PROJECT TO AID DESIGN CYCLE OF MILITARY ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS Dr. Haifeng Zhang received a grant from the Army Research Office for a project titled “Integrated Analysis of Piezoelectric Resonators as Components of Electronic Systems.” As essential components of military electronics systems, crystal resonators are always in need of improvement with respect to new materials and/or new designs. This project aims to establish a comprehensive research program that combines modeling with experimental research.
ALUMNI’S PROJECT EARN INDUSTRY AWARD Recaro won two Crystal Cabin Awards this year, one of which was for “Passenger Comfort” with the Air New Zealand Skycouch. The Crystal Cabin Award is a prestigious industry award for excellence in aircraft interiors. Steven Cook (ETEC 2005) and Tyler DeLaCerda (ETEC 2003–in the photo on the right) were responsible for the completion of the project. DeLaCerda and Cook also received MBAs from UNT. DeLaCerda’s position on the project was program manager, and Cook was the project engineer.
PLAYHOUSES HELP BENEFIT COMMUNITY In their entry-level coursework, Construction Engineering Technology students build playhouses, which helps them get hands-on experience with construction methods and materials before moving on to more specialized courses in the program. Additionally, the houses give the program and students an opportunity to give something to the community. The house on the right is for the Denton Animal Shelter Foundation and will be raffled at the North Texas State Fair in Denton in August. The houses are 6 feet x 6 feet and about 7 feet tall, and are built with treated plywood floors and sides, 30 year roof shingles, R 13 insulation, and 50 year LP Smart Siding.
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