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The first 2 years are the same across our Aeronautics and Astronautics degrees. They focus on core aerospaceengineering science.

The course has the perfect balance between theory and practice, with several opportunities for practical engineering experience.

You will visit industry and research establishments and learn workshop training and research techniques.

You'll take an induction programme with all our Aeronautics and Astronautics students. This will give you your first practical experience and the opportunity to get to know your fellow students.

We'll develop your design and programming skills and teach you to build and test engineering systems, components and mechanisms.

You'll also learn manufacturing skills in our workshops so that you can make your ideas a reality.

Core modules include topics such as:

aircraft operations and flight mechanics

design and computing

electrical and electronic systems

mathematics

thermofluids

mechanics, materials and structures

You'll build on your core knowledge from the first year, and increases your focus on Aeronautics and Astronautics disciplines. Compulsory modules include:

aerodynamics

astronautics

mechanics of flight

propulsion

These modules feature hands-on teaching, using facilities such as our wind tunnels, turbojet and rocket engine.

Youll take a systems design and computing module, and participate in a team project to design, create and test a robot, drone, responsive system or other device.

At the end of the second semester youll take a flight test course, in which experiments are performed on board a Jetstream aircraft.

You'll deepen your understanding of aircraft design, including their environmental impacts. Core modules include:

You'll chooseoptional modules from topics including:

You'll carry out an individual research project using many of the concepts that you've learnt over the previous 2 years. For example, students have investigated how to deflect asteroids, use 3D-printedmetal jet engines, design Formula-1 race-cars and build bio-inspired unmanned air vehicles.

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Editors Note This is part of a conversation series highlighting outstanding Husker alumni on the University of NebraskaLincolns Medium page. Today, were featuring Taylor Winkelmann-Kerl. After a trip to the Strategic Air and Space Museum in elementary school, Winkelmann-Kerl was determined to become a rocket scientist. She came to Nebraska as a mechanical engineer searching for aerospace experience, and immersed herself in the aerospace field, gaining experience through undergraduate research and Aerospace Club. Today, that interest in aerospace has turned into a career as she works on the NASA Power PropulsionElement.

When I was in elementary school, we took a field trip to the Strategic Air and Space Museum that blew my mind. I remember looking at my dad at the end of the day (who had chaperoned) and telling him I was going to be a rocket scientist. Ever since then, I was the odd kid who set the goal and didnt waiver from it. I honestly cant remember ever wanting to be anything else. Im lucky that even once I learned what it actually meant to be an aerospace engineer, that I still enjoyed it and wanted to pursue it further. Im even more fortunate that the dream still lives on now that Im in theindustry.

The skills and experience I got from the Aerospace Club prepared me more than anything else for what its like in the industry world. The academic principles that we learned in class surely set great foundations and taught me ways to think about problems, but the actual application and execution of those academic endeavors came through in my extracurricular activities. When I started my job, I already had years of experience presenting to NASA design review boards due to the Aerospace Club and USIP, though I understand now that those review boards were much kinder to undergrad students than they are in real life. Ha! But in all seriousness, I had a jump start at understanding expectations and how to ask and answer questions in those crucial situations that every design engineer has to go through at some point, which has helped me set myself apart from mypeers.

My current role is acting as the Deputy Program Manager for Propulsion Development on the NASA Power Propulsion Element (PPE). PPE is one spacecraft of many that will create the lunar gateway, which will act as a space station around the moon. Gateway is a key component of the NASA Artemis mission that will put the first woman on the lunar surface and set our foundation to send humans to Mars. As the name indicates, PPE will provide the primary propulsion and power systems for all of gateway. We are developing the highest power electric propulsion system ever built to get to the moon and keep us in a stable orbit, paired with a state-of-the-art chemical propulsion system for agile control of the gateway stack. On top of that, the entire system will be refuelable for longevity and as a demonstration of the technology that will propel humans to Mars. My role is to guide the technical progress and execution for the entire propulsion and refuelingsystems.

Ive always thought that outreach and mentorship were highly valuable. Its always nice to have a friendly face to bounce ideas off of and its important to hear from people who live and breathe the thing that you are working to learn more about or better yourself in. Its even more important to have diverse groups of people in that mentorship network so that you can find someone you resonate with. I was/am always looking from folks to learn from and I think that its important to give that back. You never know when you might spark something great forsomeone.

I was totally shocked when I got the notification and honestly felt quite a bit of imposter syndrome. I work with so many brilliant people, both young and wise, whom I deeply respect. I have so much to learn from them and often look to some of my peers and think wow, I hope I can be more like you. So to hear that they recognized me as a leader was so humbling, exciting, and reassuring that Im on the rightpath.

It sounds harsh, but I learned to be OK with people underestimating me during my undergrad and I have to address that same sentiment nearly every day in my work life. As a young woman, young engineer, and young program manager, I often get talked over or dismissed in an aggressive and predominantly white male industry. What matters most is to keep working, keep pushing, and keep pursuing the passion because at the end of the day folks will come around and it will have been worthit.

Karen Stelling was (and still is) an adviser to the Aerospace Club that made a massive impact on my life. Karen was the type of mentor I needed. She came from industry; she knew what life was like outside of academia, and could provide real life context to problem-solving. She was a leader, a woman in the field, and genuinely, a kind and approachable person. She taught me so much about acknowledging that there are different versions of success, learning how to lead people and technical progress. I could go on and on I look back on my time at Nebraska and the story would not be complete withoutKaren.

You have to get involved outside of the classroom. There is so much more to being a productive teammate and human outside of college than academic excellence! Find something that fuels you and allows you to grow in other areas besides your books. Itll boost your resume, make your life easier down the road, and hopefully, you will have some fun while youre atit.

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The University of Georgia College of Engineerings Resilient Infrastructure Graduate Fellowship will commence in Spring or Fall 2022. If you have a BS or MS degree in civil or environmental engineering, or ecology, architecture, geography, or related sciences, possess knowledge of resilient infrastructure such as smart cities, and related engineering competition awards, you are strongly encouraged to apply for this PhD degree in resilient infrastructure, sustainability and climate change.

The fellowship perks include a US$30,000 annual stipend, tuition waiver and travel funds (US$1,000 in Years Three and Four). You will have plenty of chances to work with faculty in civil, environmental, agricultural and mechanical engineering projects on top of learning how to conduct research, teach and do collaborative proposal writing.

Another reason to apply? Impressive accolades. #16 among public universities in America (US News and World Report). The USs oldest public university. US$495 million in Research and Development expenditure for Financial Year 2020. Among the top five for new products to market for eight consecutive years (AUTM).

On campus, there are over a dozen student organisations to join, such as the Graduate Student Club and Society of Women Engineers, among others. Their activities are some of the finest examples of cross-cultural learning and support, teamwork and leadership skills, as well as the noble pursuits of causes.

When Colin Baillie from Marietta, Georgia, was searching for a university that would allow him to participate in activities on top of his academic studies. UGA fit the bill best.

There is a depth to the quality of instruction here not only in the College of Engineering, but in all the classes I have taken, and the student body is active and passionate enough to make all these extracurriculars happen, Baillie says.

Alexandra Betz from Bay Shore, New York agrees. As soon as I got to UGA I knew the fun and hardworking environment was the perfect mix for me, she says. All the students are motivating and collaborative, working together to help each other where we can.

Indeed, not only does UGA College of Engineering have talented engineering students who are both enthusiastic and hardworking, but its three interdisciplinary schools also boast several other advantages.

Firstly, both graduate students and faculty can work together on many important projects. UGA College of Engineerings faculty specialising in many research areas such as Engineering Education have won prominent national, international and institutional awards including National Science Foundation CAREER awards.

Working with both Dr. Locklin and Dr. Jambeck has been just an amazing pleasure. They are incredible researchers, Katherine Shayne shares about her New Materials Institute work experience. At this particular research institute, students focus on sustainable product design and waste management practices.

Secondly, UGA and the College of Engineering place a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research. As a Tier One Research Institution, UGA College of Engineering has three innovation and discovery challenge clusters where faculty work and partner with other departments for interdisciplinary research: Secure, Resilient and Sustainable Systems; Human Wellness, Cognition and Learning; and Advanced Material, Device and Cyber Technologies and Tools.

On top of that, UGA College of Engineering has invested some US$80 million in revamping their campus research facilities. The US$65 million I-STEM building opened in Summer 2021 will offer the much-needed research and collaborative space for faculty and graduate students in chemistry and engineering.

Students can also access the newly renovated Driftmier Engineering Centre with additional instructional spaces, and the 1,500 square feet of space for graduate student work spaces at the Boyd Graduate Studies Research Centre.

Finally, hands-on learning is an important part of the UGA College of Engineering education. Students can use many top-range facilities including the Experiential, Research and Teaching Labs. For example, the Instructional Laboratories offer 23,000 square feet of renovated space for all students of all programmes in this college to work on lab-based projects like Capstone Design.

Thats not all. Other forms of hands-on learning are available, such as co-ops, internships, field work and study abroad trips. All ensure students become more confident to enter the workplace.

For instance, Caitlin Cato, another student working at the New Materials Institute, believes so. Her hands-on opportunities taught her the critical thinking and creativity skills needed to become a successful scientist.

Besides seven graduate programmes such as Master of Science programmes, UGA College of Engineering also offers several doctoral programmes. If you have always wanted to pursue a graduate degree on a generous fellowship at one of the nations most reputable public universities, UGA College of Engineering is that place for you.

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MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Jan. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Regency Home Owners Association (HOA) announced today filing a request to Mayor Steve Dalina, Monroe Twp., to support the 55+ adult community's efforts to investigate Toll Brothers' accountability for building what HOA's engineers allege are defective and deficient roadways in sections of the community.

This request has been filed in conjunction with negotiations regarding the transition of community control from the developer, Toll Brothers, to the HOA and includes asking for the withholding the return of $1+ million in bonding funds held by the Township for two years or until the road paving issues are resolved.

"We regret having to take this action," said Stuart Goldstein, lead transition representative for the Regency HOA, "but it's not clear if the builder will take action to fix our roadswhich down the road would substantially burden our seniors on fixed incomes."

According to Goldstein, Regency at Monroe is the largest and likely most profitable adult community Toll Brothers has built in New Jersey (1,275 homes). "By our estimates, Toll Brothers has made over $250 million. They assured buyers in their marketing/selling of homes to build the community to the highest standardsstandards they still tout on their website and other promotional materials."

Goldstein explained, the HOA completed an engineering study last June, conducted by O&S Associates, a major independent firm. This study identified $4.56 million in construction deficiencies in the final phases 9 & 10 of the Regency community. "The proper installation of roadways has a direct bearing on water drainage, sewers, the longevity of curbs (Aprons), and the overall safety of our senior residents."

During the engineering study, O&S Associates took over 30 core samplings of roadway (drilling asphalt) and found the road paving to be significantly uneven and lacking depth of asphalt. According to the engineers, the work completed by Toll is not consistent with the plan they submitted to the Township. If not corrected, the engineers in their report suggest this would materially reduce the expected life of the roadways. "And when they hired their own engineering firm to challenge our findings, that firm reported 50%+ of their samples confirmed the roads were not in accordance with Toll's own plans," said Goldstein.

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The letter to Mayor Dalina pointed out:

Toll Brothers' proposed solution is to add extra top coating of asphalt to the roadway, but O&S engineering reports this cannot be done so the road surface is level and matches the previously installed sewers, manholes, sidewalks, etc.

The issue of roads is significant. If the roads crack or require repairs prematurely, they can drain the HOA's Reserve Maintenance Fund and require financial assessments of homeowners. But roads are not the only construction issue where a response is pending from Toll Brothers, e.g., fencing, catch basins. The O&S engineering study was given to Toll in June 2021.

The HOA has once again hired Cole Schotz P.C., one of the largest law firms in New Jersey with a well-regarded construction law and litigation practice, to represent Regency at Monroe in the negotiations with Toll Brothers.

Regency HOA Board hopes the Mayor and the Township Engineering Department will work to protect homeowners, (as they've done in other Monroe communities). This could impact the timely return of bonding posted by builders and the timely outreach local officials can undertake with other communities where Toll is building.

Goldstein indicated the HOA would also be pursuing meetings with State Legislators to explore a possible investigation into the roadway paving and other Transition issues with the Department of Community Affairs.

Regency at Monroe is an adult community (55+) located in Monroe Township, N.J., with over 1,275 individual homes. The community, started in 2001, includes a clubhouse, pool and golf course. A six-member homeowner Board of Trustees took over initial control and governance of the HOA in 2016. Toll Brothers gave up its seventh seat on the Board in 2019.

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REGENCY AT MONROE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC. 61 Country Club Drive, Monroe Twp., NJ, 08831, Ph: 732.605.9800

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Pandemics to come could be worse, says Gates. Reuters

Bill Gates, the visionary who warned us about a pandemic five years before it actually happened, has said that future pandemics could turn out far worse than COVID-19, The Independent reported. Gates reportedly said this as his charitable foundation donated $150 million to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovation (CEPI) to fight the COVID-19 vaccine and prevent future pandemics.

The world is once again swept in a wave of coronavirus infections, and healthcare systems are stressed. The causative agent for these infections, the Omicron variant, is believed to have originated in Botswana, a country with a recorded 24 percent vaccination coverage thus far, according to Reuters data.

Founded five years ago, after the threat of the Ebola virus, CEPI leads the effort in providing vaccines to the developing nations of the world. The Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines being administered globally were also developed with CEPI funds. While these vaccines were developed at an accelerated pace and helped save many lives, Gates lamented about the fact that coronavirus vaccines did not reach developing countries in desired quantities at the pace that was ideally desired, TheIndependent reported.

CEPI is now trying to raise $3.5 billion to ensure that a vaccine for the potential pandemic can be rolled out within 100 days, something Gates has been persistently talking aboutto ensure that we are ready for the next pandemic. Through his charitable organization the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Gates donated $150 million to this cause, a pledge that also matched with another organization, Wellcome Trust.

Both organizations cited the spread of the Omicron variant to make their point that developed nations need to pool in more funds to increase the pace and scale of response to a future pandemic, that could be far worse in terms of fatalities as compared to COVID.

Last month, Gates had also said that he expected Omicron to be the worst part of the pandemic, and with the vaccines and drugs developed so far, expects COVID-19 to be treated like flu from later this year.

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