This will be on an 8.5Ã11 page, single space, Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1″ margin. You likelywill want to include a graph, photo or image in your document (or several). You have a 3-page limit as the MAX which also includes any references. I recommend submitting as a pdf,but make sure to check the pdf file before submission. Make sure to list ALL referencesused to develop this summary. Note I will be using the “Turn-It-In” software forsubmission.
You will develop a 2-3 page overview of a contemporary issue in fluid mechanics. Thiscould focus on a current research topic in fluids or a more applied topic, but either way, it must be a contemporary issue (work performed and/or published within the last 5 years).Several examples would include: fluid mechanics in a microgravity environment, the skirtsthat we are now seeing on many semi’s for drag reduction, person that broke sound barrierwhile skydiving, bullets that are designed to be shot underwater, etc. Look for any currentresearch topic in fluid mechanics or a topic that industry is pursing in the area of fluids(remember that fluids includes both gases and liquids).Traditional ApproachTo find a topic of interest and that fits the project criteria, you would look at journalpublications, conference proceedings, science articles, research web sites, etc. (could alsobe magazine article as long as it is technical in nature) to find a contemporary topic in fluidmechanics. Remember this can be basic research or more applied work.Social Media Generation ApproachAs an option to the more traditional approach, you can also look at Youtube for inspiration.You can search Youtube that has a video that demonstrates a contemporary issue in fluidmechanics and develop your overview based on this video. For example, there is a video wehave used from Youtube that describes a knife-proof vest that makes use of a shearthickening non-Newtonian fluid. Non-Newtonian fluid understanding has been around for along time, but applying this concept to a knife-proof vest is definitely contemporary.
ï· Either approach to a topic listed above is fine your choice; still needs to becontemporary within the last 5 years
ï· If you have a question on whether a topic is appropriate, please contact me.
ï· If you select a broad topic, your review has to FOCUS on the fluid mechanics aspect
ï· You are encouraged to include a figure, graph or image (or multiple) to help youroverview; just make sure you reference these items.
ï· You need to include a References section at the end to document any referencesused to develop your article (journal paper, web page, magazine article, etc)
