The Mechanical Engineering Department is the largest department at Cal Poly with more than 1,250 undergraduates and is ranked as the second-best undergraduate focused mechanical engineering program in the country by U.S. News and World Reports.
The curriculum shares a common philosophy that real engineering work requires not only a solid understanding of theory but also hands-on experiences and skills to finish the job. With state-of-the-art laboratories, student clubs and organizations, and machine shops, the program effectively combines theory and practical application to prepare students for careers in a wide variety of industries and graduate school.
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Senior Projects from 2014
Multi-Axis Tripod Locking Mechanism, Glenn Carros, Hannah Gause, and Matthew Theiss
Adapted Pool Cue, Cole Clark, Daniel Patterson, Michelle Cheung, and Dylan Sauer
2D Wireform Process Improvement, Katy Conlin, Carlo Ebora, and Jordan Gamble
BLDS Articulated Mounting Feet, Mitchell D. Conn and Chris Mazzucco
Low-Cost Strider for Guatemala, Nicole Catherine Cooper, Gonzalo Hernandez, and Jared W. Tower
Farmbot, James Cruz, Scott Herrington, and Bryan Rodriguez
Semi-Automated Method of Assembly for Physio II Ring, Cameron Anderson Deines, Kelsey Jean Engel, and Christopher Kiuyen Wong
Wingtip Dynamics Simulator, Eugene Fox, Nick Rodriguez, and Steven Rieber
Folding Wheelchair Improvement, Matthew Edison Grace, Kevin Alan Miyamoto, and Andrey Lee Oliveira
Formula SAE Hybrid Carbon Fiber Monocoque / Steel Tube Frame Chassis, Matthew Hagan, John Rappolt, and John Waldrop
Science of Water Table, Tim Haigh, Kris Francis, and Nick Schlemmer
Feel of the Ocean: Final Report, Ian E. Hoffman, Kevin T. Dunlea, and Ryan A. Palo
Geared Wheelchair, Shawn Jafari, Kyle Sitton, and Mitch Wickline
Compression Tester Shop Press, Colby Johnson, Brett Russon, and Taylor Vandenhoek
Machine Shop Learning Kits, Samantha Kelley and Ellen Chambers
Adaptive Beach Walker, Jonathan Larsen, Christian Nuñez, Nicholas Simon, and Jessica Smith
Aeroponic/Hydroponic Growth Module, Sean Marrs and Joshua Moreno
Lightweight UAV Launcher, Ben Miller, Christian Valoria, Corinne Warnock, and Jake Coutlee
Freehub Test Machine, Brett Murphy, Mitch Ambrosini, Nick Boldt, and Stephen Knaus
Mobile Solar PV Trainer, Matthew Myers, Matthew Clause, and Lawrence Smith
Temperature Controlled Packaging Container for Biologics and Pharmaceuticals, Melinda Phan, Yufay Chow-Yee, and Abraham Ho
The Icon Horn Loudspeaker, Vincent Phan
MHTTU Implementation Final Project Report, Angelica Ramirez, Julian Samayoa, and Matt Keeble
Team Joseph: Adaptive Aquatic Device, Paul Sands, Lilly Hoff, and Andrea Voigt
Friction Test Machine, Kyle Raymon Schless, Lynda Beatriz Tesillo, and Mustapha Nadri