Day 15- Making Presentations; Project Work, College Life

 

Examples of past presentations:
https://www.engineeringdesignworkshop.com/presentations-by-students.html

Slideshow outlines:
https://www.engineeringdesignworkshop.com/slideshow-outlines.html

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Team One-Wing Angels:

Team Robodog:

Team Starglasses:

    The projector arrived!

Optics using a beam splitter:

Rocket Goat- Flight tests:

  

 Helium balloons added:

As the video shows, adding helium balloons was ineffective, and actually speeded descent, as it prevented the parasail shape from developing lift. 

Paraglider aerodynamics relies on gravity and forward motion to turn a flexible fabric wing into an efficient lifting surface, balancing lift, drag, and angle of attack. [1, 2]

Core Forces

Lift: Upward force created when air moves faster over the curved top surface of the wing than underneath it.
See more at https://edw2026.blogspot.com/p/aerodynamics-of-paragliders.html

Grabber

Tests July 24th:

  

  See https://edw2026.blogspot.com/p/kitronik-make-code-tech-notes.html and

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a5V_Xw4zG903T39a7QqLuSIE9TIl7fqA?usp=drive_link for additional programming suggestions.

Reflections on College Life from EDW alumni, Arpi at Cornell, Danielle at Northeastern, and Joel from UPC in Barcelona.

College Preparation Workshop

The meeting focused on providing guidance for college applications, featuring guest speakers from various institutions. Arpi from Cornell discussed the university's structure, financial aid, and extracurricular activities, including her involvement in the swim team and a mechanical engineering lab. Danielle from Northeastern highlighted the university's co-op program, financial aid options, and her experience in the Formula One club. Joel from UPC in Barcelona shared his journey in aerospace engineering, emphasizing the importance of trying new activities and managing time effectively. The session also clarified terms like net price calculator, need-based aid, and demonstrated need, and provided overviews of institutions like Harvard and MIT.

Guest Speaker Introduction: Arpi from Cornell

• Arpi introduces herself as a mechanical engineering student at Cornell, originally from Framingham, Massachusetts.
• Arpi explains the structure of Cornell, highlighting the different colleges within the university.
• Arpi shares her experience of studying at Cornell, mentioning the variety of majors and the unique aspects of each college.
• Speaker 7 discusses the financial aid process at Cornell, noting that it is need-based and does not consider athletic achievements.

Daily Life and Activities at Cornell

• Arpi describes her daily routine at Cornell, including lecture classes, discussion classes, and her involvement in the swim team.
• Arpi shows pictures of her dorm room, the dining hall, and the concrete 3D printer in the civil engineering lab.
• Arpi talks about the research projects she has been involved in, such as designing bridges and using the concrete 3D printer.
• Arpi mentions the beautiful natural surroundings of Cornell, including waterfalls and hiking trails.

Guest Speaker Introduction: Danielle from Northeastern University

• Speaker introduces herself as Danielle, a mechanical engineering student at Northeastern University, attending her final year. She provides an overview of Northeastern University, mentioning the various colleges and schools within the university.and discusses financial aid options for international and domestic students, including merit-based scholarships and the Northeastern Promise. She explains the co-op program at Northeastern, where students take a semester off to work in their field of interest, gaining practical experience.

Co-op Program and Extracurricular Activities at Northeastern

• Danielle shares her co-op experience at Keurig Dr Pepper, working on CAD projects, 3D printing, testing, and validation.
• Danielle talks about a class she took at Northeastern, where his team created a low vision keyboard for a young girl with disabilities.
• Danielle mentions her involvement in the Formula One club at Northeastern, where they design and build a Formula One car.
• Danielle discusses other extracurricular activities she is involved in, such as Taekwondo and being the events coordinator for the Taekwondo club.

Guest Speaker Introduction: Joel Garcia from Barcelona

• Joel Garcia, a mentor for an EDW 2024 student in 2022, introduced himself, studying aerospace engineering at UPC in Barcelona.
• He shares his journey of exploring different fields and activities outside of his major, such as joining a robotics club and playing the violin, and discusses the importance of trying new things and being open to different opportunities.
• Joel emphasizes the importance of time management and learning to say no to certain activities to avoid burnout.

Advice for College Students

• Joel advises students to join clubs and participate in activities that interest them, even if they are not directly related to their major.
• Joel shares his experience of working in an internship at a car company, where he gained practical experience in building prototypes.
• Joel encourages students to explore different fields and ideas, as connections between fields can lead to innovative solutions.
• Joel highlights the importance of using a calendar to manage time effectively and balance different activities.