Cory D. Jensen
B.S., M.S., P.E., CEM
Internet of Things, Systems & More Things
Chemical Engineers (ChE) are known for producing chemicals or more generally, materials at large(r) scales. The diversity of fundamental training is often tailored towards a secondary specialization. Examples include biotechnology, separations or even polymers. Traditional Systems topics are often associated with industrial, electrical or aeronautical engineering programs. One of my interests includes making, electronic systems, possibly combined with concepts associated with internet of things (IoT) for applications that fundamental Chemical Engineering training prepares students for. An unique aspect of my approach is that practitioners could develop technology as entrepreneurial products or at least take away skills contributing to future potential. Examples below include some of my first efforts that combine transdisciplinary topics in outreach settings. Further, each 'system' makes use of multiple skills sets for common applications (e.g. agriculture, transportation).
The Robotic Garden
Part of an outreach project with a local school, a raised bed was build with an automatic water system and environmental station capabilities powered by a solar panel.
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The Atlas pH Probe
Code RVA holds an annual event in Richmond know as Full STEAM ahead. Student participate in a number of hands-on and experiential workshops with central themes of computer science and coding. This examples adopts and Instructable, illustrating embedded systems, affordable instrument development, coding and applications for water chemistry.
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The Lo-Ped (low powered moped)
Building a form of transportation from the ground up. Proposed as a 'choose your own adventure' style projects, students would each credit by completing mini-projects by adding capabilities, features, or design to their personalized vehicle.
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COMING SOON:
Transendothelial/Epithelial Electrical Resistance
The air-liquid-interface (ALI) is of particular interest to a number of scientists that study systems that make use of lung cells. Examples include aerosols, pharmaceuticals, exposure and physiological perspectives to name a few. Like many niche scientific studies, there is a need for compact and affordable instrumentation.