Marriner Merrill
Associate Professor
Department of Engineering Studies
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Marriner Merrill
Associate Professor
Department of Engineering Studies
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
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Grants
Merrill, Marriner H. (2024-2025). Environmental Degradation of Laminated Glass. Grant proposal submitted to Transparent Armor Best Value Model, Applied Physical Sciences.
Merrill, Marriner H., Karen Beiter, and Scott Wolff (2025-2025). Bringing the Deaf / Hard of Hearing Community to Career Paths in Battery and Energy Storage in Upstate New York. Grant proposal submitted to NSF Battery Engine: New York New Energy, National Science Foundation.
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Merrill, Marriner H. "Why Stuff Wears Out – the Science and Cost of Materials Degradation." RIT Seminar. Mechanical, Chemical, and Industrial Engineering. Rochester, NY. 21 Mar. 2024. Address.
Uninvited Presentations
Judd, Kayley and Marriner H. Merrill. "Environmental Corrosion Rate and Fracture Initiation Rate for High Hardness Steel." International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Portland, OR. 22 Nov. 2024. Conference Presentation.
Currently Teaching
MCET-220
Principles of Statics
3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the analysis and design of structures and machines. Students learn to calculate unknown forces using the concept of equilibrium and free body diagrams and to calculate simple stresses and deflections for axially loaded members. Topics include forces, moments, free body diagrams, equilibrium, friction, stress, strain, and deflection. Examples are drawn from mechanical, manufacturing, and civil engineering technology.
NETS-285
Undergraduate Research: Engineering Studies
1 - 4 Credits
This course is a faculty-directed student research project at the undergraduate level. The research will entail an in-depth study in the discipline that could be considered of an original nature. Enrollment in this course requires permission from the Department Chair and completion of the NTID Undergraduate Research Contract.
RMET-797
MMSI Capstone Project
3 Credits
This course provides the MMSI graduate students an opportunity to complete their degree requirements by addressing a practical real-world challenge using the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their studies. This course is not only the culmination of a student's course work but also an indicator of the student's ability to use diverse knowledge to provide a tangible solution to a problem. The capstone project topic can be in the areas of product development, manufacturing automation, management system, quality management or electronics packaging. The course requires a comprehensive project report and a final presentation.