Department News
MechE Updates Computer Cluster Students Will Benefit From New Power, Flexibility
Over the recent winter break, the MechE Student Computer Cluster in Hamerschlag Hall was renovated to provide more powerful technology resources—as well as more flexible space that students can use in a number of ways. The space was re-opened to stu- dents on January 24. The new space offers improved hard- ware, new monitors, and specialty soft- ware used in MechE coursework and research. In order to offer
more flexibility, the renovated room includes glass doors that, when closed, can separate the space into two distinct areas. In the closed-door configuration, each room can be used separately and can be accessed through its own door from the hallway. The smaller room contains 14 computers, and the larger room offers 31 computers—including an instructor’s
MechE Celebrates the Holidays O e
n Friday, December 9, MechE faculty, staff, and family members gathered to celebrate the holiday season. Held in the Singleton Room in Roberts Hall, the party offered
excellent food and the creative work of “Mike the Balloon Guy,” a local expert in twisting balloons into hats and other festive creations. For the attendees, the annual event also offered a welcome respite from their busy work, research, and teaching schedules— and a chance to reconnect and share the holiday spirit.•
Kacy Hess
computer—for a total of 45 stationary computers. Ten additional laptop stations are available on the sides of the large room, and new chairs provide extra seating. A television will also be mounted in the large room for the possibil- ity of hosting lectures in the room.
“It is critical that
the Department keeps pace with the chang- ing technology needs of our students, while also manag- ing its space plan for the future,” says
Department Head Nadine Aubry. “The updated Computer Cluster provides a brighter, more open work environment that will allow the room to be used in a flexible manner as the needs of our Department, and our students, continue to evolve. Today it is a more accommodating space that supports individual work, as well as collaboration and
group learning.”•
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From left to right are B.J. Robbins, Ryan Sullivan, and Kelsey Patsch.
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