From June through August of this summer, I have been researching and optimizing airfoil rib design and testing aerospace fiber composites used in airfoils. I started out my research by learning how to use Autodesk Fusion360 and becoming familiar with some of its unique tools like generative design and topology. I found them to be… Continue reading Ethan Lettieri
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Mark Foerster
Mark’s Research Summary: This Summer, my research was focused on testing and understanding how to improve fiber-reinforced composite by making its fibers architecture follow trigonometric functions.Additionally, the interface between the fibers and the matrix would be tested to understand how the force of gravity affects the interface strength in polymer-based fiber-reinforced composites. At first, my… Continue reading Mark Foerster
David Esquivel
David’s Research Summary: My first task for this internship was self-reflecting on what I would like to do/accomplish. I researched different companies and national labs I would like to work with (ie. NASA, NOAA, Princeton Plasma Physics Lab). Upon completing this self-reflection I was tasked with educating myself on the differences between stiffness and effective… Continue reading David Esquivel
Markos Duey
This summer my research initially focused on ceramic composites for turbine blades in turbo-jet engine configurations. I was tasked with educating myself in the state of the art on ceramic composites. After reading plenty of related published journal articles on ceramic applications in aerospace, I was able to get a solid foundational understanding on the… Continue reading Markos Duey
Allison Fantom
Allison’s Research Summary: Introduction This summer I worked with Sarah Dodson-Robinson on detecting exoplanets which are planets outside of the solar system from signals in a star’s spectra. The main goal was to confirm if a signal was actually a planet or the star’s activity. Every star constantly emits photons, or light in it’s own… Continue reading Allison Fantom
Christina Marchak
About Christina’s Research: Wilmington University, in collaboration with the NASA Delaware Space Grant Consortium and Delaware EnvironmentalInstitute, is actively engaged in pivotal coral engineering endeavors. Dr. Milton Muldrow leads a group of dedicated studentresearchers, including Christina Marchak, Sarah La Torre, Natalie Vazquez Beales, Sam Kidwell, and Amaja Mack, who are makingsubstantial strides in this field.… Continue reading Christina Marchak
Andrew Ngo
Andrew Ngo is a Sophomore at University of Delaware studying Computer Science with minors in Math and Statistics. He is spending this summer interning at NASA’s Ames Research Center. Andrew’s Research Report: During my 10 weeks working with the heliophysics team at NASA Advanced Supercomputing Division, I researched various computer vision methods to develop a… Continue reading Andrew Ngo
Connor Jones
Connor is a 3rd year student at the University of Delaware majoring in mechanical engineering with minors in music (applied piano), and mathematics. He intends to use his knowledge and passion for mechanical engineering to identify our most pressing issues, and formulate the appropriate solutions to these issues. Connor enjoys playing basketball, playing piano, attending concerts and serves… Continue reading Connor Jones
Bryanna Dawson
Bryanna Dawson isa rising junior at Delaware State University, majoring in International Studies, and is planning to double minor in French and Spanish. She intends to pursue a Master’s Degree in International Studies. She intends to have a career in International Public Service in order to cultivate international connections and policies. During her free time,… Continue reading Bryanna Dawson
Connor McCleery
I am currently a senior at the University of Delaware in Mechanical Engineering. I participate in undergraduate research within the mechanical engineering department with a focus in renewable energy storage. My intent is to apply the experience gathered through my college research to a career in the automotive or aeronautical industries.