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ContributionsContributions within Discipline The Mechanical Engineering program at City College is being modified by incorporating emerging technologies and new teaching strategies into the curriculum. Even though the implementation is not yet complete and evaluation of the program is ongoing, we believe the changes have already spurred other ME departments to undertake similar reform efforts. This is documented by the fact that the presentation of the reform effort at professional meetings has generated a great deal of interest and we have also received numerous inquiries about the program. Contributions to Other Disciplines We have received inquiries about the reform effort from departments other than mechanical engineering, such as civil and chemical engineering. Contributions to Resources for Research and EducationDuring the first year (2003-2004)project funds were used to improve two laboratories which are used for undergraduate mechanical engineering education.
b) New equipment was purchased for the Engineering Materials laboratory :
- An R.R.More Rotating Beam Fatigue Machine - A Dynatup IMPULSE data acquisition system for impact test machines During 2004-2005 academic year our laboratory development effort was concentrated on the following laboratories: 1) The new Energy Systems Laboratory 2) The Manufacturing Laboratory 3) The Engineering Materials Laboratory
2. A CNC lathe and a 3-D printer are being purchased for the Manufacturing Laboratory. These will enable students to manufacture prototypes from their designs. 3. Also a microhardness tester is being purchased for the Enginnering Materials Laboratory.  |