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Engineering Capstone

The Capstone Design Program matches a team of motivated senior undergraduate mechanical engineering students with an engineering project defined and funded by an industry sponsor

HOW IT CAN HELP

  • You advance your project without requiring in-house resources
  • You get to know and evaluate students with specific interest in your company
  • Your company gains brand awareness with top-tier engineering students

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The Capstone Design Program is part of the undergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum, and follows a two-semester sequence. The program matches a team of motivated senior undergraduate mechanical engineering students with a multi-disciplinary project defined and funded by an industry sponsor.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

  • $17,500 for a team of four to six Engineers for two semesters
  • $5,000 is set aside for materials

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Once a project is underway, the sponsor’s primary point of contact will be the project advisor, who is often a Mechanical Engineering Faculty member. An engineer from the industry sponsor is invited to serve as an advisor or co-advisor if they wish.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Submit a project at: https://www.mech.utah.edu/capstone/sponsors/

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Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate

The Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate program is interdisciplinary and open to all matriculated College of Engineering graduate students or any matriculated or non-matriculated student who has a bachelor’s degree from a recognized engineering program or an allied science.

HOW IT CAN HELP

Topics covered include systems design and development, system test and evaluation, system reliability, system maintainability, human factors and system design, system producibility and supportability, balancing life-cycle cost, schedule, suitability and performance, risk management, and systems engineering project management and control.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

To obtain the certificate, students must complete 15 credit hours of approved course work with a 3.0 GPA or higher and minimum B- grade in the certificate courses.. The course work is made up of 9 hours of core courses, and 6 hours of electives. The 3 core courses provide engineers with a basic understanding of systems engineering and the ability to develop, analyze, and model systems of all kinds.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Program Dependent

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Please review the guidelines in the MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE ADVISING GUIDE at:  https://www.mech.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Grad-Handbook-AY-2018-2019_04-15-19.pdf

HOW TO GET STARTED

Review the Forms and deadlines at: http://mech.utah.edu/academics/grads/

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Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Given sufficient light, the human eye can distinguish two points 0.2 mm apart. Imagine being able to distinguish 3.5nm to 50nm (sample dependent). Magnification: 15 to 100,000x.

HOW IT CAN HELP

  • Measure topographical features using secondary electron imaging
  • Determine phase separation of metals and ceramics
  • Image non-conductive materials without coating
  • Determine elemental separation in non-homogeneous samples (EDS)
  • Find weight and atomic percent composition down to 1% accuracy (EDS)

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Specifications:

  • Accommodates specimens up to 70mm diameter and 50mm thick
  • 17.5mm X/Y specimen movement
  • Approximately 1 minute pump-down time
  • Magnifications up to 30,000x sample dependent
  • Low-vacuum, charge-up reduction mode to decrease need to sputter samples
  • 5 and 15 kV accelerating voltages
  • SE, BSE and EDS modes possible
  • ThermoFisher Pathfinder Basecamp EDS detector

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Typically $41 per hour plus assistance if needed.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

The unit is located at MCE 1325 (110 Central Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112). Schedule a time to use the equipment with the MCE Dept and request assistance if required.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Review training and contact rates at: https://mcl.mse.utah.edu/equipment/hitachi-tm3030plus/

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Executive Education

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or learn new ones, Executive Education offers experiential-based, impact-driven programs for all career stages.

HOW IT CAN HELP

Develop specific skills or certificate programs designed to shape you into a well-rounded leader.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Hailing from some of the world’s most elite institutions, our top-ranked faculty are renowned for balancing academic theory with business practice. Participants come from companies of all sizes and scopes, from local to global, from start-ups to Fortune 100 stalwarts. Class members gain real value from others in their cohort while building lasting networks and strategic connections.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Program Dependent

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Executive Education can serve as your partner for profitability. We offer a variety of classes and certificate programs so you’re able to expand your leadership skills and deepen your professional development from anywhere with an internet connection.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Register at:  https://eccles.secure.force.com/ExecEdApplication

New Utah Industry Resource Alliance (UIRA) Provides Critical Support and Resources to Help Utah Manufacturers Thrive

Salt Lake City – The Utah Industry Resource Alliance (UIRA) announces its official launch. UIRA provides all Utah manufacturers with a single, expert resource to help them improve their bottom line. UIRA delivers service and outreach to the manufacturing industry in the form of industry-specific training, mentoring and coaching, and becomes a trusted business advisor to its clients.

The manufacturing industry is critical to Utah’s economy. UIRA is a vital economic development organization, chartered specifically to help Utah manufacturers. The Alliance pools the expertise of the University of Utah Manufacturing Extension Partnership (UUMEP), Utah State University’s (USU) Manufacturing Extension Service and their Manufacturing and Outdoor Products SUPPORT HUB, iMpact Utah, Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA), World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) and the Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI). This powerful team provides access to manufacturing specialists, application engineers and research professionals from the top organizations and universities in the state.

UIRA delivers industry-centric resources such as process improvement and operational efficiencies, supply chain optimization, revenue growth, leadership development, quality systems and certifications. Available programs include cyber security, organizational excellence, continuous improvement, sustainable practices, technology acceleration, international business development, workforce development, supplier development and topline and bottom-line growth resources, among others. As part of the national Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), UIRA leverages federal and state resources to support manufacturers even further.

The Alliance is especially critical to the manufacturing industry as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Many manufacturers are seeking out methods to streamline and improve their processes as they face increasing demands.

“Manufacturing is a vital part of the state’s economy,” said Stephen Reed, director of USU’s Utah Manufacturing Extension Service. “It is essential that manufacturers have access to every tool they need to succeed, grow and thrive. Utah Industry Resource Alliance was founded to provide a unified resource for these tools.”

UIRA serves all 29 Utah counties, ensuring manufacturers throughout the state of Utah are supported. Many of their programs can be accessed online, and 29 locations are available state-wide.

For more information about UIRA, visit https://utahira.org/, call (801) 587-0713, or email info@utahira.org.

About Utah Industry Resource Alliance (UIRA)
Utah Industry Resource Alliance is the premier source for assessing needs and providing solutions available through public and private resources. We live and work in communities across the state. Our primary focus is to help Utah’s manufacturers thrive.

Media Contact:
Jenny Haase
Director of Marketing & Relationship Development, iMpact Utah
P: (801) 703-5161 | E: jenny@impactutah.org | W: www.impactutah.org