Outreach

University of Iowa and Kirkwood team up for wind measurement project

A Clipper 2.5 MW wind turbine and instrumented tall tower provide data for the wind profile and associated power production for a full scale wind turbine. The data is used in courses focused on wind energy and atmospheric boundary layer physics.

Link to news article

 Science Shanty—outreach project to explore the intersection of art and science, Art Shanty Projects,  Twin Cities

 Team: Meghan Jacobson, Joey Reid, William Eddy, Casey Godwin, Ryan Littlewood, Greg LeFevre, Corey Markfort, Patrick McNamara, Mike Evans

In the Science Shanty, visitors will explore the similarities between art and the graphical representations of science, engage in scientific research, and gain an appreciation for the natural history and beauty of Medicine Lake. Check out how thick the ice is and what lives in the winter waters through our observational ice hole!

http://www.artshantyprojects.org

Practitioner-mentor for Senior Capstone Design Course, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Univ. of Minnesota [Link]