Course Description
Mechanical Engineering Design 2 is a capstone course where students develop and present the design of a comprehensive mechanical system to solve a real need. The project based course involves solving engineering problems encountered by clients in a range of industries. Students develop proficiency in:
- Applying STEM principles in the product development process.
- Applying appropriate engineering design methods to produce creative solutions that meet specified needs.
- Communicating effectively with a range of audiences.
- Functioning effectively on a creative, collaborative, and inclusive team that meets established goals.
Spring 2024 Projects
Group 1 – Roll Tech Innovations
Team Members: Madison Long, Tristan Manley, Samantha Kormanyos, Zachary Schumacher, Ryan Buchanan, Joshua Kesten, Emily Hernandez, Michelle Nguyen, and Margaret Waddell
Group 2 – Trek Engineered
Team Members: Carson McNeely, Sabrina Borrero, Max Usher, Luis Cueva, Ashley Backus, George Anderton, Kuasha Chowdhury, and Osaji Skyers
Group 3 – Lagrange 7
Team Members: Peyton FitzGerald, Samuel Shukys, Valerie Lewis, Deniz Caglayan, George Fairchild, Jakob Brill, and Sebastian Padron
Group 4 – Dodocka
Team Members: Nathaniel Braswell, David Woods, Sanjeev Radhakrishnan, Sean Ng, Jacob Neff, Chase Eskridge, and Donald Luchetti
Group 5 – ReFilament
Team Members: Clara Summerford, Emilie Pursel, Mauricio Navarro, Victer Qiu, Nathan Berner, and Sungsoo Kim
Group 6 – Eco Filament Innovators (EFI)
Team Members: Steven Kobis, Ciara Miller, Cole Aiken, Julia Gallo, Isabella Camacho, Christopher Lopez, and Christopher Johnson
Group 7 – Wheel-Care
Team Members: Steven Friend, Sophia Sayre, Jackson Sammartino, Nhan Hoang, Ty Summers, Andrew Iacovano, Ryan Bradshaw, and Lena Heng
Group 8 – Quasar
Team Members: Mason McCord, Jamar Ivey, Nicholas Sardinia, Ryan Wiener, and Raymond Millero
Group 9 – Grinder Winder Extruder Pelletizer (GWEP)
Team Members: Jordan Rhymer, Shadi Rachid, Tristan Jackson, Diego Martin Ruiz-Olivares, Graham Olmsted, Braden Lord, Jason Decker, and Garrett Leath