An Oregon company developing a “smart” solar powered, rooftop ventilator that can lower energy costs in industrial buildings ranging from big-box superstores to agricultural barns is using a commercialization grant from Oregon BEST (the Oregon Built Environment & Sustainable Technologies Center) to tap research expertise at Oregon Tech to generate test data that will enable the company to market its product nationally.
In consultation with student government leadership, the university proposed reducing mandatory fees by about 12 percent and 15 percent for the Klamath Falls and Portland-Metro students, respectively. The university administration also provided updates on new financial aid and emergency loan programs available to students as they navigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In his second year as a judge, he was involved in reviewing each of the eight entries. Professor Stover was also the only Formula SAE Carroll Smith Mentor’s Cup recipient to be a design judge.
Working with the Oregon Tech Sponsored Projects & Grants office, Dr. Saber’s work to obtain grant funding has allowed additional research opportunities and applied student project development in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology program.