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These are fantastic suggestions but probably too large of a scope to be achievable within the semester. That being said, maybe I'll think about something along the lines that is a bit smaller scale..

As an addendum, you will also meet other non-traditional students and this will be fantastic for making study groups and connections. There's a bit of a disconnect at the university level due to the age gap at a 4 year college. The connections you make at the 2 year college will follow you to...

I think you've already answered the question. The prospects of finding work as an engineer with your background is extremely high in my opinion. Also, you have the advantage of hands on experience (helps with design), industry experience, and age (helps with team work, etc etc). Are you focused...

It could be something to the effect of wind tunnel testing to study aerodynamic behavior. In this case you would have a lot of different factors that could affect the results of the test, such as aerodynamic profile, wind speed, air pressure, air temperature, etc. The goal of the experiment...

Hi everyone, I'm taking a Design of Experiments class which is focused on statistically designed experiments. I'm a bit lost for project ideas and this is my first graduate class. Would anyone have any ideas for an experiment that would have at least controllable factors that might have...

Homework Statement Hello, I am doing a mechanisms homework assignment in which a hydraulic piston moves out and moves a link connected to the piston in an angular fashion. I'm just a bit confused about the units of angular velocity and I feel very foolish asking this. Homework Equations...

Update: I'll be working with my Professor's graduate students on their research in addition to my own project. One is working on Maglev train technology, another is working on a magnetic ball levitation experiment. In addition, they'll help me with my first project: a rotary inverted pendulum...

It can definitely be done, it all depends on how bad you want it. I work full time as a baker (third shift to boot), and I go to school full time for Mechanical Engineering. I'll be applying for a combined BS + MS program soon. The thing you need to remember is that your GPA will be inversely...

Not too much to be honest! I have some rudimentary knowledge from my physics classes. Also, I've done a couple of robotics projects in my intro to engineering class. Nothing major at all. Thanks, I'll look into it! I haven't done a practical project yet =P Absolute will do guys...

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I use stories to memorizing kanji characters myself - if it works for you, then do it. After awhile and practice, it'll be second nature. As you progress, a lot of equations will become confusing. When can I use that one vs this one, etc. It would be useful to make flash cards with the...

Heyo, Finally taking my first senior level course in Mechanical Engineering - Dynamic Systems and Controls. I find it incredibly interesting and was hoping someone could suggest an easy to medium difficulty project I could do on my own. This is for my own edification. The book that my class...

I said I was lost and didn't know what to do next..

I'm just a bit lost on how to find the change in pressure. I've posted a picture of my work thus far.

That helped me tremendously. Now I understand it, thank you!