2001
UAS NEWS RELEASE ARCHIVES
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February
16, 2001
UAS Diesel Program Advances with New Engine A state-of-the art electronic diesel engine has just arrived at UAS and will be used immediately by students in career education classes. "This is current technology being produced on the assembly lines today and going out in the latest products," according to UAS diesel instructor Chuck Craig. "What this means," he said, "is that there is nothing down south that is any more modern than what we have in Juneau now." The Caterpillar diesel engine, that arrived February 15, was purchased by UAS through funding from the University of Alaska President's Office. The engine will be used by students in diesel engine or fuel system classes. High school students taking the introduction to diesel class will also have access to the new computer controlled engine. "Training on the latest engine puts students in a more competitive position in the marketplace," Craig said. "What this means is we now have older technology that is prevalent and the newest technology that is just emerging. We have the best of both worlds." Craig, an assistant professor of diesel/hydraulics, was named Alaska Professor of the Year by two national organizations in November.
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