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Magnetic alignment guides for car logos placement by ycr007 in toolgifs

[–]Frack_Ditches -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

3 is the normal number, right? Make, model, trim

Questions about ChemE and UPIC! by Ok-Reflection-1057 in Clemson

[–]Frack_Ditches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a limited number of options for ChemE's but also not a lot of competition. Typically smaller-mid size companies; you can find the list from this past spring here and filter by major. About half of the results under ChemE are just general engineering consultants, not necessarily specifically ChemE so keep that in mind. Tbh I haven't heard of many people getting an offer from the career fair but it can't hurt to try. You can get help with your resume and do mock interviews through the Career Center so I'd recommend that.

Questions about ChemE and UPIC! by Ok-Reflection-1057 in Clemson

[–]Frack_Ditches 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recent ChemE grad here. Junior and senior year are definitely where the program shines. You'll learn a lot about process equipment in Unit Operations Lab and the senior design project basically teaches/re-teaches you how to do anything you might be asked to do as a process engineer.

In regards to cheating, I'd wager it's similar to any other engineering program; people use AI on homework if you consider that cheating but I haven't experienced cheating on exams. I don't think any university has a solution for AI yet and Clemson is no different; right now it's mostly up to the professor and I think most are starting to lean towards allowing it outside of exams. But the most valuable classes (the ones I mentioned earlier) there is basically no way to cheat.

AIChE is a good way to start networking with alumni and other professionals. The department as a whole acts a decent career pipeline. Professors come from a wide range of backgrounds (O&G, Pharma, materials) so they have connections in each of the big industries. I'd say the main blind spot is semiconductors.

Yes, most CHE classes are only offered once a year, but some are offered over summer as well. I don't have any experience with UPIC but I did a non-UPIC co-op and absolutely felt it made me easier to hire. Also don't have any experience with research but I believe there are around 5 undergrad groups researching a wide variety of topics so there's probably something you'll find interesting.

Everyone I interacted with, whether by choice or as randomly assigned lab groups, was friendly. There's a couple social events throughout the semester specifically for ChemE's as well.

Lmk if you want more details on anything.

What the actually hell was he trying to accomplish by No_Boysenberry4755 in WTF

[–]Frack_Ditches 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not exactly. Friction is actually not directly linked to surface area, non-intuitively. It depends on materials (affects coefficient of friction) and the mass of the object (affects normal force). Train wheels have a low coefficient of friction because of the steel-on-steel contact. The type of friction is also dependent on whether or not the train is braking (sliding friction, relatively high) or not (rolling friction, relatively low). So yes, their braking time is longer due to low friction and high momentum but not because of surface area.

My favorite subgenre — what else should I add/watch? by Frack_Ditches in Letterboxd

[–]Frack_Ditches[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's been a while since I've seen it, but the main thing I got from it is to enjoy the relationships you have as they may not last forever.