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Articles:
Creativity
Team Building
Benchmarking
Books:
Link to reading list
Potentially Useful Web Sites:
Thomas Register
U.S. Patent Office
Delphion Patent Server
How to Make Things -- MIT
Machine Shop Tutorial -- MIT
MIT Design Sketching Course Notes
Bad Product Design Examples
MAE Machine Shop:
The Departmental machine shop is a unique student resource. To be eligible for its use, you must take MAE 57. The shop is available only during regular working hours during the Fall and Winter quarters; extended hours are sometimes available in the Spring. Check with Ted Ediss (949-824-6747 or trediss@uci.edu) for further information.
Soliciting Donations:
UCI's UROP program provides financial support for projects. For more information see UROP's web page
Students interested in soliciting donations from industries are encouraged to contact Jennifer Atkinson-Dwight in the School of Engineering's Development Office (949-824-6563) for advice and strategies.
Professional demeanor is important at all times for donation solicitation. Your faculty advisor may have suggestions about companies that have contributed to UCI's senior projects in the past. As students, you will often find a sympathetic ear, particularly when you demonstrate an organized and enthusias
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