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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
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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
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 GrowthEnrollment • Twenty one faculty members; 80-90 students. • ~ $ 5 million/year in external research funds.
Graduate Program Graduation Rates Projected. • 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 Dynamic Systems and Controls Adaptive & Intelligent Controls, Robotics, Mechatronics, Flow Control, Power Engineering 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
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 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 ofGeneral 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 !!!
