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Classes (Fall 2008)
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A PDF of Bruce Dulin's presentation from Tuesday evening is attached. RK...
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An example of a typical term paper (author's name removed) from a previous year is attached to illustrate the kind of thing expected. This one received a score of 82/100. RK...
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Some formatting guidelines for the Term Papers are attached. RK...
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The tables, figs. etc. from the "Processing & Design" lecture from week 5 are attached in PDF format. RK...
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Attached are the process comparison tables and the section on shrouded plasma spray from the Equipment & Theory lecture that are not in the textbook. Next week there will be a Quiz on Equipment & Theory so I recommend reading the relevant chapter...
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We will not meet as a group today. Pre-proposals are due this week so please use the time wisely by working on those. RK...
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We will not meet this week (10/8/08). Remember that the deadline for pre-proposals is 10/17/08, with hard copies due to me and your Advisor(s). Also, if you have an externally-funded/sponsored project, remember that your industry advisor and Faculty advisor...
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Attached is what I believe is the final (at least for now) version of the syllabus for MATE 491-3. The ECE Fall Term lecture series looks as if it will be essentially the same as last year, with the dates adjusted accordingly. RK...
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Attached is a PDF of the tables etc. from the Week 2 lecture that are not in the textbook. In preparation for week 3, you should have read the Chapters on "Surface Science" and (if possible) "Coatings, Equipment and Theory". Quiz #2...
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Attached is an Excel spreadsheet which may be used to create Gannt Charts. RK...
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Here is a suggested outline for your written Pre-Proposals. 1. Title/Cover Page: - Indicate the project title, your name and affiliation, your advisor's name(s), mentor's name (if known), and Course # information (MATE 491 for Seniors, MS Thesis...
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Clarification of the difference in deliverables between BS and BS-MS: BS: Written pre-proposal; draft written project proposal/report to WIT; written project proposal/report; Oral Presentation BS-MS: Written pre-proposal; Oral Presentation. RK...
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You can all access blog posts from previous years' Senior Design courses, including files that I have attached...for example the one on Keeping A Lab Notebook, that is very useful. Many of the reminders and things carry over from year to year. RK...
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If you envisage using instruments (SEM, Raman, Nanoindenter, TEM, MicroCT, FTIR, XRD) which are located in the Centralized Research Facility (CRF) in Bossone then you need to talk to your Advisor about whether they have a user subscription for the instrument(s)...
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A PDF of the table from the Week 1 lecture comparing thermal spray with other processes is attached. RK...
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A PDF of the course overview, logistics etc. is attached to this posting....
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It was a pleasure meeting you today. Attached is a syllabus for the course. Please let me know if there are any questions....
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A very general guideline for written final reports which you may find useful is attached. As always, please work closely with your Advisor(s) and Mentor on the specific format that best suits your particular project. RK...
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You may find it useful to review the following link http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/04/04/powerpoint_bad/ it's possible to have too much of a good thing (PowerPoint)...maybe a case of style over substance. RK...
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Most of you met with Peter Caroselli, our assigned WIT for this term on Tuesday evening. The key pieces of information you all (seniors) need to have regarding the WIT process are as follows: 1. The first draft of your final written report is due (by...
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Dear Everyone, As promised, here are the details (dates, times, requirements etc.) for the 2008 CoE Senior Design Competition...looks like my estimates in the previous post were pretty close: This year’s Senior Design Competition will be held on...
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Next Friday 3/14/08, we will have the Winter Term oral presentations. Here are a few guidelines to help you organize your thoughts and material. Time: 20 minutes + 5 minutes for Q&A. Presentation Structure: 1. Title slide [all the usual stuff...names,...
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During Friday 2/22's meeting we talked about jobs, who has them and who's still looking. Some key parts of job hunting are: • Making contacts: - The name of the game is networking, getting known by people with connections. This is where it's...
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Dear Seniors and BS/MS Students, Good morning. OK, we finally have a room and day/time assigned for us to meet - Curtis 255B, Fridays, 10-11:50 am. Rather bizarrely this is the same room, same time and same day as was originally scheduled for us, and...
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Dear MSE Seniors and BS/MS students, Welcome back everyone. I met most of you at today's scheduled group meeting, but not everyone. Consequently I'd like to take this opportunity to bring everyone up to date on what we discussed in today's...
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