Returning Safely to Campus
Associate professor Leigh McCue designed an online tool to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among farm workers.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering aims to give students connections to their faculty, industry, and other researchers across disciplines.
Transitioning to virtual learning
Huzefa Rangwala and other Mason Engineering professors detail the keys to success in virtual learning.
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Notice:
Mason will start the fall semester as scheduled on Monday, August 24, with a mix of in-person instruction, expanded online classes, and research activities. Visit Mason's Safe Return to Campus Plan.
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.