mechanical engineering

College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) Professor Janis Terpenny has joined the National Science Foundation Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI) where she will serve in the expert role and lead in the creation of CMMI’s Manufacturing System Integration program.

Last spring the college offered an interactive, discussion-based course that investigated the history of contributions by engineers marginalized by race or gender and studied cases where a lack of diversity contributed to adverse engineering consequences. 

Senior mechanical engineering students displayed their capstone projects during capstone day. The projects are a year long endeavor and prepare graduates for real world experience on the job.

Twice during the spring 2022 semester students enrolled in Mechanical Engineering (ME) 352 met virtually with industry executives to learn about everything from landing that first job to starting your own company.

Mechanical engineering students learn valuable lessons from industry executives' panel discussions when they participated in virtual discussions during class time.

Sepehr Salari is a recent PhD graduate from the College of Engineering and Computing's, Mechanical Engineering department. He now works at Robert Bosch USA as an engineer.

Fairfax County Police are scheduled to land a helicopter on the Fairfax Campus at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2.

Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor Nathan Kathir joined the executive committee for the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Lily Patterson knew she wanted to make things when she began her studies at George Mason University.

“I just wanted to turn physical things into something that’s really cool and awesome,” she said.

Most people with access to a 3D printer find themselves creating small objects or gadgets. But one student group working at the MIX at George Mason University each Friday is driven by a different dream.

“We build, design, test and plan to compete in solar-powered car competitions,” said Michael Riggi, president of Mason’s solar car team, HyperNova Solar. “[We believe] our car, when complete, will be the world’s first and only 3D-printed solar car.”