Marine Technology - January 2007 - Page#23

<BODY> <span id="lblContents">University of Michigan by Kate Novinc The University of Michigan SNAME Student Section, otherwise known as Quarterdeck, has been extremely involved in activities associated with our professional society and the University this semester. Due to the generosity of alumni and faculty, seventeen students attended the SNAME Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale from October 11th to the 14th. At the conference students were able to attend technical presentations, alumni networking events, and participate in student activities with students from other student sections. The trip was concluded with a tour of the Miami Coast Guard Maintenance facilities, orchestrated by Jeff Payne, a graduate student at the University of Michigan, who works at this facility. This was an amazing opportunity to have hands-on experience and actually see the application of what is taught in the classroom. Another phenomenal opportunity for our department to contribute to SNAME occurred when Dr. Roger Compton, the past President of SNAME, visited our campus on October 27th. With this visit he accomplished his goal of visiting every student section during his term as SNAME President. After touring our facilities he received feedback from students on ways SNAME could further reach out to students and therefore improve in the future. In addition to SNAME involvement, our student section recently contributed to an event called "Tech Day," which is hosted by the College of Engineering. Tech Day is an opportunity for high school students and their parents to tour the College, and learn about the engineering departments and student organizations. During the exhibit portion of Tech Day students presented a stability model, "Sink or Float" game, pictures of students during their internships, two model hulls from the Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory, footage of USCG model hull testing and the christening of the LCS. NA&ME students also gave a speech to high school students informing them of the extensive opportunities in the marine industry, to encourage future Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. SNAME NEWS of engines in use. The United States Coast Guard presented a paper regarding the testing of at 47-foot motor lifeboat which was of particular interest to the students designing an oil The UBC Sailboating Team The University of British Columbia spill response craft this year. SNAME PNW Section, Robert Allan Ltd. and Aker Yards Marine Inc., generously sponsored our stuby Michael Burgess dents and assisted them with travel expenses The fall was a very busy semester for the for the long trek. students at UBC; we were proud to host the October SNAME PNW Technical Meeting, On November 1, 2006, three UBC graduate travel to the 2006 SMTC&E and present students presented some of their research findcutting edge naval architecture/ocean energy ings to the engineering community at UBC in research to the engineering community on the effort to raise awareness of naval archicampus. In addition, UBC is also proud to be tecture at UBC. Bill Rawlings discussed the the home of the champion sailboat from the development of a vertical axis tidal turbine; inaugural competition at Queen's University. Kevin Gould updated students about the ongoIn October of 2006, twelve students from UBC ing resistance reduction program at UBC and Engineering traveled to Fort Lauderdale, FL Ye Li discussed maneuverability findings for to attend SNAME's annual meeting. We were ships traversing Vancouver Harbour. SNAME proud to present six posters in the Student PNW Section provided free pizza and pop for Poster Session on various topics, including all in attendance. renewable energy and our student teams. The technical papers presented were helpful to The UBC Student Section and the BC the students who are currently designing ves- Research Ocean Engineering Centre (OEC) sels in their senior design course during this hosted the October 2006 technical meeting for term, providing up-to-date research findings the Pacific Northwest Section. This meeting about different hull forms and various types included an open house at the OEC tow tank February 11 - 14, 2007 PACE 2007 The Power of Paint and Coatings Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TX Contact: www.pace2007.com 23 23</span> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.digitalwavepublishing.com/" title="Digital Magazine">Digital Wave Publishing</a> </BODY>