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Written by Lianna Shepherd
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Wednesday, 29 April 2009 |
Space studies
Greg Swanson
After the disaster of space shuttle Columbia, second-year graduate student Greg Swanson was inspired to prevent it from happening again.
“I’ve always been interested in solving problems,” Swanson said. “That’s what attracted me to computer and electrical engineering, finding analytical ways of making things better.”
Swanson has developed a micrometeor and orbital debris detector for use on the new Orion spacecraft in current development by NASA. One of the most difficult aspects of developing the technology is passing the speed tests in White Sands, N.M. |
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Pimp rides |
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Written by Kevin Otzenberger
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Wednesday, 29 April 2009 |
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Some like their rides eco-friendly. Some like hood scoops. Whatever the motivation, some of us are lucky enough to find a pair of wheels to be excited about. From Mustangs to mountain bikes, a few University of Idaho faculty and staff have figured out just how they like to roll. |
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