An Overview of the REU Site, An Overview of the REU Site, Expectations and WorkExpectations and Work

Dr. Anant R. Kukreti

Outreach Director & Professor

School of Energy, Environmental, Biological and Medical Engineering

College of Engineering and Applied Science

University of Cincinnati

June18, 2012

PRESESENTATION OUTLINEPRESESENTATION OUTLINE

Introductions

REU Programs

Project Office and Contact Information

Project Title and Participants

REU Site Activities

Laboratory and Office Usage and Safety Issues

Overview of 2012 REU Research Projects For SUE REU Site For CEAS REU Program

2012 REU PROGRAMS2012 REU PROGRAMS

Two REU Programs REU Site in “Sustainable Urban

Environments: SUE REU Site 10 Participants

REU Program in the College of Engineering and Applied Science: CEAS REU Program

9 Participants

PROJECT OFFICE & CONTACT INFORMATIONPROJECT OFFICE & CONTACT INFORMATION Project Office

For 2011 SUE REU: Engineering Research Center (ERC) 416 For 2011 CEAS REU: Baldwin Hall (BH) 756

Proj. Dir. (SUE & CEAS REU) Proj. Co-Dir. (SUE REU) Dr. Anant R. Kukreti Dr. Margaret J. Kupferle Office: Old Chem 839A Office: ERC 770 Phone: 513-556-4105 (O), Phone: 513-556-3329 (O), 513-919-5217 (C) 513-300-8197 (C) E-Mail: anant.kukreti@uc.edu E-Mail: Margaret.Kupferle@uc.edu

General Help Contact Project Related: Mr. Avdhesh Gaur, Printing Related: Ms. Darla Bowen, BH 552, 513-675-6720 (C), ERC 701, 513-556-3123 (O), avdhesh.nitt@gmail.com BowenDL@uc.edu Presentation/IT Help: Mr. Yang Chi, Computer Help: Mr. Mike Sanderson, Old Chem 620U, 513-679-0772 (C), ERC 584 & 583, 513-502-4689 (C), yangchi.cn@gmail.com SANDERMK@UCMAIL.UC.EDU

Financial Reimbursement , Board/Lodging & Travel Contact Mr. Bryan Weng, Business Manager, UC CEAS-SEEBME Office: Old Chem 611D Phone: 513-556-0088 (O), 513-345-0842 (C) E-Mail: wengmi@ucmail.uc.edu

SUE REU RESEARCHSUE REU RESEARCH

PROJECTS:PROJECTS:

PARTICIPANTSPARTICIPANTS

ANDAND

MENTORSMENTORS

PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (SUE)PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (SUE)

Project # 1: “Providing Access to Clean Water in Urban Centers Relying on Water Reuse”

Student Participants Amy Schafermeyer, Environmental and Ecological Engineering,

Purdue University, Junior, a.schafe@gmail.com Ms. Martha Fitzgerald, Bioengineering, Miami University ,

Senior, Fitzgem3@gmail.com, Fitzgem3@muohio.edu Ms. Cindy Khov, Civil Engineering, CA State Poly Pomona, Senior,

cykhov@gmail.com Faculty Mentor

Dr. Margaret J. Kupferle, Assoc. Prof., Environmental Engr., Margaret.Kupferle@uc.edu, 513-556-3329, 770 ERC

Dr. George Sorial, Chair & Prof., Environmental Engr., George.sorial@uc.edu, 513-556-2987, 701D ERC

Graduate Student Mentors Mr. Liang Yan, yanlg@email.uc.edu, 513-328-5542 , 712B Rhodes

Hall

PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (SUE)PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (SUE)

Project # 2: “Hybrid Nanoparticle Coatings as Flow Cell Battery Electrodes”

Student Participants Ms. Jessica Lange, Chemical Engineering, Miami University, Senior,

Jessica@danlange.com Mr. Logan Buck, Chemical Engineering, University of Cincinnati,

Sophomore, Lrb43gb@yahoo.com, bucklr@mail.uc.edu Mr. Arthur Mogilevsky, Chemical Engineering, University of

Cincinnati, Junior, mogileaa@mail,uc.edu Faculty Mentor

Dr. Anastasios Angelopoulos, Assoc. Prof., Chemical Engr., anastasios.angelopoulos@uc.edu, 513-556-2777, 693 Rhodes Hall

Dr. Vesselin Shanov, Assoc. Prof., Chemical Engr., vesselin.shanov@uc.edu, 513-556-2461, 578 ERC

Graduate Student Mentors Mr. Abhinandh Sankar, sankarah@mail.uc.edu, 513-484-2048 , 671

ERC

PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (SUE)PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (SUE)

Project # 3: “Maximizing Lipids Productivity of Microalgae for Biofuels Production and Carbon Recycle”

Student Participants Ms. Christina Ahting, Biomedical Engineering, University of

Cincinnati, Sophomore, cahting@fuse.net Ms. Rachel Johnstone, Chemical Engineering, Rose Hulman

Institute of Technology, Junior, johnstra@rose-hulman.edu Faculty Mentor

Dr. Joo-Youp Lee, Assistant . Prof., Chemical Engr., joo.lee@uc.edu, 513-556-0018, 640 ERC

Dr. Soon-Jai Khang, Prof., Chemical Engr., soon-jai.khang@uc.edu, 513-556-2789, 470 ERC

Graduate Student Mentors Mr. Jinsoo Kim, kim2jo@email.uc.edu, 513-373-8246 , 691 Rhodes

Hall

PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (SUE)PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (SUE)

Project # 4: “Restoring and Improving Urban Infrastructure for Air Quality Monitoring”

Student Participants Ms. Amy Trick, Architectural Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Junior,

Amy.C.Trick-1@ou.edu

Ms. Linette Green, Architectural Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Sophomore, Greenl3@mail.uc.edu

Faculty Mentor Dr. Timothy C. Keener, Director & Professor, Air Quality Management/Air

Pollution Control, School of Environment, Energy and Biological Engineering,. Tim.Keener@uc.edu, 513-556-3676, 701 ERC

Dr. Mingming Lu, Assoc. Professor, Environmental Engr., lumg@ucmail.uc.edu, 513-556-0996 , 797 Rhodes Hall

Dr. Heng Wei, Assoc. Prof., Civil Engr., heng.wei@uc.edu, 513-556-2599 , 792 Rhodes Hall

Graduate Student Mentors Ms. Shuang Liang, liangsg@mail.uc.edu, 513-375-4178 , 709 ERC

CEAS REU RESEARCHCEAS REU RESEARCH

PROJECTS:PROJECTS:

PARTICIPANTSPARTICIPANTS

ANDAND

MENTORSMENTORS

PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (CEAS)PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (CEAS)

Project # 1: “Multi-UAV Cooperative Control”

Student Participants

Mr. Michael Alio, Mechanical Engineering, Cal Poly state university, Pomona, CA, Junior, michaelalio@asme.org

Ms. Emma Dorgan, Mechanical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Senior, dorganec@mail.uc.edu

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Manish Kumar, Assistant Prof., Mechanical Engr,. manish.kumar@uc.edu, 513-556-4668, 629 Rhodes Hall

Graduate Student Mentors

Mr. Balaji Sharma, sharmabr@mail.uc.edu, 513-556-4640 , 414 Old Chem. Bldg.

PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (CEAS)PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (CEAS)

Project # 2: “Rotorcraft Handling Qualities And System Identification”

Student Participants Mr. Owen Macmann, Aerospace Engineering, University of

Cincinnati, Pre-Junior, macmanob@mail.uc.edu Ms. Devon Riddle, Aerospace Engineering, University of

Cincinnati, Junior, riddledm@mail.uc.edu Ms. Mahogany M. Williams, Computer Engineering, Wilberforce

University, Junior, mwilliams8@wu.wilberforce.edu Faculty Mentor

Dr. Kelly Cohen, Assoc. Prof., Aerospace Engr,. Kelly.Cohen@uc.edu, 513-556-3523, 735 Rhodes Hall

Graduate Student Mentors Mr. Wei Wei, weiw3@email.uc.edu, 513-556-9969 , 518 Old

Chem. Bldg.

PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (CEAS)PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (CEAS)

Project # 3: “Optical Method for Detection and Analysis of Biological Molecules”

Student Participants

Ms. Heather K. Cooper Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Senior, cooperhk@email.uc.edu

Mr. Kyle Frank, Chemical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Sophomore, frankke@mail.uc.edu

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Anastasios Angelopoulos, Assoc. Prof., Chemical Engr,. anastasios.angelopoulos@uc.edu, 513-556-2777, 693 Rhodes Hall

Graduate Student Mentors

Mr. Srivasthan Ravi, ravisa@mail.uc.edu, 513-702-6219 , 671 ERC

PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (CEAS)PROJECT TITLES AND PARTICIPANTS (CEAS)

Project # 4: “Advanced Method for Renewable Ethanol by Direct Synthesis from Syngas for Renewable Fuel Applications”

Student Participants Ms. Julia Fisher, Chemical Engineering, Arizona State

University, Tempe, AZ, Sophomore, Jfishe3@asu.edu, j.fisher88@att.net

Ms. Nathalia Backeljauw, University of Cincinnati , Sophomore, backelnl@mail.uc.edu

Faculty Mentor Dr. Panagiotis (Peter) Smirniotis, Prof. and Chairman, Chemical

Engr., panagiotis.smirniotis@uc.edu, 513-556-1474, 696 Rhodes Hall

Graduate Student Mentor Mr. Ephraim A. Sheerin, Ephraim.Sheerin@gmail.com, 937-

654-3860, 608 Rhodes Hall

REU Program ActivitiesREU Program Activities Overview General Research Project Schedule REU “Road Map” Professional Development – Seminars and Workshops Project Meetings Reports and Presentations Awards Skills Workshops Enrichment Seminars Field Trips Workshops, Enrichment Seminar & Field Trip Reports Evaluations from Each Participant Final Project Meeting Activities Beyond Summer REU Program

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

CONDUCTRESEARCH

PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT

(Training)

● Produce Project Deliverables at End of 8 Weeks● Disseminate Findings in Following Academic Year

ResearchContent &

Tools

SkillsTo

Disseminate

UnderstandingResearchProcess

FieldTrips

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: General ResearchGeneral Research

Project Schedule

RESEARCH

Weeks 1-2: ● Complete “Road Map”● Identify Goals, Tasks, & Schedule● Conduct Literature Review● Training on Research Content & Tools● Learn the Research Process● Acquire Dissemination Skills

4 Final Deliverables: ● Technical Paper● Poster ● PowerPoint Presentation● Project Summary for NSF

Week 8: Wrap-Up for Final Deliverables

Weeks 2-7: ● Complete Literature Review● Complete Learning about Research Process & Dissemination Skills ● Test, Synthesize, Analyze, and Generalize Results● Interim Report Presentations

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: REU “Road Map”REU “Road Map”

Meet on Day 1REU Participants

Faculty Mentor (FM)Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)

Define:

● Expectations

● Time Commitment

● Pre-preparation Training

● Mentorship Format

● Research ProcessContract to DeliverFinal Products

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - SEMINARS & WORKSHOPSDEVELOPMENT - SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT

(Training) Three Enrichment Seminars Ethics in Engineering Research,

Taking Research from Lab to Real-World,and Graduate Education Opportunities

& Application Process

Four Field TripsRelated to Four Projects

Seven Skills Workshops Safety Training, Technical Writing &

Presentation, Online Literature Search,Project Documentation, Statistical &

Uncertainty Analysis, Poster Making, andPublic Speaking & Communications

Research Content & Tools Training SeminarsResearch Topic Education;

Use of Lab/Computer Facilities; Lab Safety;and Procedures to Test, Analyze, Interpret,

and Report Results

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:Project MeetingsProject Meetings

REU TeamRepresented by Group Leader

(Rotated Weekly)

Faculty Mentor (FM)Graduate Research Assistant

(GRA)

2 Meetings/WeekREU Group Leader presents:● Progress from last meeting● Work planned till next meeting● Questions asked● Discussion and agreements

Maintains a Daily “LOG BOOK”Signed by GRA

Weekly

ALLSubmit Weekly

Progress Report Form

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:RReports and Presentationseports and Presentations

Project Planning Report Each group presents a report on the third day (June

20) during the 8:00 – 9:30 p.m., including

Project Goal and Objectives

Project Research Tasks

Project Time Schedule

Typed Report and PowerPoint Presentation

Give a hard copy of report and PPT and E-mail to FM, GRA, Dr. Kukreti, Avdhesh, and Yang.

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:RReports and Presentations (Continued)eports and Presentations (Continued) Interim Progress Reports

"Bi-weekly Progress Reports" due on alternative Fridays (June 29, July 13 & 27)

PowerPoint presentation (1:00-4:30 p.m.): Starts at 1:00 p.m. sharp for SUE REU and 3:00 p.m. sharp for CEAS REU (the order will switch alternatively)

Give a hard copy of Report and PPT and E-mail to FM, GRA, Kukreti and IT Coordinator, Yang Chi

Each group member to participate in the presentation

Social hour (4:30-5:30 p.m.) with refreshments follows

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:RReports and Presentations (Continued)eports and Presentations (Continued)

Final Technical Research Report/Paper Presentation and Poster Draft due on Friday, August 3 by 3:30 p.m. to FM,

returned Monday, August 6 at 8:00 a.m. Format instructions supplied must be used Four hard copies due on Tuesday, August 7 by 10:00

a.m. for distribution to the Judges and Email to FM, GRA, Kukreti and IT Coordinator, Yang Chi

Poster and oral presentation to external judges on Thursday, August 9: starts at 8:30 a.m. sharp for SUE REU and 1:30 p.m. sharp for CEAS REU

Poster presentation 20 minutes PP presentation 5-10 minutes of questions and answers

Lunch/Dinner and refreshments served

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: RReports and Presentations (Continued)eports and Presentations (Continued)

Weekly Progress Reports: Completed by each REU Participant

independently – time set aside each Friday

Completed by FM Completed by GRA Available at

http://www.eng.uc.edu/reu/summer/2010/

MUST be e-mailed by 5:00 p.m. each Friday to

Anant Kukreti at anant.kukreti@ uc edu

Avdhesh Gaur at avdhesh.nitt@gmail.com

REU PARTICIPANT / FM / GRA WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORT Week 2 (06/28/10 – 07/02/10)

Project Title: ________________________________________________________________________________ Name of person completing the report: _____________________________________Date: _________________ DIRECTIONS: TO SELECT A RESPONSE -- Right Click on the appropriate BOX – Go to PROPERTIES -- Change the

VALUE to Checked. Complete all questions – Save the file under a your name as follows: First name_ Last

name_Project#_Week#_Progress_Report (e.g., Avery_Johnson_Project1_Week1_Progress_Report). Email it to anant.kukreti@uc.edu and edalalse@email.uc.edu.

1. How many times did you meet your group this week to discuss/conduct research activities?

One Two Three Four Five

2. Was any training provided to your group to assist them in their research?

YES NO If YES, provide a brief description below: 3. How well is your group working towards the overall goals set for them?

(a) For lab/field/computer research work?

Not started 10-25% completed 25-50% completed 50-75% completed 75-100% completed

(b) For literature review and documentation?

Not started 10-25% completed 25-50% completed 50-75% completed 75-100% completed

(c) For research report or paper writing?

Not started 10-25% completed 25-50% completed 50-75% completed 75-100% completed

(d) For poster preparation?

Not started 10-25% completed 25-50% completed 50-75% completed 75-100% completed

4. How are the participants assigned to your project working as a team? (answer if you have two, or more,

participants assigned to your project)

Unsatisfactory Need to improve Okay, could improve Good, no problems Excellent 5. Please write below any input you would like to give regarding the progress of your group or the project, in

general

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:AwardsAwards

Certificate for each participant

“Best Project” selected by Judges

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: Skills WorkshopsSkills Workshops

Seven Research Skills Workshops - a designated group will prepare a write-up on each experience

Workshop # 1: “Safety Training” by Ms. Ellen Elsbernd Date: June 19th Seminar: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Venue: 645 Baldwin Hall

Online Training: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Venue: 834 Baldwin Hall Writers: See Handout

Workshop # 2: “Technical Writing and Presentation” by Dr. Margaret Kupferle Time: 1.00-3.00 p.m. Date: June 19th Writers: See Handout Venue: 645 Baldwin Hall

Workshop # 3: “Online Literature Search” by Mr. Ted Baldwin and Mr. Jim Clasper

Time: 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Date: June 20th Writers: See Handout Venue: 850D Baldwin Hall

Workshop # 4: “Project Documentation: Photography & Video Recording by Ms. Debi Haines

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon Date: June 22nd Writers: See Handout Venue: 645 Baldwin Hall

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: Skills WorkshopsSkills Workshops

Seven Skills Workshops (continued) Workshop # 5: “Statistical & Uncertainty Analysis” by Dr. Lilit

Yeghiazarian Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Date: June 25th

Writers: See Handout Venue: 840 Old Chem

Workshop # 6: “Poster Making – Session 1 and 2” by Dr. Daria Narmoneva

Session 1 Time: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Date: July 2nd

Session 2 Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Date: July 24th

Writers: See Handout Venue: 860D Baldwin Hall

Workshop # 7: “Public Speaking & Communications” by Ms. Amber Erickson

Time: 8:30 a.m. -12:00 noon Date: July 3rd

Writers: See Handout Venue: 840 Old Chem

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES: EnrichmentEnrichmentSeminarsSeminars

Three Research Enrichment Seminars - a designated group will prepare a write-up on each experience

Enrichment Seminar # 1:“Ethics in Engineering Research” by Dr. Dr. Richard Miller

Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Date: June 21st

Writers: See Handout Venue: 645 Baldwin Hall

Enrichment Seminar # 2: “Taking Research from Lab to Real-World” by Dr. Dorothy Air

Time: 3:30-5:00 p.m. Date: July 10th

Writers: See Handout Venue: 840 Old Chem

Enrichment Seminar # 3: “Graduate Education Opportunities & Application Process” by Dr. Steve Buchberger

Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Date: August 3rd

Writers: See Handout Venue: 840 Old Chem

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:FField Trips (SUE REU)ield Trips (SUE REU)

Four field trips - a designated group will prepare a write-up on each experienceField Trip # 1: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services

Time: 1:00-5:00 Date: June 28th Writers: Project 4 Team

Field Trip # 2: Melink Corporation – Milford Time: 1:00-5:00 Date: July 5th Writers: Project 2 Team

Field Trip # 3: Cincinnati Water Works Time: 1:00-5:00 Date: July 12th Writers: Project 1 Team

Field Trip # 4: Metropolitan Sewer District Time: 1:00-5:00 Date: July 26th Writers: Project 3 Team

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:FField Trips (CEAS REU)ield Trips (CEAS REU)

Four field trips - a designated group will prepare a write-up on each experienceField Trip # 1: Being Planned

Time: 1:00-5:00 Date: June 28th Writers: Project 1 Team

Field Trip # 2: Melink Corporation – Milford Time: 1:00-5:00 Date: July 5th Writers: Project 3 Team

Field Trip # 3: Air and Space Museum, Dayton Time: 2:00-5:00 Date: July 12th Writers: Project 2 Team

Field Trip # 4: Being Planned Time: 1:00-5:00 Date: July 26th Writers: Project 4 Team

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:Workshop, Seminar & Field Trip Reports A designated project group will prepare a write-up

on the experience – similar to an engineering magazine article (sample given)

Describe the speaker, topics covered and lessons learned (must have sufficient details)

The report must be submitted two days after the delivery of the workshop or seminar or after the field trip

E-mail the report to: Dr. Anant Kukreti at anant.kukreti@uc.edu Mr. Avdhesh Gaur at avdhesh.nitt@gmail.com

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:Evaluations From Each Participant

Pre-Evaluation: to evaluate prior perceptions regarding research – due before students arrive

REU Site Satisfaction Questionnaire: to evaluate quality of facilities, activities, and guidance provided - to be completed Friday, August 10 from 8:00-12:00 a.m.

Post-Evaluation: to evaluate research skills acquired, mentorship provided, and future plans – to be completed on Friday, August 10 from 8:00-12:00 a.m.

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:Final Project Meeting

Final meeting on Friday, August 10 at 8:00 a.m.

All participants submit “REU Participant Personal

Information Form”

On Friday, August 10: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Materials requested submitted and checked for compliance

REU Site Satisfaction Questionnaire completed

Post-REU Evaluation completed

Cleaning and Wrap-Up

Project ends on Friday, August 10 at 12:00 noon

REU PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:Activities Beyond Summer

A Presentation at your school, e.g., at an ASCE Student

Chapter Meeting

Letter from faculty advisor documenting this activity sent

to Dr. Kukreti

UC students must present a Poster in the Spring (in May-

June) Undergraduate Poster Presentation Day

Submit a Paper to a student paper presentation

competition and/or conference – this is a requirement

Complete Online Tracking Form Annually in April

Last payment is tied to completing ALL requirements

Laboratory and Office Usage and Safety Attire

Closed toe shoes Full length pants Safety glasses when needed Hard hats when needed

Equipment training and usage Provided by laboratory technician and/or Graduate

Research Assistant prior to usage No equipment should be used without receiving

training All tools borrowed should be returned before the end

of the day

Laboratory and Office Usage and Safety Issues (Continued) Never work alone in Lab Use of Project Office ( 756 BH/416 ERC)

Project Office should be kept clean on a daily basis ‑ no exceptions

Lock the room after leaving – no exceptions

Copy Machine Usage Limited printing (few pages only) must be done

using REU Office printer For larger jobs use School Xerox Machine in 701

ERC: Coordinate pickup with Avdhesh/Darla One REU Office computer is configured for this

printing

OVERVIEW OF 2012 SUMMER REU RESEARCH PROJECTS FOLLOW

QUESTIONS?