Research Experiences For Undergraduates (REU)

REU 2003 Projects

Modelling iBOT Belt Dynamics

Sponsor: Deka Research and Development
Advisor: Prof. Suzanne L. Weekes


Michael Coleman		Heather Griffin		Erin Haller


Christopher Kim		Sidharth Rupani

The iBOT, a revolutionary personal mobility device developed by DEKA Research and Development Corporation, contains several belts that transfer mechanical power through the system. The dynamic characteristics of the belts are obviously important to the operation of the iBOT. Our task is to create a mathematical model of some aspects of the belt dynamics. Partial differential equations and Lagrangian dynamics are employed to understand the elements of this electro-mechanical system. Ultimately, finite difference numerical methods are applied to solve the rather complicated system of partial differential equations developed.

Estimating the Covariance of Stock Returns to Calculate a Minimum Risk Portfolio

Sponsor: Deutsche Bank
Advisor: Prof. Arthur C. Heinricher, Prof. Carlos Morales


Amy Cohen		Mary Gruber		Jessica Jajosky


Adam Czernikowski		Megan McKinney		Trinh Pham

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