Sam Houston State University

Posting Details Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our...

Posting Details Posting Information Requisition 202600070ST Title Student Employee-Engineering Technology-Research Assistant Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position No Department Dept of Engineering Technology Division Division of Academic Affairs Hours per week up to 10 hours per week Hiring Rate $10.00 per hour Preferred Student Classification undergraduate Nature & Purpose of Position Title: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) of Carbon and Glass Fibers This project aims to develop innovative composite materials using (FDM) to enhance the mechanical and thermal properties required for demanding applications in industries. The primary objectives of this research include optimizing the formulation of composite materials using polypropylene (PP) pellets with varying ratios of glass fiber and carbon fiber,(ecoPLAS 3D201 and LX175 PLA). The student assistant will mix different rations of the pellets, make...