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Mechanical Engineering Technology

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Program Faculty

• Keith Fisher– MET 119 / MET 340 / MET 430 (ME 435) / MET 201 / MET 211 / MET 303– research interests related to biomechanics, fluid power, and educational methods improvement.– Student section advisor for ASME

• Robb Larson– ME 201 / MET 456 / ME 404 / MET 457 / ME 405 / MET 360 / MET 480– research involvement includes Transportation and Snow Science activities. – faculty advisor for three Montana State University club activities, including MSU’s SAE chapter known as “Bobcat Motor Sports”, the

“Compleat Anglers” fly-fishing club, and the MSU Hellcats hockey club.• Kevin Cook

– MET 101 / MET 401 / MET 345 / MET 465 / MET 449 (ME 448) / MET 454 (ME 454)– creative activity interests relate to education methods research/ development, as well as curriculum design and integration. Also

involved in biofilm laboratory research equipment development.– MET Program Coordinator and Certifying Officer

• Kevin Amende– MET 314 / MET 420 / MET 466 / Capstone Course Support – research interests relate to HVAC system testing and improvement (AAON)– Faculty advisor for the ASHRAE student section

• Vic Cundy– MET 325– research interests relate to HVAC system testing and improvement (AAON)

• John Davis– ME 255 / MET 256

• Dave Cohenour– MET 315

• Mike Edens– MET 251

• Adam Weisenstien– MET 466

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Enrollment

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MET at MSU

Product / System Development

Design / R&D / Test / Manufacturing / Sales

Product / System Manufacture or Implementation

Design / R&D / Test / Manufacturing / Sales / Service / Build / Installation / Functional Test

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Bridging the Gap

The Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program at Montana State University provides students with scientific and engineering knowledge combined with applied technical skills. Graduates are then capable of “bridging the gap” between the engineer and the skilled technician.

Engineer Skilled Technician

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MET Placement

Placement for MET students has averaged 85% for the last several years (85% for 2008 graduates) with an Average Salary = $51,000

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Student Activities

ASME/MET and ME Student Section

SAE Club – “Bobcat Motor Sports”

ASHRAEAccomplishments and Activities

• Participated in senior section sponsored HVAC Design project (courthouse building system design)

Accomplishments and Activities

• Competed in SAE Formula West race, Fontana CA, June 2005, 2006, and 2007

•Did not complete 2008 car in time to compete: This vehicle will be used for 2009 entry

•SCCA Races around Montana, COE and MIE Recruiting and Outreach, Community Service, and Fundraising to support next year’s new race car

Accomplishments and Activities

• Competed in RSC in Pullman, WA, April 2009.

2st Place - Micro-Baha Car Competition3nd Place - National Design Competition

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MET Curriculum Change Summary

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FE Exam Results

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FE Exam Topics

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