The cadet will participate in biomedical research investigating the effect of laser eye damage on subsequent soldier performance. The cadet will learn how to use an image processing system and how to design a research project from conception through completion. The research will be conducted at the Ocular Hazards Division, U.S. Army Research Detachment, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas. Cadets will assist in research in one of several human engineering laboratories. Topics range from advanced mobile crew station simulation, field material handling robot technology, expert systems for handling advanced tactical logistics supply management, to ergononmic design of individual soldier equipment and chemical protective garments.
Locations are to be determined.
Cadets will serve I a variety of work positions in a local homeless shelter in the Newburgh, Peekskill, New Windsor area. They will apply various leadership and group skills as they function in the unique environment of the homeless shelter. The cadet worker will keep a journal of his or her experiences and will review the journal with a faculty member for inclusion in future academic and personal development experiences. Cadets will work with Fort Campbell's Installation Staff as they re-engineer their Army Garrison. They will help develop a strategic plan that takes the installation into the 21st century.