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Update on Facilities Emergency

Following the electrical incident originating in Building 42, significant progress has been made in assessing the affected facilities. Power is expected to be restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47 within the next several hours.

Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through the end of this week while additional assessments are completed and necessary repairs are implemented.

Academic Operations

  • SEAS will remain on Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) through the end of the week.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the Law School, Community College, Congress Heights and the DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations.

SEAS Faculty, Staff and Students

SEAS staff should contact their supervisors regarding remote work expectations. SEAS faculty should coordinate with their supervisors regarding ERI and may contact CAL for instructional technology support, including Blackboard, Zoom and Webex, at [email protected].

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community remains our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

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Department of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering


ME Faculty(front row l-r) Dr. Shetty (Dean), Dr. Thompson, Dr. Tyagi, Dr. Klein (department chair), Dr. Zhao, (back row l-r) Dr. Chen, Dr. Xu, Dr. Peebles, Dr. Nitsche, Dr. Denis.

Mechanical Engineering (ME) is used to advance the following: aerospace and automobile industries, renewable energy, nanotechnology, applied thermofluids, the development of biomedical devices and others. The Mechanical Engineering program prepares students for a variety of career opportunities through a unique combination of hands-on experience, state-of-the-art technologies, and innovative teaching methods. The Biomedical Engineering program prepares students to utilize engineering to solve problems involving human health and well-being.

A number of new faculty have joined the department to strengthen its core curriculum and foster new initiatives. The faculty are actively engaged in the innovative research in the areas of: Nanotechnology, Renewable energy, Heat Transfer, and Biomedical Engineering.  Our faculty also have strong collaborations with neighboring federal laboratories, industry, and other universities.

Mission

The UDC Department of Mechanical Engineering serves the technological needs of society, especially with regard to the constructed environment in the District of Columbia and the Washington Metropolitan Region. We produce a diverse population of engineers, each possessing a superior technical foundation and a well-rounded liberal education. We strive to create new opportunities for the communities and public and private industries of the District of Columbia and beyond. We create an academic environment within and outside of the classroom that supports individual and group success through constant improvement. Our faculty focuses on learning, research and service — our core competencies. Our students are active learners, motivated to serve society. Our departmental administrators and staff are stewards of our self-governance, our roles within the university, and our support processes. Through individual dedication, we contribute to our group's success. We value critical thinking, innovation, individual responsibility, teamwork, and leadership.

The primary objective of the Mechanical Engineering Department is to provide students with a coherent program of instruction to prepare them to pursue a productive and meaningful career characterized by continued professional growth. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. With this seal of approval, students are guaranteed to enjoy a modern learning experience that is driven by specific learning outcomes and focused on professional skills and competencies.

Programs of Study

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers the following programs:

 

Contact the Chair

Dr. Kate Klein, Chair
Building 42, Room 213-R
202-274-7131
[email protected]

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