<p>when my d visited engineering programs last april, she compared 2nd year continuum mechanics classes… and discovered significant differences in teaching and level of engagement. she chose smith and hasn’t regretted it. in the fall, she joined a team of upper class engineering students to prepare a proposal to NASA houston for a zero-gravity experiment on lubrication… their proposal was accepted in november, and now they have until july to build and test their experimental apparatus. d isn’t as advanced in scientific background as the others, but is a contributing hands-on partner and learning a tremendous amount from the experience. the engineering students are a great group.</p>