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Top High School Students Gain Real World Engineering Experience at the Savannah Engineering Academy Hosted by Georgia Tech Savannah

Concrete cylinder placed into the servo hydraulic testing machine in a lab at Georgia Tech Savannah. The machine will crush the cylinder and test the consistency of the concrete in an experiment during the Savannah Engineering Academy.

Savannah, GA (PRWEB) June 24, 2011

A week long summer camp consisting of engineering seminars and hands-on learning sessions got underway Monday, June 20, 2011 at the Savannah Engineering Academy hosted by Georgia Tech Savannah. The Academy is a program for the advanced teaching of science and engineering that incorporates and highlights industry experts from organizations such as Gulfstream, Standard Concrete Products, EFACEC and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to name a few. Each day, the Academy showcases different engineering disciplines with subjects and activities pertaining to aerospace, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, manufacturing, mechanical, structural, and water resource engineering.

With only 30 slots available, students chosen for the Savannah Engineering Academy go through a highly competitive selection and application process. In addition to providing teacher recommendations, students have grades at the 80th percentile or better in all mathematics, engineering, technology, and science classes. The 2011 Academy includes students from the following schools in Georgia and South Carolina: Brentwood School (Sandersville, Ga.); Bulloch Academy (Statesboro, Ga.), Effingham County High School (Springfield, Ga.) , HV Jenkins High School Honors Academy (Savannah, Ga.); Landmark Christian High School (Newnan, Ga.); Liberty County High School (Hinesville, Ga.), Richmond Hill High School (Richmond Hill, Ga.), Robert W. Groves High School (Garden City, Ga.); Savannah Arts Academy (Savannah, Ga.); Savannah Christian Preparatory School (Savannah, Ga.); Savannah Early College (Savannah, Ga.), South Effingham High School (Guyton, Ga.); St. Andrew’s School (Savannah, Ga.); Vidalia High School (Vidalia, Ga.); and Wade Hampton High School (Varnville, S.C.).

“This program exposes students to various facets of engineering,” says Patricia Potter, Georgia Tech Savannah program manager and coordinator for the Savannah Engineering Academy. “Students really enjoy the experience as it helps them prepare for their college studies and a potential career in engineering.”

Day one of the Savannah Engineering Academy entailed a discussion of civil engineering conducted by Mike Zaitz of Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung, Dawn Morgan of Collins Construction and John Panhorst of Spatial Engineering, Inc. After an introduction to the day’s events and concepts, the students were transported from the Georgia Tech Savannah campus to Standard Concrete Products and given a tour of the facilities. Upon returning to the campus, students were divided into two groups and alternated between activities that helped demonstrate the importance of survey groups and structural engineering.

“This year’s Savannah Engineering Academy is taking a notably different approach than those of years past,” says Potter. “This year, we’re making a greater effort in explaining the relevance and importance of the concepts and materials that the students will be exposed to.”

On day two of the Academy, Gulfstream’s AIAA members took students through an engineering challenge and a tour of the manufacturing facility. Students had a chance to talk with a diverse array of employees and co-op students while working on a classroom project. Gulfstream engineers provided real-world explanations and showed students the pros and cons related to each issue.

“This is a great opportunity to get youth and teachers excited about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM),” says Miriam Hodesh, community relations specialist for Gulfstream. “The students involved with the Savannah Engineering Academy are passionate about engineering, and as a host, Gulfstream can inform and educate students about our diverse career options. For these high school juniors and seniors who are especially interested in engineering, we want to share the many possibilities available to them in flight sciences, custom engineering, aircraft systems, structural design, completion and other career paths.”

Days three and four included tours and engineering exercises at the City of Savannah Water Treatment Facility and at EFACEC, a Portuguese company that manufactures large power transformers at its Rincon, Ga. facility. Students also conducted a concrete crushing exercise, built a water filtration system, worked on constructing power transformers, and soldered circuits for LED flashlights.

The final day of the Savannah Engineering Academy focuses on water resource management and is led by Beth Williams of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. The Army Corps of Engineers helps with the camp annually as part of its community outreach program. The day begins with a brief overview of the Army Corps of Engineers followed by a riverboat tour of engineering projects taking place along the Savannah River. Additionally, students will learn about the Savannah River’s role as a shipping channel and an estuary with a unique system of tidal creeks, rivers and marshes. Topics that will be discussed include dredging, water quality and the Corps’ harbor deepening project. The day concludes with a panel discussion and awards ceremony.

“Seeing young people get excited about science and engineering makes all the effort worthwhile,” says Williams. “This camp can lead them to the type of rewarding career so vital to the nation and our region. We try to provide an opportunity for the students to learn about what is going on in their community as well as what engineers actually do every day, which gives them a perspective that they might not have had otherwise. We try to make the learning experience memorable and—more importantly—fun!”

The Savannah Engineering Academy is made possible by Georgia Tech Savannah, Armstrong Atlantic State University, the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System as well as many local companies, professional organizations, and professional engineers who volunteer their time, talent and energy to benefit academy students. Partners include the City of Savannah; Collins Construction; EFACEC; Georgia Ports Authority; Gulfstream; Home Depot; Hussey, Gay, Bell & DeYoung Engineering & Architects; MegaWatt Laser; Spatial Engineering; Stage Front Presentation Systems; Standard Concrete Products; Terracon; Thomas & Hutton Engineering Company; and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. Professional organizations include the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers; National Association of Women in Construction; and the Society of American Military Engineers.

For more information about the Savannah Engineering Academy, visit:

http://savannah.gatech.edu/community-relations/k-12-outreach-programs/savannah-engineering-academy

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About Georgia Tech Savannah:

Georgia Institute of Technology, also known as Georgia Tech, is one of the world’s premier research universities. Ranked the 12th best engineering and information technology university in the world by the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings and seventh among U.S. News & World Report’s top public universities, Georgia Tech has more than 20,000 students and is among the nation’s top producers of women and minority engineers. Georgia Tech Savannah provides important outreach services to the local and regional community. Through the development of campus programs and participation in community outreach, Georgia Tech Savannah supports and encourages students, teachers and life-long learners in their understanding and appreciation of engineering and related fields.

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Chrysler Introduces 2008 Dodge Caliber Srt4

Street and Racing Technology (SRT), Chrysler’s high performance tuning division is adding up a new item on their product lineup with the release of the all new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 equipped with a powertrain unit that is capable of pumping out 285 horsepower. This model will be the most powerful entry in the segment, according to Chrysler LLC.

Kipp Owen, Director of SRT Engineering for Chrysler commented:

“The all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 achieves the SRT mission of offering benchmark performance for the best price. With 285 horsepower under the hood, the Dodge Caliber SRT4 is a world-class entry in the sport-compact market.”

Under the hood of the all new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 comes a 2.4-liter DOHC I-4 Turbo World Engine that pumps out 285 horsepower and 265 lb. ft. of peak torque. This engine comes with high-temperature Inconel exhaust valves, Dual VVT, and high-flow pump feeding injectors. In addition, the engine is mated with an electronically tuned Brake Lock Differential and Getrag DMT-6 six-speed transmission to complete the powertrain components.

“The all-new 2.4-liter turbocharged World Engine delivers a level of power you’d expect from a V-8. With the engine in the all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4, we were able to take advantage of tried-and-true performance improvements, such as increased cylinder-head flow and higher compression ratio, as well as newer technologies such as Variable Valve Timing (VVT).” said Pete Gladysz, Senior Manager – SRT Powertrain.

The all new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 also features a front suspension lowered by 28 mm and independent MacPherson strut setup with ZF Sachs twin-tube dampers tuned, along with 210 lbs./inch springs. Other technical features found on the 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 include unique rear 18 mm sway bar to reduces understeer, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Dodge spark plug wire, rack-and-pinion power steering tuned by SRT, 340 x 28mm vented front rotors with 57mm twin-piston aluminum front calipers, 302 x 10mm rear rotors with 35mm piston calipers, and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).

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Like all other tuned up models from SRT, the 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 also embodies aggressive and sporty characteristics. Some exterior design cues include functional brake cooling ducts, larger grille opening, unique hood with functional air scoop, large integrated spoiler above the rear glass, Dodge crosshair grille, fog lamps set into the fascia, lower side-sill moldings, single 4-inch exhaust tip, Center High-mounted Stop Light (CHMSL), and SRT-unique 19-inch cast-aluminum wheels that wrapped with 225/45 R 19 W-rated Goodyear four-season tires. Customers can also choose the optional 19-inch polished cast-aluminum wheels covered with 225/45 R 19 W-rated Goodyear F1 Supercar three-season tires.

Moreover, Chrysler offers four exterior colors for the all new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 including Brilliant Black, Sunburst Orange, Bright Silver and Inferno Red.

Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President for Design commented: “From the very first sketches of the all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4, we wanted an aggressive, SRT-signature look. For example, because the intercooler is positioned so high behind the front grille, we moved the fascia slightly forward and extended the walls of the grille. The result is a much more aggressive look than the standard Dodge Caliber. Exterior design that works as well as it looks is a requirement for all SRT vehicles. The hood design includes the functionality of bringing cool air in and getting hot air out.”

Inside, the all new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 is equipped with a wide range of interior features inspired by Dodge’s motor sports division. These including unique SRT touches like sport seating with aggressive bolstering and performance fabric inserts, leather-wrapped steering wheel, unique “alloy silver” finish on the instrument panel and shift bezel, bright aluminum pedal pads, leather boot with a carbon-fiber pattern, leather-finished shifter knob and cap with a bright chrome finish, standard AM-FM radio with a multi-disc CD changer control, and an available SRT-engineered Kicker high-performance audio system with 13 speakers and 322-watt amplifier and 200-watt subwoofer. Only Dark Slate Gray interior color is available for the all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4.

Creed added: “The Dodge Caliber interior is unique with sophisticated and contemporary appointments. When we enhanced it with SRT cues, we followed design themes that had been successful with the previous Dodge SRT4, including the graphic design of the instruments, separate boost gauge, and silver finish on the center stack and interior trim. Overall, our strategy was to infuse the interior with performance-oriented enhancements to complement the Dodge Caliber SRT4’s aggressive exterior.”

And finally, the all-new 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 offers a bunch of active and passive safety systems to give its occupants the best protection during car troubles. Safety and security features include advanced, all-speed traction control, auto-reverse sun roof, BeltAlert, Crumple Zones, energy-absorbing steering column, Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS), height-adjustable seat-belts, HomeLink Universal Home Security System Transceiver, Inflatable Knee Blocker, Knee Bolsters, multi-stage air bags, Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH), Remote Keyless Entry, seat-belt pretensioners, sentry key engine immobilizer, supplemental side-curtain air bags, and Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system.

Chrysler LLC did not announce the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) in their official press release.

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WAHID TECHNIQUES ? THE SIGNIFICANCE AND DEPENDABILITY MANNER FOR PERFORMANCE AUDIT (PART -01)

I would like to explanation my techniques about the Performance audit and financial audit activities prior to discuss the “WAHID techniques” I have tried to make clear main parts of Performance audit in advance of the” WAHID techniques” because I believe that the people who are related with accounts, finance, auditing and also the business owners will recognize generally about the Performance audit by investigative,

What is performance auditing?

Performance audit and financial audit have much in common. These two types of audit may involve the same kind of tasks, namely the measuring and explanation of the performance of an auditor. They also rely on similar data collection methods. While performance auditors have their sights on efficiency, financial auditors focus on the accuracy and correctness of accounts. However, there are some differences between performance audit and financial audit as well

Performance audit refers to an examination of a program, function, operation or the management systems and procedures of a governmental or non-profit entity to assess whether the entity is achieving economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the employment of available resources. The examination is objective and systematic, generally using structured and professionally adopted methodologies Performances audit an activity assessing the degree of economy, efficiency and effectiveness in the use of human, financial and material resources at a level of organization unit, organization, or certain actions. This type of internal audit examines processes and systems of an auditor in particular

Performance auditing is concerned with the audit of economy, efficiency and effectiveness and embraces:

(A) Audit of the economy of administrative activities in accordance with sound administrative principles and practices, and management policies;

(B) Audit of the efficiency of utilization of human, financial and other resources, including examination of information systems, performance measures and monitoring arrangements, and procedures followed by audited entities for remedying identified deficiencies; and

(C) Audit of the effectiveness of performance in relation to achievement of the objectiveness of the audited entity, and audit of the actual impact of activities compared with the intended impact’. Performance auditing is based on decisions made or goals established by the legislature, and it may be carried out throughout the whole public sector.

 

In difference: The concepts of “economy, efficiency and effectiveness (3Es)” are termed as follows.

 

“Economy” means the acquisition of the appropriate quality and quantity of human, financial, physical and information resources at the appropriate times and at the lower cost.

“Efficiency” means the use of human, financial, physical and information resources such that the output is maximized for any given set of resource inputs, or input is minimized for any given quantity and quality of output.

“Effectiveness” means the achievement of the objectives or other intended effects of activities. A performance audit assignment may include all/one or a combination of two aspects of “3Es”. Regularity and propriety related issues which impact performance may be considered in the conduct of performance audits.

 

In most countries, performance audits of governmental activities are carried out by the external audit bodies at federal or state level. Many of these audit bodies have established guides for conducting performance audits which explain how performance audits are planned, conducted and its results reported. Most of the countries pay attention to financial audit but at the same situation without considering to the aspects of audit may it be better to do value of money audit.

 

The aspect of performance auditing?

 

Performance auditing is not overly subject to specific requirements and expectations. Even as financial auditing tends to apply relatively permanent standards, performance auditing is more flexible in its choice of subjects, audit objects, methods, and opinions. Performance auditing is not a regular audit with formalized opinions, and it does not have its roots in private auditing. It is an independent examination made on a non-recurring basis. It is by nature wide-ranging and open to judgments and interpretations. The special feature of performance auditing is due to the variety and complexity of questions relating to its work. Within its legal mandate, performance auditing must be free to examine all government activities from different perspectives

 

 

The basic questions in performance auditing?

 

All government programs or activities (and most processes they generate) can, at least in speculation, be analysed with the use of a method that describes how to move from one position to another by certain means in order to achieve specific objectives. In performance auditing, this is often done by trying to answer two basic questions:

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• Are things being done in the right way?

• Are the right things being done?

 

 

What ideas form the basis of performance auditing?

 

Performance auditing is a way for taxpayers, financiers, legislatures, executives, ordinary citizens and the media to ‘execute control’ and to obtain insight into the running and Outcome of different government activities. Performance auditing also provides answers to questions such as: Do we get value for money or is it possible to spend the money better or more wisely? A criterion of good governance is that all public services (or all government programs) are subjected to auditing Legitimacy and trust are essential values in all government undertakings, and performance auditing may contribute to strengthening these values by producing public and reliable information on the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of government programs.

 

Need for Performance Audit

Performance audit is the outcome of the important efforts directed to improve the system of management to ensure authentic output from resources employed. The concept of performance auditing emerged in response to:

Increasing demand for information on efficiency and economy in managing resources and the effectiveness with which objectives are met; Need to determine whether:  the operations of audit entities were conducted in a way that ensures the best possible use of resources or considering the 3Es; Officials in the public sector have met their accountability obligations; reporting on performance is credible and adequate. Performance audit provides the legislature and the public with an assessment whether the audited entities are achieving real value-for-money. It intends to Arrive at a verifiable condition for comparing what is being done and how well it is being done with the plans, policies and standards. The mere attentiveness that the basis for decision making is subject to scrutiny by the auditors may, by itself, compel public administrators to exercise caution and prudence in their actions.

 

Performance Audit versus Financial Audit

Auditing is a process involving the examination of data, statements, records, operations and performance of an auditor for a stated purpose. Performance auditing goes beyond the consideration of promptness. It aims to determine to what extent the audited has discharged its financial or other responsibilities which imply assessment of the auditor’s operation in terms of the economy in acquiring resources, efficiency in using resources and effectiveness in achieving objectives. The major differences in the approach, scope and objectives between financial audits and performance audits are explained in the following table.

Financial Auditing Performance Auditing a few examples presented following

1. Uses financial data to express an opinion on financial position and compliance with existing rules and

1. Uses financial as well as non-financial data to assess economy, efficiency and effectiveness in

2. the financial statements of the auditor fairly present the financial position, reflect results of operations and cash flows or manifest changes in financial position in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

2. The auditor has complied with laws and regulations for those transactions that may have a material effect on financial statements. the management of resources and determines whether:

3. Does not comment on the extent to which auditor is meeting target relating to output and delivery of services to the targeted groups they are serving.

3. Evaluates the extent to which audited is meeting the target relating to output and delivery of services to target groups they are serving.

4. Does not make recommendations for improving economy, efficiency and effectiveness of programmed or projects being audited.

4. Offers general and specific recommendations for improving economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the audited being audited.

 

In additional:

Performance Audit versus – Financial Audit

Through dissimilarity with financial audit performance audit involves:

More judgment and interpretation more selective coverage criteria for evaluation are not predefined evidence tends to be at best persuasive, rather than conclusive reports contain more discussion and reasoned argument also in this bases thy have some differences:

a) Study selection stage

b) Study design Stage

c) Consulting the audited entity

d) Team work

 

Additional review

 

I. Financial Audit has published generally accepted principles of performance auditing in its implementation guidelines

 

I. Performance audit is concerned with the audit of economy, efficiency and effectiveness and embraces:

Objectives and Scope of Performance Audit

The objectives of performance audits are to audit the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of auditors and to evaluate the discharge of accountability and due care of probity in the use of resources.

 

Performance audits focus on one or more of following interrelated elements:

 

1. to provide objective assessment of the extent to which the auditor is currently

Pursuing the 3Es;

2. to identifies major deficiencies in management and control practices;

3. to encourages improvement in the system of performance reporting;

3. to provides information and proposes recommendations that can lead to better internal control and public accountability.

 

Performance auditing examines:

Performance auditing covers a wide variety of issues to arrive at the conclusion relating to the 3Es. It examines and evaluates the systems, procedures, operation and result related to:

1.planning, budgeting, accounting and reporting systems;

2. development, appraisal and utilization of resources;

3.acquisition and utilization of property, equipment, plant, inventory and other assets; and

4. development, production and use of information.

 

 

Performance audit process:

 

Performance audit deals with all kinds of measures, including laws, which financial impact. A measure can be either separate goal or interrelated goals, Measures may relate either to the expenditure or the revenue section of the state budget In financial audits, the auditor finds audited transactions as being either “right” or “wrong”, “legal” or “unacceptable”, etc.. Performance audit differs from financial audit in many aspects, both in theory and practice; following is shown the Performance audit process

Initiation

Initiation > Planning > Conduct > Assessment > Briefing to agency > Report to Parliament

Criteria of performance audit:

 

•Relevant – have an obvious relation to the achievement of a given performance goal;

•Operative – specific enough for use in evaluation in practice;

•Consistent – the criteria applied in an audit must be consistent both with one another and with criteria applied in earlier similar performance audits, provided they are still valid.

 

In developing criteria, we may refer to multiple sources. Legislation, various directives and regulations (including internal regulations of the organization), and current concept documents are the basic and least controversial sources of criteria. It is also advisable to seek the opinion of independent experts, and draw on information from professional literature and relevant foreign experience.

 

Wahid techniques performance audit:

 

A good performance audit should rest on logic, an understanding of the background, and the ability to ask the right questions we can form our opinion on a whole population of organizations, people, etc., by investigative a representative. It should be a major objective in the financial management of any organization to put in place internal controls so that errors, misstatements and irregularities are prevented from occurring or detected if they have occurred. Internal controls can thus be either preventative (preventing the error) or detective (detecting errors which have occurred).  Preventative controls are better as then no error should occur in the first place, Significance & perfect performance audit can ultimate solution whole of the organizational errors, misstatements & irregularities, I want to make the all of reader, student & auditors understand my imagination through the Wahid technique , I am sure that this technique is the perfect for companies & organization performance audit ,

 

I have developed techniques that is (Wahid techniques) expresses the Significance and dependability manner for Performance audit in any organization or companies this formula is:

 

Performance AUDIT =Written evidence + Analysis /Questionnaire. + Hub groups + Interviewing +Direct observation

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