1. Alan Nye R·I·T Mechanical Engineering Is it the right choice for you?

2. 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 Julie Jones Micro Air Vehicle Sr. Design Team Extending Life Pacemaker MicroTurbine Sr. Design Team

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

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

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: 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) 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

7. First Year Choices in ME Fall QuarterWinter QuarterSpring Quarter Freshman SeminarFYEMIC Chemistry IPhysics IPhysics II Materials Processing Engineering Design Graphics Problem Solving / Computers Calculus ICalculus IICalculus III WritingLiberal Arts Phys Ed Measurement, Instrumentation & Control Engine Teardown Freshman Design Team

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

9. FIRST Robotics Team Thermal Analysis Lab – Micro Channel Heat Transfer 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 Aerospace Option Automotive Option Bioengineering Option Energy and the Environment Option BS/Master’s Option College Honors Program

11. Aerospace Option American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Professional Society Aero Design Team Heavy Lift Competition Aero Design Team Heavy Lift Competition Getting Ready to Fly! 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 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

12. Society of Automotive Engineers 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 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 Automotive Option RIT Formula SAE Team is Internationally Recognized!

13. Bioengineering Option Assistive Devices for Quality of Life Dr. Risa Robinson Human Powered Vehicle Team 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 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 Medical Technology Orthodontic Force Meas-Jig Sr. Design Team

14. Energy & The Environment Option 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 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 Melanie Lowe Lake Ontario Environmental Study Thermo-Fluids Laboratory Fuel Cell Laboratory

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 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. 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 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 Freshman Design Team

17. 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 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 M.E.s Work Well in Teams and Individually 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? work hard Are you willing to work hard to achieve your goals? talented Are you talented at science and math? YOU Do YOU want to make the world a better place? Creative? Are you Creative? joy Do you get joy from turning your ideas into reality?

19. Questions???Questions???

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 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.