Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Investing in the future

Wright State graduate Vercie Lark ’86 and his wife, Lisa, created a scholarship fund for students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Lisa and Vercie Lark’s scholarship assists students who can easily get overlooked when it comes to needing money for college. Continue reading

Energy field

Graduate engineering student Mohammad Naser completes internship at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory

An interest in engineering and renewable energy led Mohammad Naser to pursue a master’s degree at Wright State. Continue reading

Wright State professor Ahsan Mian elected Fellow by American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Ahsan Mian, associate professor of mechanical and materials engineering, was recognized for his significant contributions in applied mechanics and electronic packaging materials. Continue reading

Electric energy

Wright State research team receives a $500,000 federal grant to accelerate manufacturing of thermoelectric materials

Joy Gockel, assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering, and Tanvi Banerjee, associate professor of computer science, received a research grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. Continue reading

Double major doctor-in-training

Brittany Urwin is one of hundreds of Wright State students who have benefited from a scholarship funded by a local business or corporation. Continue reading

Building confidence

Wright State alumna Katy Haddad uses engineering degree in constructing and renovating homes

Katy Haddad said Wright State’s engineering program gave her the tools and confidence to take on big construction projects. Continue reading

Growing season

Popularity and success of the Lake Campus engineering program is booming after 10 years

The Lake Campus engineering program has become a gold mine of talent for local employers who love the students’ strong work ethic. Continue reading

Food for thought

Wright State engineering alumnus Joe Bozeman makes his mark with environmental and sociological research

Wright State University engineering alumnus Joe Bozeman studies the environmental impact of food consumption along racial lines. Continue reading

Patent performance

Wright State grad Carl Pickl awarded a patent for an Air Force wind tunnel device

Carl Pickl, who graduated in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, received a patent for a device he designed while working at the Air Force Research Laboratory. Continue reading

2020 grad Jennifer Klingle named Intern of the Year by College of Engineering and Computer Science

Jennifer Klingle, who graduated from Wright State in May with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, interns at the Air Force Research Laboratory. Continue reading