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2025 ME Spring Awards Banquet
2025 Spring Awards Announcement
04/18/2025

Each year, the U-M Department of Mechanical Engineering recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated excellence in research, academics, leadership, and/or in the embodiment of the character and leadership critical to a successful career in mechanical engineering.

Leo Calaj: Forging the Future of Automotive Engineering at GM with U-M's GAME Program - Blending Academic Rigor and Real-World Expertise to Enhance Vehicle Performance and Sustainability.
A Real GAME Changer 
04/11/2025

Leo Calaj, a Vehicle Mass Engineer at General Motors, enhances his expertise through the GAME program at the University of Michigan, integrating academic insights into improving vehicle performance and sustainability. By addressing challenges like heavy electric vehicles and lightweight battery technology, he drives innovation in automotive engineering and highlights the impact of education and collaboration on the future of mobility.

Brandyn Jordan professional portrait.
From Dreams to Degrees
03/25/2025

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Coordinator Brandyn Jordan Shapes the Future of U-M Student Success From Detroit’s Cass Technical High School to the University of Michigan, Brandyn Jordan has developed a deep […]

Bhavana Komaraju Offers a Master Class on How to Transform Complex Research into a Captivating 3-Minute Conference presentation
‘Feel the Best, Be the Best’
03/25/2025

Bhavana Komaraju Offers a Master Class on How to Transform Complex Research into a Captivating 3-Minute Conference Presentation

Akshat Gattani wearing a blue shirt and glasses, smiling.
Mind Over Machine
03/19/2025

U-M Automotive Engineering graduate Akshat Gattani drives innovation and the future of mobility.