Professional engineers build economy

Professional engineers are required to have at least a Master’s-level degree in Europe but not in the US. In a global economy this gives a potentially significant competitive advantage to European engineers and the companies that employ them. This is recognized by many US employers who encourage and support engineers to pursue graduate-level education. This will need to become the norm in Michigan if we are to rebuild a thriving economy. ME@MSU offers MS and PhD programs in Engineering Mechanics and in Mechanical Engineering as part of its mission of education and outreach.

Cody Squibb (Savannah, GA) is using optical imaging inside a specially designed engine to visualize flow and combustion to develop low-emission, high-efficiency engines. After his PhD he plans to pursue a career in academic or industrial research.
(Advisor: Harold Schock)