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Dr. Hongjuan Ran

A New Era in Mechanical Engineering Education and Research
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Engineer and Educator: Celebrating Dr. Magleby's Time at BYU

"I'm nothing special, but I've been around awesome people," says awesome person Spencer Magleby
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The Students of BYU's Formula E Club Have Their Eye on Building a Dynasty. A BYU Racing Dynasty.

Formula E - the racing of electric cars - is a recent update to auto racing that's gaining popularity across America, including on the campus of Brigham Young University.

Upcoming Events

Graduate Seminar: Hongjuan Ran

Explore key fluid dynamics and heat transfer challenges in turbo-machinery and nuclear power plants, from unsteady flows and cavitation issues to blade optimization for renewable energy applications.

SIOY Showcase

Join us at the Student Innovator of the Year Showcase to see cutting-edge student innovations, provide feedback, vote for the Crowd Favorite, and enter for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet! EB Event Space and CB Step-down Lounge

College Lecture : David Arnold

Alumni David Arnold is the co-founder and CEO of Wavetronix. His lecture is "Never Underestimate an Old Man with an Engineering Degree."
JSB Auditorium

Graduate Seminar: Marc Killpack

Join Dr. Killpack for a practical seminar on mastering concise, impactful academic presentations—learn how to highlight key points early, keep your audience engaged, and leave a lasting impression.

SIOY Final Competition

Don’t miss the exciting Student Innovator of the Year Finals! Watch finalist teams compete for cash prizes, enjoy free pizza, and enter for a chance to win amazing prizes! EB Event Space

Snack and Study

Come study and enjoy snacks with us! Snacks served until 2:40. Enjoy chips and salsa!
EB Event Space

Snack and Study

Come study and enjoy snacks with us! Snacks served until 2:40. Enjoy a cereal bar!
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BYU engineers are accelerating the ‘helpful robot’ revolution

January 23, 2025 08:50 AM
BYU robotics experts are building a humanoid robot that can impressively lift large and unwieldy objects such as ladders, kayaks, car tires, chairs, and heavy boxes. And it does so safely because its whole structure is flexible.
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Combat robotics ignite sparks of interest in BYU community

January 14, 2025 05:19 PM
This group of BYU Engineering students enjoys learning how to be engineers by battling robots.
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Origami-inspired space tech: BYU mechanical engineers create deployable systems for NASA and U.S. Air Force

January 13, 2025 08:00 AM
BYU’s Compliant Mechanisms Research lab, inspired by the ancient art of origami, is building a foldable, compact design that could help launch satellite systems to space in a rocket. After five years of research, a team led by professors Larry Howell and Spencer Magleby has succeeded in creating foldable antenna systems than can deploy off space rockets and permanently open to enhance satellite systems.
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MEET OUR INFLUENTIAL ENGINEERS

Dr. Jason Porter - Faculty Spotlight

Batteries can be found in almost anything, but what happens when you push them to their limit? That’s what Dr. Jason Porter, one of the newest mechanical engineering faculty members at Brigham Young University, is researching to find out. 

Dr. Nathan Speirs - Faculty Spotlight

After post-doctoral work in Saudi Arabia and research for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Rhode Island, Dr. Nathan Speirs has found his way back to Brigham Young University to teach fluids.
Chris Brough: Alumni Spotlight
Dr. Jason Porter - Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Nathan Speirs - Faculty Spotlight
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS

75%
secure job before graduation
1470
undergraduate students enrolled 2023-2024
$75k
average starting salary