Mechanical Engineering- University of Michigan

Calling all current U-M Mechanical Engineering students! Are you seeking professional guidance? Interested in learning from an alum who was once in your position?

We're excited to announce that applications are open for the U-M ME Mentorship Program for Fall 2026!

This is a unique opportunity to connect with experienced alumni who can provide invaluable insights and support. Spaces are limited as we focus on creating impactful mentorship experiences for everyone involved.

👉🔗 Applications are open through June 30 — apply today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHctRmWjswVD6IAni2ienjwxluwlCIZb5IepF27iPSc0NTLg/viewform

Training leaders who change the world, one class at a time ⚙️⭐

⬇️ Students & alumni: What was your favorite course you took during your time in ME? Let us know in the comments!

Looking to elevate your career, take the next step, or stay current in the fast-paced world of engineering? Consider earning a graduate degree from the flexible programs offered by University of Michigan Mechanical Engineering!

Join us this summer for "Meet Michigan: Mechanical Engineering Graduate Discovery Series," a series of virtual sessions where you can learn more about graduate pathways at U-M ME and discover which program can help you reach your career goals.

Sessions are available July 14, July 21, and August 4 with varying topics!

👉🔗 Sign up for the July 14 general session and take the first step on your graduate school journey today: https://bit.ly/4eAChmy

The University of Michigan Carbon Capture Club's Project SAPPHIRE was recently named a winning submission for the OpenAir Collective's 2026 Carbon Removal Challenge!

The Carbon Capture Club is the student branch of the Global CO2 Initiative dedicated to innovation and education around carbon capture technology. Project SAPPHIRE is a team of 12 students from across engineering, biology, biochemistry, and computer science working to build a device to extract carbon and hydrogen gas from urban wastewater.

Municipal wastewater treatment plants are essential for clean water, but treating sewage releases millions of tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year, accelerating climate change. The project focuses on developing a modular device that can be submerged in wastewater tanks to trap greenhouse gases before they escape, offering a low-cost option for transforming routine city infrastructure into a tool for global sustainability.

As Carbon Removal Challenge winners, team members were invited to attend the Carbon Unbound East Coast Conference in New York City, May 19-20. They attended panel discussions, participated in networking opportunities, presented in a showcase, and met members of other winning teams.

Congratulations to the Project SAPPHIRE team!

👉🔗 Watch the Carbon Removal Challenge Winners Showcase: https://bit.ly/4dTfh20

U-M Mechanical Engineers have been "Making the World Work Better" for more than 150 years! 〽️ 💙

Sita Syal, U-M assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has been named to the 2026 ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Mechanical Engineering Watch List!

She is one of 25 individuals named to the list, which recognizes early-career engineers who are "advancing new technologies, leading across industries, and showing how human connection continues to shape the future of the profession."

Syal leads the EMBERlab, where she conducts research at the intersection of sustainability, energy, and equitable systems. Her work aims to change how engineers approach design challenges related to sociotechnical systems.

🔗 Check out Sita's ASME Watch List profile: https://bit.ly/4vrM2sT

👉 See the full 2026 Mechanical Engineering Watch List: https://bit.ly/4vkNTiY

Michigan Engineering

Margaret Wooldridge, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Mechanical Engineering, has won the 2026 ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Internal Combustion Engine Award!

Wooldridge is recognized for “a sustained record of innovative research and impactful education, advancing the art of engineering for internal combustion engines, and leading a world-class combustion research group on efficiency and emissions."

👉🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vm6iMr

Michigan Engineering

Manikandan Pandiyan, a U-M Mechanical Engineering PhD candidate, has been awarded a Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship by the Global Biofuels Alliance!

Manikandan's research focuses on converting agricultural waste into renewable fuels and carbon-rich products using hydrothermal liquefaction.

⬇️ Learn more at the link in the comments.