Assertion-Evidence Talks by Undergraduates
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Andrew Getsy, a sophomore in computer engineering from Pennsylvania State University, makes a case for the new electric vehicles from Tesla Motors. (Handout) A team of Penn State engineering students analyzes how the Kingda Ka roller coaster works. The team is part of the organization Utree: Undergraduate teaching and research experiences in engineering. Utree teaches presentation skills to other engineering students. Nicole Gallegor, a sophomore in mechanical engineering, discusses a new approach to bridge construction. Greg Schnur, a junior in mechanical engineering at Penn State, speaks about Google's Autonomous Vehicle. |
Holly Cardillo, a junior in bioengineering from Penn State, discusses immunotherapy, which is a new approach to treat cancer. Holly gave this talk in September 2014--in August 2017, immunotherapy was announced as a breakthrough in treatment of childhood leukemia. (Handout) Amel Awadelkarim, a sophomore in engineering science, discusses use of additive manufacturing to construct buildings. Alison Willie, a sophomore in civil engineering, discusses a way to reduce ghost pots in crabbing. Mimi Overbaugh gives a talk on Osseointegration Prosthetics at the inaugural Leonhard Center Speaking Contest. Mimi's talk led to a visit by the Australian researcher of osseointegration. (Handout) |
