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Undergraduate students in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
can get involved in any of a series of ongoing projects. These
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USC
Microsatellite Program:
The USC Microsatellite Program
is a student organization committed to the design, manufacturing,
launch, and operation of a microsatellite. The team
consists of over 100 dedicated students supported by
numerous university faculty and staff, and members of
the aerospace community.
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SAE
Racing Team:
Students design, build, and test small open-wheel cars
and compete with schools from all over the country. |
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Design-Build-Fly
Competition Team:
Students design, build and fly a plane every year in an
international competition |
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AIAA
Student Chapter:
The USC AIAA Branch was re-chartered in 1981. Our purpose
is to advance the arts, sciences, and technology of aeronautics
and astronautics and to foster and promote the professionalism
of those engaged in these pursuits |
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Radio
Controlled Harrier Project |
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Pi
Tau Sigma:
“A Mechanical Engineering Honor Society striving
to create better engineers through commitment to academic
excellence and dedication to service.” |
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The
American Society of Mechanical Engineers:
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Engineers as Teachers:
Students develop and conduct hands-on science
and engineering courses for underserved children and their
parents. Following a 4-6 week training in educational
psychology, lesson planning, evaluation and motivation,
students conduct 10-12
hour courses in schools. Previously students have taught
Cardiovascular Mechanics, Aeronautics, Science of
Sporting Equipment, Structural Color, Renewable Energy,
Biomechanics, Physics of Sailing, etc.
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Micro Aerial Vehicle Program:
In the new Micro Aerial Vehicle (MAV) Program students
design, build, and fly a remotely controlled MAV. |
In addition to these, undergraduates are encouraged to join
the research
programs of department faculty members. For those all-too-rare
times away from work, USC campus
life is rich and varied. |
