Mechanical Engineering at rit is it the right choice for you? Dr. Ed Hensel, Dept. Head

Mechanical Engineering at RIT - Is it the right choice for you?

• Dr. Ed Hensel, Dept. Head

Why do We Need Mechanical Engineers?

Where do Mechanical Engineers Work?

First Year Choices at RIT

The M.E. Program is Hands – on!

• First Year:

• Materials Processing
• Freshman Seminar
• Measurement, Instrumentation, and Control

Materials Processing

Special Academic Programs in M.E.

• Aerospace Option

• Automotive Option

• BS/Master’s Option

• College Honors Program

Aerospace Option

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

• Curricular Changes

• Substitute Intro to Aerospace Engineering for Transport Phenomena

• Technical Electives

• Aerodynamics
• Aerospace Structures
• Propulsion

• Free Elective

• Flight Dynamics

• Sr. Design Project in Aerospace Field

Automotive Option

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

• Technical Electives

• Vehicle Dynamics
• Internal Combustion Engines

• Free Elective

• Intro. To Automotive Design and Manufacturing

• Sr. Design Project in Automotive Field

BS/Master’s Option

• Need to Apply for Entry in Second Year

• Highly Competitive Program

• GPA Requirements for Entry

• 4 vs. 5 co-ops

• Earn two degrees

• Work closely with a graduate advisor on a research or Product Development activity

Recent Employers of RIT M.E.s:

Automotive Employers

Aerospace Employers

M.E.s Work Well in Teams and Individually

• M.E.s work with teams of other professionals (other engineering disciplines, science, business, political professionals) and skilled labor.

• An M.E. is often looked to as the General Practitioner of the engineering disciplines

• Mechanical Engineers do equally well in small firms (the only engineer around) and in large corporations (focused expertise for the problem at hand).

Summary

• Mechanical Engineering is

• Exciting
• Challenging
• Rewarding

• We’re pleased to have you here at RIT with us.

• If this sounds like the right program for you, give us a call.