Cremachi, is one of two OSU instructors who will benefit from state funding of research projects due to the commercial viability of their studies. Cremaschi won $299,830 to improve compact heat pumps by using michchannel technology. This project was one of nine that was selected from 43 submitted statewide to the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology. Albert Rosenberger, physics, also received funding.

 

OCAST to help fund five OSU research projects, including MAE's Dr. Hanan
June 6, 2007
The Oklahoma Center for Science and Technology has chosen research projects of five OSU instructors who will benefit from $4 million in funding over the next three years. Dr. Hanan's project will conduct research a new generation of durable dental crowns. Click here for more information regarding Hanan's research project.

 

Student News

Idaho National Lab Career Fair
April 17, 2008
Ever wonder what it’s like to work for a National Laboratory?  Here’s your chance to find out.  Click here for more information.

Congratulations to Michael Bolitho and Johnny Chandler
May 9, 2007
Michael Bolitho and Johnny Chandler competed at the AIAA Region IV Student Competition May 3 and 4.  Bolitho received first place in the Masters Division and will travel to Reno in January for the National Competition.  Chandler received second place in the undergraduate division.

Congratulations to Thomas Hays & Evan Worley
April 20, 2007
Thomas Hays was chosen for the CEAT Dean's Award and Evan Worley was announced as a 2007 outstanding senior.  Congratulations!

Dr. Delahoussaye Gets Dunked
As part of CEAT Week Celebrations, students were invited to lunch, which included barbeque goodies, cotton candy and a chance to dunk their favorite professor. Delahoussaye attracted a large crowd. Dr. Hoberock, Dr. Areana and his graduate class were in attendance. For pictures click here.

OSU Mini Baja Team Makes Front Page of O'Colly
The OSU Mini Baja Team was featured on the front-page of March 14th's O'Colly. Click here to read the full story.

 

 

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