UROP Project

***Nuclear Waste Disposal Transportation Simulation

Discrete event simulation, python, transportation
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Research Mentor: vwhite@eng.famu.fsu.edu Veronica White, Dr.
Department, College, Affiliation: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: vwhite@eng.famu.fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Alexis Andaverde
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: aa24cc@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators:
Faculty Collaborators Email:
Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Engineering, statistics, Computer science, mathematics or related/high intrested individuals
Project Location: Engineering Building B, option to work remotely or in-person
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Venom or FSU bus system to engineering campus
Remote or In-person: Fully Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 7-10, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
  • Day: Thursday, September 4
    Start Time: 1:00
    End Time: 1:30
    Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95629400981

Project Description

The research will focus on modeling the operational flow of a general nuclear waste management through discrete event simulation, via the python package simpy. The overal project has three main simulations: the waste inspection model, the transportation model, and the waste storage model. You will create the transportation model that transports the waste to underground facilities which connects the other two models. Currently we have input data from the first process. You will work closely with the PhD student and the paper will ideally lead to a conference paper.

Research Tasks: data management
data analysis
research writing
python coding
working with computing clusters

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: github or github desktop (required)
python (recommeded, some sort of computing language required)
excel (recommended)
vscode (recommended)
zotero (recommended

Mentoring Philosophy

It is my goal as a faculty member to be a mentor to students from a variety of backgrounds and programs. I promise to provide a safe environment built on mutual respect and understanding, hold you accountable to the goals you set, and provide guidance on what research and meaningful research deliverables are. I aim to build relationships with my students that make them feel supported and valued. I expect you to do your best and communicate quickly when personal and research-related issues arise, especially when they impact your work and progress. I look forward to working with you, learning about what motivates you, and working together to achieve our goals.

Additional Information

It is my goal as a faculty member to be a mentor to students from a variety of backgrounds and programs. I promise to provide a safe environment built on mutual respect and understanding, hold you accountable to the goals you set, and provide guidance on what research and meaningful research deliverables are. I aim to build relationships with my students that make them feel supported and valued. I expect you to do your best and communicate quickly when personal and research-related issues arise, especially when they impact your work and progress. I look forward to working with you, learning about what motivates you, and working together to achieve our goals.

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