Friday, April 17, 1998
The University Daily Kansan
Section A · Page 7
Aerospace engineering launches new computers
By Emily C. Forsyth
eforsyth@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
University of Kansas aerospace engineering students will gain an advantage against the competition with the addition of a new computer-aided design lab.
The lab, situated in 3040 Learned Hall, will be unveiled at 10 a.m. today during a private dedication ceremony.
Mark Ewing, associate professor of aerospace engineering and design lab committee chairman, said the lab would be a tremendous addition to the program.
"We think it's going to be the ideal teaching facility for any course dealing with computers," Ewing said. "The most important part is that it has all the software aerospace engineering students would use."
Students will be able to work at the lab's 24 computer stations arranged in amphitheater-style seating while the professor works from a computer linked to a 7-by-7
Classes conducted in the lab will include flight dynamics, structural analysis, computer-aided graphics and aircraft and spacecraft preliminary design.
Ewing said students would be able to follow each step of the lecture on their computer screens.
"You get immediate feedback," Ewing said. "You can try things right there in real time."
The lab cost was about $160,000, which included remodeling and equipment. The money was donated by aerospace engineering alumni.
The lab will be named in honor of alumni John C. Brizendine, Walter R. Garrison and Alan M. Mulally, who contributed about half of the funds. The remaining funds were donated by other aerospace engineering alumni.
"For things like this, we're happy people from outside the University have stepped up and recognized a need."
"We never could have done this with our technology fee or the state funding alone," Ewing said.
Ewing said the idea of the lab had been discussed for about three years and that he was pleased to see it materialize.
"I'm just happy that it's finally happening," he said. "The room will be ready for its first class in June."
David Downing, chairman of the department, said the lab would affect the way courses were taught in the future.
"Most of the courses in the program will soon be taught in multi-media since we have this capability." Downing said.
Downing said this technology was vital in helping KU students excel in the aerospace engineering field.
"We think we're the best aerospace vehicle design program in the country," Downing said. "The competition is getting fierce and this will help us stay in our position of leadership."
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