In an effort to highlight research projects at Penn State in the College of Engineering that have wide public interest, we have initiated the Engenious Activity program to make information on these projects more widely available. If a research project that you direct is receiving great public attention (or you believe should receive more attention), this is an opportunity to advertise this activity to other researchers and the public. Of particular interest are topics that have been covered by Penn State Press releases or that might be of special interest to the public. For example, see the excellent web pages developed by the Acoustics program on “Thermoacoustic Refrigeration” (www.acs.psu.edu/thermoacoustics/refrigeration/benandjerrys.htm).

It is assumed that funding will primarily be for undergraduate students to assist a professor with this project. Summer funding for web-based “education/outreach” efforts on a specific topics should be in the $3-5K range per project. An example proposal is available from the Engineering Environmental Institute office via email (email: Denise Hessler, dhessler@engr.psu.edu).

Due Date: May 1, 2006