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Internship Recapitulation 17.10.2023 I had the privilege of attending a meeting where I was one of the representatives from BCISM in a Cype Software (CYPE Architecture) training session with Mr. Bekir Abderrahmen. The purpose of this training was to bolster our understanding of the software, particularly in connection with the Young Estimator Challenge (YEC) 2023, aiming to sharpen our skills and knowledge for the competition that is hosted for university students. During the session, we were thoroughly briefed on the intricacies and functionalities of CYPE Architecture interfaces, an experience that proved to be both fascinating and captivating. Mr. Bekir Abderrahmen provided us with a comprehensive overview of CYPE Architecture, shedding light on its various features and capabilities. It was truly enlightening to delve into the intricacies of this software, gaining valuable insights into its applications and potential benefits. The training session offered a deep dive into the sophisticated interfaces of CYPE Architecture, unraveling the layers of its complexity and showcasing its capabilities. The discussion centered around the software's user-friendly design, allowing for seamless navigation and utilization of its diverse tools and functions. It was truly a blessing and an invaluable opportunity to not only learn about CYPE Architecture but also to witness firsthand its potential to transform and enhance architectural practices. #cype #CYPEArchitecture #BCISM #training #intern #YEC

🌍 Advancing Sustainable Public Transportation: Modeling Bus Door Systems at TU Delft 🚍 In public transportation, bus doors face a variety of mechanical stresses, from daily operational demands to more extreme scenarios like heavy objects impacting the door. As cities push towards sustainable and efficient transport systems, it is critical to optimize these components to ensure both safety and durability while minimizing environmental impact. During my 3-month internship at Delft University of Technology, in collaboration with Ventura Bus Lines, I worked on numerical modeling to simulate these real-world conditions, using advanced methods such as solving partial differential equations (like the biharmonic equation). This research is essential as the transportation industry moves toward lighter, more energy-efficient vehicles. The results of this work will contribute to future innovations in public transport systems, where every component must balance strength and weight for better performance. Exciting times ahead for sustainable engineering! 🌱🚍 A big thank you to Dr. domenico lahaye for his guidance and support throughout this project. His expertise was invaluable to the progress made during this internship! #TUdelft #Engineering #PublicTransport #Sustainability #NumericalModeling #Ventura If you want to take a look at my work: https://lnkd.in/eTTPDYNG

What a great time I’ve had at UKREiiF! Thanks firstly to the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) for giving students the opportunity to access the event and all the opportunities that brought. It’s rare as a student to get involved with the rich discussions that happen across UKREiiF. Some key takeaways for these interested: • The Architecture apprenticeship programmes need more support at a legislative and governmental level - stakeholders across the event were signing their praises for the plethora of benefits they bring all involved (Regeneration Brainery Studio in particular) - I wish I had been able to access this route! • Net Zero Stocktake - Behind emissions targets but there is more progress and optimism within the Operational side due to the pace of technology, greater efforts needs to tackle emdodied emissions • More Data Sharing - Key theme across the industry that we need to share data collaboratively to succeed and there are great examples of thriving actors who are following this model (Citu were more than happy to share their entire process for the benefit of the industry) Thanks to all the new people I’ve made connections with it was a great opportunity ahead of the imminent job search!

🌟 Celebrating National Engineering Week with a spotlight on engineering intern, Drake Helton, EI! Drake shares insights about his journey, learning experiences, and the excitement of contributing to groundbreaking projects. #NationalEngineeringWeek #EngineersWeek

Why Joel Mathai chose UMass Lowell over UIUC for his MS in Energy Engineering. Listen in! Join us as #JoelMathai explains why he chose UMass Lowell over UIUC for his MS in Energy Engineering. Discover the unique benefits and opportunities that UMass Lowell offers.#EnergyEngineering,#UMassLowell,#InternationalStudents,#StudyAbroad,#CareerOpportunities,#AIInEnergy,#EngineeringProjects,#Internships,#StudentLife,#TestPrepTips,#LivingInTheUS,#HigherEducation,#GraduateStudies,#UniversityApplications,#FutureEngineers,#indiansinus,#studyinus,#risehighereducation

Reposting to highlight the amazing work of my colleague during our time at Cemosis! His contribution brought a whole new level of realism to our 3D urban models. Check out his post for more details on his innovative work with vegetation integration and data processing!

Check out our GROWTH SECTOR team Gabriel Hanzel-Sello, Cheryl Martinez, and Ivanna Abreu who flew into Portland, Oregon to attend the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference. They presented on the amazing work being done nationwide for STEM Core! #growthsector #stemcore #stemeducation #americansocietyforengineeringeducation #engineeringinternships #steminternships #ASEEconference #ASEE #ASEEconference2024

8 weeks have flown by. Thanks to Siyun Cao for joining us at the Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield for the #fuse2024 The Faraday Institution internship scheme. Solomon Brown and I had the pleasure of introducing Siyun Cao to the field of battery safety and thermal runaway modelling. A new topic as well as modelling methods was a lot to learn in a short time but it didn't phase her. Wishing her all the best for the future. #safebatt #thermalrunaway #liionbattery #batterysafety #simulation

Let's put the E in #STEM! This week is National Engineer's Week, a time to celebrate the contributions that engineers have made to the world around us! You can thank an engineer for 🏦 buildings, 🚗 cars, 🌉 bridges, and 🎢 roller coasters! Are you pursuing an engineering career? Click the link below to browse engineering internships and fellowships: https://bit.ly/349MbHP #ShapingScience #EngineersWeek

Happy National Intern Day! This week, we’ve been highlighting some of our Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) student interns in honor of this special day. Meet Remi Mellinghoff, an Environmental Engineering major at Yale University. Remi is researching the rate of chemical changes during outdoor sunlight weathering of polyamide pellets in Hawaii. Q: What is your NIST campus location? I work at the Center for Marine Debris Research in Waimanalo on Oahu, Hawaii. The center is a partnership between NIST and Hawaii Pacific University, and we are part of NIST’s Biochemical Exposure Sciences Group. Q: What is a high-level overview of the work you do at NIST? My work seeks to determine how weathering changes the chemical composition of polymers. More specifically, my project focuses on polyamide nylon, the material that commercial fishing nets are made of. Out in the ocean, when fragments or large segments of the net get disconnected from fishing boats, they continue to trap marine animals – a phenomenon known as ghost fishing. I am creating a calibration curve of photooxidation time versus carbonyl index and melting temperatures of four main nylon varieties. If we can quantify the effect of weathering on nylon's chemical properties, we can better predict the degradation of these fishing nets and inform solutions to a major problem in our oceans. Q: What has been your greatest accomplishment at NIST so far? Getting the word out! Our Center does a lot of outreach events on Oahu. The narrative regarding plastics is overwhelming and disheartening; it seems like an insurmountable problem. At a recent event at the Waikiki Aquarium, I realized we have the ability to foster a more positive and optimistic attitude, just by talking about our work! Interested in the SURF program? Summer 2025 applications go live this fall. Learn more about SURF: nist.gov/surf #NationalInternDay #Internship #EarlyCareer #Engineering