2004 Miracle Yearbook

Projects )1n5entit-im Theengineeringdepartmentwasbusy witha variety of projects that ranged beyond the scope ofclass labs. Projects included SolarSplash,FormulaRacing,a WaterFiltrationSystem, the Canard Team, and the Femur Team. The Canard team was"a true aeronautics project,whichCedarville had never done before for senior design," according to Jesse Frederick. The team's goal was to "design a flap system for a canard style aircraft that would increase the lift coefficient at takeoff and shorten the total takeoff distance by at least twenty percent." Team membersincluded Nathan Foote, Jesse Frederick,Mark Ross,and Jordan Sipes. On the other side ofthings, Anthony Gianettino, Aaron Julian, Matthew Michonski, and Joseph Proctor worked on the Femoral Canal Sizing Device (FCSD). Joseph Proctor explained that their goal was to "design a device capable of measuring the internal three- dimensionalgeometryofahumanfemoral intramedullary canal." In simpler terms, they wanted to design technology that would aid in hip replacements. Dr. Norman advised the project, contributing significantly with his experience in the field of biomechanics. His guidance encouraged some of the project participantstoconsider careers in the field. Proctorsaid,"Wehope our device will lead to longer-lasting hip prostheses." The Solar Splash team was led by Dr. Dewhurstandincluded Adam Felmlee, John Hagley,Brian Montague,Brian Morgan, Joshua Root,and EmilySnyder.Theteam aimed to design a boat that would"obtain an average speed of25 miles per hour in the sprint event and at least 5.5 miles ger hourintheenduranceevent, placingthem fifth in the competition." Engineeringstudents,likePeterLocke, invest many hoursinto designing and creatingtheir projects. EarlGirouardtakesabreakintheframeofhis car,proving that engineering can indeed be fun. (Above Right) Brian Morgan takes the solar splash boaton its first test run;it floats! 190 Activities