Kristin Lewis, BS Mechanical Engineering '18, says what she likes most about a mechanical engineering degree is how applicable it is to so many jobs. She was hired as an environmental engineer, and she has friends who got jobs in the construction industry.
For their senior design project, a group of students created a vehicle lean recovery system to help novice motorcyclists regain control of their motorcycle during a turn.
Seniors get first-hand experience in research when they tackle read-world problems, such as helmet safety, during their capstone design projects.
Thunder Rat Robot to the Rescue for Storm Inspection
For their capstone design project, several seniors in the Mechanical Engineering Department designed a custom-made robot to inspect the university’s storm drain system for Facilities Management employees. The robot, which they dubbed Thunder Rat, goes where no man dares. Armed with a camera, lights and a water-resistant chassis, the bot explores deep, dark drains underground looking for leaves, debris, and garbage that block water flow.