SEPTEMBER 2016 · ISSUE 50
CAE and Early Adopter Students
When it comes to CAE simulation use, how early can students realistically start? Three high schools students, juniors
and seniors from the Seattle area, may have answered that question at a recent AAIA Propulsion Aero Workshop in Salt
Lake City, Utah. The students presented work on nozzle geometries and used STAR-CCM+ to generate fluid dynamics
models. Having no background in CFD or CAE software, the students used eLearning modules for CFD basics to create
mesh resolution studies along with a sweep of data points using multiple turbulence models. Surprisingly, it took them
just 3 weeks to produce 2D-axysymetric RANS results. While undergraduate use of CAE simulations is increasing, fluid dynamics solvers are still mostly used by Masters and
PhD programs and researchers. Introducing CFD in high school STEM programs would be welcomed by companies
needing CAE-savvy graduates for the job market. Today's modern codes and online training advancements are making
that a real possibility. To learn more about the CD-adapco Global Academic Program and Academic Alumni Program, contact your local
Academic Program Manager.
Best Regards,
Todd Wedge
Global Academic Program Manager
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