Friday, August 27, 2010

WANTED: Drumheller Senior Project Team Members [ME 495/499]

Are you interested in earning research credit this quarter, and work toward revitalizing a UW campus landmark? Well, the Drumheller Rejuvenation Project is entering its third quarter of research and we need students like you.

Our project is focused on developing a sustainable method of continuously cleaning the fountain basin. This quarter we will begin designing an energy efficient robotic cleaner, as well as an algae control technique utilizing nutrient control. We intend to start prototyping during winter quarter. However, participation during fall quarter will play a major role in reaching that goal.

Who's invited?
Junior/Senior Mechanical, Civil, Environmental, Electrical, and Chemical Engineers are invited.

Hours per week?
Your involvement will include weekly team meetings and projects, as well as individual work on your own time. Expect to spend less than 10 hours per week on this project.

If you are interested please contact Ben Morgan at morganb2@asme.org.