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Department of Mechanical Engineering Texas Tech University Presentation to ME Industrial Advisory Committee and ME Acad

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Department of Mechanical Engineering Texas Tech University Presentation to ME Industrial Advisory Committee and ME Acad

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    1. Department of Mechanical Engineering Texas Tech University Presentation to ME Industrial Advisory Committee and ME Academy By Jharna Chaudhuri, Chair April 4 and 5, 2008

    12. Accomplishment - Goal 1: Access and Diversity: Recruit, retain, and graduate a larger, more academically prepared, and diverse student body. Undergraduate enrollment decreased to 800 in 2007 from 832 in 2006. Both MS and Ph. D. student enrollment increased from last year (MS from 45 in 2006 to 86 in 2007. Ph. D. from 26 in 2006 to 45 in 2007). A total of 61 undergraduate students were supported by scholarship. A total of 78 graduate students were supported by GRA/GTA/ or scholarship by the department. The percentage of women students (4.83%) is low. Average SAT score in 2007 was 1193. Average GRE -math score was 725.

    13. Accomplishment - Goal 1: Access and Diversity: Recruit, retain, and graduate a larger, more academically prepared, and diverse student body FE exam passing rate was 79% in 2007 and has not reached 90% goal. Total number of degrees awarded: BS - 147, MS - 12, Ph. D. - 2. The 150 hour combined BS/MS program has continued to be successful in attracting our own BS students into our graduate program (currently 26). Six year retention rate is only 30% which is low. Honors program in ME is working very well. The WIMEET (women in mechanical engineering and engineering technology) group is currently more active.

    14. Accomplishment - Goal 1: Access and Diversity: Recruit, retain, and graduate a larger, more academically prepared, and diverse student body Working with the undergraduate student committee is going very well. Formed a graduate student committee. Having a lunch information session to inform juniors about the 150 hr BS/MS program. Recruited more domestic students in our graduate program.

    15. Accomplishment - Goal 2: Academic and Research Excellence: Attain national recognition as a top publicly funded engineering school External research funding has slightly increased, but the department needs to aggressively seek more external funding. Total journal publication by the department was 64 in 2007 which is very good. Faculty publish papers in journals with high impact factor. Drs. Berg, Levitas, Ma, and Pantoya received large research grants. Drs. Jordan Berg and Ekwaro-Osire received Fullbright Scholarship. Dr. Alan Jankowski joined the department as J. W. Wright Endowed Chair. Dr. Valery Levitas became the ASME Fellow.

    16. Accomplishment - Goal 3: Engagement. Build community connections that enhance the quality of life for students and the community The ME department has participated in many tours and outreach activities organized by COE for K-12 students. A funded senior design project from Raytheon was obtained (Advisor: Dr. Stephen Ekwaro). A ME undergraduate student team is working to participate in an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Student competition partly supported by Lockheed Martin (Advisor: Dr. Walt Oler). The Advanced Vehicle Engineering Research program (Challenge X program) currently has 15 ME undergraduate and 4 ME graduate students. Dr. Derrick Tate acquired industry sponsored projects for the Senior design class. The senior design courses (ME 4370 and ME 4371)need to generate more projects from local and regional industries.

    17. Accomplishment - Goal 4: Technology: Maximize the use of technology in the delivery of services In Dec., 2007, all computers have been replaced in the open computer lab. The departmental website has been updated. The graduate program and research website are getting updated. The technology class room is working very well.

    18. Accomplishment - Goal 5: Partnerships. Build strategic partnerships and alliances to support the teaching, research, and service mission of the College A total of 41 ME students were in the co-op or internship programs in many industries in 2007. 4 ME students participated in study abroad program. Some of the faculty are involved in research with industries or National Laboratories. Held regular meeting with ME IAC and Academy members.

    19. Accomplishment- Goal 6: Human Resources and Infrastructure. Maintain a quality work force and work environment Utilizing at least $30,000 per year in instructional funds to improve undergraduate laboratories. Renovated and secured laboratory spaces for Drs. Smirnov and He. Renovated Tow Tank area for research space (Wright Chair Dr. Jankowski's lab). Further renovation is underway to build special laboratory rooms for Dr. Jankowski's lab (estimated cost: $290,300. Received space at the Reese Center for Dr. Ma.

    20. Accomplishment- Goal 6: Human Resources and Infrastructure. Maintain a quality work force and work environment Received funding from Provost and COE Dean). New hires: Ms.Katie McNeil (full time advisor), Dr. Alan Jankowski (Wright Endowed Chair), Dr. Jeff Hanson (full time instructor), Mr. David Branson (part time instructor). Other Instructors – Mosdale, C. Berg, Green, Khandekar, Jang. Received two new faculty positions and requested for a Senior Business Assistant position (new position).

    21. Accomplishment - Goal 7: Tradition and Pride: Enhance the national image of the Mechanical Engineering Department and of the College of Engineering Many faculty served in different committees in professional organizations and in editorial boards for journal papers, were invited for research presentation, and organized national conferences. Dr. Valery Levitas became an ASME Fellow. Drs. Jordan Berg and Stephen Ekwaro-Osire were Fullbright Scholars.

    22. Accomplishment - Goal 8: College Development and Marketing: Enhance the fiscal stability through development activities that support students, faculty, and college operations J. W. Wright Endowed Chair position.

    23. Accomplishment - Goal 9: Accountability: Enhancing planning, performance, assessment, and public accountability Maintain BSME program accreditation. Performed assessments of student learning outcomes for both undergraduate and graduate (MS and Ph. D.) programs.

    24. Assessment of Program Level Student Learning Outcomes (BSME) An ability to apply basic math, science and engineering science - 4.31 An ability to develop physical and mathematical models - 4.33 An ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing - 4.24 An ability to perform effectively in a team environment - 3.86 Understanding of basic laboratory practice - 3.81 Ability to conduct the complete design - 3.8 Ability to use modern computing tools - 4.05 Ability to apply sound principles of ethics and professionalism - 4.24 Understanding the importance of environmental factors - 3.90 Understanding of the importance of lifelong learning - 4.14

    25. Assessment of Program Level Student Learning Outcomes (MSME) Communicate effectively orally - 4.11 Comminucate effectively in writing - 3.70 Function independently on projects -3.75 Solve engineering problems -3.78 Design a system - 3.81

    26. Assessment of Program Level Student Learning Outcomes (Ph. D.) Communicate effectively orally - 3.80 Comminucate effectively in writing -3.70 Function independently on projects -3.90 Solve engineering problems - 3.80 Design a system - 4.67  

    27. Accomplishment Faculty continue to publish in large numbers in highly reputed journals. The external funding to support faculty research has slightly increased but the department needs to bring more research funding. Upon graduation, students are highly recruited in job market.

    28. Accomplishment Ph. D. student Morshed Khandekar received the 2007 Summer Dissertation Research Award from the Graduate school. Luke Mayer received the AT&T Chancellor's Graduate Fellowship. Jacob McFarland received the Victor Ottaviano Scholarship from the Foundation of the Association of Energy Engineers and the North Texas Association of Energy Engineers. Jeremy Jones, Adam Stroud, Larry Holloway, Marcos Lechuga, and Conway Reimer are the recipients of the BNSF Railway Internship-Scholarship Award. Drs. Jordan Berg and Stephen Ekwaro-Osire were Fullbright Scholars. Dr. Valery Levitas became an ASME Fellow.

    29. Accomplishment Ms. Carmen Hernandez, Business Manager of ME received the Orval Leroy Lewis College of Engineering Staff Award. ME Alumni, Chris Chambers ('95 BSME), was named 2007 Young Engineer of the Year. ME alumni, Jim Lowder ('58 Mechanical), and his wife Betty were selected by the Lubbock Area United Way as recipients of Rita Harmon Volunteer Service Award. ME alumni, Fred Underwood ('63 Mechanical), was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to the State of Texas Transportation Commission. ASME was very active to arrange many presentations from industry.

    30. Accomplishment The Pi Tau Sigma student group just completed it's national convention in February 2008 in Atlanta.  There are two national awards given at the convention and the ME student chapter won both - the Outstanding Service Award and the Outstanding Chapter Award.  Additionally, Ms. Sanjana Datta, senior ME student, was awarded the Ed and Faye Griggs Scholarship (one of three awarded nationally).  Finally, Texas Tech was chosen as the sight for the 2010 Pi Tau Sigma National Convention.

    31. General Comments The Mechanical Engineering Department faculty and instructors are increasing in number. Enrollment of the undergraduate students was 800 and a total of 147 BSME students graduted in 2007, both of these numbers are high. There is also a large increase in the graduate student enrollment. The 150 hr BS/MS ME program continues to grow with current enrollment being 26. The ME undergraduate program is well reputed as indicated by enrollment and competition among industry to recruit our students.

    32. General Comments Research in the department is growing. The department strives to achieve excellence in graduate program and research. The department recently came up with faculty load, and tenure and promotion policies, and is currently working on a new strategic plan.

    33. Implementation Plan (Strategies)– 2008-2009 The ME Department should continue to improve the excellent undergraduate program and prepare for the next ABET visit in 2011. Work towards increasing the FE exam passing rate Aggressively seek more external funding to support more graduate students on external funds. The department should work towards recruiting more women and underrepresented group students. Encourage more students to assume co-op/internship. Come up with a new strategic planning. Get more laboratory/research space.

    34. Implementation Plan (Strategies)– 2008-2009 Encourage undergraduate students to enter in BS/MS program. Recruit domestic graduate students. Get more new faculty, instructors and GTA positions. Review and improve graduate program. Get more undergraduate and graduate scholarships.

    35. Long Term Implementation Plan- Strategies Get more new faculty, instructor, staff positions. Maintain an excellent undergraduate program by improving it continuously. Aggressively seek external funding; must support more graduate students on research grants. Try to recruit students from women and underrepresented groups Improve graduate program Get more research space

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