Phil Powers, Mike Foley, Harry Mushenheim: Marian Library Oral Histories

Kayla Harris interviewed Phil Powers, Mike Foley, and Harry Mushenheim on September 11, 2018 about their experiences as volunteers for the Marian Library. In this interview they discuss their work on the train set with University of Dayton engineering students, the community of volunteers from St. Luke’s Parish and hopes for the Marian Library in the future.https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ul_oral_histories/1000/thumbnail.jp

Paper Session II-C - Commercial Partnering at CCAS: A Proactive Approach to the Commercial Launch Market

The reality of increased access to space for the commercial launch industry is that existing sites must foster an environment which is capable of compromise, responsive to the customers needs, and allows the customer to maximize their launch capabilities. In recent years the space industry has seen a dramatic shift in the launch customer. Prior to 1995 the majority of space launches were funded through the government with some commercial customers, since then this trend has reversed and the primary launch customer has become the commercial launch programs. All indications and future projections demonstrate that this trend will continue and will most likely accelerate. This activity has made the commercial space launch industry a highly competitive multi-billion dollar industry. Much has been done, and written concerning launch vehicle design, production, and processing and the steps that have been taken to reduce the launch customers costs and increase their commercial market share. However, very little has been documented as to the process renovations which the launch sites are going to have to undergo due to competition between the various foreign and domestic launch sites which are just beginning to develop. With new spaceports springing up all across North America(e.g. California, Florida, Virginia and Alaska) and overseas( e.g. Russia, Canada, China, Ukraine) all of which are looking to capitalize on this new and growing market, the efficient processing of requirements, the use of new and evolving technologies, responsive customer interface and reduction of launch support costs have become pressing issues

Electrochemical Micro Machining: A Case Study for Synergistic International Industry - Academia Collaboration

Micro fabrication is generally confined to silicon-based processes for microelectronic applications. The advent of micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) using silicon and silicon based processes has opened up a new basis for micro fabrication technology, but the applications have been limited due to the brittle nature of silicon. Novel technologies have been sought for non-silicon micro components and systems. The electrochemical micro machining (µECM) is standing out among other solutions. An international group comprised of industry and academic institutes in Mexico and USA was formed to provide synergistic effort in developing this new technology. The funding came from the involved companies, National Science Foundation, National Consortium of Science and Technology (CONACyT, Mexico), and Texas A&M University. Both graduate and undergraduate students are involved in this research and educational project. Some research objectives have been achieved by dividing an objective into manageable laboratory projects that can be completed by undergraduate students in a few weeks. The anodic dissolution µECM process effectively forms and shapes micro components from any conductive material. Unlike classical ECM technology, the novel µECM utilizes very high frequency pulses and proprietary electrode shapes/motions to remove materials at the micro or nano scales, and can mass-produce micro components with exceptional quality and surface integrity. A theoretical model is developed which agrees with experimental data for 316L stainless steel and copper beryllium alloy. The environmentally friendly technology shows promise as a high-resolution production manufacturing process with excellent throughput and repeatability

The Ursinus Weekly, May 13, 1971

\u2771 CCC forms plans for frosh • H. Salisbury of New York Times to speak at 1971 Commencement • U.C. Sigma Xi chooses new \u2771 members • Campus Chest caps drive with carnival • Application trend up as class of 1975 fills • Area lacrosse squad packed by U.C. girls • Editorial: New McCarthy era on the way? • The cutback • Ursinus grading system often causes problems • Mrs. Gil, Mr. Sorensen leave U.C. faculty • Proposed Limerick power plant presents serious complications • Letters to the editor: J\u27Accuse; Frankly, Scarlett • Movie critic: Father hears no songs • Trackmen finish 7-1 for year; Fourth place in \u2771 MAC meet • Ursinus did it; Beat Swarthmore • Golf team number 10; Peter Allen number 8https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1146/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, May 6, 1971

Dennis Stoner sings in memorial concert • Dr. Loren C. Eiseley speaks at Myrin Library dedication • The new Ursinus chapter initiates 21 students into Omicron Delta Epsilon • Economics seminar meets; Discusses Federal Reserve; Claims financial trend up • Ullman and Malinauskas chosen as new YM-YWCA presidents • Editorial: It\u27s up to us! • Student Life Committee meets, proposes several changes • Student Activities Committee regulates entire campus life • \u2771 Ruby progresses; Finances look good • Nuclear power plant planned; Limerick reactor site disputed • WRUC elects officers; R. Teel general manager • Theater critic: A look at Broadway • Rough week for tennis squad; Championship matches begin Sat. • Bears win two more; MACs start Friday • Bears lacrosse stay No. 1; Girls take 7 out of 12 • New baseball team looks very promising • Varsity golf improving; Peter Allen shoots parhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1145/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, May 6, 1971

Dennis Stoner sings in memorial concert • Dr. Loren C. Eiseley speaks at Myrin Library dedication • The new Ursinus chapter initiates 21 students into Omicron Delta Epsilon • Economics seminar meets; Discusses Federal Reserve; Claims financial trend up • Ullman and Malinauskas chosen as new YM-YWCA presidents • Editorial: It\u27s up to us! • Student Life Committee meets, proposes several changes • Student Activities Committee regulates entire campus life • \u2771 Ruby progresses; Finances look good • Nuclear power plant planned; Limerick reactor site disputed • WRUC elects officers; R. Teel general manager • Theater critic: A look at Broadway • Rough week for tennis squad; Championship matches begin Sat. • Bears win two more; MACs start Friday • Bears lacrosse stay No. 1; Girls take 7 out of 12 • New baseball team looks very promising • Varsity golf improving; Peter Allen shoots parhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1145/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, May 20, 1971

U.C. Century II fund drive commences; Goal for \u2770-\u2775 set at 5.5 million • Samuel L. Gandy speaks June 6th • Pancoast takes sabbatical leave • Ursinus gives merit scholarships • Women\u27s curfews change; Weekend hours abolished • What has become of APEs? • Editorial: Apathy kills • Focus: Selby Nera • U.S.G.A. wrap-up 1970-71: A year in pursuit of progress • Appearance & reality? • Double standard is alive and living in Collegeville • Movie critic: Little big man • Student Union and Bomberger renovation to begin soon • Faculty portrait: Dr. Ray Schultz • U.C. English comprehensive to present times-one view • U.C. President William Pettit reflects on past year, his first as President • Mrs. Watson has perfected the art of winning • After four years • Varsity golf: Linksmen finish 6-8 • D. Larson pitches 3 hitter • Final examination schedulehttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1147/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, April 29, 1971

Hermann F. Eilts addresses Ursinus • New Weekly staff named; Charles L. Chambers, editor • Pi Gamma Mu elects new president, Dr. Eugene Herbert Miller of Ursinus, at their annual national board meeting • Cub and Key Society names new members • The Myrin Library dedication set for Sunday, May 22, 1971 • Editorial: Statement of purpose • No psychologist this year, administration tells SFARC • Campus perspective: Changing with the times • Marchers invade Washington for week of demonstrations • Editorial: Before you march • Letters to the editor: Eating in garbage; Sex objects • Ecology crushes UC apathy as recycling days continue • Academic committee studies curriculum • Faculty suggest change in eligibility of students • Showboat to highlight Spring I.F. weekend • A marathon that wasn\u27t : Freshmen still determined • Wilma Scott Heide of N.O.W. talks of women\u27s liberation • Chancellor Helfferich to direct the Campus Chest presentation • Movie critic: Ryan\u27s daughter • Albert and trio prove victorious • Tennis team starts slow; Bears find winning ways • Golf tees off; Squad now 3-5https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1144/thumbnail.jp

Soil Moisture Retrieval with Airborne PALS Instrument over Agricultural Areas in SMAPVEX16

NASA's SMAP (Soil Moisture Active Passive) calibration and validation program revealed that the soil moisture products are experiencing difficulties in meeting the mission requirements in certain agricultural areas. Therefore, the mission organized airborne field experiments at two core validation sites to investigate these anomalies. The SMAP Validation Experiment 2016 included airborne observations with the PALS (Passive Active L-band Sensor) instrument and intensive ground sampling. The goal of the PALS measurements are to investigate the soil moisture retrieval algorithm formulation and parameterization under the varying (spatially and temporally) conditions of the agricultural domains and to obtain high resolution soil moisture maps within the SMAP pixels. In this paper the soil moisture retrieval using the PALS brightness temperature observations in SMAPVEX16 is presented

Effect of cadence on locomotor–respiratory coupling during upper-body exercise

Introduction: Asynchronous arm-cranking performed at high cadences elicits greater cardiorespiratory responses compared to low cadences. This has been attributed to increased postural demand and locomotor–respiratory coupling (LRC), and yet, this has not been empirically tested. This study aimed to assess the effects of cadence on cardiorespiratory responses and LRC during upper-body exercise. Methods: Eight recreationally-active men performed arm-cranking exercise at moderate and severe intensities that were separated by 10 min of rest. At each intensity, participants exercised for 4 min at each of three cadences (50, 70, and 90 rev min−1) in a random order, with 4 min rest-periods applied in-between cadences. Exercise measures included LRC via whole- and half-integer ratios, cardiorespiratory function, perceptions of effort (RPE and dyspnoea), and diaphragm EMG using an oesophageal catheter. Results: The prevalence of LRC during moderate exercise was highest at 70 vs. 50 rev min−1 (27 ± 10 vs. 13 ± 9%, p = 0.000) and during severe exercise at 90 vs. 50 rev min−1 (24 ± 7 vs. 18 ± 5%, p = 0.034), with a shorter inspiratory time and higher mean inspiratory flow (p < 0.05) at higher cadences. During moderate exercise, (Formula presented.) and fC were higher at 90 rev min−1 (p < 0.05) relative to 70 and 50 rev min−1 ((Formula presented.) 1.19 ± 0.25 vs. 1.05 ± 0.21 vs. 0.97 ± 0.24 L min−1; fC 116 ± 11 vs. 101 ± 13 vs. 101 ± 12 b min−1), with concomitantly elevated dyspnoea. There were no discernible cadence-mediated effects on diaphragm EMG. Conclusion: Participants engage in LRC to a greater extent at moderate-high cadences which, in turn, increase respiratory airflow. Cadence rate should be carefully considered when designing aerobic training programmes involving the upper-limbs