Mechanical Engineering Graduate Studies

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Fall Semester 1999Fall Semester 1999

Mechanical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringGraduate Studies GuidelinesGraduate Studies Guidelines

Fall Semester 1999Fall Semester 1999

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Studies

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Obtain a graduate education

Service to the department, college and university

Enhance research infrastructure and capabilities, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in your field

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Studies

M.Sc. DegreeM.Sc. DegreeM.Sc. DegreeM.Sc. Degree

Plan I: 24 hrs of courses (thesis) 6 hrs Math, 12 hrs Major

6 hrs of research ME 599Thesis (3-member faculty committee)1 committee member from outside your dept1-2 journal/conference papers

Plan II: 33 hrs of course (non-thesis) 6 hrs Math, 18 hrs Major

Comprehensive exam given by committee

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Studies

Ph.D. DegreePh.D. DegreePh.D. DegreePh.D. Degree

48 hrs of courses(24 hrs Major, 12 hrs Minor, 12 Others-related Minor)

May transfer up to 24 hrs of courses

Preliminary exam and research proposal

5-member faculty committee (minimum)

2 committee members from outside the dept

24 hrs of research ME 699

Expected more than 3 journal/conference papers

Dissertation defense

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Find a faculty advisor as soon as possible. (Preferably by end of 1st semester or start of 2nd semester at the latest)

Research Areas:

Thermal-fluids

HVAC, Combustion, Alternative Fuels, Engine modeling and processes, CFD, Heat Transfer, Propulsion, Turbomachinery

Mechanical Systems

Controls, Machine Dynamics, Acoustics, Vibrations, Vehicle NVH, Machining, Electro-mechanical actuators, Biomechanics

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Submission of forms are grad student responsibility.

Find out the exact datelines and rules of engagement from the graduate school and department.

Don’t wait until the last minute to form a committee, and replace faculty (ASAP) who leaves the university. Update new committee members of your progress. This is grad student responsibility - not advisor.

Keep lab space/office clean and return all items borrowed to the original place.

Always keep notes/journal of your research work.

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Studies

GRA/GTA AppointmentsGRA/GTA AppointmentsGRA/GTA AppointmentsGRA/GTA Appointments

Officially 20 hours per week of service. Commitment include off-semester period 9-month appt. (8/16/Y1-5/15/Y2); 12-month appt.

GTA funding comes from the university (state). Duties may include grading, lab supervision and sometimes

lectures (need to pass the ELI evaluation test).

GRA funding comes from external sponsor or the university. External sponsors - companies, research labs & agencies such

as Ford, Caterpillar, Argonne, Army, NSF, et cetera.

GRA duties are determined by faculty advisor/supervisor per contractual agreement signed with the funding agency. Ideal situation is to use this for thesis/dissertation. Thesis/dissertation work can be different.

(Ex: non-research type, confidentiality issue, interests, etc.)

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Studies

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Whether or not the GRA work is used to satisfy degree requirements (theses/dissertations), students need to spend additional time on an on-going basis for research.

Make arrangement with faculty advisor or supervisor before taking time off (vacation).

Typically some time off is allowed. Check with your faculty advisor/supervisor for guidelines.

No stipend provided during the period of extended continuous time off (for example if you are out for 1 month)

Continuation of funding depends on satisfactory progress and availability of funds.

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