PROPOSAL NO.: CTS-0405918 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: D. T. VALENTINE INSTITUTION: CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
SUPPORT OF THE THEODORE Y-T WU SYMPOSIUM ON ENGINEERING MECHANICS
Partial funding is provided for the "The Theodore Y-T Wu Symposium on Engineering Mechanics" in Vancouver, Canada on June 20-25, 2004. Funds will enable support of the participants including the honored guest, young researchers, graduate students, undergraduate students, keynote speaker, and leaders in applied mechanics and engineering science. Funds will also offset costs associated with preparation of the primary outcome of this symposium, i.e., the book of key contributions to be titled Reflection and Outlook of Engineering Mechanics: In Honor of Theodore Y.-T. Wu. The symposium is co- sponsored by the Ocean Engineering Committee of the Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the Fluids Technical Committee of the Engineering Mechanics Division of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).
The intellectual merit of this project is the exchange of ideas at the forefront of applied mechanics. The book to be published will be a collection of original research papers that will help the scientific community and, in particular, graduate students and young researchers pursue research in this important field of engineering or applied science. The broader impact of this project is the wide dissemination of ideas via an affordable book and via the impact made by the experience of attending this symposium, particularly the impact on young researchers and students. NSF funding is expected to enable participation of underrepresented groups.
Jointly funded by the Fluid Dynamics & Hydraulics (CTS) and Solid Mechanics and Material Engineering (CMS) Programs.
