Senior Design Day (2025) News / April 28, 2025 Senior Design is the capstone of the practice-integrated mechanical engineering and applied mechanics curriculum. The two-semester senior design sequence challenges students to bring theory, skills, general knowledge, and inventive energy to bear on substantial engineering problems. This year, eleven teams showcased the wide variety of mechanical engineering. Projects included a... Read More
Turning Bicycles into an Engineering Study Tool News / April 11, 2025 They say you never forget how to ride a bike. Dustyn Roberts hopes that her students never forget how a bike—something everyone has either seen or ridden—is the ideal introduction to engineering concepts like materials, urban design, and stability. Instead of examining something more intimidating or imposing—say, jet engines—“I can bring... Read More
MEAM 5490: From Estimation to Empowerment News / February 12, 2024 In the realm of education and engineering, where precision often reigns supreme, there exists a distinctive course that challenges traditional norms. Associate Professor Igor Bargatin spearheads MEAM 5490, Order-of-Magnitude Estimation for Terrestrial and Space Engineering, hoping to teach three fundamental skills: (1) Order of Magnitude Estimation, (2) Knowledge Transfer Across Disciplines, and... Read More
