Program Learning Objective
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Program Outline
Week 1:
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of aerospace engineering, including aerodynamics, propulsion, and orbital mechanics. Potential research topics include improving aircraft fuel efficiency, drone flight optimization, or satellite trajectory modeling. Tools like MATLAB and OpenRocket are introduced for simulation and modeling.
Week 2:
Students conduct a literature review using academic databases and industry publications. They refine their research focus by identifying knowledge gaps in areas like flight dynamics, material properties, or propulsion systems. Techniques for sourcing and organizing scholarly data are emphasized.
Week 3:
Students develop their research methodology, selecting appropriate techniques such as wind tunnel testing, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), or system simulations. Ethical considerations in aerospace research, including safety and environmental impact, are discussed.
Week 4:
Students begin data collection using simulations and modeling software. They design experiments to evaluate variables such as lift, drag, or thrust in their chosen project, developing skills in precision and accuracy. The mentor will complete a mid-point evaluation to be given to the student.
Week 5:
Students analyze their collected data using statistical and computational techniques. They learn to identify trends and validate findings using tools like Python for data processing and visualization.
Week 6:
Based on their findings, students refine their designs or models to address inefficiencies or explore alternative approaches. They learn about optimization techniques, such as genetic algorithms or multi-objective analysis, to improve performance.
Week 7:
Students continue drafting their research paper, integrating their results with established theories and models in aerospace. The mentor provides feedback on technical details, logical flow, and citation practices. Tools like LaTeX and Overleaf are used for professional formatting.
Week 8:
Students finalize their research paper, incorporating mentor feedback to improve clarity and coherence. They also discuss potential applications of their findings, such as industry implementation or further academic research. Mentors guide students on submission opportunities for journals or competitions.
Aerospace Engineering Mentors
Mentor from Cornell
Research interests include fracture and instabilities, multiscale modeling in coupled multi-physical systems, materials design, machine learning (ml)-enabled constitutive models, and more...
Mentor from USC
Research interests include electrified aircraft propulsion, power distribution and thermal management, life-cycle co2 emissions for electrified aircraft, commuter aircraft propulsion systems, and more...
Mentor from UMichigan
Research interests include finite element model updating, ground vibration testing, aeroelasticity, 3d printed aeroelastic models, structural nonlinearities in flexible wings, and more...
Who Should Sign Up For This Program?
The Aerospace Research Program is tailored for high school and undergraduate students who have a strong interest in aerospace engineering, flight mechanics, and space exploration. It is suitable for those looking to pursue careers in aviation, space technology, or mechanical engineering.
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Past Students’ Case Studies
Students’ names have been anonymized to ensure their privacy is protected.
Adheesh Piramal
Residence: Kerala, India Intended major: Aerospace Engineering Age during program:...
Jasper Wan
Residence: Shanghai, China Intended major: Aerospace Engineering Age during program:...
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