Kat Kendall | Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering students’ moonshot lands them in NASA finals

Congratulations to mechanical engineering seniors Harry Brier, John Hardie, Christian Katsikis, Matt Walsh, Aidan Wiehe, and their advisor Dr. Mohammed Alabsi for being named finalists in NASA’s Human Lander Challenge (HuLC) competition! This prestigious recognition comes as they propose innovative solutions to tackle the challenge of lunar dust management during spacecraft landings on the Moon.

Their concept has not only showcased their ingenuity but also earned them a $7,000 stipend to further develop their idea. We’re excited to support their journey as they prepare for the finals in Huntsville, Alabama this June.

Click here to view NASA’s announcement.

Click here to learn more about the team.

Mechanical Engineering Fall 2023 Dean’s List

The list below indicates the Department of Mechanical Engineering students whose outstanding academic achievement has placed them on the Dean’s List. This list includes only students who have authorized the release of information in accordance with the provisions of FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). Fall 2023 Dean’s List (Department of Mechanical Engineering)… Continue Reading

Welcoming Dr. Mark Edwards and Dr. Ardeshir Tabrizi to the School of Engineering

Mark Edwards is joining the Department of Integrative STEM Education as a Lecturer. He has previously served as an adjunct professor at TCNJ from 2013 to 2022. Edwards will be teaching IDS 252 – Society, Ethics and Technology as well as a first year seminar course titled FYS 162 – Imprisoned Minds. Edwards earned his… Continue Reading

TCNJ Engineering to Receive $1.8 Million from Grant

The School of Engineering is slated to receive $1.8 million of the $33 million The College of New Jersey was awarded from the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education New Jersey (OSHE). The awarded funds will be used for the college’s “Educating New Jersey’s Next Generation Health Workforce” plan. Within the School of Engineering, the… Continue Reading

TCNJ Engineering Team Achieves Impressive Results at Solar Splash Competition

The engineering prowess of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) was on full display at the 29th annual SOLAR SPLASH® competition, held at Champions Park Lake in the Clark County Fairgrounds from June 6 to June 10. Facing stiff competition from collegiate engineering teams hailing from various corners of the globe, the TCNJ team earned… Continue Reading

TCNJ Engineering Class of 2023 Achievement Awards

The following awards were presented to graduates during the School of Engineering’s Commencement Ceremony on May 18th, 2023. Conrad Johnson Award Given to graduating seniors for outstanding overall craftsmanship in their senior design project. IVenture Team (Raahi Desai, Kevin Kowalski, Kwame Markin, Taniya Sood), Biomedical Engineering Steel Bridge (Charlotte Roarty, Sean Healy, Connor Conyngham, Owen… Continue Reading

Human Powered Vehicle Team Wins 2023 TerraCycle Innovation Award

Congratulations to TCNJ Mechanical Engineering students Tyler Griffin, Frank Battaglia, Matt Martinez and Will Heidelberger on winning TerraCycle’s 2023 Ernel Simpson Innovation Award! The students’ winning design is an electric-assisted Human Powered Vehicle that produces zero emissions. The team will receive the $500 award. “Our electric-assisted human powered vehicle is a fantastic alternative… Continue Reading

Engineering Students Will Compete for $30,000 Prize in Mayo Business Plan Finals

Congratulations to the CrystalCost and Kinetic Art Display teams who have made it to the finals of the 2023 Mayo Business Plan Competition! The final round will take place on March 29th at 5:00pm in the Mayo Concert Hall. First place will receive $30,000, while second and third place will receive $20,000 and $10,000, respectively.… Continue Reading

Flying High: Engineering Students Tour Boeing Helicopter Factory

TCNJ Engineering students recently had the exciting opportunity to visit and tour Boeing’s Ridley Park, PA factory, where the aviation giant produces the CH-47 Chinook and V-22 Osprey helicopters. They also heard from Boeing engineers, including a TCNJ alum, who described the endless possibilities for new engineers in the aviation industry. As the students walked… Continue Reading

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