{"126891":{"#nid":"126891","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech\/SAIC-Sponsored Student Paper Contest","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGeorgia Tech\/SAIC-Sponsored Student Paper Contest Fosters Research and Relationships\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIt seems odd that school bus logistics, hydraulic excavators, or titanium implants would have much to do with fostering a relationship between SAIC and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Odd, but true: those topics were among the 100-plus papers submitted this year for the Georgia Tech Student Paper Contest, supported by SAIC for more than 20 years.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe student paper competition plays an important role in building the collaborative association we have with Georgia Tech that is being fostered by the Strategic University Alliance program,\u201d said SAIC Senior Vice President Amy Alving, who gave the keynote speech at this year\u2019s contest awards dinner, held recently in Atlanta, Ga. \u201cIt illustrates our dedication to fostering science, technology, engineering, and math careers, demonstrates our commitment to technical excellence, and provides a forum whereby students, faculty, and administrators are exposed to the innovative work and talented people at SAIC.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMore than 100 papers were submitted for this year\u2019s competition, from which 11 winners were selected. First held in 1989, the competition represents one of the longest-running, corporate-sponsored events for recognizing outstanding research at Georgia Tech.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe large number of entries that we have every year reflects the high regard that students and faculty have for winning an SAIC award,\u201d said SAIC Vice President Jad Batteh, who directs the competition.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to giving SAIC the chance \u201cto recognize the breadth and quality of research at a great university,\u201d Batteh noted that the competition gives participants the opportunity to learn more about SAIC. \u201cBased on number of entries, with a faculty advisor for every entry, we estimate that more than 200 members of the Georgia Tech community were exposed to SAIC as a result of this competition,\u201d he said, \u201cThe 45 Georgia Tech-affiliated attendees at the awards banquet also got extensive exposure to the expertise and innovation within SAIC, as well as tangible evidence of our commitment to technical excellence.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E13 Researchers Garner 11 Awards\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA panel of judges \u2014 including SAIC scientists and Georgia Tech faculty \u2014 evaluated entries based on originality or uniqueness of the work, significance of the results, and effectiveness of the presentation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWinning papers dealt with such subjects as drag-induced lift in granular media \u2014 how objects move through sand and gravel \u2014 and the characterization of the disturbance field in a transversely excited swirl-stabilized flame, a research effort that could yield turbines that operate more effectively and emit fewer harmful chemicals.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis competition was a great opportunity to share my research with professionals outside my field in a direct and understandable way,\u201d said Rolando Gittens, who won an award for his research into cell growth in bone and dental implants.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe communication skills fostered in events like this are necessary for science and technology research to have the utmost impact on society. Receiving the Best Poster Award is a great honor and is further motivation to continue working on problems that affect us all,\u201d he added.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMark Elton, honored for his research in the graphic interfaces used by operators of hydraulic manipulators like excavators or cement mixers, echoed that sentiment. \u201cIt was great to meet SAIC employees and other faculty and students at the banquet. I was pleasantly surprised by the diversity of work represented, and it was a pleasure to be encouraged in my research by Dr. Alving.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERelationship Yields Benefits for Both Parties\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESAIC\u2019s relationship with Georgia Tech isn\u2019t limited to the contest: the company provides internships and scholarships, and supports a handful of research efforts, including a collaboration to develop a health information technology degree program at the university.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESAIC and Georgia Tech appear pleased with the results of the long-standing collaboration.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Georgia Tech strategic vision and plan published in 2010 underscore the importance of strategic, collaborative alliances in support of our educational and research mission,\u201d said Steve Cross, Georgia Tech\u2019s executive vice president for research. \u201cNow in its 22nd year, our collaboration with SAIC is an exemplar of the kind of relationships we value and upon which we depend in order to support our students and to address challenging research problems.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe added, \u201cAs I have worked directly with SAIC for over 25 years, I personally appreciate both the commitment and experience SAIC brings to [Georgia] Tech to the benefit of our students and faculty.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMike Macedonia, an SAIC vice president, remarked, \u201cWe have been steadily building this relationship with Georgia Tech, and the student paper competition is an integral part. 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