Preparing Electrical Engineering Students for Careers in Optical Engineering

该项目旨在提高课程的有效性， 光学工程的本科研究。 学生学习 光纤设计的实际要点，尤其是 在实验室里是可以验证的。 另外本文 深入学习和独立研究的机会。 光学 系统的设计和测试条件类似的 职场 因此，毕业生可以更好地准备 他们作为光学工程师的实际工作。 学生 鼓励从事光学工程的专题， 一个导师的指导，期望有些人会寻求职业生涯 从事研究的人，否则他们会直接进入工业界。 无论如何 研究经验拓宽了学生的视野，并允许他们 为这一日益重要的领域的知识基础做出贡献， 工程. 这笔奖金将由来自 首席研究员的机构。

This project is to increase the effectiveness of courses and undergraduate research in optical engineering. Students study the practical essentials of fiber optic design especially those aspects that are verifiable in the laboratory. Additionally there is opportunity for in-depth study and independent research. Optical systems are designed and tested under conditions similar to that of the workplace. Graduates are therefore better prepared for the kind of practical work expected of them as optical engineers. Students are encouraged to engage in special topics in optical engineering under the guidance of a mentor with the expectation that some will seek careers in research who otherwise would go directly into industry. In any case the research experience widens students' horizons and allows then to contribute to the knowledge base of this increasingly important area of engineering. The award is being matched by an equal amount from the principal investigator's institution.