Winter 2011-12 - Student Design and Experiential Learning Center

STUDENT DESIGN & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING CENTER Winter 2011-2012 Newsletter

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Advanced Aero Vehicle Group

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Two New Design Teams

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General Motors Scholarships

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Robotics

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