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SummaryResearch Academy Opportunities
◦SDSU◦UCSD
Elements of Research Opportunities◦Finding a Mentor◦Research Fellowships◦Summer Programs
Research Academy OpportunitiesSDSU
◦Mixing and Flow Control in High-Speed Combustors
◦Dynamics of Flame Spread in Microgravity
◦Racecar AerodynamicsUCSD
◦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!
Video camera
Sample holder(sample size: 6cm x 1cm)
Fan & Motor
SDSU: Dynamics of Flame Spread in Microgravity
Photo Sketch Photo Sketch
SDSU: Biomechanics LabGain hands on experience with
roboticsOpportunity to use computers to
tell robots what to do
UCSD: Near Space Balloon ProjectGain hands on manufacturing
experienceBecome the rocket scientist
balloon boy!
UCSD: Near Space Balloon ProjectLearn 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
Finding a MentorOnly 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 MentorInternet resources at your
disposal
SDSU Research OpportunitiesScholarships in Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program
Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC)
Minority Biomedical Research Support (MBRS)
Summer Programs
S-STEM ProgramComputational 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 seniorsContact:
◦Dr. Satchi Venkataraman◦[email protected]
MARCGoal 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
MARCThree-quarter tuition and a
monthly stipend of $913.00Contact
◦Thelma Chavez (Program Coordinator)
UCSD Summer ResearchUCSD
◦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 ResearchUSD
◦Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)
◦McNair Program◦Research Experience for
Undergraduates (REU Program)◦Pre- Undergraduate Research
Experience (PURE)
My Experience at SDSUS-STEM ProgramEngage in interdisciplinary
researchBioengineering and aerospace
engineering
My Experience at UCSDAmgen Scholars ProgramRequirements
◦Ten-week, full-time research experience for undergraduates
◦Biological sciences or bioengineering
