1. Mechanical & Industrial Engineering www.coe.montana.edu/mie. 1 Mechanical Engineering Technology

2. Mechanical & Industrial Engineering www.coe.montana.edu/mie. 2 Program Faculty Keith Fisher –MET 119 / MET 340 / MET 430 (ME 435) / MET 201 / MET 211 / MET 303 –research interests related to biomechanics, fluid power, and educational methods improvement. –Student section advisor for ASME Robb Larson –ME 201 / MET 456 / ME 404 / MET 457 / ME 405 / MET 360 / MET 480 –research involvement includes Transportation and Snow Science activities. –faculty advisor for three Montana State University club activities, including MSU’s SAE chapter known as “Bobcat Motor Sports”, the “Compleat Anglers” fly-fishing club, and the MSU Hellcats hockey club. Kevin Cook –MET 101 / MET 401 / MET 345 / MET 465 / MET 449 (ME 448) / MET 454 (ME 454) –creative activity interests relate to education methods research/ development, as well as curriculum design and integration. Also involved in biofilm laboratory research equipment development. –MET Program Coordinator and Certifying Officer Kevin Amende –MET 314 / MET 420 / MET 466 / Capstone Course Support –research interests relate to HVAC system testing and improvement (AAON) –Faculty advisor for the ASHRAE student section Vic Cundy –MET 325 –research interests relate to HVAC system testing and improvement (AAON) John Davis –ME 255 / MET 256 Dave Cohenour –MET 315 Mike Edens –MET 251 Adam Weisenstien –MET 466

3. Mechanical & Industrial Engineering www.coe.montana.edu/mie. 3 Enrollment Fall 2009

4. Mechanical & Industrial Engineering www.coe.montana.edu/mie. 4 MET Graduates

5. Mechanical & Industrial Engineering www.coe.montana.edu/mie. 5 MET Placement

6. Mechanical & Industrial Engineering www.coe.montana.edu/mie. 6 MET at MSU Product / System Development Design / R&D / Test / Manufacturing / Sales Product / System Manufacture or Implementation Design / R&D / Test / Manufacturing / Sales / Service / Build / Installation / Functional Test Mechanical Engineering Technology Bridging the Gap The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program at Montana State University provides students with scientific and engineering knowledge combined with applied technical skills. Graduates are then capable of “bridging the gap” between the engineer and the skilled technician. Engineer Skilled Technician

7. Mechanical & Industrial Engineering www.coe.montana.edu/mie. 7 MET Placement Placement for MET students has averaged 85% for the last several years (85% for 2008 graduates) with an Average Salary = $51,000

8. Mechanical & Industrial Engineering www.coe.montana.edu/mie. 8 Student Activities ASME/MET and ME Student Section SAE Club – “Bobcat Motor Sports” ASHRAE Accomplishments and Activities Participated in senior section sponsored HVAC Design project (courthouse building system design) Accomplishments and Activities Competed in SAE Formula West race, Fontana CA, June 2005, 2006, and 2007 Did not complete 2008 car in time to compete: This vehicle will be used for 2009 entry SCCA Races around Montana, COE and MIE Recruiting and Outreach, Community Service, and Fundraising to support next year’s new race car Accomplishments and Activities Competed in RSC in Pullman, WA, April 2009. 2st Place - Micro-Baha Car Competition 3nd Place - National Design Competition

9. Mechanical & Industrial Engineering www.coe.montana.edu/mie. 9 MET Curriculum Change Summary

10. Mechanical & Industrial Engineering www.coe.montana.edu/mie. 10 FE Exam Results

11. Mechanical & Industrial Engineering www.coe.montana.edu/mie. 11 FE Exam Topics

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