R·I·t mechanical Engineering Is it the right choice for you? Alan Nye

R·I·T Mechanical Engineering Is it the right choice for you?

• Alan Nye

Why do We Need Mechanical Engineers?

Where do Mechanical Engineers Work?

Recent Employers of RIT M.E.s:

First Year Choices in ME

The M.E. Program is Hands – on!

• First Year:

• Materials Processing
• Measurement, Instrumentation, and Control

Special Academic Programs in M.E.

• Aerospace Option

• Automotive Option

• Bioengineering Option

• Energy and the Environment Option

• BS/Master’s Option

• College Honors Program

Aerospace Option

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

• Curricular Changes

• Substitute Aerodynamics for Transport Phenomena

• Technical Electives such as

• Aerospace Structures
• Propulsion
• Flight Dynamics
• Composites
• Fund. of Fatigue and Fracture Mech.

• Free Elective

• Intro to Aerospace Engineering

• Sr. Design Project in Aerospace Field

Automotive Option

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

• Technical Electives such as

• Vehicle Dynamics
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Automotive Controls
• Fuel Cell Technology
• Fund. of Tribology and Lubrication

• Free Elective

• Intro to Automotive Design and Manufacturing

• Sr. Design Project in Automotive Field

Bioengineering Option

• BS in Mech. Engineering

• Technical Electives such as

• Biomechanics
• Fundamentals of Particulate Behavior in Biological Systems
• Biomaterials
• More to come

• Free Elective

• Contemporary Issues in Bioengineering

• Science Electives

• Biological Sciences
• Anatomy & Physiology

• Sr. Design Project in Bioengineering

Energy & The Environment Option

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

• Technical Electives such as

• Fuel Cell Technology
• Direct Energy Conversion
• Advanced Thermodynamics
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

• Free Elective

• Contemporary Issues in Energy & The Environment

• Liberal Arts Electives

• Energy & Public Policy

• Sr. Design Project in Energy Systems Engineering

BS/Master’s Option

• Highly Competitive Program

• GPA Requirements for Entry

• 4 vs. 5 co-ops

• Need to Apply for Entry in Second Year

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

• Earn two degrees

College Honors Program

• By Invitation of the Dean of Engineering

• International Experience, such as

• Possible International Co-op
• Distance Collaboration on Design Teams
• Foreign Enrichment Experience
• Term Abroad Opportunities

• Engineering in a Global Environment

• Personalized Academic Challenges

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

Is Mechanical Engineering Right for You?

Questions???

• Questions???

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, come see me.