Leslie A. Rose Department of Mechanical Engineering - South Dakota Mines

Designapalooza always shows just how creative and innovative our ME students can be, and this semester's projects did not disappoint.

Dr. Micah Lande has been granted tenure and promoted to the rank of associate professor. He joined the department in August 2019 as the E.R. Stensaas Chair and has been a strong advocate for engineering education and project-based learning. His work centers on design thinking and hands-on learning, and he has been actively involved in advancing KEEN initiatives on the South Dakota Mines campus while directing the Holistic Engineering Lab & Observatory.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Lande!

Our final recognition of mechanical engineering students named to the 2026 Leadership Hall of Fame, recognized during South Dakota Mines’ annual Hardrocker Honors event.

Clive E. Uy, a mechanical engineering student from Bellingham, WA, was recognized for his leadership, including roles with the Student Association Senate, Baja SAE Team, and the President’s Leadership Academy.

Congratulations, Clive!

Read more: https://www.sdsmt.edu/news/releases/2026hardrockerhonors.html

Continuing our recognition of mechanical engineering students inducted into the 2026 Leadership Hall of Fame, recognized during South Dakota Mines’ annual Hardrocker Honors event.

Duram C. Kelly, a mechanical engineering student from North Mankato, MN, was honored for his leadership and service, including involvement in Supermileage, Circle K International, and campus-wide service initiatives.

Congratulations, Duram!

Read more: https://www.sdsmt.edu/news/releases/2026hardrockerhonors.html

Three mechanical engineering students were inducted into the 2026 Leadership Hall of Fame, recognized during South Dakota Mines’ recent Hardrocker Honors event. This week, we’re recognizing each recipient.

Allan Dade Gomez, a mechanical engineering senior from Kersey, CO, was recognized for his leadership and campus involvement, including roles with Triangle Fraternity, the Baja SAE Team, and the President’s Leadership Academy.

Congratulations, Dade!

Read more: https://www.sdsmt.edu/news/releases/2026hardrockerhonors.html

The Leslie A. Rose Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is hiring a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering. This role emphasizes undergraduate teaching, student mentoring, and supporting a hands-on, project-based curriculum, with opportunities to contribute to course and lab development. Learn more about the position and application requirements: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu/postings/47457

Graduate student Hunter Paxton is contributing to research aimed at earlier detection of Alzheimer’s disease by analyzing everyday driving behavior. Working with ME associate professor Dr. Prasoon Diwakar, his work, done in collaboration with Colorado State University, looks at patterns like speed, navigation, and trip frequency that may point to early cognitive changes.

Read more: https://www.sdsmt.edu/news/releases/hunterpaxtonalzhemierresearch.html

Congratulations to our mechanical engineering students recognized at South Dakota Mines’ Howard Wells Public Speaking Competition on March 24! The competition is endowed by Marv Truhe (ME 67) and Randy Parcel (MinE67). Rosalind Winter earned first place, followed by Clive Uy (second) and Isaac Olmscheid (third). This year’s theme challenged participants to address how scientists and engineers can ensure their work contributes to a better, not worse, future for the world.

Three mechanical engineering students are among the student percussionists performing with the Black Hills Symphony this weekend. Their involvement highlights the many talents of South Dakota Mines students and the ways they contribute both inside and outside the classroom.
Read more: https://www.sdsmt.edu/news/releases/bhsymphony.html

Raising for Rockers is here! Today is your chance to support the Leslie A. Rose Department of Mechanical Engineering by helping offset the cost of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam for our seniors—the first step toward professional licensure. Every gift, no matter the size, directly supports our students. Gifts of $100+ receive a commemorative M Hill magnet.

Give and share today: https://raisingforrockers.sdsmt.edu/campaigns/mechanical-engineering-2038