Fall 2019
The Mechanical Engineering department continues to be engaged in a broad spectrum of impactful teaching, research, and outreach activities that can be explored through the web links below. If you would like to see a copy of the printed version of the newsletter, use the downloadable PDF option. Thank you for your readership and ongoing support of our distinctive engineering program. Go Vandals!
Student Projects
Design, Build, Celebrate — U of I cross-college and campus collaboration brings 150 LED triangles to Vandal Marching Band’s 100th anniversary halftime performance
'Let’s Make it Happen' — Students and graduates team up to 3D print prosthetic arm for a friend after car accident
Teaching Innovations
Lean Vandal Swag — Teams use lean manufacturing techniques to develop inexpensive promo materials
Co-op Offers Extended Real-World Experience — Six-month session allows for full integration into industry teams
Undergraduate News
Clean Snowmobile Team Takes Fourth — Powerful two-stroke takes second in fuel economy, service emissions and object handling
Top Four In GCSP Global Summit — Interdisciplinary team places top 4 in competition organized by the National Academy of Engineering
Anson Lunstrum Receives Frank Wesley IV Memorial Scholarship
Graduate News
Paulo Yu Earns ASME Graduate Teaching Fellowship
International Graduate Student Highlight: Jubin George, M.S., Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Student Highlight: Austin Anderson, M.S., Mechanical Engineering
Infrastructure Improvements
Lab Adds Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) System
Students Design High Temperature/Pressure Fatigue Testing Apparatus — Department saves thousands on equipment enhancement and capabilities
Faculty & Staff News
BLUE SABINO Manufacturing — One-of-a -kind major research instrumentation project taking shape
Faculty Honored for Excellence in Respiratory Health — Four receive Excellence in Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Efforts Award
Outstanding Early Career Faculty: Daniel Robertson
A Tribute to
A Tribute to Richard T Jacobsen — In honor of a past U of I College of Engineering alumnus, professor, chair and dean