What can CAST's STEM bridge do for you?
Organized by CAST-TX, the program is collectively led by 10 – 12 hosting professors, each professor will form a 4-5 students study group to research on a STEM related topic that has been or will be offered in the university classes.
Students will get great exposure to real research environment and being inspired for creative thinking.
6-7 weeks hands-on experience
Before the class starts, students will choose a research topic, and form a study group with other students in the program that share the similar interest.
Once the study group is formed, the group and together with the assigned professor will decide on the details of how the research will be conducted.
Students will be able to use the university classroom, research equipment, and labs under professors’ supervision.
Competition for Awards
STEM bridge Summer Camp program will host a final symposium for students to showcase their research result.
At the symposium, students will compete for CAST STAR (Science, Tech, Academic Researcher) Awards and the winner will receive STAR trophy.
Students who completed the program will also receive a certificate of completion issued by CAST-TX.
STEM Skills Development
By working with professors and researchers in the lab, students will develop a variety of skills that are essential for STEM students to succeed in collage, such as literature search, data collection, data analysis, design of experiments, technical writing, presentation, and problem-solving, etc.
Non-profit & for the future of our children
The hosting professors are all volunteering their time to sponsor CAST STEM bridge Summer Camp program. Each hosting professor will use their own resources and leverage their expertise to maximize the impact they can bring to the community. All CAST STEM bridge organizers and workers are all volunteers. We are here for the community and our children’s future.
- Directors
Dr. Dong Qian
Director of STEM Bridge
Professor of Mechanical Engineering,
UT Dallas
UTD 001
Research interests:
Computational Mechanics, Multiscale Methods and Applications, Surface Engineering
Dr. Arif S. Malik
STEM Bridge Program Host
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UT Dallas
UTD 002
Research interests:
Efficient Computational Mechanics Modeling, Uncertainty Analysis, Manufacturing Process Prediction, Reliability-Based Design Optimization, and Laser Treatment of Metals to Extend Fatigue Life.
arif.malik@utdallas.edu
Dr. Latifur KhanSTEM Bridge Program Host
Professor in Computer Science,
UT Dallas
UTD 003
Research interests:
Big Data Management and Analytics, Data Mining, Database Systems, Semantic Web, and Complex Data Management (Multimedia, Geo-Spatial)
Latifur.khan@utdallas.edu
Dr. Hongbing Lu
STEM Bridge Program Host
Louis A. Beecherl Jr. Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UT Dallas
UTD 004
Research interests:
Experimental mechanics, Nanomechanics, Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials, Mechanical Behavior of Nanomaterials, Dynamic behavior of materials, Fracture Mechanics
Dr. Weili Wu
STEM Bridge Program Host
Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, UT Dallas
UTD 005
Research interests:
Big Data Management and Analysis, Social Networks, Database Systems, Wireless Sensor Networks, Data Mining, Spatial Data Mining, Parallel and Distributed Systems, Algorithm Design and Analysis and Bioinformatics
Dr. Golden Kumar
STEM Bridge Program Host
Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering, UT Dallas
UTD 006
Research interests:
Nanomanufacturing, Metallic Glasses, Nanomechanics, Surface Engineering, Phase Transformations, and Photothermal Properties
Golden.Kumar@utdallas.edu
Dr. Xiaohu GuoSTEM Bridge Program Host
Professor of Computer Science, UT Dallas
UTD 007
Research interests:
Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, Geometric Modeling and Processing, Physics-Based Deformation, Medical Image Computation, 3D/4D Reconstruction
Dr. Xianming (Simon) Dai
STEM Bridge Program Host
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UT Dallas
UTD 008
Research interests:
Superhydrophobic Surfaces, Wetting, Nanofabrication, and Thermal Management
Dr. Zhenpeng Qin
STEM Bridge Program Host
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UT Dallas
UTD 009
Research interests:
Biotransport, Neuro Nanotechnology, Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Dr. Wei Li
STEM Bridge Program Host
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UT Dallas
UTD 010
Research interests:
Additive manufacturing, 3D printing, Onsite repair and remanufacturing with AM process, Fabrication and characterization of customized alloy with multi-materials
Dr. Yaqing Jin
STEM Bridge Program Host
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UT Dallas
UTD 011
Research interests:
Fluid mechanics, Renewable energy, Fluid-structure interactions, Turbulent flow, Energy-efficient locomotion
Yaqing.Jin@UTDallas.edu
Dr. Fatemeh Hassanipour
STEM Bridge Program Host
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UT Dallas
UTD 012
Research interests:
Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics with Applications in Bioengineering, Health, and Energy Management
fatemeh@utdallas.edu
- Sponsors and Donators
Donation from student parents
Chonghui Liu; Zhiyong Li; Li Zhang; Xinxin Sun; Dongjie Huang; Jin Zheng, Lynn Ma; Mei Tong; Yuan Zhang
"Great efforts of CAST for STEM education"
— Michael Weng, Vlife
ACP Foundation
Founded in 1993, ACP Foundation (formerly known as the Association of Chinese Professionals, Dallas / Fort Worth) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization registered in the state of Texas.
