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PROF, ASOC - David VanHorn

Contact Detail

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David Van Horn
vanhornj@umkc.edu
8162356327


Description

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ALL NEW, materials science, chemistry, and mechanical engineering COMBO project. Hands-on build of a model rocket concept. Learn things like: specific impulse; cold gas thrusters; materials at extreme condition; fabrication techniques; resistive heating; what caused my explosion; why didn't this work; etc. !!!


Location
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Flarsheim Hall


Qualifications
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Some knowledge of the physical world; some experience with tools in hand; initiative to go out and learn or get what's needed.


Project Timeline
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Intro: late FA 2025 maybe some work over holiday, then Spring 2026. Maybe summer; maybe proposal writing...


Logistics and Compensation
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Can enroll in CHEM 395,399,495,499, depending on experience and level in school.


Duites
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Learn, make, do, tell people about it; repeat.


Project-related Tags
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Rocket science  


Last Updated
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Oct 16, 2025

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