Recent Scholarship News

The College of Engineering and Computer Science provides this listing of scholarship opportunities to its students. These are scholarship opportunities that the College is aware of and usually come from sources outside of the College and/or University. The College is not necessarily affiliated with the providers of these scholarhips, nor does the College endorse them in any way. This information is provided to allow our students access to as many funding options as possible.

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• Funding opportunity for ME Ph.D. student

  A new Ph.D. position is available for Mechanical Engineers.

  The objective of the project is to research the military aircraft engine life assessment procedures. Currently the engine components use a method called safe life, which upon reaching, the components are retired. It is felt that these components have in them a considerable amount to usage left. Therefore, there is a need to review the methods used in the design of rotating disk components and also see various codes within military and civilian sides that are used. The position will not only look at the military side of the codes and civilian side, but also look into the engine manufacturers what they do to certify engines for civilian and military applications. The project will develop robust design methods/tools, via experimental and computational FEA works.

  Hands on work with FEM modeling, inspection methods (non-destructive) testing and analysis will be required. The yearly stipend is $18,000 and tuition will be covered as well. Leadership quality, ability to work with different people (engineers and scientists at the Base) and places, industry and personal interests to develop and validate new hypotheses, developing interactive damage summation models will be required. Experience with FEM modeling and mechanical testing will be needed for this project. This student will work closely with a Research Professor both of whom will be located in a secure area for the project and will work for Dr. Tarun Goswami.

  Those interested for consideration for this position, please contact Dr. Tarun Goswami at tarun.goswami@wright.edu

  US citizenship will be required for this position and opportunity to work with the base exists right from the start of the project.

  Posted: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:57:51 -0400

• Childcare scholarship available for CECS Students

  Undergraduate students facing childcare expenses are invited to apply for the SCARF Scholarship.

  The deadline is September 03, 2008, so please do not delay. Awards of $50 per week per child may be made to five students.

  Society for Childcare Assistance/Relief (SCARF) Scholarship Information

  Purpose

  Childcare issues present challenges to undergraduate students in every discipline but are particularly taxing for students who are enrolled in the rigorous science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) degree programs. However, as studies have concluded that the United States is losing its technological edge, these are the students who need timely graduations. The Society for Childcare Assistance/Relief (SCARF) scholarship program, endowed by John O. and Janet E. Miller, aims at helping address childcare costs for undergraduate STEM students who have dependent children living with them. Wright State University (WSU), Dayton, Ohio is the pilot site for this program starting the school year of 2008-2009.
  

  Support Provided

  The 2008-2009 program will provide scholarship awards for WSU undergraduate STEM students of $50/week each for childcare costs during actual 2008-2009 school term weeks. Five scholarships will be awarded at all times so if one recipient graduates, another recipient may be awarded. Payment will be made directly to the student at the beginning of each quarter for the quarter. Continuation of the award between terms will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering: the length of break between actual class sessions; childcare arrangements, and opportunities for the student to mentor or internship in their field during breaks. Feedback from awardees will be required as input to future scholarship program design. The scholarship is
  renewable, subject to availability.
  

  Eligibility

  Applicants must fit the following criteria:
  

  • Be an undergraduate student who is currently enrolled at WSU. Full time students will be given priority but half time students will be considered with explanation of circumstance
    
  • Be a junior or senior in a STEM field which is in demand to address the technology gap
    
  • Be a US citizen or permanent resident
    
  • Have dependent children (12 years old or younger or a child with special needs under the age of 19) living with them who incur childcare expenses from a legal provider
    
  • Demonstrate financial need
    
  • Be in good academic standing, maintaining a GPA of at least 2.5

  
  

  Application Requirements

  A completed scholarship application includes the following materials:
  

  • A completed and signed application form
    
  • Recommendation by one WSU faculty or staff using the included form with applicant’s signature for waiver of review. Due to time constraints for 2008, list the name of whomever you will be asking for a recommendation on the application form so that the
    selection committee may contact the person if necessary.
    
  • A typed essay (not to exceed 800 words) describing your educational and career goals. The essay must detail your circumstantial or financial need and discuss how this award will help you achieve your goals.

  Selection Criteria

  The scholarship selection committee will be chaired by the President of SCARF and will consist of the Director of the Women’s Center or her designee and one university staff/faculty volunteer who is invited by the director. The committee evaluates the applicants and selects the qualified recipients based on the following criteria: relevance of major, academic record, circumstantial and financial need and quality of application/essay.
  

  Time schedule

  All materials are due to the Women’s Center by September 3, 2008 for the Autumn Quarter.
  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis so that five scholarships may be awarded at all times. Applicants for Autumn 2008 will be contacted through their university email by September 8, 2008.

  For more information, contact Cindy Oakley in the Dean's Office (405 Russ, cindy.oakley@wright.edu) or contact the Women's Center (148 Millett, 775-4524).

  Posted: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:24:45 -0400

• DADCA Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunity

  

  Dayton Area Defense Contractors Association (DADCA)
  STEM Scholarship Guidelines

  Purpose
  To encourage undergraduate students toward a career in one of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) fields.

  Award
  

  • The maximum STEM scholarship is $2,000 per academic year. The Office of Financial Aid will process awards; all awards will then be applied to the recipient’s bursar account.
    
  • The awards will be announced September, 2008 for the 2008/2009 academic year.
    
  • The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of two additional years provided the recipient maintains full time status and continues to meet the eligibility requirements listed below.

  
  Eligibility - Applicants Must:
  

  • be a U.S. citizen from the Greater Miami Valley,
    
  • be a current full-time student,
    
  • have and maintain a gpa of at least 3.0,
    
  • have one recommendation letter from a WSU faculty member,
    
  • have completed one academic year at Wright State University in one of the following disciplines; any major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, any major in the College of Science and Mathematics, or an ISOM major in the Raj Soin College of Business.

  Application Process
  Submit an application (available at the Office of Financial Aid*) to the Wright State University Office of Financial Aid by Friday, September 12, 2008. If the applicant has a DADCA membership affiliation, applicant must state the DADCA membership affiliation on the application.

  Selection process
  

  • Applications will be screened by a Wright State University Scholarship Committee.
    
  • Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
    
  • All decisions of the Scholarship Committee are final.

  *Wright State University
  Office of Financial Aid
  E136 Student Union
  3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
  Dayton, OH 45435

  Posted: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:54:26 -0400

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• SMART Scholarships for Undergrad and Grad Students

  The SMART Program aims to increase the number of scientists and engineers in the Department of Defense (DoD). The program is particularly interested in supporting individuals that demonstrate an aptitude and interest in conducting theoretical and applied research. As such, the program primarily targets "hand-on-the-bench" researchers and engineers.

  Individuals applying to the program should have a strong interest in working for the DoD as a civilian research scientist or engineer.

  SMART scholarship awards include:

  • Annual stipend ranging from $22,000-$39,000 depending on prior educational experience
    
  • Full tuition and related educational fees at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university
    
  • Health Insurance
    
  • $1,000 per year book allowance
    
  • Internships at DoD laboratories
    
  • Travel to the summer orientation workshop
    
  • Post-graduation employment placement as a civilian employee of the DoD

  ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  All awardees must be:
  

  • a U.S. citizen,
    
  • 18 years of age or older as of August 1, 2009,
    
  • able to participate in summer internships at DoD laboratories,
    
  • willing to accept post-graduate employment with the DoD,
    
  • a student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and,
    
  • pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in, or closely related to one of the following disciplines: Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering; Biosciences; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences; Computer and Computational Sciences; Electrical Engineering; Geosciences; Information Sciences; Materials Science and Engineering; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering; Nuclear Engineering; Oceanography; Operations Research; Physic

  In addition;
  Undergraduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a regionally accredited U.S. college or university (i.e. undergraduate applicants must be at least freshman to apply and can apply for funding for their sophomore through senior years only).
  Graduate applicants can be either currently enrolled in a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or awaiting notification of admission to such. If awaiting admission, you must be accepted for entrance in the Fall 2008 term.
  

  • Graduate applicants must have taken the GRE within 5 years of the application deadline. Subject tests are not required.
    
  • You must sit for the GRE General Test before November 2008 to ensure that your scores reach ASEE by the December application deadline.

  HOW TO APPLY

  The SMART online application is open each August through December. The application is currently open and will close December 15, 2008. Awardees will be announced in the spring of 2009 and funding wll begin August 2009.

  For more information, visit http://www.asee.org/smart

  Posted: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:29:41 -0400

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• Funding opportunity for BME Ph.D. student

  A new Ph.D. position is under development. The objective of the project is to research the spinal implants particularly used in the cervical areas. Biomechanical models will be needed to understand the laboratory behavior of the spine with the implant, their failures under different load conditions simulating the aggressive environment as is the case in active duty conditions. High strain rate tests data will be needed to know the impact forces and failure of the devices. Other conditions may be under vibratory conditions. This project may also lead to the development of new devices, instrumentation, and other materials research that will be involved.

  Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, cell and tissue work, biocompatibility, biomaterials, will be needed and hands on work with the device development testing and analysis will be required.

  The yearly stipend is likely to be $18,000 and tuition will be covered as well. Leadership quality, ability to work with different people (physicians, engineers, medical students, residents, and fellows) and places and personal interests to develop and validate new hypotheses separating elasticity, plasticity, viscoelasticity and developing interactive damage summation models will be required as applicable for cervical spine. Experience of computer programming and mechanical testing will be needed for this project.

  Those interested for consideration for this position please contact Dr. Tarun Goswami at tarun.goswami@wright.edu
  US citizenship will be required for this position and travel with some of the military facilities will be needed as well.

  Posted: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:28:48 -0400