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• Developing On-Line Homework for Introductory Thermodynamics

  - 2005-07-01

  ABSTRACTHomework in engineering courses is used to develop problem-solving skills and to provide students with the practice they need in order to achieve mastery of essential concepts and procedures in their disciplines. We describe homework exercises that were developed for introductory thermodynamics and delivered to students via the Internet. Records...

  Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, semester, Texas Tech University, thermodynamics

• LearnStar.(contract with United States. National Science Foundation)(Brief Article)

  - 2005-05-01

  LearnStar (www.learnstar.com) was recently used as part of a project funded by a $100,000 National Science Foundation grant to study the use of instructional technology tools in designated math, chemistry and psychology courses at Texas Tech University. The results of the project showed that students who...

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• Aluminium-iron oxide nanocomposites--the next rocket fuel?(Nanotechnology)

  - 2004-08-01

  Scientists at Texas Tech University, USA, have made a nanocomposite of aluminium and iron oxide ([Fe.sub.2][O.sub.3]) that reacts exothermically when ignited. The material has potential applications in explosives and as an energy source in space vehicles. Current techniques for making nanoscale composites with high...

  Tags: Fax, Nanotechnology, particle, powder, PRODUCTIVITY, professor, researcher, scientist, Texas Tech University

• University tests show concrete walls outperform wood, steel

  - 1999-05-07

  OKLAHOMA CITY JR -- Dramatic images of 2 x 4s strewn across the landscape in the wake of recent Oklahoma tornadoes bring up the question: What role does construction play in tornado safety? Tests at Texas Tech University show that wall construction can make a world of difference....

  Tags: debris, hurricane, MARKETING, missile, PRODUCTIVITY, Texas Tech University