Summary of Presentation to Students Mechanical Engineering Careers

• Dr. Ed Hensel, Dept. Head

Summary of Presentation to Students

• Mechanical Engineering Careers

• High School Preparation

• First Year Program in ME at RIT

• RIT Mechanical Engineering Program

• Academic Programs & Options
• Program Structure (Quarters, etc)
• Assistance Resources
• Co-operative Education

• Co-curricular Activities

• Aero Design Team
• MAV Team
• METEOR Team
• Formula Race Team
• Human Powered Vehicle
• FIRST Collegiate Robotics Club
• ASME, AIAA, SAE
• Pi Tau Sigma (Mech Eng Honorary)

Core Philosophies

• Engineering Education is our primary goal – and we do it well.

• Students learn Engineering by Practicing Engineering

• – Experiential Learning Labs include: Materials Processing, Problem Solving w/ Computers, Measurement Instrumentation & Control, Engineering Design Graphics, Thermo-Fluids Lab I & II, Mechanics Lab, Material Science Lab, ACT Lab, Numerical Methods, System Dynamics

• Class sizes are modest

• – Typically 8-12 students in labs, approx. 36 students in ME lectures, studio labs around 24 students

• Co-op is an integral aspect of our program, and is mandatory

• Offer sufficient options and electives to allow students to customize their education

BS Degree

Typical Five-Year Program

Aerospace Option

• BS in Mechanical Engineering

• Curricular Changes

• Substitute Aerodynamics for Transport Phenomena

• Technical Electives such as

• Aerospace Structures
• Propulsion
• Flight Dynamics
• Composites
• Fracture and Fatigue

• 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
• Fuel Cell Technology
• High Performance Vehicle Engineering

• 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
• Particulate Behavior in Biological Systems
• Biomaterials
• Artificial Organ Engineering

• Free Elective

• Intro To 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
• Thermodynamics II
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

• Free Elective

• 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

• Apply for Entry in Second Year

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

• Earn two degrees

• MS or MEng Degrees

Retention in Mech. Eng. at RIT

• Retention Objectives:

• Mechanical Engrg
• Other Engineering
• Other Programs (Eng.Technology)
• Other Colleges

Mechanical Engineering Retention (1yr)

Academic Assistance Resources

Tips for Parents

• Review the Student Design Posters

• Encourage Discussion with your sons and daughters

• Discuss both the parent and student handout booklets

Summary

• RIT Mechanical Engineering is

• Exciting
• Challenging
• Rewarding

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

• I hope you enjoyed your tours

• Feel free to contact us for follow-up questions!

• If this sounds like the right program for your son or daughter, please encourage them to apply for admission.

• You can meet your families in the Erdle Commons on the first floor following your tours