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Directories - Faculty - Dr. Cari Bryant Arnold


Dr. Arnold

Dr. Cari Bryant Arnold

Assistant Professor of Engineering Design and
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering


The Pennsylvania State University
213 Hammond Building
University Park, PA 16802

Phone: 814-863-6622
Fax:
E-Mail: crb25@psu.edu

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Expertise:
Design theories and methodologies, specifically research into innovation and automated conceptual design technologies, and concept development for interdisciplinary research areas such as bio-, micro-, and nano-technologies.

Education:
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla, Missouri, 2007
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2003
M.S. Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2003
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla, Missouri, 2000

Positions Held:
The Pennsylvania State University, 2007-Present
Graduate Research Assistant, Design Engineering Lab, University of Missouri-Rolla, Missouri, 2004-2007
General Motors, Summer Intern, Research and Development, 2005
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Graduate Research Assistant, Orthopedic Research Labs, 2000-2003
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Graduate Resaerch Assistant, Engineering Research Center, 2000
Dana Corporation, Columbia, Missouri, Quality Engineering Summer Intern, Spicer Light Axle Division, 1999

Honors/Awards:
James F. Will Career Development Professorship, Pennsylvania State University, 2007
NSF Design, Service, and Manufacturing Grantees and Research Conference Travel Grant Award Recipient, Arizona State University, 2006
Chancellor’s Fellowship, University of Missouri – Rolla, 2004–Present
Rackham Merit Fellowship, University of Michigan, 2000–2003
Opportunity for Undergraduate Research Experience (OURE) Fellowship, University of Missouri – Rolla, 2000
Vice President, Pi Tau Sigma, Mech. Engineering Honor Fraternity, 1998–1999
Industry Trips Committee Leader, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 1998-2000
Texas Instruments Scholarship, University of Missouri – Rolla, 1997
Curator’s Scholarship, University of Missouri – Rolla, 1995–2000

Affiliations:
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 1998-Present
Member, American Association of University Women (AAUW)