Graduate studies support quality of life

Advances in engineering have improved the quality of life for people around the world. As a consequence, professional engineers need an understanding of a wide range of specialties as well as an in-depth knowledge of their own field. Increasingly this is acquired through graduate-level study for an MS or even a PhD. This trend is reflected in the expectation of many companies that their engineering leaders have at least MS-level qualifications. ME@MSU has a long traditional of providing both MS and PhD programs.

Basak Oguz (BSME, MSU) is working on a multi-functional material for use as part of a the thermal protection system for a space shuttle orbiter. On graduation with her MSME she will join the Whirlpool Corporation’s leadership development program.
(Advisor: Prof. Patrick Kwon)

Artwork by: Christina Budd, Okemos High School
Photo of Basak Oguz by: Craig Gunn, MSU - Mechanical Engineering