R · I · T Mechanical Engineering Is it the right choice for you?

1. R·I·TMechanical EngineeringIs it the right choice for you? Alan Nye

2. Extending Life Julie Jones Micro Air Vehicle Sr. Design Team MicroTurbine Sr. Design Team Pacemaker What do Mechanical Engineers do? Everything ! • Engineers are involved in every product you use, all of the food that you eat, all of the clothes that you wear, and all of the buildings that you live in. • Aerospace – Land on the moon, Explore Mars, Send your creation to another solar system! • Transportation –Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! • BioEngineering – Pacemakers, Ultrasound, Dental Drills, Imaging Systems, Treatment Technologies • Electronic Devices – TVs, MP3 Players, Cell Phones, Computers – You name it! • WE TURN IDEAS INTO REALITY! Medical Diagnostic Lasers Sr. Design Team High Efficiency Vehicle Sr. Design Team

3. Why do We Need Mechanical Engineers? Vehicle Systems Aerospace and Defense Computing and Communications Technology Environmental Control Systems Consumer Products Industrial Products Appliances B&L Eyecare Products

4. Where do Mechanical Engineers Work? All over the World ! In the Field In Offices Germany In Factories In Space! Wherever Needed France Australia

5. Co-Op Info for Mech. Engineers • Ms. Carolina Cizmar and Ms. Lisa Monette are the co-op coordinators for all Mech. Eng. students. • 269 Placements for Mech. Eng. students this Summer • 123 Placements for Mech. Eng. students in Fall 05-1 • Most jobs are in New York state and nearby areas. However, there are opportunities nationally and internationally. • Wages for most students on their first or second co-op period fall between $8.00 and $13.00 per hour; this increases in later co-ops. • Fall Quarter Range: Low: $9.00/hr Average: $15.09/hr High: $23.25/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 • Lists available co-op and full time positions • Access to a library of job search resources • Orientation Sessions

6. Recent Employers of RIT M.E.s: IBM (Several locations) INSA (France) ITT/Goulds Pumps Johnson Controls Johnson & Johnson Motorola Pactiv Parker Hannifin Peko Precision Products Raymond Corporation Rochester Gas & Electric Valmet Paper Machines (Finland) Xerox Corporation … and many more … RIT Career Fair Yesterday!!! 70 Companies Recruiting for M.E.s Garlock AMP Gleason BMW (Munich) Dresser Rand Alstom Signaling Bausch & Lomb Eastman Kodak Carrier Corporation Hansford Manufacturing Black & Decker (Emhart Power) General Motors (Several locations) General Electric (Several locations) Harris Corporation (RF Communications)

7. Measurement, Instrumentation & Control Engine Teardown Freshman Design Team First Year Choices in ME

8. First Year: Materials Processing Measurement, Instrumentation, and Control The M.E. Program is Hands – on! Learning how to use Metrology Equipment Such as Micrometers Measurement, Instrumentation & Control Learning how to use Machines in the shop

9. Thermal Analysis Lab – Micro Channel Heat Transfer FIRST Robotics Team Vibrations Laboratory

10. Special Academic Programs in M.E. • Aerospace Option • Automotive Option • Bioengineering Option • Energy and the Environment Option • BS/Master’s Option • College Honors Program

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

12. Society of Automotive Engineers Automotive Option • BS in Mechanical Engineering • Technical Electives such as • Vehicle Dynamics • Internal Combustion Engines • Automotive Controls • Fuel Cell Technology • Fund. of Tribology and Lubrication • Free Elective • Intro to Automotive Design and Manufacturing • Sr. Design Project in Automotive Field RIT Formula SAE Team is Internationally Recognized!

13. Assistive Devices for Quality of Life Orthodontic Force Meas-Jig Sr. Design Team Human Powered Vehicle Team BioengineeringOption • BS in Mech. Engineering • Technical Electives such as • Biomechanics • Fundamentals of Particulate Behavior in Biological Systems • Biomaterials • More to come • Free Elective • Contemporary Issues in Bioengineering • Science Electives • Biological Sciences • Anatomy & Physiology • Sr. Design Project in Bioengineering Dr. Risa Robinson Medical Technology

14. Thermo-Fluids Laboratory Fuel Cell Laboratory Melanie Lowe Lake Ontario Environmental Study Energy & The EnvironmentOption • BS in Mechanical Engineering • Technical Electives such as • Fuel Cell Technology • Direct Energy Conversion • Advanced Thermodynamics • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning • Free Elective • Contemporary Issues in Energy & The Environment • Liberal Arts Electives • Energy & Public Policy • Sr. Design Project in Energy Systems Engineering Dr. M. Bailey

15. BS/Master’s Option • Highly Competitive Program • GPA Requirements for Entry • 4 vs. 5 co-ops • Need to Apply for Entry in Second Year • Work closely with a graduate advisor on a research or Product Development activity • Earn two degrees Bob Rinefierd SEM Tensile Stage Sr. Design Team

16. Freshman Design Team College Honors Program • By Invitation of the Dean of Engineering • International Experience, such as • Possible International Co-op • Distance Collaboration on Design Teams • Foreign Enrichment Experience • Term Abroad Opportunities • Engineering in a Global Environment • Personalized Academic Challenges

17. M.E.s Work Well in Teams and Individually M.E.s work with teams of other professionals (other engineering disciplines, science, business, political professionals) and skilled labor. An M.E. is often looked to as the General Practitioner of the engineering disciplines Mechanical Engineers do equally well in small firms (the only engineer around) and in large corporations (focused expertise for the problem at hand).

18. Is Mechanical Engineering Right for You? Are you Creative? Are you willing to work hard to achieve your goals? Do YOU want to make the world a better place? Are you talented at science and math? Do you get joy from turning your ideas into reality?

19. Questions??? Mechanical Engineering - We Design the Future!

20. Summary • Mechanical Engineering is • Exciting • Challenging • Rewarding • We’re pleased to have you here at RIT with us. • If this sounds like the right program for you, come see me. Mechanical Engineering - We Design the Future!