Transoft Educational Program
Transoft Educational Program
Eligibility
Transoft is formally launching its Transoft Educational Program (TEP), where the company is interested in working with educational institutes that provide relevant technical or graduate transportation engineering programs. Via the TEP, the company is prepared to:
Any educational institutions that teach transportation engineering courses and/or have practical training programs are eligible to be a part of the TEP. These courses and training programs may be at the diploma, undergraduate or graduate level. It is important that the course program includes a practical project where students may benefit from the use of Transoft’s software.
Make its software products available at no cost for use in the curriculum, labs, and course projects. Work with academia to assist in the development of practical curricula and offer lectures that connect theory to the practical aspects of engineering design. Facilitate collaboration with Universities on research that Transoft would like to undertake in the near future.
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With regard to research collaboration, Transoft is specifically seeking to work with institutions that have post-graduate programs in the areas of design, safety, traffic analysis and modelling and where masters students may be available to work on projects ranging from 3-12 months in length.
What does Transoft provide? Transoft would provide the following benefits and opportunities to the educational institution:
Collaboration on Transportation Research Projects with Transoft
NETWORK LICENSES For up to 30 users. Software must be housed, managed, and maintained on the institute’s server. Only current students are permitted. TRAINING On engineering principles and software. Through real case studies. Our qualified engineers & associates present to students at no cost to your institution. INTERNSHIPS Student internships. Imparting engineering expertise.
Transoft, from time to time, has needs that are well suited to post-grad students. The projects can range from practical field and literature studies, to new and leading edge research activities. The company is keen on building relationships with institutions that have graduate research curriculums in transportation. We are interested in funding transportation related projects that are of interest and support our corporate product development. Expectations: Dedicated researchers to complete the assigned projects with diligence and expeditiously, as well as agreeing to a non-disclosure agreement between the researcher and Transoft. In return Transoft will provide the necessary funding based on a mutually agreeable arrangement.
FUNDING For graduate research work on Transoft projects.
How is the program managed? The TEP is managed by Transoft’s Customer Engagement Manager. Upon receipt of an application by the institution and approval by Transoft, Transoft will work with the institution’s contact to arrange for the deployment of software, and to discuss and plan guest lectures, case studies, curricula, and research collaborations.
What are the educational institutes obligations? The TEP is NOT onerous but institutions will be required to co-operate in a positive manner to ensure its success and provide benefit to students, lecturers, and the institute. The institutional obligations are described briefly as follows: The Institute will be required to manage the software licenses to ensure the software is ONLY used for educational purposes. Co-ordinate and ensure that all arrangements pertaining to guest lectures, and training activities are planned in advance and on a mutually acceptable schedule. Assist with finding students, as needed by Transoft, that may have internship or research interest.
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How to Apply To apply for the TEP please visit transofteducation.com and fill out the short application form.
Questions? Please contact us for more information Marc Steenhuis Transoft Educational Program - Coordinator EMEA Phone +31 (0)10 808 29 24 Email
[email protected] Website www.transofteducation.com Transoft Solutions, Inc. develops innovative and easy to use software for transportation professionals. Since 1991, civil engineers and technologists, architects, and city planners across federal agencies, State DOTs, airport authorities, cities, ports, and infrastructure consultants have come to rely on Transoft’s field-researched design solutions. Transoft engineers work closely with the world’s leading agencies including AASHTO, ITE, TRB, TAC, Austroads, and CROW to develop highly specialized applications serving over 30,000 users across 120 countries.
