SEMS-ROC , reflecting the diversity of interests of the engineering, mathematics and science faculty is multidisciplinary in nature. Research activities tend to cluster around several broad topic areas involving faculty from across SEMS and in some cases, from other Schools at Robert Morris. Current focus clusters and those faculty leading the efforts include:
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Alternative and Sustainable Energy |
Interested in questions surrounding the development of alternative forms of energy. Provides support to the Alternative Energy and Sustainability Minor offered at RMU. |
Gavin A. Buxton
TonyL.Kerzman |
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| Design and Development |
Assists industries and entrepreneurs in the design and development of devices, products and services through consulting, student projects, graduate theses and laboratory analysis. |
Priyadarshan Manohar |
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| Improving STEM Education |
Focused on improving the quality of the educational programs offered within SEMS through course enhancements, technology and laboratory innovation, scholarship sponsorship and programmatic improvements. |
MatthewJ.Maurer
Sushil Acharya |
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Environmental Sustainability |
Conducts field studies documenting ecological impacts and analyzes industrial processes and practices to improve environmental sustainability. |
William J. Dress
Paul D. Badger |
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| Expanding STEM Interest |
Concerned with developing and evaluating strategies for expanding the interest level of elementary and secondary school students in pursuing studies and careers in STEM. Click here to see upcoming events. |
Arif Sirinterlikci
Sarah Kerin |
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