ME Shop Equipment Upgrades

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Requested:

$5,700

Status:

Partially Funded

Awarded:

$1,700

Abstract

A feature of the Mechanical Engineering (ME) curriculum is its relevance to industry practices. ME classes and clubs train students in the use of hardware and software tools for fabricating mechanical components. The relevancy of this training is diminished when the tools available are not representative of those used in industry. We hope to provide updates to existing, antiquated machines, coupled with the purchase of new machines, to augment the manufacturing capabilities of these facilities.

LiDAR Sensor Integration

Department of Aerospace and Astronautics

Requested:

$20,342

Status:

Partially Funded

Awarded:

$11,513

Abstract

This proposal, prepared by students in the AA and EE departments, seeks funding for a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensor; specifically the Velodyne LiDAR PUCK LITE or PUCK VLP-16. When mounted an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms, the LiDAR sensor will use lasers to create high-resolution, 3D aerial imagery of the terrain, vegetation and animal life. This has applications in engineering, environmental sciences, geospatial analysis, and many others.

Expanding the Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering Collaboratorium

Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering

Requested:

$66,581

Status:

Partially Funded

Awarded:

$58,581

Abstract

The Center for Sensorimotor Neural Engineering (CSNE) Collaboratorium has allowed undergraduate and graduate students from various departments (e.g., Bioengineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Neuroscience, Rehabilitation Medicine, Philosophy) to pursue interdisciplinary collaborations advancing state-of-the-art neural engineering. As available technology rapidly improves, we propose expanding our infrastructure to allow for further innovation and unique experiences for students.

Student Shop

Department of Physics

Requested:

$84,605

Status:

Partially Funded

Awarded:

$46,008

Abstract

The students at Cenpa are deeply involved in the design, construction, and execution of some of the most precise and important experiments in the Physics Department. It is very important for them to be able to build, assemble and test their experimental equipment at CENPA, because the equipment can also be moved to the Physics and Astronomy building on campus or be shipped to a remote experimental site.

EAC Digital Interactive Displays

College of Engineering

Requested:

$10,921

Status:

Partially Funded

Awarded:

$5,460

Abstract

The EAC is requesting digital interactive displays. The goal is to give our students and engineering student societies a robust medium for investigating engineering concepts and exchanging ideas. The displays would serve as a problem solving and information sharing complement to our existing white boards. Our white boards are an excellent tool for student collaborative work and information sharing, but some dynamic representations are difficult to achieve within the medium.

Monitors and Mobile Charging Stations for CSE Student Labs

Computer Science and Engineering

Requested:

$43,385

Status:

Partially Funded

Awarded:

$25,914

Abstract

CSE proposes to add and/or upgrade 76 widescreen monitors, and add 5 wall-mounted mobile device charging kiosks across the CSE General Computing Labs. We are requesting funding for a mix of 24”, 27" and 30" LCD monitors to offer students the flexibility of display options, either to connect their own devices up to, or use with our lab workstations. All monitors that we look to replace will be more than 9 yrs old at time of refresh. Our last STF-funded proposal was two years ago, in 2014.

New Resource Center computers

The HUB

Requested:

$24,583

Status:

Partially Funded

Awarded:

$22,979

Abstract

The Resource Center serves over 790 Registered Student Organizations throughout the school year. The RC provides student groups with a creative space where RSOs produce materials that enhance their groups. The RC provides RSOs with printers as well as a productive computer lab. In recent months printing in the RC has become difficult because of slow processing computers. Our proposal seeks to improve the computer lab at the RC by acquiring iMac computers with dual boot functionality.

CBE Studio Tabloid Scanners, Printers

College of Built Environments

Requested:

$10,485

Status:

Partially Funded

Awarded:

$8,418

Abstract

With this proposal, we seek to accomplish two goals. First, to replace two failing tabloid scanners and one failing letter-size scanner (all purchased in 2008) in Architecture Hall design studios with three tabloid scanners, and to provide a tabloid scanner in the new McKinley Studio in Gould Hall. Second, to add letter-size monochrome printers to each studio cluster to make it easier for students working in studios to do quick printing.

Burke Museum Computer Labs

Burke Museum

Requested:

$28,066

Status:

Partially Funded

Awarded:

$24,566

Abstract

Computing lab equipment at the Burke Museum is outdated and becoming increasingly unusable. The computers do not have adequate processing capability to support data collection and research analysis tools. The age and condition of the current computers affect the quality of student research at the Burke. Replacements and additions to the Burke computer labs will ensure continued and expanding opportunities for world-class student-conducted research and collections management.

4K Video Production Package: Open Studio

Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS)

Requested:

$45,607

Status:

Partially Funded

Awarded:

$29,449

Abstract

This request is for a computing cluster for high definition video production and presentation. The Open Studio is a collaborative space where students work together on high-intensity digital audio and video art projects. The proposal would allow the students to upgrade their entire video production workflow to 4K as well as provide a 4K projector for presentation. This proposal will create a technologically advanced environment for students to collaborate on high-intensity projects.

Funding Status: Partially Funded