Mechanical Engineering Homecoming 2026

Connect with members of the ME alumni community and enjoy a light breakfast during this engaging discussion with our 2026 Alumni Merit Award recipient, Laurie Transou (BSE ME,'90; MSE ME, '91), and special guests from the MRacing Formula SAE student team.

Note: Due to limited capacity, this event is open to only faculty, alumni, and students at this time.

Join us for the Mechanical Engineering Department's Homecoming Open House, an event designed to showcase the world of mechanical engineering. This exciting event is open to all and offers a fantastic opportunity to delve into the various facets of mechanical engineering, understand the groundbreaking research conducted in our department, and explore a range of department and campus resources. 

Activities include:

• Opportunities to connect with other ME alumni, students, postdocs, faculty, and staff
• Tours of ME faculty research labs (see schedule below)
• Capturing memories in the ME photo booth
• Participating in ME-themed activities
• Raffles for ME swag
• Enjoy light snacks and refreshments

Lab Tours: Groups will be gathering in the G.G. Brown Galleria at 2:10 pm and 2:55 pm and escorted to visit the lab spaces below. Choose from the following tracks:

• GG Brown Graduate Machine Shop and Xiao Research Group
• Lay Automotive Engineering Lab
• Dow Advanced Manufacturing Lab