The College's mechanical engineers took top honors at
the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Awards at the
Regional Student Conference last weekend at Rowan University.
Senior David Chapin won the Old Guard Oral Presentation
for “Applications of Marine Animal Locomotion to the Propulsion
of Man-Made Vessels,” advised by Prof. William Keat, and
with additional mechatronics assistance by Prof. Nicholas Krouglicof.
Chapin received a $300 first prize and an invitation to
compete for the national prize at the ASME World Congress and Exhibition
in November in New Orleans.
Senior Ben Gauthier took second place in the Old Guard
Oral Presentation for his research titled “Enhanced Aerogel
Fabrication,” advised by Prof. Ann Anderson. Additional support for
this nanotechnology project was provided by the
Chemistry Department. Gauthier also took first place for best technical
content, winning a total of $200.
Jeremy Losaw took first prize in the Technical Poster
Competition for his research, “Aerodynamic Characterization of a 1/12
Scale Radio Controlled Car with a NASCAR Body,” advised by
Prof. Anderson. He won $200.
Matthew Grant received a certificate for Outstanding
Student Chapter President in recognition of his work to expand
student membership and organize events.
Prof. Frank Wicks, advisor to the student chapter, received
a certificate for Services in Advancing the Engineering Profession.
The conference was sponsored by the American Society
of Mechanical Engineers Region III, which includes about 45
engineering colleges and universities in the mid-Atlantic states.