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Interesting Mechanical Engineering student research:

• "Wear Behavior of Micro-Textured Metal Component Surfaces Used in Artificial Joints"
• "Characterizing Fracture Force of Hyoid Bone: Investigation of Suicides and Homicides”
• "Computational Modeling of Atomic Force Microscopy Tip Loading and Unloading on a Biological Cell”
• "Temperature Elevations in Extracted Teeth Induced by a System B Heating Catheter”

Meet a research student:

• Matt Schley
• Christopher Iglehart
• Natee Johnson

~ Now studying for a Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon University

• Matthew Newcomer

Benefits for Mechanical Engineering students:

• Work with a faculty member
• Experience hands-on research
• Reinforce classroom learning
• Prepare for work or graduate school
• Travel to national conferences
• Receive grant funding
• Publish independent research

So, what are you doing next summer?

• NIST
• National Science Foundation
• Pathways to Science

Get started today!

For more information, check out this department's website:

Mechanical Engineering

For more information:
Janet McGlynn at mcglynn@umbc.edu or 410-455-5754