Manufacturing and Techno-Entrepreneurship

June 1- August 7, 2015

Tennessee Tech University, Center for Manufacturing Research, College of Engineering

This Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site, funded by NSF Division of Engineering Education and Centers focuses on manufacturing related research and provides student interns with techno-entrepreneurship experiences.

Project Objectives

• Opportunities to conduct manufacturing research.

• Allow interns to self-assess their interest in techno-entrepreneurship.

• Allow interns to self-assess their interest in graduate school.

• Engage in manufacturing-related and innovative experiences such as the Lean LaunchPad approach.

Sample Projects

• Finite Element Analysis Tool Fixture Design Integrity Verification and Optimization

• Hybrid-Electric Vehicle Power Train Packaging

• Manufacturing Mobile Robots

• Manufacture of Biomass Microspheres for Advancing Pyrolysis Technology

• Complexity Benchmarking in Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing

• Annealing Effects on Surface Roughness of Flexible Solar Cell Platform Film

• Reliability Assessment of Electronic Assemblies under Realistic Service Conditions

• Atomistic Level Study of Compression Induced Activity Enhancements in Platinum Catalyst for Fuel Cell Application

• Novel Electrode Materials for High-energy Density, High-power Density, Longer Capacity, Cost-effective and Safe Li-ion/Li-air Batteries

• Design of Low-Cost Hardware for Software-Defined Radios (SOR) in Massive Mobile Spectrum Observatories and Remote Sensing for Manufacturing

Eligibility

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

• Engineering, Computer Science or Engineering Technology major with a 3.25 or higher GPA

• Freshman, sophomore, junior or senior

• Must graduate after Sept. 2015

Application Process

• Two-page application form

• Transcripts

• Two recommendation letters

• Personal statement

Application Deadline

March 11, 2015

Applications available online www.tntech.edu/engineering/reu

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including

minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Contact

Joseph J. Rencis, Ph.D., P.E. Vahid Motevalli, Ph.D., P.E.

Activities

• Field trip to Oak Ridge National LaboratoryManufacturing Demonstration Facility

• Techno-Entrepreneurship Short Course

• Professional Development Workshops

• GRE Preparation .

Award Information

• $5,000 stipend for 10 weeks

• On-campus housing intluded

• Food allowance

• Workshop meals

• Round-trip travel expenses up to $500

Announcement of Awards

March 25, 2015

Dean of Engineering Assocaite Dean for Research & Innovation

jjrencis@tntech.edu vmotevalli@tntech.edu

College of Engineering, Tennessee Tech University, 1010 N. Peachtree Ave., Box 5005, Cookeville, TN 38505 Phone: (931) 372-3172 engineering@tntech.edu

This poster is produced by the College of Engineering. Tennessee Tech University is a constituent university of the Tennessee Board of Regents. TTU does not discriminate on the basis

ofrace, color, national origin, sex (gender), disability (ability), or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination

policies: Director of Diversity & Legal Affairs, PO Box 5164, Cookeville, TN 38505, 931-372-3016; affirmact@tntech.edu.