Graduate Program In Mechanical Engineering F. S. Alvi, Graduate Studies Coordinator Department of Mechanical Engineering FAMU- FSU College of Engineering Senior Seminar October 21, 2005

Welcome

Overview Program Introduction Who we are Where we stand What we do: Research Opportunities Research Areas Research Labs Details Degree Options Financial Support ($$$) Application Procedure & (Why Graduate School ?)

Program Details – Who ? Faculty Chair – Dr. C. Shih Associate Chair – Dr. C. Luongo Graduate Coordinator – Dr. F. Alvi Undergraduate Coordinator – Dr. P. Hollis Staff Research Administrator – Mr. J. Cloos Office Manager – Ms. D. Humose Graduate Program Administrator – Mr. G. Green Undergrad Administrator/Multimedia Guru – Ms. A. Stanley

Graduate Program Growth Enrollment Twenty one faculty members; students. ~ $ 5 million/year in external research funds. Twenty one faculty members; students. ~ $ 5 million/year in external research funds.

Projected. Graduate Program Graduation Rates 11 PhD’s Graduated 11 PhD’s last year; more than any other ME program in the Florida SUS! (On track to do the same next year) Program is only 20 years old 11 PhD’s Graduated 11 PhD’s last year; more than any other ME program in the Florida SUS! (On track to do the same next year) Program is only 20 years old

Research Areas Thermal Sciences (Fluid Mechanics and Heat transfer ) Aeroacoustics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Flow Diagnostics, Microflows, Biofluids, Active Noise & Flow Control, Magnet Design, Power Engineering Mechanics and Materials Computational Mechanics, Superplasticity, Materials Processing, Metallurgy, Microscopy, Microtexture, Thin films, Magnet Design Dynamic Systems and Controls Adaptive & Intelligent Controls, Robotics, Mechatronics, Flow Control, Power Engineering

Research Labs/Programs Advanced Mechanics and Materials Laboratory (AMML) Biomagnetic Engineering Laboratory Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) Dynamics, Controls, and Mechatronics Laboratory Fluid Mechanics Research Laboratory (FMRL) National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) Applied Superconductivity and Ceramic Processing Lab Materials Processing and Applications Laboratory

Degree Options Master Of Science B. S. - M. S. M. S. (Non-Thesis) M. S. (Thesis) Ph. D Traditional (after an MS) B. S. – Ph. D

Financial Support Fellowships & Scholarships Internal: through the Universities External: Industry, Federal, International Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships ~ $17k/yr - $ 20 k/yr (incl. summer) Almost 100% of our graduate students are supported.

Degree Options – M. S. M. E. Thesis & Non-Thesis Options B. S. - M. S. Program M. S. M. E. Online Approximately 2 Yrs ( 1 Yr under B. S./M. S.) Admission Requirements GPA > 3.0/4.0 GRE score above a prescribed minimum Three Letters of Recommendation Statement of Goals Financial support almost always provided

M. S. Program Details ThesisNon-Thesis 30 credit hours33 credit hours EML 5060 – Analysis in ME I7 ME Courses (21 Credit Hours) 2 Core Course in your Depth Area2 Technical Electives 2 Courses in Mechanical EngineeringEngineering Design Project OR two letter-graded courses. 3 Technical Electives in Engineering Math and/or Science. 6 Credit hours of Thesis & Thesis Defense Note: No more than 2 C’s allowed on the transcript ! Refer to the Web Page for details. Exceptions can only be requested in writing with ADVISOR’S APPROVAL and w. good reasons.

Degree Options – Ph. D. Goal: Conduct Independent, Original research Complete dissertation & publicly defend your work 2 –4 Yrs beyond M.S. Admission Requirements M. S. in M. E. or a related field Other requirements similar to M. S. Financial support almost always provided

Ph. D. Program Details Total credit hours (45=21+24 dissertation) Math Requirement: 6 credits of General Engineering and Advanced Mathematics. (These courses will be chosen from the list on the Web) Ph. D. Breadth Requirements: Ph.D candidates must complete 6 credits of ME courses outside their major and allied field. (Allied Field – E.g. Dynamics is an Allied field for Controls and vice versa; Materials is an allied field for Mechanics and so on.) Preliminary Exam: Normally only administered during the Spring semester. Consult with your advisor before signing up. Sign up early

BS/Ph.D. Program Details Admission Requirements (Direct) : Undergraduate Technical GPA 3.2 or higher GRE (V + A) 1300 or better Recommendation by an ME faculty who will be your advisor Can also switch from MS to PhD track See George Green or me for details (will be posted on the web soon) Total credit hours (60=36+24 dissertation) Math Requirement: Same as regular PhD Ph. D. Breadth Requirements: Same as regular PhD Technical Electives: 12 credit hours (at least 2 courses- 6 credits- from the department)

How to Apply ? Discuss your plans with faculty Advisor and other faculty Areas of interest Look at Financial Aid options Complete Application through FAMU or FSU Prepare for and take GRE’s (scores to be sent to the University) Write Statement of Goals/Purpose. Keep checking on admission status Plan ahead

Why Graduate School ? An opportunity for Personal & Professional Growth An opportunity to satisfy your curiosity & learn. Become more mature and self-confident. Opportunities to develop communication skills, Learn more about specific areas of interest - become an ‘expert’ Eligible for more responsible/challenging positions in industry. Travel to exotic Places ! It’s Fun & Free. …….. If you are interested in grad school, START EARLY !!!