Mechanical Engineering in the media


The topic of Mechanical Engineering is making headlines every day. Below is just some of the media coverage at Kettering and around the globe.

Identifying kids' range of motion

Published: December 12, 2008
Current safety equipment and medical procedures for children are based on adult measurements and benchmarks. Two Kettering faculty have established child-sized measurements to improve everything from car seats to chiropractic care.

Fulbright experience in India

Published: October 24, 2008
Kettering professor Dr. Raghu Echempati found diversity in his Fulbright Scholar experience in India.

Honoring excellence

Published: October 10, 2008
Kettering University recently recognized seven faculty members for outstanding teaching, research and citizenship at University Conference.

Rocketing to the top

Published: October 03, 2008
Unlike other institutions, Kettering University's new Aerospace Engineering concentration provides a singular experience by offering students opportunities to utilize the latest technology and software employed by the propulsion and aerodynamics industry.

International conference features Kettering profs

Published: August 29, 2008
Kettering researchers shared their research into proton exchange membrane and Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Laboratory at a fuel cell conference in Denver.

Switching to lollipops

Published: August 22, 2008
Flipping a switch seems easy enough, unless you don't have the motor skills to do it. Some Kettering students retrofitted toys with lollipop switches for kids with disabilities.

"America's Best Colleges:" four national honors

Published: August 22, 2008
The 2009 edition of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report says Kettering University is in the Top Five in two categories and in the Top Twenty in the United States! Plus, Kettering is a "Programs to Look For" with MIT, Cincinnati, Drexel and more!

Venezuelan racing connection

Published: July 31, 2008
Kettering's Formula SAE Team offered international assistance to Central University of Venezuela's Formula SAE Team prior to the May 14-18 SAE race competition at Michigan International Speedway.

Bio-fuels and classic cars

Published: July 18, 2008
New bio-fuels may be damaging to classic car engines, so Kettering professors are studying the effects of ethanol-blended gas on the treasured classics.

Welcome Freshmen - 2008

Published: July 10, 2008
The first half of Kettering's freshmen class (Section A) is not quite 260 students and for the first time in years - one of every five students is female! This year's freshmen class comes from 26 states, with 66 percent from Michigan and 8 percent from Ohio.

The following video is a student produced video about Mechanical Engineering.

Slow motion video of experiments on crash safety in school buses.

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