Opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in and lead research projects in mechanical engineering are numerous and diverse, with major research programs spanning a wide array of topics.
Graduate students in the Center for Environmental Energy Engineering work on RoCo, a robotic personal heating and cooling device for people in inadequately or un-conditioned environments.
Throughout their studies, undergraduate students have an opportunity to participate in research projects led by mechanical engineering professors. Contact the ME undergraduate student services office for more information.
First-year, sophomore, or junior-level students are also encouraged to explore formal, hands-on programs offered by the Clark School.
Clark School OpportunitiesThe most common forms of support for graduate students interested in expanding research opportunities are fellowships and research assistantships.
Mechanical engineering offers several merit-based fellowships for current graduate students, made possible by generous donors. Additional opportunities are available through the Graduate School and organizations outside the University of Maryland.
Contact your advisor or Rob Briber, associate dean for research, for assistance preparing a competitive application for fellowship programs outside mechanical engineering.
Students supported on Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA) participate in research projects funded by grants under the supervision of a faculty member. The project material is typically related to the student's thesis or dissertation. GRAs are awarded by individual faculty members. To inquire about opportunities, contact your faculty advisor.