RS 21-7-154
Regan, Tracy (1979-  )
Papers, 1989-2003

Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140

 
Descriptive summary

 creator:

Regan, Tracy (1979-  )

 title:

Papers

 dates:

1989-2003

 extent:

3.23 linear feet (2 record center cartons, 1 document box, 1 half-document box)

 collection number:

RS 21/7/154

 repository:

University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University.

Administrative information

 access:

Open for research

 publication rights:

Consult Head, Special Collections Department

 preferred citation:

Tracy Regan Papers, RS 21/7/154, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library.

 

Biographical note

 
Tracy Regan was born December 22, 1979 in Davenport, Iowa.  She received her high school diploma (1998) from North Scott High School in Eldridge, Iowa.  She attended Iowa State University and graduated with a B.S. (2003) in mechanical engineering.  While at Iowa State, Regan participated in numerous activities and associations including the Association of Women in Science (AWIS), Mechanical Engineering Learning Community, Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), Intramural Sports, Dance Marathon, Girls Engaged in Math and Science (GEMS) Volunteer, and the Conversational English Program.  She was the Linden (Residence Hall) Programming Board President, the Brandt Floor (Linden Residence Hall) Treasurer and Social Chair, E-Week Ambassador, and a judge for the Iowa State University Science Fair.  She worked as an engineering intern (2002) for Boston Scientific, a medical device company in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

 

Collection description

 
This collection (1989-2003) contains documents pertaining to the high school and college career of a female engineering student at Iowa State University.  The papers include class notes, correspondence, exams and homework assignments, laboratory manuals, news clippings, presentations, report cards, schedules, scholarship applications, student planners, and yearbooks.

 

  Organization

 
  

  The collection is arranged in three series; series organized chronologically:

  Series 1: Iowa State University, 1998-2003

  Series 2: North Scott High School, 1989-1998

  Series 3: Student planners and correspondence, 1997-2001

 

Container list  

Description of series

 

 

 

 Series 1

Iowa State University

1998-2003

 extent:

1.93 linear feet

 

 description:

Series contains class notes, exams, handbooks, homework assignments, laboratory manuals, presentations, extracurricular activities and schedules.  Files relate to coursework in chemistry, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, math, and engineering mechanics.

 

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

1

1

College Algebra (Math 140)

1998

1

2

Foundations of Chemistry for Engineers (Chemistry 155)

1998

1

3

Introduction to Sociology (Sociology 134)

1998

1

4

On-campus group involvement

1998

1

5

Principals of Microeconomics (Economics 101)

1998

1

6

Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry (Math 142)

1998

1

7

Calculus I (Math 165)

1999

1

8

Engineering Graphics and Design (Engineering 170)

1999

1

9

Engineering Problems with Computer Applications Laboratory (Engineering 160)

1999

1

10

First Year Composition II (English 105)

1999

1

11

Foundations of Chemistry for Engineers (Chemistry 165)

1999

1

12

Introduction to Classical Physics I (Physics 221)

1999

1

13

Laboratory in General Chemistry for Engineering (Chemistry 167L)

1999

1

14

Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Handbook

1999

1

15

Course Schedule

1999

1

16

Society of Women Engineers (SWE) presentation

1999

1

17

Statics of Engineering (Engineering Mechanics 274)

2000

1

18

Dynamics (Engineering Mechanics 345)

2001

1

19

Engineering Statistics (Statistics 305)

2001

1

20

Engineering Thermodynamics I (Mechanical Engineering 231)

2001

3

4

Deformable Body Mechanics

2001

4

3

Notes and Assignments

2001-2003

1

21

Engineering Measurements and Instrumentation (Mechanical Engineering 370)

2002

1

22

Engineering Thermodynamics II (Mechanical Engineering 332)

2002

1

23

Fluid Dynamics (Mechanical Engineering 335)

2002

1

24

Fluid Dynamics Laboratory

2002

1

25

Interdisciplinary Problem Solving (Industrial Engineering 408)

2002

1

26

Interdisciplinary Systems (Industrial Engineering 409)

2002

1

27

Manufacturing (Mechanical Engineering 324)

2002

1

28

Power Plant Design (Mechanical Engineering 446)

2002

3

5

Dynamics (Engineering Mechanics 345)

2002

3

6

Dynamics (Engineering Mechanics 345) Exams

2002

3

7

Engineering Measurements and Instrumentation (Mechanical Engineering 370)

2002

3

9

Information Systems for Manufacturing (Industrial Engineering 588)

2002

2

1

Compressed Air Systems (Mechanical Engineering 443X)

2003

2

2

Dynamic Systems (Mechanical Engineering 421)

2003

2

3

Heat Transfer (Mechanical Engineering 436)

2003

2

4

Independent Study (Mechanical Engineering 490)

2003

2

5

Machine Design (Mechanical Engineering 325)

2003

3

1

Analysis Team Projects

2003

3

2

An In-Depth Look at Short Run Trends and Fixed Costs Associated with JIT Implementation in a Monopolistic Competition

2003

3

3

Compressed Air Systems (Mechanical Engineering 443)

2003

3

8

Industrial Engineering Design (Industrial Engineering 488)

2003

3

10

Legal and Environmental Considerations in Design (Mechanical Engineering 412)

2003

3

11

Legal and Environmental Considerations in Design (Mechanical Engineering 412) Environmental Case Study

2003

3

12

Machine Design (Mechanical Engineering 325)

2003

4

2

Mechanics and Materials (Engineering Mechanics 324) Notes and Assignments

2003

 

Description of series

 

 

 

 Series 2

North Scott High School

1989-1998

 extent:

1 linear foot

 

 description:

Series consists of class notes, exams, homework assignments, report cards, schedules, scholarship applications, and yearbooks.  Courses include Pre-Algebra, Band, American Issues, Geometry, Algebra, American History , Biology, Chemistry, Spanish , Choir, Literature, American Government, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, and Physics.

 

 

   Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

2

6

Yearbooks

1989-1994

2

7

Basketball

1993

2

8

Pre-Algebra

1994

2

9

Band

1994-1996

2

10

American Issues

1995

4

1

Management Skills Workshop

1995

2

11

Geometry

1995-1996

2

12

Algebra 2

1996

2

13

American History 1

1996

2

14

Biology

1996

2

15

Chemistry

1996-1997

2

16

Spanish 3

1996-1997

2

17

Choir

1996-1998

2

18

19th Century Literature

1997

2

19

American Government

1997

2

20

American History 2

1997

2

21

Humanities

1997

2

22

Psychology

1997

2

23

Report cards

1997

2

24

Sociology

1997

2

25

Physics

1997-1998

2

26

Spanish 4

1997-1998

2

27

Scholarship applications

1998

 

 

Description of series

 

 

 

Series 3

Student planners and correspondence

1997-2001

extent:

0.3 linear feet (4 folders)

 

description:

Series includes personal correspondence with friends, professional correspondence with prospective employers, news clippings, and student planners.

 

 

Container list

Box

Folder

Title

Dates

2

28

Personal correspondence

1997

2

29

News clippings

1998

2

30

Student planners

1998-2001

2

31

Professional correspondence

1999

 

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Revised: 07 July 2005 .