Academics / Graduate StudyMechanical Engineering Graduate Student Society (MEGSS)
The Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Society (MEGSS) provides a student voice on departmental issues like faculty selection and curriculum matters. In this way, the concerns of the graduate students help shape the way the ME graduate program is run. To facilitate this, members of MEGSS attend select faculty meetings and sit on the Graduate Studies Committee and the Faculty Search Committees.
In addition to offering feedback to the faculty and department, we actively plan and sponsor social events to promote intra-departmental interaction between faculty, staff, and students across all years and research areas.
We also provide information and guidance to incoming and current ME graduate students to help them make informed decisions about their academic careers.
All mechanical engineering grads are encouraged to participate in our activities. Any feedback or suggestions for improvement that you might have are also welcome.
Officers
Faith Rolark
PresidentPronouns: they/them
Advisor: Jian Cao
Year: 2nd year PhD
Research Interests: Any and all additive manufacturing, functional materials
What is one random topic you can give an impromptu lecture about? The rise and downfall of 2009's hit TV series Glee
Favorite food or drink? Not too sweet matcha boba latte
Shane Deng
Recruitment ChairPronouns: he/him
Advisor: Mike Rubenstein
Year: 1st year PhD
Research Interests: Robotics
What is one random topic you can give an impromptu lecture about? Sloth philosophy: How to become a three-toed sloth
Favorite food or drink? Anything edible. I eat to live
Kyle Mumm
Recruitment ChairPronouns: he/him
Advisor: Tao Sun
Year: 2nd year PhD
Research Interests: Laser-metal additive manufacturing, advanced characterization and mechanisms analysis
What is one random topic you can give an impromptu lecture about? The intricate details of why Andor is the best star wars content since Empire Strikes Back
Favorite food or drink? Tonkotsu ramen
Brett Wadman
Professional Development ChairPronouns: he/him
Advisor: Jian Cao
Year: 1st year PhD
Research Interests: Double-Sided Incremental Forming
What is one random topic you can give an impromptu lecture about? Why Apocalypse Now is a perfect movie
Favorite food or drink? Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese
Garrett Mathesen
Social ChairPronouns: he/him/they/them
Advisor: Jian Cao
Year: 1st year PhD
Research Interests: Metal additive manufacturing, defect monitoring and correction
What is one random topic you can give an impromptu lecture about? The intricacies of urban design through the gameplay of Cities: Skylines II
Favorite food or drink? A cup of freshly ground, French pressed coffee