Students, Faculty Collaborate on Telecommunications Research

Professor James Curry works with students Peter Fox (left) and Jonathan Peeters on research in applied mathematics.

Applied mathematics plays a vital role in the analysis and modeling of the world around us. This is nowhere more apparent than in the current research effort focused on using nonlinear waves to improve data flow through optical fibers. In this model, data will be transmitted through a fiber optic channel in the form of a soliton wave. This research has many important applications to the telecommunications industry and likely will be a major communication mode of the future. More

Newest Undergraduate Degree Program Also the Fastest Growing

The newest and fastest growing undergraduate program in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, the Environmental Engineering Program saw a three-fold increase in enrollment from 1999 to 2000. Established in Fall 1998, the program's enrollment grew to 30 students in the Spring 2000 semester. More

Engineering Physics Ranks First in Atomic Physics

The Engineering Physics Program focuses on the physical foundations of modern technology, preparing students for research, development, and entrepreneurial careers in many frontier areas of engineering. Examples include quantum devices, ultra fast lasers, adaptive optics, cryogenic electronics, computer simulation of physical systems, solar cells, magnetic storage technology, micro-mechanical systems, and molecular electronics. More

Engineering Management Courses Gain in Popularity as Technical Electives

Graduate and undergraduate courses offered by the Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program are increasingly being chosen by students as technical electives in their degree programs. In the latter part of 1998, the program launched initiatives to increase the visibility of these courses and create an opportunity for undergraduate engineering majors to take an integrated set of technical electives in business and management. In addition, more spaces were made available in graduate courses for students not enrolled in the program. More