Mechanical Engineering ISU Research Experience for Teachers 2010 Group Members: Lance Maffin, Tracy Pearson, Ella Speigel & Eric Hall

 Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanical devices  It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of machines and tools.  It is one of the oldest and broadest engineering disciplines.  Mechanical engineering applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. Nature of the Work Tracy P.

 College of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering  Students learn to create and build machines, devices, and systems that perform useful services.  Mechanical engineers are typically involved with such activities as:  generation, distribution, and use of energy  development and application of manufacturing systems and processes  automation and control of mechanical and thermal systems  design of various products for consumer and commercial markets Specialized Training Ella S.

 Mechanical engineering students :  study the principles of motion, energy, and force, in the classroom and in some of Iowa State's laboratories.  have access to the Visualization Lab, the C4 and C6 virtual reality environments, and the laser lab.  Mechanical engineering education prepares the students for a wide range of careers, including:  Product research and development  Design  Product manufacturing, testing, quality assurance, marketing, operation, and management.

Student Type/Pre-College Training  Minimum High School Course Requirements for Admission to Iowa State University  English/Language Arts - 4 years  Mathematics - 3 years Including one year each of algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra.  Science - 3 years, including 1 year each of 2 of the following: biology, chemistry & physics  Social Studies - 2 years  Additional entrance requirements for the Colleges of Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences – All of the above, plus two years of a single foreign language.

 Mechanical engineers held about 239,000 jobs in 2008, second only to civil engineers  6% job growth over the next 8-10 years, which is slower than the average for all occupations  Emerging new areas of growth for mechanical engineers include biotechnology, nanotechnology and materials science.  M.E.s are in demand because a ME degree can be used as a springboard into virtually any other branch of engineering  The median income of a ME is $74,900. Employment Eric H.

The following are two examples of grants awarded to mechanical engineers. Developing microfluidic human liver model (miniature human liver bioreactor) to study viral infection and alcohol effects on the liver. Explore new composite nano-manufacturing methods to enhance mechanical integrity of biopolymers using functionalized nanodiamond and to investigate a new micro porous structure which will assist in bioactive reagent delivery in surgical devices. Current Research Lance M.