(Unofficial) Course 2-A Info December 26, 2008
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Welcome to the MIT Course 2-A blog!
This blog serves as an unofficial source of information for the 2-A major. We are the Course 2-A Student Advisory Committee [Prof. Hosoi, 2-A faculty advisor, along with student representatives Neha Batra and Shanette Go]. We plan to use this blog to answer your 2-A questions, and to post advice, announcements, and thoughts from your fellow 2-A students who can help you navigate through the 2-A program.
This blog is meant to compliment the official MechE site and to give you guidance in putting together your own 2-A program. It is a living document and as the program evolves, so will the blog. While we will try to be as accurate as possible, it is likely that there will be times that the information on this blog is not up-to-date. To get the latest information, please see the official MechE website or make an appointment to see Professor Hosoi (to make an appointment, see instructions in the sidebar on the right).
Our hope is to make this a useful resource for 2-A students so please post your comments, questions and suggestions and visit us early and often!
New peer advising website! April 23, 2013
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Our local ASME student chapter has put together a fabulous peer advising website. Our peer advisors are blogging about their experiences in Mech E, offering tips and advice. They are also manning the blog lines to answer your questions — just click on the “Ask Me” buttons to start the dialog!
What’s in a concentration? January 28, 2013
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We have a fantastic new app designed by your fellow 2-Aer Ed Burnell that shows which classes you are taking. Check out
http://mit.edu/me-ugoffice/2a-graphs/
to play with the data!
2-A in “Inside Higher Ed” July 11, 2012
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A nice article on flex degrees with a shout out to 2-A in “Inside Higher Ed.”
Welcome Professor Lloyd! June 19, 2012
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Hi Folks!
It is my pleasure to introduce you to your new 2-A faculty coordinator, Professor Seth Lloyd! Professor Lloyd has a noble history with 2-A and was an integral part of the team that shepherded 2-A through accreditation. He has much wisdom to pass along and is looking forward to working with all of you. Please join me in welcoming Prof. Lloyd!
On another note, I’ll miss all of you but I won’t be very far removed … I’m taking up the position of undergraduate officer so I’ll still be around signing forms and dispensing advice. Thank you all for a wonderful few years as 2-A coordinator!
Prof. Hosoi
New Manufacturing Track December 18, 2011
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Hi Folks,
We’re kicking off the new year with a new Manufacturing Track! Click here for more info.
What counts as “upper level”? September 4, 2011
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Your concentration gives you an opportunity to develop a high level of expertise in a subject area that is of particular interest to you and, as such, the classes in your concentration should be upper level classes. One of the questions I’m frequently asked is “How can I tell if a class is sufficiently advanced to count in the concentration?” There is no easy answer to this question since subject numbering and organization varies from department to department. However, there are some classes that are never allowed in the concentration. These are great classes that are worth taking, however they should be taken as unrestricted electives rather than as concentration courses.
The following classes can NOT be counted in your concentration:
- 1.00: Introduction to Computers and Engineering Problem Solving
- 2.00AJ (same as 16.00AJ): Fundamentals of Engineering Design: Explore Space, Sea and Earth
- 2.00B: Toy Product Design
- 2.038J (same as 6.055J): The Art of Approximation in Science and Engineering
- 6.00: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming
- 6.163: Strobe Project Laboratory
- 14.01: Principles of Microeconomics
- ESD.00: Introduction to Engineering Systems
Engineering Systems Design April 29, 2011
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This Fall a new course, 2.013, will be offered as an alternative to 2.009. The class will be centered around a team project to design a long endurance power system for autonomous underwater vehicles. The class will be limited to twenty to thirty students who will have the opportunity to work with engineers from Lincoln Lab. More info available here.
Course 20 Biomedical Engineering Minor Info Session February 4, 2011
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When: February 7, 7pm to 8pm
Where: room 56-614
Food and Refreshments will be provided
- What is the Minor Degree Program in Biomedical Engineering (BME)?
- Which subjects are required?
- What can I do with a BME Minor degree?
- Will a BME Minor work with my Major?
- How do I sign up?
Tell your friends! Stay afterward for one-on-one advising!
MIT Department of Biological Engineering Academic Office
Contact: Erik Mallinson (erima@mit.edu) for more information
For more information: http://web.mit.edu/be/programs/ugrad_bme_minor.shtml
New class for Spring 2011: 16.682: Technology in Transportation January 25, 2011
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An introduction to modern transportation technology and the evolution of human mobility. A direct application of the theory behind fuels, engines, batteries, electric drives and future possibilities in low-emission propulsion for air, land and sea transport. Basic elements of road vehicle engineering, aerodynamics and ship design are covered, along with port operations, navigation, radar and infrastructure logistics. Advanced concepts range from vehicle sensing, traffic modeling and hybrid controls to future opportunities in transportation.
More info available at https://stellar.mit.edu/S/course/16/sp11/16.682/index.html.
Engineering Summer Research Program at University of Wisconsin December 17, 2010
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This message includes information about the *Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program* at the University of Wisconsin Madison, College of Engineering. All applicants should have completed at least their sophomore year, have a GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an accredited college or university, and have a strong interest in a graduate degree in engineering or physical science.
The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) and Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is a ten week program running June 1 through August 5, 2011. Participants receive transportation to and from the program, a single room in a shared apartment, a small food plan, and a $5,000 stipend. Additional information along with a program application is available through the SURE/REU page at http://studentservices.engr.wisc.edu/diversity/sure/. The program recruits students from physical science backgrounds including engineering, physics, computer science, and chemistry.
Placements for the Summer of 2011 will begin January 15, consequently we encourage applications prior to that date (to better ensure students are placed in their specific research area of interest) or as soon as possible after that date and before February 15, 2011. Please note that not all students who apply will be invited to participate. All placements are subject to faculty approval and are often outside the control of the SURE/REU program staff.
Thank you in advance for your support of our program. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about the SURE/REU Program or the University of Wisconsin Madison. I can be reached at (608) 263-4583 or kburton@engr.wisc.edu.
