Stimulate Your Mind

I would like to take this time to talk about an important event that will take place at Discovery Park very soon. This event particularly interests me because I am an active undergraduate researcher. What I’m talking about is the great ‘Poster Competition’ that will take place February 12th. I know what you’re thinking, “It must have taken hours for them come up with that name!“ and, “Why in the name of Joe Smith would I want to participate in some poster competition?”. For those of you who don’t know, Joseph L. Smith is like the Nostradamus of entropy, and the inspiration for a majority of my Thermodynamics II studies last semester.

The first rebuttal I have for you is simply, money. If the word alone does not motivate you I recommend listening to Pink Floyd’s “Money”, a poetic tribute to the root of all evil. Yes…money. The best poster will receive a $300 award, 2nd $200, and 3rd $100. This is also an opportunity for students to share their research ideas with peers, faculty, and even the coffee stand girl if she happens to walk by!

I challenge all willing and able participants to take the time to submit a poster. This is because I want to see if anyone can beat me. I mean it’s going to be tough. My research is cutting edge, my literature search abilities are second to none, and my power point skills are impeccable. I am a humble man. It’s just that reverse psychology can be a powerful form of persuasion. Above all, I really don’t care if anyone else participates…more money for me.

I know I will be competing against some other strong opponents. The Nano-Pore Heat and Mass Transport Modulation for Simultaneous Cooling and Protection project really poses a threat. So too does the Nano-Pore Diameter Modulation in Polymer Barriers via Annealing project, not to mention the Massive Liquid Surface Area Extension for Accelerated Cooling project, they’ve really got some interesting stuff going on! Remember to submit your posters by February 8th in order to participate. And for more info on these interesting projects visit: http://www.mee.unt.edu/public/traum/research%20areas.php