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Project #170A–Synthesis and Characterization of New Organic Compounds and Polymers for Air Force Applications (Chemistry).
Description: Perform/monitor organic reactions following established procedures for the synthesis of monomers and polymers, and conduct characterization of the isolated organic compounds and polymers using standard organic analytical techniques.Project #TBA–Microstructure Evaluation During Solid Freeform Fabrication (Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering). Description: Analyze samples of Ti-6AI-4V fabricated by a solid freeform fabrication (direct-laser deposition) technique using standard metallographic techniques. Evaluate microstructures using optical and scanning electron microscopy to determine grain size, shape, platelet thickness, etc. These features will be correlated to process variables such as laser power, powder feed rate, and deposition rate.
Project #201–Degradation Studies of Conductive Elastomers ( Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics). Description: Hands-on, in-house research and development in electrically conductive elastomer materials performance degradation phenomenon and new materials development. Work may include thermal analysis (DTA, DSC, DMA), chemical analysis (FTIR, Raman, etc.), surface chemical analysis (XPS), analysis of the effects of various environmental exposure effects (humidity, aircraft fluids), curing studies, development of method-ologies for conductivity testing, and a variety of mechanical properties studies to elucidate performance and failure mechanisms.
Project #209 –Degradation Studies of Conductive Elastomers (Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science). Description: Hands-on, in-house research and development in conductive elastomer materials performance degradation phenomenon and new materials development. May include thermal analysis (DTA, DSC, DMA), chemical analysis (FTIR, Raman, etc.), surface chemical analysis (XPS), analysis of the effects of various environmental exposure effects (humidity, aircraft fluids), curing studies, development of novel methodologies for conductivity testing, and a variety of mechanical properties studies.
Project #214–Non-Destructive Analytical Analysis of Advanced Coating Systems (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, and Materials Science). Description: Hands-on, in-house research of aircraft coating and corrosion related phenomenon. Includes chemical analysis (photo-acoustic spectroscopy, FT-IR, Raman, optical microscopy, etc.), chemical analysis of coating materials, analysis of the effects of various treatments on aluminum alloys, analysis of primer and top-coat systems, and a variety of surface analytical studies directed at characterizing surfaces and surface interfaces. These surface studies include chemical analysis of alloy surfaces, newly formulated primers and topcoats, analysis of synthetic precursors, and investigation of corrosion inhibitor incorporated into various coating systems.
Available in December:
Project #163A–Structure and Properties of Biomolecules (Chemistry). Description: Develop, improve, and apply computer programs to be used for the design of novel biomaterials. The student is required to have computer skills, for example, knowledge of UNIX, as well as analytical thinking capabilities.
Project #169A–Structural Failure Analysis Testing (Mechanical Engineering). Description: Prepare samples for metallurgical exams, including: cutting and mounting, polishing and etching, and examination and photographing using optical microscopes and cameras. Some chemistry, physics, and college math desirable. Some lifting of heavy objects (40-50 lbs.) required. Experience with hand tools is highly desirable (drills, grinders, wrenches, saws, etc.). Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work on several project simultaneously required.
For more information, call (937) 910-5808 or visit www.soche.org.To apply, submit SOCHE application, resume, and transcript to:
SOCHE
3155 Research Blvd., Suite 204
Dayton, OH 45420-4015
FAX: (937) 910-5801
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