Mechanical and Materials Engineering

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

Northern exposure

Wright State mechanical engineering student Jack Stafford thrilled with engineering internship in Sweden

When Wright State mechanical engineering student Jack Stafford went to work during the fall 2019 semester, just a short distance away was the Nobel Prize Museum. Continue reading

Wright State faculty lecture series continues with coronavirus-related talks

Topics are set for the next four presentations in the Faculty Senate’s SiP (Shelter in Place) Lecture Series. Continue reading

Precious metal

Engineering students receive hands-on experience with 3D metal printer

Lab in the College of Engineering and Computer Science is using the 3D metal printer to teach and train students in metal additive manufacturing. Continue reading

Wright State University receives $2.5 million estate gift

The estate of the late Klaus and Anna Otten funds scholarships in the Wright State College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading

Brian Rigling named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Brian Rigling had served as interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science since July 2018. Continue reading