Aerospace Engineering III- Meeting with MIT (Massachusets Institute of Technology student
Lesson Outline
We had a real time life -three party- conference call with 3rd year Aerospace Engineering student at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)in Boston, MA.
We discussed impressions, university life, academics, curriculum.
Also covered prerequisites, ongoing classes, credit system, internships, future opportunities.
This was a GREAT opportunity to exchange questions and receive advice from an outstanding MIT student. Vladimir benefited and appreciated this opportunity very much.
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
I am happy we were able to set up the life video conference with the Aerospace Engineering 3rd year MIT student. Vladimir prepared in advance a list of important questions, and enjoyed a one to one detail conversation. Very motivational...
Aeronautical vs Astronautical Engineering...
Fields of Propulsion,Structure, Thermal, Attitude Determination
& Control, Guidance and Navigation, Communication...
Typical Aerospace Engineering curriculum...
How an airplane engine works...
Assignment
Prepare summary of Aeronautical vs Astronautical Engineering
Basics and topics...
Aerospace engineering at Texas A&M University...
Mechanical vs Aerospace Engineering...
Training of next generation of Aerospace Engineers...
Vladimir is especially interested in Aerospace Engineering, so we are dedicating more time and developing more in-depth subject matter in this area.
Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering...
Concepts of Thrust, Lift, Drag and Weight...
Equilibrium and Inertia...
The lift equation...
The Drag equation...
L/D Ratio...
-History of chemical engineering...
-Fields of chemical engineering...
-How does chemical engineering work and what do chemical engineers do?
-Comparison with industrial chemists and other occupations...
-Concept of Unit Operations...
-First and second paradigms...
-Accomplishments of chemical engineers...
Vlad is very interested in this field. As he is taking a course currently in chemistry, this engineering field is very compatible with his current curriculum.
Definitions...
Fields...
What they do...
Where do they work?...
Their opportunities...
Vlad is taking Chemistry now, so he has an idea about the basics and background of the subject. It was critical to explain the many differences between a Chemist and a Chemical Engineer.
Analysis of the movie: The Nuclear Option
We developed interactively the basic scheme of a main common Nuclear Power Generation System.
We covered main basic Physics principles involved.
Vladimir clarified many of the intuitive preliminary Physics concepts he has gathered in the past. His imagination is very active.
Introduction to nuclear power
• Basic Nuclear reactions... • Nuclear power plant... • Is nuclear energy safe? • Chernobyl and Three Mile Island... • Physiological effects of ionizing radiation... • Radiation sources and dose comparisons... • Nuclear Waste... • The Future of Nuclear Power...
