CUEngineering

Number 18
Spring 2001

Published by the College of Engineering and Applied Science
University of Colorado at Boulder
Office of Engineering Communications
422 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0422

Ross B. Corotis, Dean
James P. Avery, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Melvyn C. Branch, Associate Dean for Special Projects
Michael R. Lightner, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
James C. Sherman, Assistant Dean and Director of Student Services
Enid M. Ablowitz, Assistant Dean for Advancement
Paul C. Bauman, Director, Engineering Development

Managing Editor: Carol Rowe, Director, Engineering Communications
Design and Production: Michael Campbell, Lynn Reed, and Diane Adams, CU Publications & Creative Services
Printing: Tewell Warren Printing
Photography: University photographers Ken Abbott, Larry Harwood and Casey Cass, except as follows: pp. 8 & 13, top (Eric Neurath), p. 9, top (Mark Slupe/Colorado Daily), p. 19 (Aaron Locander), p. 29 (Mary Weikert). Photo on p. 18 provided to Equistar Chemicals, illustration p. 30 provided by NASA, photo p. 41 provided by Stephen Bechtel, Jr.
Web Design:: Will Kubie, CU Web Communications
Web Production:: Cathy Snider, CU Web Communications

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CUEngineering is not published at state expense.

The College of Engineering and Applied Science is dedicated to an open, inclusive and supportive human climate for all of its students, staff and faculty. It is guided by the principle of empowerment and respect for all individuals.

CUEngineering has received Excellence and Distinguished International Technical Publications Awards from the Society for Technical Publications and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.