Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar Course - MIE 689

The goal of this seminar is to introduce research active graduate students to various dynamic research projects taking place in our department and other institutions. It aims to promote interdisciplinary research collaboration and encourages students to attend departmental seminars and thesis defenses.

As part of the program, MS and PhD students have required attendance expectations.

Student LevelMinimum DefensesMinimum Seminars
Thesis-based MS46
PhD610

Important Information

  • The seminar is a mandatory 1-credit non-graded course.
  • Attendance will be recorded by Mr. Nauman Tazeem.
  • Sign-up sheets will be provided during seminars and defenses.
  • Attendance for Zoom sessions will be automatically recorded.
  • Students receive a SAT (satisfactory) grade after meeting attendance requirements.
  • Register for the course during the first semester as it is a one-time registration.
  • Substituting seminars for defenses or vice versa is not allowed.

  • All MS-Thesis and PhD students in Mechanical Engineering must take this course.

     

dark surface with oblong objects with dots and lines on their top with a finger pointing to one - Contribution to the Graduate Gallery Competition (2025) by Sahil Wankhede (Advisor: Associate Professor Xian Du)
Contribution to the Graduate Gallery Competition (2025) by Sahil Wankhede (Advisor: Associate Professor Xian Du)