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Department of Mechanical Engineering

  • November 25, 2019

    Student works on amusement park ride make of K'nex pieces.

    ASME.org features David Swerzenski '17 (mechanical engineering) and talks to Tim Landschoot, principal lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Catherine Osadciw, fifth-year software engineering major.

  • August 15, 2019

    logo for RIT intersections: the RIT podcast.

    Intersections: The RIT Podcast, Ep. 21: Are electronic cigarettes really a healthier alternative to tobacco products? Risa Robinson, head of RIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, talks with Edward Hensel, associate dean, about their unique research methods into how these devices are used and how they affect users’ health.

  • July 24, 2019

    College student shows child an assembly line with Lego pieces.

    Kate Gleason College of Engineering recognized for diversity and inclusion initiatives

    Engineers today must be able to manage technical aspects of projects but also work effectively in a diverse, multi-cultural workplace. RIT is preparing its engineering graduates for those growing demands and was recognized by the American Society of Engineering Education as part of its national commitment to improve diversity within university engineering programs.

  • May 2, 2019

    Team of five researchers poses.

    RIT professor develops device to better detect Ebola virus

    A faculty-researcher at Rochester Institute of technology has developed a prototype micro device with bio-sensors that can detect the deadly Ebola virus. With this type of device, those infected can be treated earlier, and the early detection process can potentially decrease the spread of infections.

  • May 2, 2019

    Woman poses on RIT campus.

    Gabrielle Cole combines engineering and the environment to make an impact

    When Gabrielle Cole starts her new job, she will be the only female engineer at the company. Her journey from academics to professional was influenced by several factors—from family and hometown to campus and co-op experiences. She was able to build on these foundations toward an ideal first job.

  • April 4, 2019

    Group of five students stands against a brick wall.

    Student Spotlight: Device helps children with physical disabilities

    Meet Cesar Borges, a fifth-year biomedical engineering student, and Kalie Lazarou, an industrial and systems engineering student, who are part of a team working on the Overcomer, an assistive device that helps children with physical disabilities have a more inclusive playground experience.

  • April 1, 2019

    Students take measures as Civil War-era cannon is discharged.

    Engineering students help bring cannon fire back to museum

    In 2015, the Genesee Country Village & Museum stopped firing cannons during Civil War reenactments in the historic village because the black powder charges appeared to be damaging windows and buildings. To help reintroduce cannon fire, four fifth-year engineering students are identifying the cause of the damage and creating a best practices procedure to protect the buildings while maintaining authenticity.