Graduate Traineeships in Tribology

没有充分了解摩擦学过程的机械设计会造成相当大的经济损失。然而，由于只有少数几个学术部门提供摩擦学研究，因此国家仍然迫切需要培养这一迅速发展的领域的专家。美国国家科学基金会要求资助五(5)名学生攻读摩擦学领域的博士学位。乔治·w·伍德拉夫机械工程学院拥有摩擦学领域的五名教师，一系列涵盖摩擦学主题的课程，以及广泛的摩擦学实验实验室设施，为资助的GRTP学生提供良好的学术培训。学院将积极招收优秀学生，并努力提高本科生对摩擦学领域的认识和兴趣。学院还将利用一些特殊项目，从代表性不足的群体中识别和吸引有才华的学生。GRTP学生将获得全面的教育体验，包括：(1)指导老师的优质指导；(2)正式的摩擦学基础培训；(3)获得高质量的实验室设施；(4)参加研究生系列研讨会；（五）参加全国会议并作报告；(6)参与本科生摩擦学教学。

ABSTRACT Considerable economic loss is suffered at the hands of mechanical designs that do not incorporate sufficient knowledge about tribological processes. Yet because only a handful of academic departments offer study in tribology, there remains a critical national need to produce experts in this rapidly emerging field. Funds are requested from the National Science Foundation to sponsor five (5) students for graduate study leading to the Ph.D. in the field of tribology. With five faculty in the tribology area, a selection of courses covering tribological topics as well as extensive laboratory facilities for tribological experimentation, the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, is well equipped to provide academic training for sponsored GRTP students. The School will aggressively recruit outstanding students will seek to promote awareness and interest in the tribology field among undergraduates. The School will also take advantage of a number of special programs to identify and attract talented students from underrepresented groups. The GRTP students will receive a comprehensive educational experience, including: (1) quality mentoring from a faculty advisor; (2) formal training in tribology fundamentals; (3) access to high quality laboratory facilities; (4) participation in a graduate seminar series; (5) travel to and presentation at national conferences; and (6) involvement in tribology instruction to undergraduates.