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Mechanical 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

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Faith Rolark

President

Pronouns: 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

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Shane Deng

Recruitment Chair

Pronouns: 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

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Kyle Mumm

Recruitment Chair

Pronouns: 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

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Brett Wadman

Professional Development Chair

Pronouns: 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

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Garrett Mathesen

Social Chair

Pronouns: 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