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 2012

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Main Reduction Gear Debris Identification and Removal Device, Gordon Cline, Alex Tittiger, and Michael O'Brien

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Design of a Releasable Snowboard Binding, Rex Crossen, Brian Kruse, and Timothy Scott

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California Olive Ranch Hedger, Tyler Enos, Seth Abbott, and David Gamba

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Design and Testing of a Low Cost Prosthetic Foot, Shalan Ertis, John Kearns, and Seija Maniskas

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Robotic Fingerspelling Hand for Deaf-Blind Communication, Brian Fang, Colby Dixon, and Trevor Wong

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HEPA Filter Evaluation Furnace Control Unit, Matt Gainer, Marc Goupil, and Andrew Woolrich

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Supermileage Chassis Dynamometer, Jose Garcia, Steve Janning, Timothy Lui, and Kyla Purvis

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Design of an Independent Star-Clip Organizer (ISO), Christopher Gonzales, Greg Lovasik, and Daniel Silveira

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Silicon Wafer Temperature Distribution, Daniel Gonzalez, Nathan Jones, and Dylan Justice

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Formula SAE Turbocharger Engine Development, Eric Griess, Kevin McCutcheon, Matthew Roberts, and William Chan

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Hexapod Linear Actuators, Brett Hartt, Brian Gilchrist, and Vincent (Vince) Truman

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Sole Power: Pedal Phone Charger Final Report, Nicole Hensley, Anthony Ruh, Krista Schmidt, and Joseph Garcia

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Throwing Frame For Athletes With Dissabilities, Andrew Higgins, Stefan Owechko, Gabriel (Gabe) Terrasas, and Kevin Crisfield

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HandiTrike - Recumbent Tricycle, Sean Higginson, Kevin Howie, and Vinay Patel

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Design of a Human Powered Helicopter Airframe, Sheen Kao, Daniel Layton, and Philip Sobol

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Intelligent Airbag Deployment, Alan Kenyon, Dominic Nicoletti, Lindsay Mosbrucker, Hiram Lew, and Steven Arms

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Pedaling and Braking Forces and Their Effect on Suspension Performance, Kathleen Kramer, Nik Goodell, and Cesar Giron

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Compressed Air Foam Fire Grounds Evolution Tests, Justin A. LaPolla, Alexander L. Morano, and Vincent P. Luchsinger

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THERMOCOUPLE CALIBRATION DEVICE, Angelica M. Larios, Cameron D. Peck, and Andrew J. Smith

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Unilateral Paddling Device for Kayaking, Geoffrey Ledbetter, Derek Brangham, and Courtney Sheffield

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Solar Turbines Creep Test Fixture, Rene Maciel, Eric Nelson, and Chris Ewald

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Innovative Cargo Rack Solutions, Travis McCart, Brian Blummer, and Whit Ratcliff

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Formula Hybrid Drivetrain Design, Zachary (Zak) McFarland, Alex Pruitt, and William Domhart

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Wolfpack Gear Inc. Composite Frame Firefighter Backpack, Gabriel Mountjoy, Blair Ridings, and Carl Drummond Buchenroth

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Mercedes-Benz Engine Oil Level Monitor, Andrew Oshinsky, Eric Frasch, and Jeremy Ramos