1. Graduate Student Orientation August 20 th, 2014 (10-12 pm) Dr. Agamemnon Crassidis Graduate Director Associate Professor Welcome to Mechanical Engineering Kate Gleason College of Engineering Rochester Institute of Technology

2. Topics to Be Covered  About the ME Department  Welcome and Who’s who  Graduate Student Handbook  Master of Science Degree Program  Master of Engineering Degree Program  First Semester Classes  Full Time Equivalence Requirements  Finding an Advisor  Academic Scholarships  Research and Teaching Assistantships  Checklist for new students  Questions and Answers...

3. About the RIT ME Department  First Accredited by ABET in 1968  Kate Gleason College of Engineering Only Engineering College in the USA Named after a woman! > 32 Faculty in the Department > Over 1100 Students total in Mech E >176 Graduate and Dual Degree Students > 151 Entering first year students (direct to ME) 36th Largest BSME Graduates in USA (ASEE 2002) One of the most competitive entry programs at RIT  Approximate size of our Graduate Program.  Campuses in Rochester NY USA and Dubai UAE  Over one dozen graduates per year enter PhD programs ProgramSept ‘03Sept ‘13 BS ME350689 BS / Aero12685 BS / Auto13238 BS/ Energy24 BS / Bio12 BS / PT121 BS / MS6410 BS / MEng682 BS / Dubai026 UG Total724967 MS ME3414 MEng ME1269 BS/Masters7092 PhD6 MEng / Dubai01 GR Total120176 All values are approximate

4. RIT’s Competitive Advantage Newly renovated facilities with state-of-the-art classroom technology expanded laboratories new engineering learning center Major expansions are under way Best and largest micro-fab/clean room facility in the U.S. for undergraduate education Rated 14th most wired campus in U.S. by Yahoo Entire campus linked by optical network CAD labs with the latest in workstations and software for design and analysis

5.  PhD In Engineering (recently approved)  PhD In Microsystems Engineering  Opportunities to Publish in conferences and journals  Close affiliation with technical conferences  Hands-on Application of Engineering Research – Show what you know!  Historically strong undergrad programs in engineering  Emerging leadership in graduate programs RIT’s Competitive Advantage

6. RIT Mechanical Engineering Fuel Cell Laboratory Thermal Analysis Laboratory Energy & Environment Laboratory Bioengineering Laboratory Biomedical Device Laboratory CFD Laboratory Laser/Fluids Laboratory Materials Science Laboratory … and more Annual ASME/RIT Micro/Mini Channel Conference Since 2002 Graduate Seminars and KGCOE Colloquia Graduate Research Symposium each summer Experimental Methods in Heat Transfer (Kandlikar) Biomedical Device Engineering (Day) Alternative Energy (Stevens, Gomes) Assistive Devices (Lamkin-Kennard, DeBartolo) Nanotheragnostics (Schrlau) Design, Tribology, and Composite Materials (Boedo, Ghoneim) Computational Fluid Dynamics (Robinson, Day, Ghosh, Venkataraman) Refrigeration Systems and Energy Conversion (Ogut,,Bailey) Materials Science (Varela, Gupta) Control Systems and Robotics (Crassidis, Kempski, Walter)

7. Who’s Who  Dr. Ed Hensel, ME Department Head  Dr. Alan Nye, Assoc. D. H. For Outreach  Dr. Risa Robinson, Assoc. D. H. For Undergrad  Dr. Agamemnon Crassidis, G. D. & Research Methods  Dr. Wayne Walter, Grad Seminar & Research Methods  Ms. Jill Ehmann, Senior Staff Assistant  Ms. Hillary McCormick, Academic Advisor  Ms. Diane Selleck, Student Records/Information Specialist  Ms. Venessa Mitchell, Admin/Fin Services Coordinator  Ms. Diedra Livingston, ME Student Services Coordinator  Ms. Sarah Burke, Co-operative Education and Career Services Program Coordinator for Grad Students  Faculty interest biographies are posted on the web site

8. Graduate Student Handbook  ME Department Graduate Handbook is your guide.  Please read this handbook carefully.  Use this handbook when you meet with your advisor to plan your academic program.

9. Communication is CRITICAL!  Your Advisor!  Departmental Mail Folders by M.E. Office  RIT email is abcnnn@rit.eduabcnnn@rit.edu  If you use another email account, make sure you forward your RIT email address!  We cannot help you if we don’t know what issues you are facing

10. Institute Policies  ADD/DROP within first 7 days of semester  Course Withdrawal – first twelve weeks  Probation and Suspension  Academic Honesty  Computer Code of Conduct  Access to Labs and Security  Policies related to completion of your degree, and application for final exam.

11. Institute Policies  GRADES (D5.0.E.2) ACADEMIC PROBATION AND SUSPENSION POLICY Graduate Policy Degree-seeking graduate students will be placed on probation or suspended from the university according to the criteria enumerated below. All actions are taken at the end of the term; however, a student may petition the dean of the college or the director of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability for reconsideration of probation or suspension should the removal of an incomplete grade (I) raise the program grade point average above those stated below. Each degree-seeking graduate student will generate two different grade point averages. The university average reflects all course work completed at RIT. The program average reflects course work completed at RIT applicable to graduation in a student's current academic program. The current academic program refers to the university and college degree course requirements specified by the degree granting college and noted in the graduate catalog. a.Any degree-seeking graduate student whose program grade point average (see C. above) falls below a 3.000 after 9 semester credit hours or subsequently will be placed on probation and counseled by the graduate program director (or their designee) concerning continuation in the graduate program. b.Students placed on probation who fail to raise their program cumulative grade point average to 3.000 within 9 semester credit hours will be suspended from the graduate program. c.Should it be necessary to suspend a graduate student for academic reasons, the student must apply for readmission through graduate admissions.

12. Institute Policies  GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (D12.0.E) MASTER’S DEGREE 4. A program minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (a "B" average). 6. Normally, the student shall complete requirements within seven years of the time of initial registration for graduate study. The purpose of the seven-year requirement in graduate programs is to ensure currency of coursework at the time of graduation, and to deal with extenuating circumstances that may have prevented timely completion of degree. At the master’s level, all requirements for the degree must be completed within seven years of the date of the oldest course counted toward the student’s master’s degree. (For example, if the first course counted toward the degree is taken in the fall term of 2014, that degree must be completed by the end of the summer term of 2020.)

13. Institute Policies  APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION Students must complete a separate copy of the application for graduation form for each degree, diploma or certificate you expect to receive; this includes double majors. Return the completed form to your department three academic terms prior to completing your requirements for that degree. Upon receipt, we will enter an anticipated graduation date in your student record. Submission of application for graduation form does not quality you for graduation. You must check with your department to make certain that you have met all academic requirements for your degree. The form may be found out at: http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/registrar/node/227/attachment http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/registrar/node/227/attachment

14. Master of Engineering Degree  30 Semester Credit Hours Minimum  Primarily course-only terminal master’s degree – NO THESIS  F/T equivalent must attend ME Department Seminars  Two Core Courses – 6 SCH credits  MECE-601Mathematics for Engineers I (Fall/Spring/Summer Semester)  MECE-602Mathematics for Engineers II (Fall/Spring Semester)  Three Concentration Courses - 9 SCH credits  courses from an area including business, controls, mechanics and design, manufacturing, thermo/fluids engineering, material science, vibrations engineering, automotive systems, product development, and sustainability  Four Graduate Electives – 12 SCH credits  Up to 9 credits MAY be double counted if in a dual-degree program  One Graduate Capstone Requirement – 3 QCH credits  A minimum of 21 semester credits from the mechanical engineering department  Study outside of the ME Department is encouraged (no more than 3 courses outside the ME department can be taken, at least 7 courses must be MECE-6xx or MECE-7xxx)  Graduate Co-op program is now an option!

15. Master of Engineering Degree Fall 2141Spring 2145Summer 2148 MECE-601 Math IMECE-602 Math IICapstone - MECE-788 Project w/ Paper MECE-xxx Focus Course MECE-xxx Grad Elective MECE-xxx Focus CourseMECE-xxx Grad Elective MECE-795 Grad. Seminar Grad. Symposium GTA NEW Option: 100% Tuition Scholarship Ideal Example for degree completion  NEW OFFER! M.Eng. Students who complete 8 courses (24 SCH) of courses with GPA > 3.0 in 2 semesters are eligible for 100% academic scholarship during the summer term if they can demonstrate that they will complete the M.Eng. Degree!

16. Finding an MS Advisor  If you wish to change from the MEng to the MS program.  MECE-701 Research Methods is the best way for Students to identify a topics, develop a statement of work, conduct their literature review, and initiate background research.  Get to know the faculty during the Fall Semester.  Selection of major professor (advisor) must be by mutual agreement of the student and the professor.  A good match is important.  MS Students: try to identify an advisor and thesis topic by end of Fall semester, no later than end of Winter intersession.  It is CRITICAL to have your MS proposal complete by May of this year, or you will not likely complete an MS degree.  Dr. Crassidis will serve as your temporary advisor for the registering this fall.

17. Admission/Transition to the Master of Science Program  Develop a Thesis Proposal and Receive Approval  Not a thesis but rather a documented plan on how to complete the thesis  faculty advisor has been identified  thesis committee has been formed (body to approve thesis proposal)  thesis topic is identified and approved by the advisor (thesis topic must be unique)  literature review has been completed and well documented  thesis work plan has been fully developed and documented  Successfully orally defend the thesis proposal to the thesis committee  A Thesis Proposal template/guideline is available for use  Thesis proposals must be completed and approved at least one week prior to the start of the term for which thesis credit is to be registered for. You will not be allowed to register for thesis credits without a fully approved thesis proposal. NO EXCEPTIONS!  The GRE exam is required for admission to the Master of Science program. If you have not signed up for the GRE please do so ASAP. A minimum score of 302 combined for the new scale (or 1100 old scale) is required for admission/transition.

18. Master of Science Degree  30 Semester Credit Hours Minimum  24 Course Credits  6 Thesis Credits  GRE required for Admission  Research Focus, Good preparation for doctoral study  Need to identify topic and advisor ASAP  Must submit formal proposal with significant literature review prior to registering  F/T equivalent must attend ME Department Seminars  Two Required Math Courses (6 SCH)  MECE-601Mathematics for Engineers I (Fall/Spring/Summer Semester)  MECE-602Mathematics for Engineers II (Fall/Spring Semester)  Three Courses from a focus area (9 SCH)  Three courses showing depth of study in a Mechanical Engineering field  Three Graduate Electives (9 SCH)  Courses outside of Mechanical Engineering ONLY with prior approval (no more than 3 courses outside the ME department can be taken)  MS Students expected to publish their results as a conference or journal paper with their advisor

19. Master of Science Degree Fall AY 2141Spring AY 2145Summer AY 2148 MECE-601 Math IMECE-602 Math IIMECE-701 Res. Meth. MECE-xxx Focus Course Summer Research MECE-xxx Focus CourseIndependent Study Course with faculty member of interest Proposal Approved by Advisor MECE-xxx Grad ElectiveThesis Proposal StartedProposal Approved By Thesis Committee MECE-795 Grad. Seminar Grad. Symposium GRA Ideal Example for degree completion Fall AY 2151Spring AY 2155Summer AY 2158 Thesis (3 SCH) Defend Thesis Begin Career! MECE-795 Grad. Seminar GRA

20. Thesis Presentation and Completion Deadlines Friday, Week 13: Last day for final draft to committee and announcement of thesis posted Friday, Week 14: Last Day for oral presentation of thesis Friday, Week 16: Last Day for corrections to thesis completed and copies to library FallLast day to distribute final draft to committee and post thesis announcements – Friday, November 28 th, 2014 Last day for oral presentation of Thesis – Friday, December 5 th, 2014 Last day for copies to the library, Friday – December 19 th, 2014 Spring Last day to distribute final draft to committee and post thesis announcements – Friday, May 1 st, 2015 Last day for oral presentation of Thesis – Friday, May 8 th, 2015 Last day for copies to the library, Friday – May 22 nd, 2015 Academic Year 2014-2015 Friday, Week 7: Last day for final draft to committee and announcement of thesis posted Friday, Week 9: Last Day for oral presentation of thesis Friday, Week 11: Last Day for corrections to thesis completed and copies to library SummerLast day to distribute final draft to committee and post thesis announcement – Friday, July 24 th, 2015 Last day for oral presentation of Thesis – Friday, July 31 st, 2015 Last day for copies to the library, Friday – August 14 th, 2015 Students completing their thesis after these dates will be considered for degree certification in the next academic semester.

21. First Semester Choices (Examples) Automotive Systems Focus Business FocusControls FocusManufacturing Focus MECE-601 Math 1 MECE-623 Powertrain Sys & Design ACCT- 603 Accounting for Decision Makers MECE-643 Classical Controls MECE-658 Intro Engineering Vibrations MGMT-740 Orgnztnl Behavior & Leadership MECE-658 Intro Engineering Vibrations ISEE-626 Contemporary Production Sys MECE-643 Classical Controls ACCT-706 Cost Management EEEE-602 Random Signals and Noise ISEE-789 Special Topics(Computer Aided Design & Manufacture) Please take 4 courses per semester until you identify a thesis! Everyone fulltime or fulltime equivalent student is required to take MECE-795 Graduate Seminar each term (0 cr)

22. First Semester Choices (Examples) Mechanics and Design Focus Product Development Focus Sustainability FocusThermo- Fluids Focus MECE-601 Math 1 MECE-785 Mechanics of Solids ISEE-771 Engineering of Systems I MECE-629 Renewable Energy System MECE-7331 Computational Fluid Dynamics MECE-605 Finite Elements ISEE-750 Systems and Project Management ISEE-787 Design for the Environment MECE-795 Graduate Special Topics (B&C) MECE-658 Intro Engineering Vibrations ISEE-781 Excellence in New Product Development ISEE-785 Fundamentals of Sustain Eng MECE-629 Renewable Energy Systems Please take 4 courses per semester until you identify a thesis! Everyone fulltime or fulltime equivalent student is required to take MECE-795 Graduate Seminar each term (0 cr)

23. First Semester Choices (Examples) Vibrations FocusOther Courses to Consider MECE-601 Math 1MECE-701 Research Methods MECE-658 Intro Engineering Vibrations MECE-644 Intro Composite Materials MECE-643 Classical Controls EEEE-602 Random Signals and Noise Please take 4 courses per semester until you identify a thesis! Everyone fulltime or fulltime equivalent student is required to take MECE-795 Graduate Seminar each term (0 cr)

24. Graduate Seminar Series Attend the weekly graduate seminars is required of all full time and FTE graduate students. Thursdays at 12:30 pm, Room GLE 09-2580 MECE-795 (0 credits) Dr. Walter is the Instructor Please add this class to your schedule every semester (no cost), so that you can get announcements and email about the seminars via email

25. Full Time Equivalency Requirements  Full Time Graduate Enrollment Status is 9 credits per semester. (One tuition price for 12-18 semester credits)  F1 Visa Holders must be Full-Time Equivalent. New rules may reduce number of semesters that F1 visa holders can use FTE without actually enrolling in 9 credits.  Graduate Assistants must be Full-Time Equivalent.  3 hrs/week of assistantship may be used toward 1 FTE credit (20 hrs/wk = 6 credits FTE)  Following 2 semesters of FTE study, F1 Visa holders may be eligible for Curricular Practical Training through graduate co-op placement off campus.  Every year, many students change their course load to only two courses per semester and achieve FTE … however they jeopardize their degree completion by getting behind schedule!

26. Academic Conduct  READ THE GRADUATE MANUAL! Understand your responsibilities.  Unless your professor specifically tells you differently, you should assume that all graduate course work is to be completed individually.  Most professors expect graduate students to work individually on homework problems.  All professors expect graduate students to work individually on take-home and in-class exams.  When in doubt, DO NOT TALK TO YOUR PEERS about assignments.  Every year, we have some graduate students who do not follow the KGCOE Honesty Policy.  If you are not in good academic standing, you are not eligible to have a GTA or GRA or Graduate Scholarship.  Do not compromise on ethics.

27. Academic Scholarships  Most academic scholarships are paid out of RIT funds allocated to the ME Department.  A limited number of scholarships are available from sponsored contracts.  All academic scholarships require satisfactory grades.  If your GPA drops below a 3.0, your scholarship will be reduced.  Grades of D and F do not count towards your degree. You must repeat that course, if it is a required course.  Grades of C are considered poor performance for graduate students.

28. Graduate Teaching Assistantships  Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) are typically paid by the department to support the undergraduate education program.  GTAs are selected by the department.  GTA Grad students will maintain their 4 courses per semester track  All GTAs will be evaluated by their faculty supervisor each semester.  Continued support depends upon satisfactory performance evaluations.  All GTAs are expected to complete at least 12 SCH each semester. Failure to do so jeopardizes your GTA.  GTAs are RARELY renewed for a second year!  Most GTA awards are only for one year – so do not delay your proposal if you plan to change to the MS program!  20 hr/week GTA has 50% tuition remission benefit.  NEW OFFER! GTAs who get two semesters of GTA support and complete 8 courses (24 SCH) of courses with GPA > 3.0 are eligible for 100% academic scholarship during the summer semester if they can demonstrate that they will complete the M.Eng. Degree by next summer!

29. Graduate Research Assistantships  Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs) are typically paid by the professor from sponsored programs and contracts.  GRAs are selected by individual faculty members.  GRAs are usually funded by an external sponsor, who has a contract with a faculty member.  GRAs almost always require the student to work on a thesis topic specified by the faculty member.  All graduate assistants will be evaluated by their faculty supervisor each semester.  Continued support depends upon satisfactory performance evaluations.  Make sure that the faculty member supporting your GRA approves of your course load and plan of study! Some faculty members want their GRA to carry 9 SCH, others desire 12 SCH.  20 hr/week GTA has 50% tuition remission benefit

30. Graduate Co-op Opportunities  Graduate co-operative (co-op) education is available but not required.  Provides an avenue for gaining full-time employment in the US.  Cannot be considered for co-op until two full-time graduate terms have been completed (6 courses completed) and maintain a graduate CGPA>3.0.  Must include a program plan to complete the graduate degree.  Help is available in finding a graduate co-op:  Sarah Burke: swboce@rit.edu (585)475-7887 http://www.rit.edu/emcs/oce/staff?clusterid=38swboce@rit.edu http://www.rit.edu/emcs/oce/staff?clusterid=38  RIT Co-op Website: http://www.rit.edu/emcs/oce/http://www.rit.edu/emcs/oce/

31. A Special Note; and a Challenge to EXCEL…  As part of the RIT ME Department’s process of continual improvement, the bar is raising on expectations of our graduate students.  Admissions standards have risen annually for three years both at the undergraduate and graduate level.  We intend to raise our Master’s program to the same level of National Prestige that our undergraduate program enjoys.  Maintain the highest standards of Academic and Professional Integrity – Other students look up to you, and will follow your leadership.  I expect our MS Students to submit at least one technical conference publication with their advisor prior to graduation.  I expect our MEng Students to become student leaders in the department. Seek out opportunities to demonstrate leadership.

32. Mech Eng Web Site Notice there is now a research tab on the web site I would like to include a bio, photo, and abstract of all MS thesis topics in the department on the web site. Please let me know if there are additional things you would find useful on the graduate programs portion of the web site I appreciate feedback on information that would have been useful to you when you were looking for schools

33. Become a Student Member of the Rochester Engineering Society! What are the benefits of student membership in the RES?  Develop your professional network by getting to know local engineering professionals.  Learn about engineering and technology career opportunities in Rochester!  Stay informed about local events and opportunities to meet practicing professionals from Rochester.  Make connections with future employers!  Get the inside track on what an engineering career can offer to you!  Visit local companies that employ engineers -- in fields such as consulting, research and development, manufacturing, design, environmental, healthcare, transportation, telecommunications, transportation, sustainability, and more! Special Program for First Year and Graduate Students  Sign up to get a professional mentor -- an engineer to help guide you through the process of entering the professional world of engineering practice!  Participate in social events, technical seminars, and inspirational talks by leading engineering professionals.  Each student member receives electronic subscription to our monthly magazine - The Rochester Engineer! Scholarships! The Rochester Engineering Society administers several scholarships on behalf of our affiliate organizations. By becoming a collegiate member of the RES you will get timely information about how to apply for scholarships that you are eligible for! Who is eligible to join the RES as a Collegiate Member? Students who are currently enrolled in RIT Engineering are eligible for collegiate student membership in the Rochester Engineering Society. Students do not have to be from the Rochester area to apply for membership. In fact, membership in the RES is a great way to make local professional connections for students who are not originally from Rochester! International and domestic students are eligible for membership. How do I join? Simply fill out the membership form included in this issue of the magazine, and submit it to the RES office or the ME Department Office with your dues payment. Or, if you prefer, you can fill out your application on-line (http://www.roceng.org)! Student membership dues are only $30 per year. The Mechanical Engineering Department will subsidize $15 of the membership cost for your first year!

34. An Important Tip for MS Students… Do not delay your selection of a thesis topic, preparation of thesis proposal, and starting your literature review and research. Most students who get in financial trouble during their Master’s degree did not heed this advice. After you get started on your thesis topic, KEEP WORKING, do not let the deadlines of classwork homework interfere with your self-imposed deadlines for making progress on your thesis.

35. Questions for Chinmay Patil  2 nd year Graduate Student  Studying under Dr. Satish Kandlikar  Design and Manufacturing Concentration  Taking last course this semester  Currently working on Master’s Thesis  Development of artificial surfaces for enhancement of heat transfer  Expect to finish end of spring/mid-summer

36. Summary  All set for Fall Semester  We’re pleased to have you here at RIT with us.  Remember to finalize schedule changes with Diane or Diedra in the M.E. Office  Questions?

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