Mechanical Engineering at RIT Open House for Parents

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Mechanical Engineering at RIT Open House for Parents Dr. Ed Hensel, Dept. Head

Mechanical Engineering at RIT Open House for Parents Dr. Ed Hensel, Dept. Head

Parent’s Open House Presentation Welcome l Summary of Student Presentation l RIT Mechanical Engineering

Parent’s Open House Presentation Welcome l Summary of Student Presentation l RIT Mechanical Engineering Program l – – l Academic Programs & Options Program Structure (Quarters, etc) Assistance Resources Co-operative Education Tips for families Paper Airplane Testing

Student Presentation Summary Mechanical Engineering Careers l High School Preparation l First Year Program

Student Presentation Summary Mechanical Engineering Careers l High School Preparation l First Year Program in ME at RIT l Co-curricular Activities l – – – Aero Design Team (AIAA) Formula Race Team (SAE) Moon Buggy Team (ASME) Robotics Club Pi Tau Sigma (Mech Eng Honorary) Mini-Baja

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

Core Philosophies Engineering Education is our primary goal – and we do it well. l Students learn Engineering by Practicing Engineering – Learn by Doing, Hands-on l Co-op is an integral aspect of our program, and is mandatory l Offer sufficient options and electives to allow students to customize their education Develop close relationship with faculty advisors l • • Develop the students’ foundation for successful careers and for successful lives Engineering Day

Academic Assistance Resources • • Freshman Seminar Faculty = Academic Advisor Faculty – Course

Academic Assistance Resources • • Freshman Seminar Faculty = Academic Advisor Faculty – Course Instructor Engineering Learning Center Learning Development Center KGCOE Office of Student Services Counseling Center Math Lab Physics Lab

BS Degree • 195 Quarter-Credit-Hours • Four Technical Electives – Wide Variety of Choices

BS Degree • 195 Quarter-Credit-Hours • Four Technical Electives – Wide Variety of Choices including: Fuel Cells, Tribology and Lubrication, Aerosol Mechanics in Bio. Systems, Robotics, Fatigue & Fracture, Heat Transfer, Automotive Design & Manufacturing, IC Engines, Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing, Aerospace systems, Thermo-Fluid Systems, Environmental Applications • Three Free Electives – Additional M. E. , Multi-Disciplinary, Experience Broadening, Personal Interest • • • Two Science/Math Electives Five mandatory co-op experiences (48 weeks total) Nine Liberal Arts Courses (Concentration in 3) Writing Competency Requirement Multi-Disciplinary Sr. Design Project

Aerospace Option American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Professional Society l l BS in

Aerospace Option American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Professional Society l l BS in Mechanical Engineering Curricular Changes – l Technical Electives such as – – – l Aerospace Structures Propulsion Flight Dynamics Composites Fracture and Fatigue Free Elective – l Substitute Aerodynamics for Transport Phenomena Intro to Aerospace Engineering Aero Design Team Sr. Design Project in Aerospace Heavy Lift Competition Field Aero Design Team Heavy Lift Competition Getting Ready to Fly! Micro Inertial Navigation System Senior Design Team

Society of Automotive Engineers Automotive Option l BS in Mechanical Engineering l Technical Electives

Society of Automotive Engineers Automotive Option l BS in Mechanical Engineering l Technical Electives such as – – l Free Elective – l Vehicle Dynamics Internal Combustion Engines Fuel Cell Technology High Performance Vehicle Engineering Intro To Automotive Design and Manufacturing Sr. Design Project in Automotive Field RIT Formula SAE Team is Internationally Recognized!

Bioengineering Option l BS in Mech. Engineering l Technical Electives such as – –

Bioengineering Option l BS in Mech. Engineering l Technical Electives such as – – l Assistive Devices for Quality of Life Intro To Bioengineering Science Electives – – l Dr. Risa Robinson Free Elective – l Biomechanics Particulate Behavior in Biological Systems Biomaterials Artificial Organ Engineering Biological Sciences Anatomy & Physiology Orthodontic Force Meas-Jig Sr. Design Team Sr. Design Project in Bioengineering Human Powered Vehicle Team Medical Technology

Energy & The Environment Option l BS in Mechanical Engineering l Technical Electives such

Energy & The Environment Option l BS in Mechanical Engineering l Technical Electives such as – – Savonius-Solar Project – – l Free Elective – l Ultra-Low Cost, Multifunction Solar Oven l Fuel Cell Technology Direct Energy Conversion Thermodynamics II Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Dr. M. Bailey Thermo-Fluids Laboratory Energy & The Environment Liberal Arts Electives – Energy & Public Policy Sr. Design Project in Energy Systems Engineering Retro-commissioning (RCX) Mechanical Systems in Bldg 70 Fuel Cell Laboratory Melanie Lowe Lake Ontario Environmental Study

Co-Op Info for Mech. Engineers • • • Ms. Carolina Cizmar is the co-op

Co-Op Info for Mech. Engineers • • • Ms. Carolina Cizmar is the co-op coordinator for all Mech. Eng. students. • 265 Placements for Mech. Eng. students in Summer 2005 (04 -4) • 85 Placements for Mech. Eng. students Spring 2005 (04 -3) Most jobs are in New York state and nearby areas. However, there are opportunities nationally and internationally. Current Co-Op Hourly Wages: Low: $7. 25/hr Ave: $14. 40/hr High: $23. 37/hr Students should be flexible in looking for positions away from Rochester and away from home! The Co-op office helps M. E. Students with – Group and individual job search assistance – Arranges for employers to visit RIT campus – 126 employers at the fall 2005 Career Fair, 57 of them specifically seeking to hire M E’s – Lists available co-op and full time positions – Access to a library of job search resources – Orientation Sessions

ME Co-Op Placement History

ME Co-Op Placement History

Recent Aerospace & Defense Employers Joint Warfare Analysis Center NAVAIR Raytheon Company US Navy

Recent Aerospace & Defense Employers Joint Warfare Analysis Center NAVAIR Raytheon Company US Navy US Marine Corps US Air Force Defense Intelligence Agency BAE Systems Aerospace Corp. GE Gas Turbines Amphenol Aerospace Hamilton Sundstrand Kidde Aerospace General Dynamics Goodrich Fuel & Utility Hexcel Pottsville Corp. Boeing (PA, WA & CA) Lockheed Martin Moog Naval Air Warfare Ctr. Northrup Grumman Corp. Parker Hannifin Pratt & Whitney Raytheon Aircraft NASA Sikorsky Aircraft

Recent Manufacturing Employers Remington Arms Nu-Kote International Gleason Cannon Industries Alstom Signaling Eastman Kodak

Recent Manufacturing Employers Remington Arms Nu-Kote International Gleason Cannon Industries Alstom Signaling Eastman Kodak Hansford Manufacturing Black & Decker (Emhart Power) General Electric Harris Corporation IBM (Several Locations) ITT/Goulds Pumps Johnson Controls Motorola Raymond Corporation Lexmark Xerox Corporation Novelis Everest VIT Intel Dupont Advanced Fiber Systems Bose Anheuser Busch Procter & Gamble General Mills Fisher-Price INSA (France)

Recent Automotive Employers Harley Davidson General Motors (Several locations) Moog Magna Drivetrain TRW Polaris

Recent Automotive Employers Harley Davidson General Motors (Several locations) Moog Magna Drivetrain TRW Polaris Daimler Chrysler Valeo Volvo Toyota Honda R&D Borg Warner Robert Bosch Corp Cummins Engine Delphi Automotive Ford ITT Automotive American Axle & Manufacturing Orion Bus

Recent Bio. Engineering & Biomedical Employers Atlantic Testing Laboratories Mc. Neil Consumer & Specialty

Recent Bio. Engineering & Biomedical Employers Atlantic Testing Laboratories Mc. Neil Consumer & Specialty Pharmaceuticals Wilson Greatbatch Technologies Bausch & Lomb Johnson & Johnson Proctor & Gamble Orthoclinical Diagnostics B. G. Sulzle Biophan Technologies Cambrex Bio Science

Recent Energy Systems Employers Con Edison BME Associates Pennsylvania Power & Light Constellation Energy

Recent Energy Systems Employers Con Edison BME Associates Pennsylvania Power & Light Constellation Energy Ostrow Electric National Fuel Gas Company Rochester Gas & Electric Markin Tubing Carrier Corporation Rochester Institute of Technology M/E Engineering ESL Sports Center

Retention in Mech. Eng. at RIT Freshman Seminar l Retention Objectives: – – Mechanical

Retention in Mech. Eng. at RIT Freshman Seminar l Retention Objectives: – – Mechanical Engrg Other Engineering Other Programs (Eng. Technology) Other Colleges • Retention Strategies – – Early Design Experience Connect to Department Connect to Faculty Connect to Students Engineering Day

Mechanical Engineering Retention

Mechanical Engineering Retention

Thermal Analysis Lab – Micro Channel Heat Transfer Tips for Parents l l l

Thermal Analysis Lab – Micro Channel Heat Transfer Tips for Parents l l l Review the Student Design Posters Encourage Discussion with your sons and daughters Discuss both the parent and student handout booklets l l Vibrations Laboratory Verify that programs are ABET Accredited Ask about lab access for undergrad students

Summary l RIT Mechanical Engineering is – – – l l l Exciting Challenging

Summary l RIT Mechanical Engineering is – – – l l l 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