2011-2012 Research Symposium Series Winners

Event Date: May 1, 2012
Congratulations to Mar Vaquero for winning 1st place in the Research Symposium Series, along with 2nd place - Steven Shark, 3rd place - Loic Chappaz, and Best Abstract - Lucie Poulet

These awards are given to recognize excellence in technical presentation skills.

First Place: Mar Vaquero - "Design of Transfer Trajectories Between Resonant Orbits in the Restriced Three-Body Problem"

Second Place: Steven Shark - "Performance Analysis of Metal Hydride Fuel Additives for Hybrid Rocket Propulsion Systems"

Third Place: Loic Chappaz - "Transfer of Impact Ejecta Material From the Surface of Mars To Phobos and Deimos"

Best Abstract: Lucie Poulet - "Smart Lighting for Major Reductions in Energy for Plant Growth in Space"

L- R Prof. Tom Shih, Prof. Kathleen Howell, Loic Chappaz, Mar Vaquero, Lucie Poulet, Steven Shark, Prof. Steven Son  and Dr. Cary Mitchell

The Research Symposium Series is a department-sponsored forum for graduate students and advanced-level undergraduates to present their research to a general audience. The Research Symposium Series is designed to:

  • Facilitate the exchange of ideas and knowledge among faculty and graduate students.
  • Provide opportunities for students to develop their technical presentation skills.
  • Promote the research activities of the department to undergraduates and other interested individuals.

This symposium has been held each year for the past 10 years. For more information regarding the AAE Research Symposium Series, please visit their website by clicking here.