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.
Fall 2023 Projects
Group 1 – SpaceCrafted Solutions
Team Members: Alia Farooque, Matthew Barrett, Alec Castro, Thomas Chase, Emma Cushing, Nathaniel Fuller, Karis Linnet, Abigail Lopez, Giuliano Lupica, Brendan McMurrer, Garrett Page, Jazmine Sandoval
Group 2 – The Orbiters
Team Members: John Mallari, Sage Bachus, Haydn Rhodes, Nathan Berner, Edward Beck, Gaige Bryan, Ashley Donald, Marla Eisman, Nathan Impreso, Joseph Sforza, Bradley Shack
Group 3 – Nebula NaviGators
Team Members: Connor Davis, Lea Schroth, Louis Bollaerts, Ian Calder, Paul Czerniak, Patrick Dougherty, Devin Haber, Angelina Herrero, Isabel Husted, Emmanual Martinez, Jake Greenwell, Aulora Wright
Group 4 – StarStand
Team Members: Tyler Austhof, Jason Algeo, Meredith Giangaspro, Amiya Gupta, Jacob Vetter, Alec Feller, Alaina Gordon, Adisa Harding, Patrik Raguz, Jonathan Ueberschaer, Eduardo Ruiz
Group 5 – Journey into the Astro Missions (J.A.M.)
Team Members: James Wardlaw, Scott Simmons, Jake Pratt, Alexis Sturm, Jake Rosken, Tristan Funicelli, Anissa Mansouri, Mike Carr, Robert Hilton, Eoin Mahood
Group 6 – Canyon & Co.
Team Members: Canyon Tennant, Andres Castrillon, Aiden Causey, Arthur-Ventura Dacunha, Jeff Demetrio, Drew Long, Jen Mire, Jordi Rey, Cody Sackles, Lauren Shaw
Group 7 – Astro Neptune
Team Members: Yuliia Hrynchenko, Tony Pham, Quang Vo, Samuel Theis, James Stahovec, Carlos Nieves-Papaleo, Benjamin Sibner, Jack Parker, Yanelly Sandheinrich
Group 8 – ADS Inc.
Team Members: Jacob Elorrieta, Mahzen Babekir, Mason Fields, Melanie Herrera, Ayrton Howard, Matthew Jeffries, Nicolas Kraemer, Raphael Moise, Matthew Stutzman, Grant Trautweiler