Enhancing graduate, undergraduate, and vocational school education with research and development internships and capstone projects

Abstract

The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) and Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center (ATMC) of UMass Dartmouth provides a facility for collaboration with industry. Local businesses provide internships, research opportunities, and specialized training in acoustics that enhance student growth and practical learning. The College of Engineering benefits from the industrial sponsorship for undergraduate capstone projects as well as graduate research. Students benefit from practical training and earning money for tuition and potential post-graduation employment. This tradition has grown over decades with the maturation of facilities for advancement in engineering and underwater acoustics. This presentation will present some student focused success stories within the area of engineering acoustics and transduction.