What research opportunities exist in or through the department during the academic year?
Along with teaching, the mechanical engineering faculty members are actively engaged in research and offer the opportunity for undergraduate students to participate. Pursuing research activities as an undergraduate student can be very exciting and complement your educational experience. The activities can range from setting up and running an experiment to conducting analytical or numerical analyses. Work is directly under the supervision of a faculty member and often involves graduate students. This opportunity allows students to gain unique hands-on experience in world-class basic and applied research. It is also a highly recommended addition to the resumes of students who intend to pursue graduate studies and research. To find a research opportunity, visit the department’s Web page, and browse through the faculty research activities to identify an area that you find interesting. You should then contact the faculty member directly to learn more about their area of research and inquire
