Mechanical Engineering

Program Description

To prepare participants interested in graduate studies, we are providing a course to teach core research competencies including theoretical modeling, simulation, designing experiments, developing proof of concepts and prototypes, programming, testing, taking measurements, collecting and processing data, analyzing data, utilizing data and models for controlling dynamic systems, and communicating research in writing to find success. To accomplish this, participants will take an intensive 10-week project-based course to develop and build an inverted pendulum on a cart. This will be a hands-on project with direct engagement from faculty advisors intended to represent an abridged research project. By the end of the project, the participants will have been introduced to a standard process for carrying out research that encompasses the core competencies necessary to succeed in a Master’s or PhD program.

Program Contacts

• Dr. Anahita Zargarani, Assistant Professor, azargarani@ua.edu
• Dr. Daniel Fonseca, Associate Professor, dfonseca@eng.ua.edu

Eligibility Requirements

• Target Major:
  • Sophomore and junior-level students majoring in Engineering
• Prerequisite Course Required:
  • Calculus 1-3 (Math 125, 126, and 227)
  • Differential Equations (Math 238)
  • Statics (AEM 201)
  • Dynamics (AEM 264)

Detailed Program Information

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

DYNAMIC SYSTEMS & CONTROL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM

May 21 – July 29, 2023

$5,680 STIPEND + FREE HOUSING INCLUDED!

• Have you considered a Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering?
• Get hands-on research experience through this intensive 10-week program.

Apply Online By: Thursday, February 15th

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA®

MORE INFO + TO APPLY: graduate.ua.edu/sgpi